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Another Labour Couneil imposes a boycott

The Week Vol. 2, No. 2, 10 July 1964 · p. 9 of the scan · 119 words

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Erith is a staunchly Labour industrial suburb of South East London, It Council has decided to boycott South African goods. This decision was taken at the June Council meeting following a recommendation from the Catering Committee, It was opposed by the lone opposition councillor, Liberal member R.J. Marsh, The Mayor, Mrs, J, Sidde-rs, said that members intended the boycott to be a strong expression of their disapproval, she believed other councils were taking similar action, Cllr. Brett-Smith said he hoped the council were setting an example which others would follow, He regarded the boycott as "the action any right-thinking people must take" to bring home to the South African Government what people thought of their oppressive system of Apartheid,

← South African notes: Alexander case appeals under preparationU.S. notes: Unions upset o11 bosses →

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