GB 0101 ICS 19 - Fiji General Elections, 1977

5 files in 2 boxes

GB 0101 ICS 19 1977 Collection (Fonds) 5 files in 2 boxes Not known

From Independence until 1987, Fiji was governed by the Alliance Party, which was pledged towards policies of multiracialism. The only challenge to its rule occurred in 1977, when Fijian voters were attracted by Fijian nationalist candidates. This led to the Alliance Party losing ground in the April General Election, and the Indian-dominated National Federation Party obtaining 26 of the 52 seats in Parliament, with 24 seats for the Alliance Party. However, owing to a leadership dispute the NFP split into factions, and the Governor-General in a surprise move, asked the Alliance Party leader and former Prime Minister, Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, to form a minority administration. These events caused considerable political debate in the press, and increased factionalism in the FNP. A further General Election was held in September of the same year, and the Alliance Party was restored to power with a substantial majority.

The source of acquisition of these papers by ICS is not known.

Files of press cuttings from the'Fiji Sun and the Fiji Times relating to the General Elections in 1977.

The files for each newspaper have been grouped into separate series.

Open although advance notice should be given. Access to individual items may be restricted under the Data Protection Act or the Freedom of Information Act.

Most items may be photocopied, at the discretion of the Library staff. Copies are supplied solely for research or private study. Requests to publish, or quote from original documents should be submitted to the Informaiton Resources Manager.
English

Listed. See link to repository catalogue

Compiled 2000, revised by Alan Kucia as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project, Aug 2001. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997. Created 24/11/2000 ICS Archives 1, modified 11/04/2001 Asia and the Pacific Elections Electoral systems Fiji Fiji Sun Fiji Times Internal politics Oceania

The source of acquisition of these papers by ICS is not known.

Files of press cuttings from the'Fiji Sun and the Fiji Times relating to the General Elections in 1977.

The files for each newspaper have been grouped into separate series.

Open although advance notice should be given. Access to individual items may be restricted under the Data Protection Act or the Freedom of Information Act.

Most items may be photocopied, at the discretion of the Library staff. Copies are supplied solely for research or private study. Requests to publish, or quote from original documents should be submitted to the Informaiton Resources Manager.

• Engels

• Latijn

English

Listed. See link to repository catalogue

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal Place and Corporate Names 1997.

• Engels