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Discusses a government publication warning South Asian emigrants they may be turned away upon arrival in Canada due to anticipated --congestion-- of the labour market.----

This article discusses the continuing conflict between Gurdit Singh and the owners of the Komagata Maru and Rahim Singh, who has offered to take over responsibility for the charter and pay the remaining balance owned on it. It also briefly mentions…

This article discuss and speculates on the conditions aboard the Komagata Maru, the hunger strike being carried out by the passengers on board, and Gurdit Singh--s request that the passengers be allowed to disembark and go to a temporary shelter…

Discusses a government publication warning South Asian emigrants they may be turned away upon arrival in Canada due to anticipated --congestion-- of the labour market.----

This article describes the militia being called to serve aboard the Rainbow in order to assist in escorting the Komagata Maru out of the Vancouver harbour.

This article details an attempt made by a small group of South Asians to communicate with those aboard the Komagata Maru as well as a report on the increasingly poor conditions aboard the ship and several requests for assistance.

This article details an attempt made by a small group of South Asians to communicate with those aboard the Komagata Maru as well as a report on the increasingly poor conditions aboard the ship and several requests for assistance.

This article discusses The Vancouver Women--s council appealing to the British Columbia Women--s council to pass a resolution protesting the admittance of the wives of South Asian immigrants. Support for this resolution would bring it to the…

This article discusses The Vancouver Women--s council appealing to the British Columbia Women--s council to pass a resolution protesting the admittance of the wives of South Asian immigrants. Support for this resolution would bring it to the…

This is an unsigned editorial that discusses a South Asian workers strike in Natal, South Africa and the possibility of similar events occurring among the South Asian immigrant population in B.C. The author goes on to express his views on the…

This editorial calls for Vancouver residents to remain peaceful regarding the passengers of the Komagata Maru and the decision reached by the courts. The author states that this is a test case and should the passengers be admitted Canadians should…

This editorial discusses the Komagata Maru and declares that the ship will depart with all of the passengers still on board. The author also states his reasons for believing the voyage to have been a foolish one and why Canada is so determined to…

This article shares some criticisms of the Komagata Maru situation and it--s handling by officials printed in newspapers around Canada.

Article discusses the arrival of a South Asian employed by the Bengal government to evaluate the suitability of British Columbia for emigration for South Asians.

Article discusses the arrival of a South Asian employed by the Bengal government to evaluate the suitability of British Columbia for emigration for South Asians.

Describes the detainment of newly arrived immigrants off the Empress of Japan steamer to prevent them from entering the city of Vancouver. Also discusses the potential confrontation with the Dominion Government over whether the city has any right to…

Discuses an incident in South Vancouver where one hundred South Asian immigrants were forcibly evicted from a legally rented residence with no notice and forced to spend the night outside in extremely cold conditions.

Discuses an incident in South Vancouver where one hundred South Asian immigrants were forcibly evicted from a legally rented residence with no notice and forced to spend the night outside in extremely cold conditions.

This article is an unsigned editorial discussing immigration and emigration policy.-- The author argues that British Columbians should be heard and given more weight in the arguments on the matter of South Asian immigration than anyone from Eastern…

This article is an unsigned editorial discussing immigration and emigration policy.-- The author argues that British Columbians should be heard and given more weight in the arguments on the matter of South Asian immigration than anyone from Eastern…

This article describes the Komagata Maru embarking for Vancouver from Shanghai with over four hundred South Asian immigrants on board. If successful--Gurdit Singh, charterer of the voyage, will attempt to set up a regular service.----

This article discusses an incident where five passengers aboard the Komagata Maru were allowed to disembark onto a government launch to converse with some friends from Nanaimo and were then prevented from re-boarding by the other passengers at the…

This article discusses three open cases baffling the Vancouver police, including the murder Harnan Singh, which is thought to be connected to his actions during the Komagata Maru incident.

This article discusses the departure of the Komagata Maru from Canadian waters. It describes an all-day spectacle, comparing to a --regatta-- with a number of small ships and crafts floating among the larger ones.

This article describes the trial of Mewa Singh and goes into detail about the testimony given and the verdict and sentence.