A referendum on building an airfield was held in the

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in March 1981.Pitcairn (UK), March 1981: Construction of an airfield
Direct Democracy With the island only accessible by boat, around 90% voted in favour of constructing an airfield. The

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supported the construction of an airfield. However, construction was too expensive for the British Authorities.

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{{Pitcairn Islands elections 1981 referendums

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1981 in the Pitcairn Islands March 1981 events in Oceania