- ZA HPRA A922-B-Bc-Bc1
- File
- 27 June 1923
Discussion of general administration of the Union.
Discussion of general administration of the Union.
Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Governing Body
Discussion of various problems. Incomplete.
James Mengcobu (?} to Champion
Suggests that the Durban Bantu Social Centre would be a good venue for a meeting of the United ICU of Africa for the purpose of going through the Draft Constitution.
Commiserates with Champion in his banishment; asserts that Champion should have been treated with more sensitivity, in view of his manifold contributions to the lives of Africans - indirectly, the establishment and appointment of the Native Advisory Board in Durban, the provision of recreational facilities, etc.; reminds Champion that he has yet to be paid for his services as a legal adviser.
Announces that it has been decided to appoint Champion as a salaried agent of Clermont Township (Pty) Ltd.: mentions thee a meeting may be held on New Year's Day at which Solomon Ka- Dinuzulu may speak.
Spells out the details of Champion's agreement with Clermont Township (Pty) Ltd and commission as a sub-agent typed letter signed.
Requests Champion's he1p in selling the first edition of his 'Bloemfontein Bantu and Coloured Peoples Directory'.
Letter possibly in reaction to the proposed new labour legislation; Champion claims that a defeat in the forth coming NRC elections would have no effect on his continued work in the labour field.
L.R. Suntherland (Secretary of the Clermont Township (Pty) Ltd) to Champion
Acknowledges receipt of Champion's letter and assures him that the issue of African women in Natal being unable to get transfers of land properties is being investigated.
Discusses further the problem of land transfers to non- exempted women.