A referendum in Rhodesia rejects the country's annexation to the South African Union.

1922 Southern Rhodesian government referendum

Failed plebiscete on joining the Union of South Africa

A referendum on the status of Southern Rhodesia was held in the colony on 27 October 1922. Voters, almost all of them white, were given the options of establishing responsible government or joining the Union of South Africa. After 59% voted in favour of responsible government,…