Chronology of Mahatma Gandhi's life/South Africa 1900

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South Africa 1899

Chronology of Mahatma Gandhi's life ~ South Africa 1900 written by Mohandas K. Gandhi

South Africa 1901

1900, January, prior to 7

Informed authorities of Indians' readiness for further Ambulance work.

1900, January 7

Indian Ambulance Corps re-formed and stationed at Estcourt.

1900, January 21

Corps in action at Spion Kop; carried wounded to base under fire.

1900, January 28

Corps again disbanded about this time after three weeks' service.

1900, March 1

Sent message of congratulations to General Redvers Buller on relief of Ladysmith.

1900, March 8

Circulated text of Congress message of condolence on W. W. Hunter's death.

1900, March 14

Addressed public meeting of Indians and Europeans held to felicitate British Generals on victory in Boer War.

1900, March, post 14

Contributed to The Times of India detailed account about doings of Indian Ambulance Corps.

1900, March, prior to 26

Released to Durban Press text of resolutions congratulating British Generals and their acknowledgment thereof.

1900, April 11

Issued appeal for donations to Durban Indian Hospital.

1900, April 20, 24

Addressed personal letters, forwarding presents to leaders and men of Ambulance Corps.

1900, May 21

Conveyed to Queen Victoria Indians' felicitations on her birthday.

1900, July 13

Circulated resolution thanking East India Association, London, for good work in the cause of South African Indians.

1900, July 30

Appealed through Press for funds for relief of famine in India.

1900, August 14

Informed Colonial Secretary of having forwarded to Turkish Ambassador in London Indians' address of felicitations to Sultan of Turkey on silver jubilee of his reign.

1900, September 24

Wrote to Town Clerk, Durban, against enactment of bye-law prohibiting carrying of colored passengers by Indian riksha-haulers in rikshas marked "For Europeans only".

1900, October 8

Addressed communications to Dadabhai Naoroji concerning work of Indian National Congress for South African Indians and forwarded draft resolution thereon for ensuing Congress session.

1900, December 6

Cabled Cape Town Indian leader to offer address to Lord Roberts.

1900, December 14

Defended indentured Indian, Chellagadu, charged for absenting from work without permission.

1900, December 21

Presided over Indian School annual function in Durban.

1900, December 24

Presented petition to Natal Governor against Durban Town Council's bye-law concerning Indian riksha-haulers.