- ZA HPRA AD1433-C-Ck-Ck1-Ck1.1
- Pasta/Processo
- 1923 - 1950
Correspondents Bishop W.J. Carey, D. Cohen (Sec.), A.C. Elliott (Vice-Chairman), Rev. T.S. Gibson J.D. Rheinallt Jones, J.G. F. Moult, C. J. Roodman. H. C. Grierson Tuckey (Sec.).
Subject! Attempts to form a Council from L923-1926, encouraged by J.D. Rheinallt Jones its activities. decline by 1935 and resuscitation in 1938. Also the following specific issues:
1927.
Resolution against the extension of the 'tot' system to Blacks and Coloureds in the Transvaal and O.F.S.
1928.
Economic conditions of Slacks in industry.
1930.
Proposed amendments to native location regulations.
Statements to the Native Economic Commission on education, labour conditions, emigration from rural areas to the towns and general economic conditions.
1932.
Protest against Native Service Contract Bill.
Unwillingness of Blacks to work in Witwatersrand mines.
1933.
Arrests for tax default.
1934.
burning of huts and expulsions because of arrears of hut tax.
Distress and unrest in Kimberley due to unemployment and hunger.
1935.
Change of name of Council to include 'African' riot 'Bantu'.
1939.
Establishment of a library in the location.
1950.
Possibility of forming a study circle.