Murder of South African strikers blamed on state actions
Letters from relatives recount brutal killings during the strike era in Transvaal and Pretoria. Comrade Blason is said to have been hanged under old law while soldiers accused of cold blood murder receive government indifference. Survivors describe bayonet attacks, dum-dum bullets, and a lack of due process as appeals reach for League of Nations and British authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blason
Ireland
Jauln Athoa
Tiunekom
Crane von Beattivh
Kirby
Col
Peter Alvert Manekom
Yrury
John Pyar Hanekom
Bernard Donald Manekor
Tle
Dowse
Brith
Tam
Thaye Ain
Smith
Juuttee
Peter Albert ‘Hanekom
Berry
League of National
Union
Mire
P. A. Hanekom
A. Hanekom
B. G. Nanekom
T. W. Dowse
League of Nations
Hunekom
Mr. Smith
Taphe
Srial
Eras
Viven
J. W. Dowse
Damages Sought After Brother’s Death in South Africa
Letter from JW Dowse appeals to British premier for help against South African government over his brother William Dowse’s death during strike turmoil. He cites wife and child left behind, questions government credibility, seeks action to ensure justice and safety for family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiguee
Cave Town
Kirtw
William Dowse
Tom
Hia
Langburg
Germany
Eitleen
Cape Town
Luton
Coton
Africa
Joh Smuts
Comeas
JW. Dowse
Anzacs and Gallipoli tribute poem and Sydney notice
The piece quotes Ronald Campbell MacFie lambasting a betrayal charge over Gallipoli, asserting the dead fought to free the Straits. It names grey ships of death and a defiant cry the Anzacs died to set the world free. A notice asks comrades to host delegates in Sydney during the Annual Conference and to write to HW. L. Denford at Trades Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipol
Ronald Campbell MacFie
London “Daily Herald
Inisraiate
Sydney
HW. L. Denford
Lee
e/o ‘Trades Hall
Trade Union Reorganization Notes From London Conference
The British Bureau of the Red Trade Union International notes union restructuring trends discussed at the London conference. The document surveys push toward industrial and general unions, federation growth, and the drive for centralized authority, while warning against premature amalgamation and stressing the need for organized action to counter capitalist demands. It highlights shifts toward industrial unions, federations, and the General Council as responses to worker needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Trade Union International
Kharvena
Ue Partien
WIUA
Yytom and
Co-Operative Organicsa Toms
Howton
Hef Huttiem
Meade Union
Iuport
Counseil I
Tarm Industrial Unione
Iing
Miners’ Federation of Great Britain
Transport Federation
Engineering In Shipbuilding Federation
Irth Transport Workers Union
Workers’ Union
General Workers
General Workers Union
Wenre
Oider
Enion
Senatearabior
Ehibnger Ntn
Fc Uint Qytinytenne
Bnei
Labour
Ciwitaliat
Trun Maine
Calleiie
Enebe
Liroleh
Moses
Unis Uy
Iunione Informani
Viet Titernasonal of
Nua
Finca
Elise
Toghy Uyey
Ame
Tras
Natonally
Kendes
Cakon Congress
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Andrews Street
Kenworth
Tohannesburg
The
Rand
Bezuldenhaut Valley
Tohun
Rotler
Broadway
Beauldenhour
Hannenburg
Doge
Beauidenhout Vatley
Johannesbures Uly
Halliards
Zorkulum
Abbeltot
Ottaway
EB Bryson
Rozen
Sub-Liss
Ugar
Queensland
Abechuy
Queenaland
Bebruch
Nubeliss
Queenbland
H. Dowker
Goodiuan
Trade Union Organisation
KED International OF
Labout
Ye Indwatrion Chieker
Univ
Federation of Unions For the Industry
Keane
Amieresin
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