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Early elections to the Legislative Council were held in the Colony of Natal between 14 and 20 September 1893. They followed the proclamation of new constitution on 4 July, granting the colony responsible government. Following the election, John Robinson was appointed the colony's first Premier. The new parliament in Pietermaritzburg was opened on 19 October.

References

1. "The Elections In Natal", The Times, 6 September 1893, p3, issue 34049
2. "News in Brief", The Times, 5 July 1893, p5, issue 33995
3. "Natal" The Times, 11 October 1893, p3, issue 34079
4. "Opening Of The Natal Parliament", The Times, 20 October 1893, p3, issue 34087

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See also: Elections in South Africa

• 1893 elections in Africa
• Elections in Natal
• 1893 in the Colony of Natal
• September 1893 events