|
|
1912 |
January |
1 |
Inaugural meeting of African Political
Organization held at Johannesburg under president ship
of Dr. Abdur Rahman. |
|
1912 |
January |
4 |
Labor Conference at Bloemfontein demanded
abolition of indenture system. |
|
1912 |
January |
4(?) |
Dr. Porter reported serious outbreak of
smallpox in Malay Location, Johannesburg. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
January |
6 |
Indian Opinion reported famine in Bombay
presidency, Kathiawad, Ahmedabad and Kaira. |
|
1912 |
January |
|
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". |
|
1912 |
January |
9 |
H.S.L. Polak wrote to Government of India
regarding £ 3 tax on ex-indentured Indians. |
|
1912 |
January |
12 |
Gandhi, in letter to Gokhale, welcomed his
visit to South Africa; suggested visit on way to
London. |
|
1912 |
January |
|
L.W. Ritch received legal notice to deliver
title-deed and possession of Boksburg Stands to
Government in cancellation of his
ownership. |
|
1912 |
January |
13 |
Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, warned Indians not
to conceal cases of smallpox. |
|
1912 |
January |
15 |
Gave interview to Evening Chronicle on TDMCO,
smallpox, trading licences etc. |
|
1912 |
January |
16 |
Cases of plague discovered in Durban. |
|
1912 |
January |
18 |
Durban Indians formed Plague Committee to help
Public Health Department. |
|
1912 |
January |
|
Gandhi met M. Chamney. |
|
1912 |
January |
Before 20 |
Indian hawkers informed that they would be
refused licences to hawk in Kimberley. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
January |
|
Abdoolla Hajee Adam, founder-president of Natal
Indian Congress, died. |
|
1912 |
January |
30 |
First reading of UIRB (1912) in Union
Assembly. |
|
1912 |
January |
|
Gandhi wired Smuts regarding Sections 5, 7, 25
and 28. |
|
1912 |
January |
|
Received reply to above that second reading of
Bill was not until February 8 and matters mentioned
were being considered. |
|
1912 |
January |
31 |
In wire to Gandhi, Secretary for Interior
upheld Sections 5, 7, 25 and 28 of Bill. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
February |
|
Wired Cape British Indian Union to pass
resolutions against these provisions. |
|
1912 |
February |
|
In Gujarati section of Indian Opinion, translated and
commented on important sections of the Bill. |
|
1912 |
February |
4 |
Meetings held in Cape and Natal to protest
against bill. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
February |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
February |
8 |
Smuts replied that he hoped to give
satisfactory assurances regarding above. |
|
1912 |
February |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
February |
11 |
At Kimberley, mass meeting of Indians held to
protest against the bill. |
|
1912 |
February |
12 |
Gandhi received H. Kallenbach at Krugersdorp on
his return from Europe. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
February |
|
Wrote to R. Gregorowski seeking legal opinion
on certain provisions of the Bill. |
|
1912 |
February |
|
BIA and Hamidia Islamic Society wired Minister
of Interior seeking his intervention in Fatima
Jussat’s case. |
|
1912 |
February |
Before 17 |
Petition setting forth Cape Indians’ objections
to UIRB (1912) submitted to the Senate and House
of Assembly. |
|
1912 |
February |
17 |
Gandhi commented in Indian Opinion on Supreme
Court judgment on N. Mudaly’s appeal. |
|
1912 |
February |
18 |
Sorabji Shapurji arrived from India. |
|
1912 |
February |
19 |
In House of Lords, Lord Ampthill raised debate
on TVL Indians. |
|
1912 |
February |
21 |
Gandhi telegraphed Registrar of Asiatic
regarding visiting permits for Khoja representatives of
the Aga Khan. |
|
1912 |
February |
22 |
L.W. Ritch and A.M. Bhyat summoned by Supreme
Court in connection with the Boksburg Stands. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
February |
27 |
In imperial Legislative Council, Calcutta,
Gokhale asked questions regarding indentured laborers
in Natal. |
|
1912 |
February |
29 |
BIA wired reminder to Minister of Interior
regarding Fatima Jussat’s case. |
|
1912 |
March |
2 |
BIA informed telegraphically by Minister of
Interior that Fatima Jussat’s case did not warrant
his intervention. |
|
1912 |
March |
4 |
At All-India Muslim League session in Calcutta,
resolution passed regarding South African Indians;
H.S.L. Polak also spoke. |
|
1912 |
March |
|
In Imperial Legislative Council, Calcutta,
Gokhale’s resolution on total abolition of
indentured labor for Colonies defeated by 11
votes. |
|
1912 |
March |
5 |
BIA wrote to Secretary for Interior again
seeking intervention in Fatima Jussat’s case. |
|
1912 |
March |
7 |
In Imperial Legislative Council, Calcutta,
Gokhale asked question on removal of Indians from
Vrededrop Township. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
March |
|
At Johannesburg farewell to Pragji Khandubhai
Desai and Surendrarai Medh, commended their work
at satyagrahis. |
|
1912 |
March |
13 |
In letters to BIA and Hamidia Islamic Society
Minister refused to reconsider his decision in
Fatima Jussat’s case. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
April |
|
Gandhi , in public letter to Ratan Tata, gave
account of receipts and expenditure of Passive
Resistance funds. |
|
1912 |
April |
2 |
At Pretoria, white league congress pledged
itself to preventing equality between whites and Colored
persons. |
|
1912 |
April |
4 |
Gandhi, writing to E.F.C. Lane, inquired
whether UIRB (1912) would come up that session or be
abandoned. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
April |
15 |
The Titanic sank in the Atlantic. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
April |
27 |
H.S.L. Polak wrote to Government of India
regarding Germiston Location. |
|
1912 |
April |
28 |
Gandhi, A. M. Cachalia, L.W.Ritch, Sorabji
Shapurji, Thambi Naidoo and others spoke at meeting held
in Germiston Location. |
|
1912 |
April |
29 |
In House of Commons, question asked regarding
Nathalia’s case. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
May |
|
Reelected patron of the Natal Indian Football
Association. |
|
1912 |
May |
11 |
Writing in Indian Opinion, condemned Magistrate
Jordan’s decision disallowing wives of polygamous
marriage from entering TVL. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
May |
16 |
Gandhi criticized TVL Provincial Council’s
decision to refuse separate school for Indians at
Johannesburg. |
|
1912 |
May |
|
In House of Commons, question asked regarding
quit notice served on Germiston Indians; Colonial
Secretary expressed inability to
interfere. |
|
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). |
|
1912 |
May |
30 |
Second reading of the Bill moved in Union
Assembly. |
|
1912 |
May |
31 |
Gandhi wrote to E.F.C. Lane regarding inter
provincial movement of educated Indians under the
Bill. |
|
1912 |
June |
Before 1 |
Cape British Indian Union’s petition regarding
trading license presented in House of
Assembly. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
June |
6 |
Case against L.W. Ritch and A.M. Bhyat heard in
Supreme Court, Pretoria. |
|
1912 |
June |
7 |
Gandhi sent to Pretoria and met M. Chamney and
E.F.C. Lane. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
June |
24 |
Union Parliament prorogued until September 23,
1912 and bill shelved. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
June |
26 |
Gandhi wired SABIC regarding notices served on
European owners of Vrededorp Stands to remove
Asiatic occupants within three months. |
|
1912 |
June |
|
Spoke at meeting of Tamil Benefit Society on
UIRB (1912) . |
|
1912 |
June |
27 |
Meeting of Cape British Indian Union held to
discuss situation arising from shelving of the
Bill. |
|
1912 |
June |
28 |
Arrived in Durban. |
|
1912 |
June |
|
Spoke at Durban farewell to Dawad Mahomed and
other Haj pilgrims. |
|
1912 |
June |
30 |
Presided at Prize-giving ceremony at H.L.
Paul’s Indian Educational Institute at Durban. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
July |
|
Gandhi left Durban for Johannesburg. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
July |
6 |
Gandhi wrote to E.F.C. Lane inquiring about
Government’s intentions regarding UIRB (1912) and future
of Provisional settlement. |
|
1912 |
July |
7 |
Arrived in Johannesburg from Durban. |
|
1912 |
July |
11 |
Met M. Chamney, Registrar of
Asiatics. |
|
1912 |
July |
Before 13 |
Cousins appointed Acting Immigration Officer,
Natal. |
|
1912 |
July |
13 |
Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, criticized Dr.
Murison’s statement that Indians were given to
lying. |
|
1912 |
July |
|
Condemned the circular issued by the Natal
Immigration officer, Cousins, laying down evidence
required for entry of Indian wives. |
|
1912 |
July |
|
Advised Natal Indian Congress to fight about
stoppage of issue of domicile certificates. |
|
1912 |
July |
16 |
Informed by Acting Secretary for Interior that
Government would introduce amended measure next
session; meanwhile, administration of existing
legislation would continue. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
July |
|
Advised Indians to render Dr. Murison all help
and not conceal cases. |
|
1912 |
July |
21 |
Spoke at meeting in Johannesburg held to mourn
death of Mrs. Tilak. |
|
1912 |
July |
22 |
Wrote to Registrar of Asiatics demanding that
waiting accommodation be provided for Indians with
business in his office. |
|
1912 |
July |
|
Wrote to Secretary for Interior requesting that
R.M. Sodha be issued trading license without being asked
to produce registration certificate. |
|
1912 |
July |
|
Spoke at Johannesburg farewell party for V.A.
Chettiar. |
|
1912 |
July |
23 |
Met M. Chamney. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
July |
|
Manilal Doctor left Cape for Fiji. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
July |
31 |
A.O. Hume died. |
|
1912 |
August |
1 |
Gandhi spoke at banquet given by Johannesburg
Tamil Community to V.A. Chettiar. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
August |
10 |
Went to Roodepoort and Krugersdorp with A.M.
Cachalia. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
August |
30 |
Left for Durban with Kasturba and
others. |
|
1912 |
August |
31 |
Arrived at Durban; proceeded to Phoenix.
|
|
1912 |
August |
|
Wrote in Indian Opinion on the late AO.
Hume. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
September |
|
Announced intention to discontinue
advertisements in Indian Opinion. |
|
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. |
|
1912 |
October |
18 |
Left for Cape with H. Kallenbach and
others. |
|
1912 |
October |
20 |
Arrived in the Cape. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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 |
|
Speeches by Mayor and others. Addresses
presented. Gandhi also spoke. |
|
1912 |
November |
9 |
Merchants’ Deputation. |
|
1912 |
November |
|
Distributed prizes at Childrens’ Sports at
Albert Park. |
|
1912 |
November |
10 |
In morning, heard grievances of £ 3 taxpayers
at meeting at Lord’s ground. |
|
1912 |
November |
|
In afternoon, went by special train to
Isipingo, returning at 5 p.m. |
|
1912 |
November |
|
In evening, motored to Phoenix. |
|
1912 |
November |
11 |
Left Phoenix in afternoon and returned to
Durban. |
|
1912 |
November |
|
In evening, banquet in Drill Hall, Sir David
Hunter presiding; Gandhi also spoke. |
|
1912 |
November |
12 |
Visited Syndenham College. Met Chamber of
Commerce. |
|
1912 |
November |
|
Visited Mount Edgecombe; met indentured Indians
there. |
|
1912 |
November |
|
Attended Reception Committee meeting held to
thank Parsee Rustomjee. |
|
1912 |
November |
|
Left for Pretoria. |
|
1912 |
November |
13 |
On the way, addresses presented at Volksrust,
Standerton and Heidelburg. |
|
1912 |
November |
|
In evening, reached Pretoria. Received at
station by Deputy Mayor, M. Chamney and
others. |
|
1912 |
November |
14 |
In morning, interview with Ministers-Botha,
Smuts and Fischer. |
|
1912 |
November |
|
In evening, Reception at Town Hall; Gandhi also
spoke. |
|
1912 |
November |
15 |
In morning, motored to Johannesburg to see
Wyndham. |
|
1912 |
November |
|
Lunch with governor General. |
