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This article describes a group of South Asian immigrants offering to purchase an abandoned building formerly used to dispose of cow products to convert into a temple.

Article discusses the local and federal government response to Indian immigration and describes an inspection by the Trades and Labour council to investigate the impact of Indian immigration to the white labour market in British Columbia. Also…

This article discusses the proposed immigration of a large group of South Asian immigrants from British Columbia to California for agricultural work.

This editorial discusses the shooting of Inspector Hopkinson and discusses the unrest in The South Asian community regarding the Komagata Maru incident and the nationalist sentiments it has aroused in a small portion of that community. ￊ

This article discusses pending amendments to the immigration act and the C.P.R.--s decision to hold South Asian immigrants in Hong Kong before bringing them on to Canada or refusing to carry them further, depending on the outcome of the proposed…

This--editorial discusses the debunking of rumors in Britain that the Sikh military regiments in India were preparing to side with the nationalist movement if fighting occurred. It also discusses British rule in India.

This editorial discusses Chinese immigrants and the amount of money they send to friends and relatives in China every year. It also discusses the implications for the British Columbia and Vancouver economy.

The project objective is to design and construct a remotely operated submarine from easily accessible materials and use it to explore the bottom of Cultus Lake. Tasks include picking up objects, running scientific tests, or catching fish. The…

Discusses the deliberate arson or burning of a South Asian home. No lives lost, however all household/personal articles burned. Mention of an investigation, determination of Incendiary (arson) as cause, and a reward for arrest/conviction of the…

This article discusses Dr. Monro--s efforts to see a large number of landed South Asian immigrants deported due to illness or poverty before the winter season.

This article describes the outcome of a court case where Sundar Singh sued the Komagata Maru shore committee for the return of a 0.00 loan to extend the Komagata Maru--s charter against the sale of the cargo. The shore committee contended that the 0…

This article discusses an investigation into the alleged manufacture of bombs by South Asian immigrants in British Columbia for use by the nationalist movement in India.

This article describes a South Asian immigrant, Bischa Singh, suing the C.P.R. for discrimination as the company refuses to sell him a steamer ticket to transport his wife to Canada from India.

This article discusses whether or not the C.P.R. is likely to be fined for failing to accept over one hundred and forty South Asian immigrants ordered deported.

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 article discusses the negotiations between the passengers of the Komagata Maru, the shore committee, and the Immigration officials. The specific issues being addressed are: the supply of provisions for the ship; the money owed to the shore…

This is an editorial discussing Canadian immigration laws and criticizing the liberal government for mismanaging immigration policy while praising the conservative opposition for pursuing more --effective-- legislation which would allow the…

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 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 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…

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.