Chronology of the life of Mahatma Gandhi - 1912
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1912 |
January |
1 |
Inaugural meeting of African Political Organization held at Johannesburg under president ship of Dr. Abdur Rahman. |
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1912 |
January |
4 |
Labor Conference at Bloemfontein demanded abolition of indenture system. |
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1912 |
January |
4(?) |
Dr. Porter reported serious outbreak of smallpox in Malay Location, Johannesburg. |
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1912 |
January |
5 |
BIA complained to Secretary for Interior regarding case of an infant below one year for whom Durban immigration authorities had demanded a visitor’s pass. |
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1912 |
January |
6 |
Indian Opinion reported famine in Bombay presidency, Kathiawad, Ahmedabad and Kaira. |
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1912 |
January |
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Writing in Indian Opinion, Gandhi appealed for funds for famine relief in India; commended H.S.L. Polak’s work at Indian National Congress, and welcomed decision of Gokhale to visit South Africa as "joyful news". |
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1912 |
January |
9 |
H.S.L. Polak wrote to Government of India regarding £ 3 tax on ex-indentured Indians. |
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1912 |
January |
12 |
Gandhi, in letter to Gokhale, welcomed his visit to South Africa; suggested visit on way to London. |
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1912 |
January |
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L.W. Ritch received legal notice to deliver title-deed and possession of Boksburg Stands to Government in cancellation of his ownership. |
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1912 |
January |
13 |
Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, warned Indians not to conceal cases of smallpox. |
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1912 |
January |
15 |
Gave interview to Evening Chronicle on TDMCO, smallpox, trading licences etc. |
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1912 |
January |
16 |
Cases of plague discovered in Durban. |
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1912 |
January |
18 |
Durban Indians formed Plague Committee to help Public Health Department. |
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1912 |
January |
|
Gandhi met M. Chamney. |
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1912 |
January |
Before 20 |
Indian hawkers informed that they would be refused licences to hawk in Kimberley. |
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1912 |
January |
|
Supreme Court dismissed appeal of Indian minor, Mahomed Hassan, against Government’s refusal to register him on ground that he was over 16 years of age when he arrived. |
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1912 |
January |
29 |
Gandhi wrote to E.F.C. Lane saying the gazetted version of UIRB (1912) differed somewhat from the draft he had seen; discussed Sections 5, 7, 25 and 28. |
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1912 |
January |
|
Abdoolla Hajee Adam, founder-president of Natal Indian Congress, died. |
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1912 |
January |
30 |
First reading of UIRB (1912) in Union Assembly. |
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1912 |
January |
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Gandhi wired Smuts regarding Sections 5, 7, 25 and 28. |
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1912 |
January |
|
Received reply to above that second reading of Bill was not until February 8 and matters mentioned were being considered. |
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1912 |
January |
31 |
In wire to Gandhi, Secretary for Interior upheld Sections 5, 7, 25 and 28 of Bill. |
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1912 |
February |
1 |
Gandhi wired E.F.C. Lane expressing dissatisfaction with reply of January 31 and requesting alterations in Sections 7 and 8. Said he was refraining from public action pending reply. |
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1912 |
February |
3: |
Writing in Indian Opinion on the Bill, said it did not quite fulfill Smuts’ promise. Criticized provisions vesting power in immigration officers to determine domiciliary rights of wives and minors, taking away right of judicial appeal and disturbing existing rights of inter provincial movement of educated persons. |
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1912 |
February |
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Wired Cape British Indian Union to pass resolutions against these provisions. |
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1912 |
February |
|
In Gujarati section of Indian Opinion, translated and commented on important sections of the Bill. |
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1912 |
February |
4 |
Meetings held in Cape and Natal to protest against bill. |
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1912 |
February |
7 |
Secretary for Interior replied to Gandhi’s wire of February 1, saying the Bill nowhere excluded appeal to law courts; system of domicile certificates all over Union was quite impossible; Section 8 of the Bill regarding sworn declarations required in OFS was being considered. Appealed to Gandhi to persuade his compatriots to accept Bill. |
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1912 |
February |
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In reply to above, Gandhi wired asking for amendment in Bill to secure existing legal rights regarding inter provincial immigration of educated Asiatic; said he would still postpone public action pending reply. |
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1912 |
February |
8 |
Smuts replied that he hoped to give satisfactory assurances regarding above. |
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1912 |
February |
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Gandhi wired that nothing short of assurance of retaining existing legal position would do. Reserved right to criticize Bill regarding other features not covered by Provisional settlement. |
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1912 |
February |
9 |
Natal division of Supreme Court confirmed magistrate’s decision that N. Mudaly was liable to pay £ 3 tax in spite of having centered on contract of service on expiry of indentures. |
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1912 |
February |
10 |
Gandhi, waiting in Indian Opinion, severely criticized UIRB (1912) for its policy of Asiatic exclusion and for interfering with vested rights. Hoped Government would sympathetically consider Indian protests. |
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1912 |
February |
11 |
At Kimberley, mass meeting of Indians held to protest against the bill. |
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1912 |
February |
12 |
Gandhi received H. Kallenbach at Krugersdorp on his return from Europe. |
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1912 |
February |
13 |
In TVL Supreme Court, appeal of Fatima Jussat against Barberton magistrate’s refusal to allow her entry dismissed by Justice Wessels on ground that a Mahomedan could bring in only one wife. |
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1912 |
February |
15 |
Gandhi wrote to E.F.C. Lane that he still awaited reply and that he intended to take legal opinion regarding UIRB (1912) in matter of appeal to law courts. |
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1912 |
February |
|
Wrote to R. Gregorowski seeking legal opinion on certain provisions of the Bill. |
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1912 |
February |
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BIA and Hamidia Islamic Society wired Minister of Interior seeking his intervention in Fatima Jussat’s case. |
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1912 |
February |
Before 17 |
Petition setting forth Cape Indians’ objections to UIRB (1912) submitted to the Senate and House of Assembly. |
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1912 |
February |
17 |
Gandhi commented in Indian Opinion on Supreme Court judgment on N. Mudaly’s appeal. |
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1912 |
February |
18 |
Sorabji Shapurji arrived from India. |
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1912 |
February |
19 |
In House of Lords, Lord Ampthill raised debate on TVL Indians. |
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1912 |
February |
21 |
Gandhi telegraphed Registrar of Asiatic regarding visiting permits for Khoja representatives of the Aga Khan. |
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1912 |
February |
22 |
L.W. Ritch and A.M. Bhyat summoned by Supreme Court in connection with the Boksburg Stands. |
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1912 |
February |
24 |
Gandhi wrote to E.F.C. Lane informing him of Counsel’s opinion that UIRB (1912) ousted jurisdiction of law courts, except by way of mandamus and took away certain existing rights; requested that the defects might be remedied. |
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1912 |
February |
27 |
In imperial Legislative Council, Calcutta, Gokhale asked questions regarding indentured laborers in Natal. |
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1912 |
February |
29 |
BIA wired reminder to Minister of Interior regarding Fatima Jussat’s case. |
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1912 |
March |
2 |
BIA informed telegraphically by Minister of Interior that Fatima Jussat’s case did not warrant his intervention. |
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1912 |
March |
4 |
At All-India Muslim League session in Calcutta, resolution passed regarding South African Indians; H.S.L. Polak also spoke. |
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1912 |
March |
|
In Imperial Legislative Council, Calcutta, Gokhale’s resolution on total abolition of indentured labor for Colonies defeated by 11 votes. |
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1912 |
March |
5 |
BIA wrote to Secretary for Interior again seeking intervention in Fatima Jussat’s case. |
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1912 |
March |
7 |
In Imperial Legislative Council, Calcutta, Gokhale asked question on removal of Indians from Vrededrop Township. |
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1912 |
March |
9 |
Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion, deplored refusal of Colonial Office to intervene in the case of Indian minor, Nathalia, who had been refused entry into Natal; also called on Indians to fight against deportation of Fatima Jussat. |
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1912 |
March |
|
At Johannesburg farewell to Pragji Khandubhai Desai and Surendrarai Medh, commended their work at satyagrahis. |
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1912 |
March |
13 |
In letters to BIA and Hamidia Islamic Society Minister refused to reconsider his decision in Fatima Jussat’s case. |
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1912 |
March |
16 |
Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion, commended Gokhale’s efforts to get resolution on total abolition of indenture passed in the Imperial legislative Council. |
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1912 |
March |
26 |
Meeting of Indian South African League held in Madras passed resolutions regarding ill-treatment of Indians in South Africa, UIRB (1912) and ending of system of indenture. |
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1912 |
March |
? |
White Paper containing correspondence between Union and Imperial Governments regarding position of British Indians under Gold Law and Townships Act published in London. |
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1912 |
April |
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Gandhi , in public letter to Ratan Tata, gave account of receipts and expenditure of Passive Resistance funds. |
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1912 |
April |
2 |
At Pretoria, white league congress pledged itself to preventing equality between whites and Colored persons. |
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1912 |
April |
4 |
Gandhi, writing to E.F.C. Lane, inquired whether UIRB (1912) would come up that session or be abandoned. |
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1912 |
April |
11 |
Writing to E.F.C. Lane, drew attention to remark of Acting Secretary for Interior and hoped this would not mean exclusion of educated persons from OFS. |
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1912 |
April |
15 |
The Titanic sank in the Atlantic. |
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1912 |
April |
19 |
H.S.L. Polak wrote to Government of India regarding rights of Indian owners of property in South Africa, specially in Boksburg, and regarding entry of Mahomedan wives into South Africa. |
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1912 |
April |
24 |
Magistrate Jordan at Johannesburg, in case of Hassin Mahomed’s wife, declared that her marriage could not be considered valid and she had no right to be in TVL. |
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1912 |
April |
27 |
H.S.L. Polak wrote to Government of India regarding Germiston Location. |
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1912 |
April |
28 |
Gandhi, A. M. Cachalia, L.W.Ritch, Sorabji Shapurji, Thambi Naidoo and others spoke at meeting held in Germiston Location. |
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1912 |
April |
29 |
In House of Commons, question asked regarding Nathalia’s case. |
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1912 |
May |
Before 4 |
In letter to Sporting Star Gandhi opposed division of Asiatics into higher and lower classes for purposes of admission to the Wanderers Ground. |
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1912 |
May |
|
Reelected patron of the Natal Indian Football Association. |
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1912 |
May |
11 |
Writing in Indian Opinion, condemned Magistrate Jordan’s decision disallowing wives of polygamous marriage from entering TVL. |
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1912 |
May |
14 |
Letter from E.F.C. Lane enclosing proposed change in Section 28 of UIRB (1912) concerning sworn declaration required in OFS and informing Gandhi of Smuts’ intention to settle the question of domicile. |
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1912 |
May |
16 |
Gandhi criticized TVL Provincial Council’s decision to refuse separate school for Indians at Johannesburg. |
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1912 |
May |
|
In House of Commons, question asked regarding quit notice served on Germiston Indians; Colonial Secretary expressed inability to interfere. |
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1912 |
May |
21 |
Gandhi, replying to E.F.C. Lane, expressed satisfaction that Government were willing to settle the difficulty about declaration in OFS and about domicile rights under UIRB (1912). |
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1912 |
May |
30 |
Second reading of the Bill moved in Union Assembly. |
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1912 |
May |
31 |
Gandhi wrote to E.F.C. Lane regarding inter provincial movement of educated Indians under the Bill. |
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1912 |
June |
Before 1 |
Cape British Indian Union’s petition regarding trading license presented in House of Assembly. |
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1912 |
June |
1 |
Writing in Indian Opinion on "An Unfortunate Case" Gandhi described the cruel treatment of an indentured Indian woman by her employer and condemned the whole indenture system. |
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1912 |
June |
6 |
Case against L.W. Ritch and A.M. Bhyat heard in Supreme Court, Pretoria. |
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1912 |
June |
7 |
Gandhi sent to Pretoria and met M. Chamney and E.F.C. Lane. |
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1912 |
June |
22 |
In Union Assembly debate on second reading of UIRB (1912) Smuts expressed Government’s keenness to pass measure, if possible, that session. |
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1912 |
June |
24 |
Union Parliament prorogued until September 23, 1912 and bill shelved. |
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1912 |
June |
25 |
Gandhi telegraphed Secretary for Interior inquiring about Government’s intentions regarding the Bill and future of Provisional Settlement in view of prorogation of Parliament. |
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1912 |
June |
26 |
Gandhi wired SABIC regarding notices served on European owners of Vrededorp Stands to remove Asiatic occupants within three months. |
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1912 |
June |
|
Spoke at meeting of Tamil Benefit Society on UIRB (1912) . |
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1912 |
June |
27 |
Meeting of Cape British Indian Union held to discuss situation arising from shelving of the Bill. |
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1912 |
June |
28 |
Arrived in Durban. |
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1912 |
June |
|
Spoke at Durban farewell to Dawad Mahomed and other Haj pilgrims. |
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1912 |
June |
30 |
Presided at Prize-giving ceremony at H.L. Paul’s Indian Educational Institute at Durban. |
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1912 |
July |
3 |
Gandhi saw off Dawad Mahomed who left for Mecca. H.S.L. Polak wrote to Government of India regarding Indian education in Natal. |
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1912 |
July |
|
Gandhi left Durban for Johannesburg. |
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1912 |
July |
Before 6 |
In case regarding Boksburg Stands, Supreme Court decided against L.W. Ritch and A.M. Bhyat; ordered Ritch to deliver possession of Stands and ejected Bhyat. |
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1912 |
July |
6 |
Gandhi wrote to E.F.C. Lane inquiring about Government’s intentions regarding UIRB (1912) and future of Provisional settlement. |
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1912 |
July |
7 |
Arrived in Johannesburg from Durban. |
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1912 |
July |
11 |
Met M. Chamney, Registrar of Asiatics. |
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1912 |
July |
Before 13 |
Cousins appointed Acting Immigration Officer, Natal. |
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1912 |
July |
13 |
Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, criticized Dr. Murison’s statement that Indians were given to lying. |
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1912 |
July |
|
Condemned the circular issued by the Natal Immigration officer, Cousins, laying down evidence required for entry of Indian wives. |
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1912 |
July |
|
Advised Natal Indian Congress to fight about stoppage of issue of domicile certificates. |
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1912 |
July |
16 |
Informed by Acting Secretary for Interior that Government would introduce amended measure next session; meanwhile, administration of existing legislation would continue. |
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1912 |
July |
17 |
In reply to Secretary for Interior, said he understood Provisional Settlement would continue pending passage of satisfactory legislation and therefore a certain number of educated Asiatics would be admitted for the year; would submit names on confirmation. |
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1912 |
July |
|
In House of Lords, Lord Ampthill gave instances of violation of spirit of Provisional Settlement; said Abraham Fischer [who had replaced Smuts as Minister of Interior] was less amicable towards Indians than Smuts. |
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1912 |
July |
19 |
Acting Secretary for Interior confirmed that previous year’s Provisional Settlement would continue pending passage of legislation and six educated Indians would be admitted for the year. |
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1912 |
July |
20 |
Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, again criticized Natal Immigration Officer, Cousins, for wanting fresh proof from those returning from i1; desired Natal Indian Congress to take up matter. |
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1912 |
July |
|
Advised Indians to render Dr. Murison all help and not conceal cases. |
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1912 |
July |
21 |
Spoke at meeting in Johannesburg held to mourn death of Mrs. Tilak. |
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1912 |
July |
22 |
Wrote to Registrar of Asiatics demanding that waiting accommodation be provided for Indians with business in his office. |
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1912 |
July |
|
Wrote to Secretary for Interior requesting that R.M. Sodha be issued trading license without being asked to produce registration certificate. |
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1912 |
July |
|
Spoke at Johannesburg farewell party for V.A. Chettiar. |
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1912 |
July |
23 |
Met M. Chamney. |
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1912 |
July |
25 |
Gokhale cabled Gandhi that he would sail from England for South Africa on October 5. |
|
1912 |
July |
26 |
Gandhi informed by M. Chamney that no accommodations for Indians visiting his office could be provided. |
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1912 |
July |
|
Natal Indian Congress wrote to Secretary for Interior protesting against circular issued by Immigration Office Cousins requiring proofs of marriage from immigrant Indian wives. |
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1912 |
July |
|
Manilal Doctor left Cape for Fiji. |
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1912 |
July |
29 |
Gandhi wrote to Registrar of Asiatic again regarding waiting accommodation at his office. |
|
1912 |
July |
30 |
Gokhale appointed member of Royal Commission on Indian Public Services. |
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1912 |
July |
31 |
A.O. Hume died. |
|
1912 |
August |
1 |
Gandhi spoke at banquet given by Johannesburg Tamil Community to V.A. Chettiar. |
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1912 |
August |
|
Wrote to Minister of Interior regarding right of educated persons to earn livelihood; asked for decision regarding trading license for R.M. Sodha. |
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1912 |
August |
10 |
Went to Roodepoort and Krugersdorp with A.M. Cachalia. |
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1912 |
August |
|
Writing in Indian Opinion, called on Indians to unite in according fitting welcome to Gokhale on his arrival in South Africa. |
|
1912 |
August |
11 |
Returned to Tolstoy Farm. |
|
1912 |
August |
16 |
Registrar of Asiatics informed Gandhi that R.M. Sodha and other specially exempted educated Asiatics could not be issued trading licences pending legislation validating their residence. |
|
1912 |
August |
17 |
Writing in Indian Opinion, drew attention of Indians to report of a second outbreak of smallpox in Johannesburg and called for help to Dr. Porter in fighting the disease. |
|
1912 |
August |
22 |
Spoke at Johannesburg Theosophical Lodge. |
|
1912 |
August |
|
In interview to The Transvaal Leader opposed compulsory segregation of Colored races as measure to check smallpox. |
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1912 |
August |
25 |
Spoke at BIA meeting held to arrange welcome to Gokhale; announced Age Khan’s intention to visit South Africa and East Africa. |
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1912 |
August |
30 |
Left for Durban with Kasturba and others. |
|
1912 |
August |
31 |
Arrived at Durban; proceeded to Phoenix. |
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1912 |
August |
|
Wrote in Indian Opinion on the late AO. Hume. |
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1912 |
August |
|
Commented on the case of five Indians returning to Cape Town, who were refused entry because the ship bringing them had been delayed by bad weather. |
|
1912 |
September |
4 |
H.S.L. Polak and Mrs. Polak arrived in Durban from India. |
|
1912 |
September |
7 |
Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, commended work done by H.S.L. Polak in India. |
|
1912 |
September |
12 |
In Johannesburg Magistrate’s court, proceedings commenced to compel whites to eject Colored tenants from Stands at Vrededorp. |
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1912 |
September |
14 |
Phoenix trust Deed published in Indian Opinion. Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion, criticized illegal actions of Natal Immigration Officer, Cousins, regarding Indians seeking entry. |
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1912 |
September |
|
Announced intention to discontinue advertisements in Indian Opinion. |
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1912 |
September |
|
Left Durban for Johannesburg. |
|
1912 |
October |
5 |
Gokhale left England for South Africa. |
|
1912 |
October |
8 |
Montenegro declared war on turkey. |
|
1912 |
October |
9 |
Gandhi met M. Chamney. |
|
1912 |
October |
16 |
In letter to Harilal Gandhi, explained why he chose Sorabji Shapurji rather than him for study of law in England. |
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1912 |
October |
18 |
Left for Cape with H. Kallenbach and others. |
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1912 |
October |
20 |
Arrived in the Cape. |
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1912 |
October |
21 |
Met Cousins. |
|
1912 |
October |
|
Gokhale Reception Committee wrote to Botha to suspend £ 3 tax on ex-indentured Indians in view of Gokhale’s approaching visit. |
|
1912 |
October |
22 |
Gokhale arrived in Cape Town. |
|
1912 |
October |
|
Reception in City Hall; Mayor presided. General address read by Dr. A.H. Gool. Addresses presented by Hindu Association, Konkney Muslim League and Tamil Community. Speeches by Gandhi, W.P. Schreiner and Dr. Abdurrahman. Speech in reply by Gokhale. |
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1912 |
October |
|
Gandhi, in interview to Cape Argus, said Gokhale would investigate the whole Indian question in South Africa. |
|
1912 |
October |
23 |
Gokhale had interviews with W.P. Schreiner and Sir Fredric Smith. Also met Reception Committee; discussed grievances. |
|
1912 |
October |
24 |
Interview with John X. Merriman at Civil Service Club. |
|
1912 |
October |
|
Left for Kimberley, accompanied by Gandhi. |
|
1912 |
October |
|
Deputation of Indians at Wellington. |
|
1912 |
October |
25 |
At De Aar, deputation of Indians. Met Mrs. Cronwright Schreiner (Olive Schreiner). |
|
1912 |
October |
|
Special train from Kimberley with 200 Indians met Gokhale’s train at Modder river. |
|
1912 |
October |
|
Reception at Beaconsfield by Mayor and others. |
|
1912 |
October |
|
Reached Kimberley at 5.30 p.m. Received by Mayor and others. |
|
1912 |
October |
|
Reception in town Hall Mayor presiding. Gandhi addressed gathering. |
|
1912 |
October |
26 |
Visit to the mines. |
|
1912 |
October |
|
J. McLaren called to state Bloemfontein Indians’ grievances. Banquet in City hall at 8.45 p.m. with Mayor of Beaconsfield in chair; Gandhi spoke. |
|
1912 |
October |
27 |
Indian Reception at Constantia Hall. |
|
1912 |
October |
|
In evening, Gokhale and Gandhi left Kimberley at 6 p.m. Presentation of addresses at Windsorton, Christiana and Bloemhof. Leading Europeans present at all these places. |
|
1912 |
October |
28 |
At Klerksdorp, met by special train from Johannesburg carrying over 200 persons. Reception and Exchange hall at 6.30 a.m., with Mayor presiding. Statement of grievances by British Indians. |
|
1912 |
October |
|
Reached Potchefstroom, 8.30 a.m. Reception and addresses at the Town Gardens. |
|
1912 |
October |
|
Reached Krugersdorp, 2.00 p.m. Received by Mayor; presentation of addresses at station. Drove to Indian Location, Burghersdorp. |
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1912 |
October |
|
Reached Johannesburg, 4.00 p.m. Received by Mayor at station. Addresses presented by BIA (read out by Gandhi), by Johannesburg Hindus, Hamidia Islamic Society, Tamil Benefit Society, Patidar Association, Pietersburg Indians and Cradock Indians. |
|
1912 |
October |
29 |
Reception to Gokhale at Carlton Hotel by Johannesburg European Committee. Speeches by Patrick Duncan, Drummond Chaplin and William Hosken. Gokhale, in reply, explained the object of his mission to South Africa. |
|
1912 |
October |
30 |
Creswell and other M.L.A.’s and Portuguese Consul called on Gokhale. |
|
1912 |
October |
|
The Transvaal Leader representative interviewed Gandhi and Gokhale. |
|
1912 |
October |
|
Gokhale received Parsee deputation. |
|
1912 |
October |
|
In afternoon, Gokhale and Gandhi attended conference at William Hosken’s House. |
|
1912 |
October |
31 |
Banquet at Masonic hall by BIA, with the Mayor presiding. Speeches by Mayor Ellis, William Hosken, Patrick Duncan, J.J. Doke, L.W. Ritch, Gokhale and Gandhi. |
|
1912 |
November |
1 |
Gokhale entertained by Chinese Association. |
|
1912 |
November |
|
Interviewed Pathan Deputation, Essop Mid Deputation, Habib Motan Deputation, Merchant’s Deputation. |
|
1912 |
November |
|
Reception by TVL Women’s Association; addressed presented by Mrs. Vogl. |
|
1912 |
November |
|
Indian meeting at Drill Hall. |
|
1912 |
November |
2 |
Gokhale and Gandhi left for Tolstoy Farm. |
|
1912 |
November |
3 |
Gandhi wrote to Srinivasa Sastri regarding Gokhale’s visit and his proposed departure for India. |
|
1912 |
November |
5 |
Gokhale, with Gandhi, returned to Johannesburg after two days’ rest at Tolstoy Farm. |
|
1912 |
November |
|
Tea at Drummond Chaplin’s; met Sir Percy Fitzpatrick. |
|
1912 |
November |
6 |
Visited Germiston and Boksburg Locations. |
|
1912 |
November |
|
Called on Ellis. |
|
1912 |
November |
|
Left for Natal. |
|
1912 |
November |
7 |
Addresses presented at Newcastle and Dundee Received people at Ladysmith. |
|
1912 |
November |
|
Arrived in Maritzburg. Reception in Town Hall; Gandhi spoke. |
|
1912 |
November |
8 |
Discussed Indians’ grievances at meeting in India High School. |
|
1912 |
November |
|
Interview with Licensing Officer. |
|
1912 |
November |
|
Luncheon at Camden Hotel by Maritzburg Reception Committee; Gandhi spoke. |
|
1912 |
November |
|
In afternoon, left by special train for Durban. |
|
1912 |
November |
|
Arrived in Durban. Received at station by Mayor, Chief Magistrate and others. Procession to Mr. Moosa’s house. |
|
1912 |
November |
|
In evening, reception at town Hall with Mayor presiding. |
|
1912 |
November |
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Speeches by Mayor and others. Addresses presented. Gandhi also spoke. |
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1912 |
November |
9 |
Merchants’ Deputation. |
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1912 |
November |
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Distributed prizes at Childrens’ Sports at Albert Park. |
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1912 |
November |
10 |
In morning, heard grievances of £ 3 taxpayers at meeting at Lord’s ground. |
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1912 |
November |
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In afternoon, went by special train to Isipingo, returning at 5 p.m. |
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1912 |
November |
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In evening, motored to Phoenix. |
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1912 |
November |
11 |
Left Phoenix in afternoon and returned to Durban. |
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1912 |
November |
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In evening, banquet in Drill Hall, Sir David Hunter presiding; Gandhi also spoke. |
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1912 |
November |
12 |
Visited Syndenham College. Met Chamber of Commerce. |
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1912 |
November |
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Visited Mount Edgecombe; met indentured Indians there. |
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1912 |
November |
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Attended Reception Committee meeting held to thank Parsee Rustomjee. |
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1912 |
November |
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Left for Pretoria. |
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1912 |
November |
13 |
On the way, addresses presented at Volksrust, Standerton and Heidelburg. |
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1912 |
November |
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In evening, reached Pretoria. Received at station by Deputy Mayor, M. Chamney and others. |
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1912 |
November |
14 |
In morning, interview with Ministers-Botha, Smuts and Fischer. |
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1912 |
November |
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In evening, Reception at Town Hall; Gandhi also spoke. |
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1912 |
November |
15 |
In morning, motored to Johannesburg to see Wyndham. |
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1912 |
November |
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Lunch with governor General. |
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1912 |
November |
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In afternoon, left for Lawley. |
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1912 |
November |
16 |
Governor General sent to Imperial Government confidential minute regarding his talk with Gokhale. |
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1912 |
November |
17 |
Gokhale and Gandhi met Sir Thomas Smartt at Chaplin’s house. |
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1912 |
November |
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Called on Chairman, Hamidia Islamic Society, Chairman, Patidar Association and Mr. Phillips. |
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1912 |
November |
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Left for Lourenco Marques, 8.45 p.m. |
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1912 |
November |
18 |
Banquet at Lourenco Marques; Gandhi also spoke. |
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1912 |
November |
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Took steamer for Beira. |
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1912 |
November |
20 |
Arrived in Beira. |
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1912 |
November |
21 |
Address presented at Beira. |
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1912 |
November |
23 |
Left Beira. |
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1912 |
November |
25 |
Arrived in Mozambique. Addressed in the city. |
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1912 |
November |
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In afternoon, left Mozambique. |
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1912 |
November |
26 |
On board ship, Gandhi promised Gokhale he would not leave for India without arranging for work to be carried on in South Africa in his absence; affairs would probably be left in H.S.L. Polak’s hands. |
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1912 |
November |
27 |
Arrived in Zanzibar. Visited city. Function in Victoria Gardens. |
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1912 |
November |
28 |
Addressed presented in city in afternoon. |
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1912 |
November |
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Gokhale, Gandhi and H. Kallenbach sailed by s.s. President. |
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1912 |
November |
29 |
In morning, reached Tongaat. |
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1912 |
November |
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In afternoon, parted from Gokhale. |
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1912 |
November |
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Gandhi and H.Kallenbach boarded s.s. Trebora, traveling deck class. |
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1912 |
November |
30 |
Gandhi and H. Kallenbach reached Zanzibar. |
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1912 |
December |
1 |
Reached Dar-Es-Salaam. Landed. Gandhi wore Indian dress. |
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1912 |
December |
3 |
Address presented in Dar-Es-Salaam. |
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1912 |
December |
6 |
Left Dar-Es-Salaam. |
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1912 |
December |
7 |
Arrived in Mozambique. |
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1912 |
December |
8 |
Left Mozambique. |
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1912 |
December |
13 |
Gandhi arrived in Delagoa Bay. Detained before being permitted to land. |
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1912 |
December |
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Gokhale reached Bombay. |
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1912 |
December |
14 |
Gandhi arrived in Johannesburg and went to Lawley. |
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1912 |
December |
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At Bombay, Gokhale addressed public meeting on position and problems of Indians in South Africa. |
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1912 |
December |
18 |
Gandhi left for Durban. |
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1912 |
December |
21 |
Interview with Sir John Hulett in Durban. |
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1912 |
December |
22 |
The Dayal brothers, coming from India to the Transvaal along with their wives, disallowed landing at Durban by Immigration Officer, Cousins. |
|
1912 |
December |
28 |
Gokhale’s resolution demanding total abolition of indenture system passed at Indian National Congress at Bankipore. |
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1912 |
December |
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Writing in Indian Opinion, Gandhi condemned terrorist’s attempt at Delhi on Lord Hardinge’s life. |
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1912 |
December |
30 |
Agjee and Ameappan, both having remarried, and returning from India, reached Durban. Agjee’s wife disallowed to land and Ameappan’s wife refused admission. |