List of Colonial Governors in 1975 - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

  • Ellice Islands -
    1. Separated from Gilbert Island, 1 October
    • Commissioner - Thomas Laying, Commissioner of Ellice Islands (1975–1978)
    • Prime Minister - Toaripi Lauti, Chief Minister of Ellice Islands (1975–1978)
  • Hong Kong
    • Governor - Lord MacLehose of Beoch, Governor of Hong Kong (1971–1982)

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