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General elections were held in Dominica in May 1947. [1]
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| Administrative divisions (parishes) |
General elections were held in Dominica in May 1947. [1]
The Legislative Council had eleven members; the Administrator as president, two ex officio members, three appointed members and five elected members. [2] The Administrator could vote only to break a tie. [2]
| Constituency | Elected member |
|---|---|
| Eastern | Elma Napier |
| Northern | Tyrell Michael Bertrand |
| Roseau | C.A.H. Dupigny |
| Southern | Arthur Pemberton |
| Western | George Austin Winston |
| Source: Pierre [1] | |
The appointed members were James O. Aird, Clement Joseph Leonard Dupigny and Howell Donald Shillingford. [1]
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