Documents relating to the 1956 Treason Trial, including: Single page issued by the 'Stand by our Leaders Committee' granting L.Bernstein all assistance as one of the Treason Trial accused, March 1957; Bail sheet for 'Farid Adams & 94 others', in the Supreme Court of South Africa, Johannesburg, 30 January 1958; Copy of memorandum to all police officers issued by the Special Criminal Court, informing them that L.Bernstein is an accused in the High Treason Trial and has to be assisted to ensure his timely arrival at Court.
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Themes covered include: Copper mining and marketing Elections, voting process and independence Kenneth Kaunda Barotseland The United National Independence Party (UNIP) Strikes General economy and demography Railways Small pox and other health issues Lusaka Government Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland The British South Africa Company (BSACo) Northern Rhodesia Mwanawina Lewanika Edgar Whitehead Pact with Mozambique Nackson Bwanali Longwe Barotseland National Council
Law and Order Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland John Chilembwe Hastings Banda Broadcasting and media Agricuture, trade and the economy Infrastructure development Education and training Industry and production
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