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Auction #131 begins on 28 May 2026

Transvaal Strike Legal Defence Committee

THE STORY OF A CRIME- BEING THE VINDICATION OF THE TRANSVAAL LEGAL DEFENCE COMMITTEE

In Connection with the Great Strike on the Witwatersrand in 1922

Published: Transvaal Strike Legal Defence Committee, Johannesburg, 1924

Edition: First

Reserve: $300

Approximately:

Estimate: $380

Bidding opens: 28 May 16:30 GMT

Bidding closes: 4 Jun 16:30 GMT

Ships from: South Africa

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The Story of a Crime being the Vindication of the Transvaal Strike Legal Defence Committee. In connection with the trial by Special Criminal Courts without Juries  of 195 men and 6 women, arising out of the Strike on the Witwatersrand in 1922. 

Published on 28th May 1924 and sold for the benefits of the Strike Victim Dependants Relief Fund.

Original cream paper wrappers, with wear to edges. 54 pages. 

Chapters: History of the Strike. The lie as to the Nationalist Party. The lie as to Bolshevik influence. The lie as to alleged attacks by strikers on natives. The true cause of the Strike. The true cause of the Outbreak. Government by Martial Law. The Trials and Sentences. The Report of the Mining Industry Board. Report of the Martial Law Commission. Chronological History of the Strike. Martial Law Regulations.

  • Size: 21 X 33 cm


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