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,

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was appointed the colony's first Premier. The new parliament in

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was opened on 19 October."Opening Of The Natal Parliament", ''The Times'', 20 October 1893, p3, issue 34087

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