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Foreign News
January 8, 1929
The Daily Worker
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
What is this article about?
In West Transvaal, diamond workers plan to seize idle fields owned by Lichtenburg Company due to production restrictions; Port Nolloth workers protest failure to open new fields. Reported Jan. 6 from Johannesburg.
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Report West Transvaal
Diamond Workers for
Seizing the Idle Fields
JOHANNESBURG, Africa. Jan. 6 (U.P.)--It was reported from Lichtenburg tonight that West Transvaal diamond workers were planning to seize valuable diamond fields Monday.
The workers were reported dissatisfied with restrictions on production and planning to take possession of valuable claims belonging to the Lichtenburg Company. The claims were suspended recently in accordance with the diamond law.
Port Nolloth workers also were reported protesting the failure to open new fields.
Diamond Workers for
Seizing the Idle Fields
JOHANNESBURG, Africa. Jan. 6 (U.P.)--It was reported from Lichtenburg tonight that West Transvaal diamond workers were planning to seize valuable diamond fields Monday.
The workers were reported dissatisfied with restrictions on production and planning to take possession of valuable claims belonging to the Lichtenburg Company. The claims were suspended recently in accordance with the diamond law.
Port Nolloth workers also were reported protesting the failure to open new fields.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Diamond Workers
West Transvaal
Seize Fields
Production Restrictions
Lichtenburg Company
Port Nolloth Protest
Where did it happen?
West Transvaal
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
West Transvaal
Event Date
Jan. 6 (Planning For Monday)
Event Details
West Transvaal diamond workers planning to seize valuable diamond fields Monday due to dissatisfaction with production restrictions. Workers to take possession of claims belonging to the Lichtenburg Company, suspended recently per diamond law. Port Nolloth workers protesting failure to open new fields.