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| Year | Month | Day | Event / Incident |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | January | 3 | In Viceroys legislative Council at Calcutta, Indian Government announced decision to prohibit further emigration of indentured Indians to Natal. Gokhale expressed gratitude. |
| 1911 | January | 7 | Natal Indian Congress thanked Government of India and Gokhale for ending recruitment of indentured labor for South Africa. |
| 1911 | January | 9 | With T. Naidoo, Gandhi met prisoners released at Diepkloof. |
| 1911 | January | 11 | Mrs. Rambhabai Sodha sentenced to fine to £ 10 and one months simple imprisonment. Later released on bail on notice of appeal. |
| 1911 | January | 19 | Passive resister Quinn, Royeppen and others sentenced. |
| 1911 | January | 25 | In case of Mahmud Chhotabhai, Chief Justice Lord de Villiers, in Appellate Division of Supreme Court, declared expulsion order null and void and ordered Registrar of Asiatics to issue registration certificate. He observed: " the maintenance of liberty of the subject was of more importance than the prevention of undesirable immigration." |
| 1911 | January | 30 | In banquet speech at Guidhall, London, Duke of Connaught expressed hope of early settlement of question of Indians in South Africa. |
| 1911 | February | 1 | New regulations of South African Railway came into force. |
| 1911 | February | 14 | Minister of Interior turned down request of Natal Indian Congress to alter Natal law and exempt Indian women from payment of £ 3 tax. |
| 1911 | February | 19 | All-India Muslim League, London, wrote to Under Secretary of State for Colonies about South African Indians grievances. |
| 1911 | February | 20 | Chairman, BIA, wrote against new railway regulations to Acting General Manager, South African railways. |
| 1911 | February | 24 | Writing to Times of Natal, Polak condemned slavery in Natal. |
| 1911 | February | 25 | Union of South Africa Government Gazette Extraordinary published text of Immigrants Restriction Bill (1911). |
| 1911 | February | Indentured Indian laborers of a Stanger estate-owner offered passive resistance. | |
| 1911 | February | 27 | Stanger passive resisters sentenced and sent to prison. |
| 1911 | February | 28 | Protector of Indian Immigrants secured release of Stanger men. |
| 1911 | February | Smuts told Parliament that Asiatics belonged to an ancient race and they could not be generally treated as barbarians. | |
| 1911 | March | 1 | First reading of Immigrants Restriction Bill. |
| 1911 | March | In letter to P.S. to Minister of Interior, Gandhi sought clarification whether under Section 1 of new Bill Asiatics who might pass education test could enter and remain in Transvaal without being liable to take out registration under Act 36, 1908. | |
| 1911 | March | Wrote to R. Gregorowski, a Johannesburg lawyer, seeking opinion on interpretation of Immigrants Restriction Bill. | |
| 1911 | March | 4 | Lane in reply to Gandhis letter stated that Asiatics admitted as immigrants under new Immigration Bill "would not fall under registration laws and would not be restricted to provincial limits". |
| 1911 | March | In letter to Lane, Gandhi requested that new Bill be so amended in Committed as to make the assurance given "absolutely clear". | |
| 1911 | March | He also sought legal protection for wives and minor children of registered Asiatics. | |
| 1911 | March | 9 | Natal Indian Congress meeting passed resolution against Immigration Bill. |
| 1911 | March | 11 | Chairman, BIA, sent telegram to Member of Parliament at Cape town requesting that new Immigration Bill be so amended as to cover objections raised by BIA. |
| 1911 | March | In cable to Natesan, Gokhale and SABIC (London), Gandhi said new Bill was satisfactory in principle because it recognized legal equality and would end passive resistance if amended to exempt educated Indians from operation of Registration Act and to protect minor children and wives. | |
| 1911 | March | 12 | Mass meeting of Indians at Cape Town protested against Immigration Bill. |
| 1911 | March | 13 | Minister of Interior moved second reading of Immigration Bill in Assembly. |
| 1911 | March | 15 | Petitions of Cape, Natal and Transvaal Indians presented to Parliament. |
| 1911 | March | 16 | In letter to Pretoria News, Gandhi clarified misunderstanding created by his interview. |
| 1911 | March | 17 | Sent telegram to P.S. to Smuts regarding amendment of new Bill. |
| 1911 | March | 18 | In telegram sent by Acting Chairman, Chinese Association, to Secretary to Minister of Interior, the Chinese joined hands with BIA in request for amendment of Immigrants Restriction Bill to remove color or racial bar, to afford protection to wives and minor children of legal residents and to provide for entry of a limited number of cultured Chinese into Union. |
| 1911 | March | 20 | Gandhi sent telegram and wrote to P.S. to Smuts regarding relief under new Immigration Bill. Natal Indian Congress in telegram to P.S. to Minister of Interior opposed amendment to new Bill imposing racial bar against entry into Orange Free State of Asiatics admitted into Union under education test. |
| 1911 | March | 21 | Lane telegraphed Gandhi that Smuts would favorably consider question of providing for women and children of persons lawfully resident, but regarded Gandhis attitude of Free State question as "unfair". |
| 1911 | March | 22 | Gandhi telegraphed reply to P.S. to Minister of Interior on Free State Question. |
| 1911 | March | 23 | European British Indian Committee meeting at Johannesburg approved Gandhis latest correspondence with Minister of Interior regarding new Immigration Bill and urged Government to accept proposed solution. |
| 1911 | March | 24 | P.S. to Smuts informed Gandhi that there would be "no color or racial bar of any kind whatsoever appearing in Immigration Bill or any amendment which the Government intend to move". Regarding Orange Free State, Smuts proposed leaving situation as it was under existing law of Province. |
| 1911 | March | In telegram to P.S. to Smuts, Gandhi said racial bar would certainly be created if educated Asiatic immigrants were upon entering Orange Free State confronted with Asiatic registration law. | |
| 1911 | March | 25 | Left for Cape Town. |
| 1911 | March | 26 | Durban mass meeting under auspices of Natal Indian Congress protested against new Immigration Bill. |
| 1911 | March | 27 | Gandhis interview with Smuts at Cape Town. |
| 1911 | March | 29 | Natal Indian Congress in telegram to Finance Minister protested against new Poll-tax Bill. |
| 1911 | March | In letter to Lane, Gandhi said amendments to be moved regarding domicile, marriage and parental relationship by Smuts to Immigration Bill requesting evidence to be furnished to immigration offer might "open the door to favoritism, corruption and bribery". | |
| 1911 | March | Before 30 | Interview to Cape Argus. |
| 1911 | March | 30 | Gandhi spoke at meeting of Cape Town United Hindu Association held in honor of L.W. Ritch and himself. |
| 1911 | April | Before 1 | In Klerksdrop, European owners of Stands, as ordered by Public Prosecutor under gold law, served notices of eviction on Indian tenants. |
| 1911 | April | 1 | Government of India issued notification prohibiting recruitment of indentured labor for South Africa with effect from July 1911. |
| 1911 | April | 2 | Gandhi attended meeting of Cape British Indian Union held to demand changes in Union Immigrants Restriction Bill (UIRB henceforth) so as to protect Cape rights. |
| 1911 | April | 5 | In letter to L.W. Ritch, Gandhi expressed feeling that UIRB would not be passed without the amendment asked for. Wrote to Maud Polak about hardship to Transvaal (TVL henceforth) Indians under the gold law and about Klerksdrop persecution. |
| 1911 | April | In Natal Provincial Council, G.H. Hulett moved resolution seeking Union legislation to grant Provincial Council control over issue of trading licences. | |
| 1911 | April | 6 | In Union Parliament, T.L. Schreiner asked for abolition of £ 3 tax consequent upon the stoppage of indenture. General Smuts, answering, refused to interfere and informed House that attitude in India being discouraging very few indentured Indian might come to Natal before July 1. |
| 1911 | April | 7 | Gandhi sent to E.F.C. Lane his alternative proposals for ending TVL struggle; either amendment of UIRB to exempt educated immigrants from operation of TVL registration law and Clauses 1 to 6 of Orange Free State (OFS henceforth) Constitution, and protection of existing rights, especially of wives and minors, or dropping of UIRB and amendment of Transvaal Immigrants Restriction Act (TIRA henceforth). |
| 1911 | April | 8 | Sought confirmation from E.F.C. Lane that six educated Indians a year would be allowed to enter Union or TVL, whichever of his two proposals be adopted. |
| 1911 | April | 11 | Deputation of Durban Indian leaders met Mayor to discuss position of Indian during Coronation celebrations. |
| 1911 | April | 15 | L.W. Ritch commenced legal practice in Gandhis Johannesburg office. |
| 1911 | April | 17 | Joseph Royeppen, Leung Quinn and other passive registers released. |
| 1911 | April | 19 | Smuts, in interview, told Gandhi he would pass UIRB in current or following session; explained why "we do not want Asia to come in" and appealed for peace; asked Gandhi to agree to the Governor General having power to make regulations regarding education test; assured him Mrs. Sodha would not be arrested should her appeal fail. |
| 1911 | April | In letter to Smuts, Gandhi urged him to settle the question of the entry of six educated Indians a year so that passive resistance could be suspended. | |
| 1911 | April | 20 | Communicated to E.F.C. Lane unwillingness of Natal Indian Congress, British Indian Association (BIA henceforth) and Cape Indians to cease passive resistance unless TVL problem was settled. Expressed hope that his alternative solution would still be adopted during session and asked for Smuts decision. |
| 1911 | April | 21 | E.F.C. Lane informed Gandhi that Government could not proceed with UIRB during the current session; Government keenly desired solution of "vexed question" and would deliberate over a settlement during the recess; meanwhile Indians should stop passive resistance. |
| 1911 | April | Gandhi met E.F.C. Lane. Told him passive resistance could be suspended if certain assurances were given. Lane telephoned Smuts who agreed to some assurances being given. | |
| 1911 | April | 22 | Gandhi, in letter, informed E.F.C. Lane that passive resistance could be suspended provided Smuts gave certain assurances. |
| 1911 | April | Smuts, in reply to above, expressed intention to introduce legislation, during following session, which would: (a) repeal Act 2 of 1907 (TARA henceforth), subject to reservation of rights of minor children; (b) give legal equality for all immigrants; (c) empower registration of passive resisters who, but for their resistance, would have been entitled to it, anything under Act 36 of 1909 (TARAA henceforth) not withstanding(d) empower the regularization of issue of temporary certificates to educated passive resister (not more than five or six) then in TVL. Smuts added that if Gandhi gave assurance of suspension of passive resistance he would ask Governor General to favorably consider releasing passive resistances prisoners. | |
| 1911 | April | Appeal of Rambhabai Sodha dismissed by Court. | |
| 1911 | April | 24 | Gandhi, speaking at Kimberley meeting of Indians, said they were "nearing a solution of the difficult question". |
| 1911 | April | 25 | Smuts withdrew UIRB in Union Assembly. |
| 1911 | April | 26 | Gandhi returned to Johannesburg. |
| 1911 | April | 27 | At meeting of Indians in Johannesburg, Gandhi explained correspondence with Smuts regarding Provisional Settlement and advised acceptance of proposals. Meeting decided (a) to call off passive resistance if Smuts fulfilled his pledges; (b) to send H.S.L. Polak to England in place of Gandhi and A.M. Cachalia. |
| 1911 | April | Indian Opinion announced that TVL Chinese had decided to accept proposals for Provisional Settlement. | |
| 1911 | April | 28 | Gandhi, in interview to The Star about Provisional Settlement, announced intention to retire from public life after finalization of settlement. |
| 1911 | April | 29 | Gandhi met E.F.C. Lane. |
| 1911 | April | Gave, in letter to E.F.C. Lane, British Indians interpretation of the terms of the settlement and sought Smuts confirmation; made request for R.M. Sodha being allowed to register, for reinstatement of Government servant, who had been removed for passive resistance, for release of Chinese prisoners, etc. | |
| 1911 | May | 1 | BIA petitioned Secretary of State for Colonies regarding grievances of TVL Indians, including those arising from law 3 of 1885, the gold law and Townships Act. |
| 1911 | May | Gandhi addressed Vrededrop farewell meeting for Joseph Royeppen. | |
| 1911 | May | 3(?) | Gandhi met Smuts. |
| 1911 | May | 4 | Wrote to E.F.C. Lane regarding categories of Indians and Chinese who might apply for voluntary registration. |
| 1911 | May | Wrote to A.E. Chotabhai thanking him for £ 300 sent for professional services in connection with his sons case and saying he intended to hand over Phoenix to trustees and would use sum for school there. | |
| 1911 | May | Before 8 | Harilal Gandhi left home without informing Gandhi. |
| 1911 | May | 8 | Gandhi wrote to H.S.L. Polak giving him estimate of expenses for his visit to England and India and telling him of Smuts favorable response to demands of passive resisters. Writing to Dr. Pranjivan Mehta, suggested that six Natal satyagrahis be educated in England at Dr. Mehtas expense; mentioned his resolve not to practice Law. |
| 1911 | May | 15 | Natal Indian Congress addressed Memorandum to Secretary of State for Colonies regarding proposed arbitrary education test, curtailment of existing rights in UIRB, and £ 3 tax on ex-indentured Indians. |
| 1911 | May | Harilal Gandhi returned to Tolstoy Farm from Delagoa Bay. | |
| 1911 | May | 16 | Klerksdorp Indians appealed to Minister of Interior for withdrawal of notices under gold law and repeal of the Law. |
| 1911 | May | 17 | Transvaal Draft Municipal Councils Ordinance (TDMCO henceforth) (Draft Local Government Ordinance) published in Government Gazette. |
| 1911 | May | Before 18 | Harilal Gandhi left home finally for India. |
| 1911 | May | 18 | Gandhi wrote to Minister of Interior asking for Smuts answer to his proposals regarding Provisional Settlement contained in his letter of April 29, 1911. |
| 1911 | May | In House of Commons, questioned asked regarding gold law and Townships Act and resulting hardships to TVL Indians. | |
| 1911 | May | 19 | Smuts informed Gandhi that: |
| 1911 | May | passive resisters with valid claims to registration, but deported under TARA or TARAA, could apply for registration by December 31, 1911; | |
| 1911 | May | Asiatics with valid claims to registration, who left South Africa owing to passive resistance, though not deported, could apply for registration provided both of above categories did not exceed 30; | |
| 1911 | May | About 180 Chinese and Indians in South Africa, refused registration under the voluntary system, could apply by December 31, 1911; | |
| 1911 | May | The seven educated Indians now in TVL named by Gandhi would receive temporary authorization for residence pending alteration of law, when permanent documents would be issued. | |
| 1911 | May | Smuts also expressed hope Asiatic community would regard acceptance of requests as final settlement and said that on he hearing from Gandhi passive resistance prisoners would be released. Gandhi, in reply to above, said 180 Asiatic passive resisters included also those who could not apply under either the voluntary system or any of the Asiatic laws; construed absence of disclaimer to terms of Provisional settlement as set forth in his letter of April 29 as endorsement thereof and requested telegraphic reply. | |
| 1911 | May | Wrote to Gokhale apprising him of good results secured by passive resistance and of the hardships of Indians in TVL, Natal and the Cape. | |
| 1911 | May | 20 | Smuts in telegram to Gandhi informed him that |
| 1911 | May | 180 Asiatics included also those who failed to apply in time on grounds of three years prewar residence in TVL. | |
| 1911 | May | Existing individual rights would not be taken away but various provinces would be affected by future general and uniform legislation; | |
| 1911 | May | Well-known or educated registered Asiatic need not give thumb or finger-impressions for taking out licences. | |
| 1911 | May | Gandhi, in reply conveyed acceptance of the Provisional Settlement on behalf of the BIA and gave list of passive resisters to be released. | |
| 1911 | May | After 20 | Drafted statement for proposed British Indian Deputation to Smuts. |
| 1911 | May | 22 | BIA published notice in Indian Opinion asking passive resisters eligible to register under the Provisional Settlement to submit their names to Honorary Secretary. |
| 1911 | May | 23 | Gandhi, in interview to Reuter, explained Provisional Settlement. |
| 1911 | May | 26 | Drafted letter to Registrar of Asiatics enclosing list of Chinese entitled to register under Provisional Settlement and also names of three Mohammedans for special certificates. |
| 1911 | May | 27 | Writing in Indian Opinion expressed satisfaction at Provisional settlement but warned that passive resistance would be resumed if Smuts did not keep his promise to repeal TARA and amend TIRA or if fresh anti-Asiatic legislation was introduced. |
| 1911 | May | 30 | In London, H.S.L. Polak spoke on South African Indian problem at meeting of league of Honor. |
| 1911 | May | 31 | Gandhi wrote to G.A. Natesan expressing satisfaction with Provisional settlement and praising Natesans work. |
| 1911 | June | 1 | Klerksdorp Indians informed that Minister of Interior could not make any alterations in gold law. |
| 1911 | June | 2 | Gandhi at Park station saw off R.M. Sodha, leaving for India. |
| 1911 | June | Five passive resisters released under Provisional Settlement. | |
| 1911 | June | South Africa British Indian Committee (SABIC henceforth) wrote to Colonial Office regarding operation of gold law and townships Act in TVL and other hardships of Indians. | |
| 1911 | June | 3 | Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion set forth the achievements of Satyagraha to date. |
| 1911 | June | 5 | Gandhi and L.W. Ritch addressed gathering at Johannesburg after passive resisters football match. |
| 1911 | June | BIA sent petition to TVL Administrator and Provincial Council protesting against TDMCO. | |
| 1911 | June | 6 | BIA wrote to Secretary of Interior on behalf of Klerksdorp Indians regarding operation of gold law. |
| 1911 | June | 9 | Gandhi attended banquet given to William Hosken in Johannesburg. |
| 1911 | June | 10 | Writing in Indian Opinion, criticized TDMCO as being designed to crush Asiatic hawkers. |
| 1911 | June | 15 | At Roodepoort, Tamblin, a white, charged under gold law for subletting Stand to Asiatic. |
| 1911 | June | 16 | Gandhi spoke at farewell to Sorabji Shapurji in Durban. |
| 1911 | June | 17 | H.S.L. Polak wrote for SABIC to Colonial Office regarding TVL Indians grievances, including hardships caused by gold law and Townships Act and £ 3 tax on ex-indentured Indians. |
| 1911 | June | 19 | Natal Indian leaders informed Town Clerk, Durban, that they could not participate in official coronation festivities because of racial discrimination shown. |
| 1911 | June | First meeting of Imperial Conference in London under president ship of Secretary of State for Colonies. | |
| 1911 | June | 19 (?): | India Office Memorandum to Imperial Conference on position of British Indians in Dominions. |
| 1911 | June | 21 | Gandhi, along with Natal Indian leaders, met Mayor of Durban regarding coronation celebrations. |
| 1911 | June | 22 | Coronation of King George V. at West minister Abbey. In Durban, Indians boycotted celebrations. |
| 1911 | June | 24 | Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion affirmed loyalty to the King. |
| 1911 | June | 27 | Indian Immigration Board deputation discussed with Smuts problem of finding other labor, immigration from India having stopped. |
| 1911 | June | In house of Commons, Sir William Bull asked question regarding operation of TVL gold law and Townships Act against Indians. | |
| 1911 | June | 30 | Justice Wessels of TVL Division of Supreme Court in judgment ruled that no Indian could bring more than one wife into the country and "that must be a woman who actually was a wife." |
| 1911 | July | 1 | Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion, praised H.S.L. Polaks work in England. |
| 1911 | July | After 1 | Wrote to Dr. pranjivan Mehta seeking monetary assistance to the extent of £ 1,000 for expanding activities at Phoenix. |
| 1911 | July | 4 | Wrote to Dr. Murison regarding anti-tuberculosis work in Durban. |
| 1911 | July | 5 | BIA and Hamidia Islamic society wrote to Secretary for Interior, asking whether Justice Wessels judgment would affect the existing practice of permitting Mahomedans to bring in more than one wife as sanctioned by their religion. |
| 1911 | July | 8 | Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion, discussed Justice Wessels ruling in Bai Rasuls case that an Indian may bring in only one wife; said it was not possible to have in British Dominions laws insulting to any recognized religion. |
| 1911 | July | 11 | At Roodepoort, Tamblin sentenced by Magistrate to £ 2 fine or 10 days imprisonment under gold law for subletting Stands to Asiatics. |
| 1911 | July | 12 | In House of Commons, questions asked regarding TDMCO. |
| 1911 | July | 20 | Lord Ampthill and Sir M.M. Bhownaggree wrote for SABIC ato Colonial Office regarding treatment of Indians in Colonies and attitude of Imperial Conference; requested that General Botha be asked to receive deputation. |
| 1911 | July | Before 22 | BIA and Hamidia Islamic society informed by Smuts that Justice Wessels ruling regarding immigration of Mahomedans had been noted and Smuts would consider individual cases of hardship brought to his notice. |
| 1911 | July | About 26 | SABIC wrote to Colonial Office regarding entry of Indian wives into Natal. |
| 1911 | July | 28 | H.S.L. Polak spoke at Universal Races Congress in London |
| 1911 | July | 31 | Farewell address signed by Gandhi and A.M. Cachalia presented to H. Kallenbach on his departure for Europe. |
| 1911 | July | Anti-Asiatic Conference at Potchefstroom decided to form an organization to protect interests of whites against Asiatic. | |
| 1911 | August | SABIC wrote to Colonial Office regarding entry of Indian wives into TVL. | |
| 1911 | August | 3 | L.W.Ritch served with notice by Krugersdorp Resident Magistrate against transferring or subletting Standards owned by him to Colored persons and violating gold law. |
| 1911 | August | 5 | Gandhi, writing Indian Opinion, advised Natal Indians to help Dr. Murisons campaign against tuberculosis in Durban. |
| 1911 | August | 12 | Wrote to Secretary for Interior saying he would try to complete by August 21, 1911, list of passive resisters covered by Provisional Settlement. |
| 1911 | August | Writing in Indian Opinion on notice served on L.W. ritch under gold law, called on Indians to remain firm. | |
| 1911 | August | 13 | Addressing BIA meeting in Johannesburg, explained that L.W. ritch was prepared to face imprisonment to protect Indians rights of equitable ownership in Krugersdorp. |
| 1911 | August | 14 | The Times, London, wrote on UIRB and Provisional Settlement. |
| 1911 | August | 15 | BIA wrote to Secretary for Interiro seeking his intervention in preventing prosecution of L.W. Ritch for having Colored persons on property registered in his name at Krugersdorp. |
| 1911 | August | 18 | Amended rules for employment of women and children of indentured Indians published in the Union Government Gazette. |
| 1911 | August | 19 | Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion, congratulated L.W. ritch and TVL Indians on their decision to resist Governments attempts to oust Indian merchants under gold law and townships Act. |
| 1911 | August | 21 | Forwarded to Registrar of Asiatics revised, though not yet final, list of Indians covered by Provisional Settlement. |
| 1911 | August | 22 | Union Ministers minutes to Governor General on £ 3 tax and TDMCO. |
| 1911 | August | 28 | Governor General forwarded to Colonial Office Union Ministers minutes of £ 3 tax in Natal and TDMCO. |
| 1911 | August | TVL Division of Supreme Court upheld appeal by Tamblin against Roodepoort Magistrates sentence under gold law. | |
| 1911 | September | 3 | Gandhi addressed meeting at Johannesburg held to celebrate Dadabhai Naorojis birthday. |
| 1911 | September | 5 | Reuter cable announced famine in Punjab and Rajasthan. |
| 1911 | September | 6 | SABIC wrote to Colonial Office regarding harassment under gold law and Townships Act of Indian equitable owners of property in Krugesdorp, Klerksdorp and Roodepoort. |
| 1911 | September | 7 | H.S.L. Polak wrote to Cape Times regarding anti-Asiatic agitation. |
| 1911 | September | 9 | Gandhi, writing to Maganlal Gandhi, declared that money spent by individuals in constructing houses on their share of Phoenix land could not be returned to them. |
| 1911 | September | 16 | In Durban, Natal Indian leaders formed "The Anti-£ 3 Tax League." |
| 1911 | September | 23 | Gandhi, writing in Indian Opinion, welcomed decision of Germiston Indians to oppose move by Town Council to prohibit their trading in Georgetown Location. |
| 1911 | September | 24 | In letter to Dr. Pranjivan Mehta, said he was preparing himself for work in India. |
| 1911 | September | 27 | Gandhi, along with Tolstoy Farms schoolboys, attended football match at Johannesburg. |
| 1911 | September | 28 | Italy invaded Turkish territory. |
| 1911 | September | 30 | Wrote in Indian Opinion regarding Natal Indian Congress inquiry whether he could preside at the forthcoming session of Indian National congress, and his conditional willingness. |
| 1911 | October | 1 | Indians served a months notice by Germiston Municipality to vacate Stands in Georgetown Location. |
| 1911 | October | "The Germiston Indian Association" formed. | |
| 1911 | October | 2 | Gandhi attended meeting of Muslims at Johannesburg held to condemn Italy for waging war against Turkey. |
| 1911 | October | 7 | Wrote in letter to Harilal Gandhi of invitation to preside at the Indian National Congress. |
| 1911 | October | 8 | BIA wrote to TVL Administrator regarding Town council notice on Germiston Indians to vacate Georgetown Location. |
| 1911 | October | 10 | Gandhi wrote to Dr. Pranjivan Mehta saying it was not clear from whom the invitation to preside at the Indian National Congress had come, but he had accepted it on condition that his presence was really necessary and his freedom was not compromised. Said he would go to India the moment matters were settled in South Africa. |
| 1911 | October | 22 | Informed Dr. Pranjivan Mehta that cable regarding president ship of Indian National Congress was inquiry not invitation; that he had cabled that his name be not considered. Also informed him of Manilal doctors intention to attend Congress session in India. |
| 1911 | October | 23 | Spoke at Johannesburg function to celebrate Gujarati New Years Day. |
| 1911 | October | 24 | Wrote to Gokhale, requesting help for Manilal Doctor in his efforts against indenture system. |
| 1911 | October | 30 | Wrote to Gokhale inviting him to visit south Africa; also explained misunderstanding over president ship of Indian National Congress. |
| 1911 | November | 6 | A.M. Bhyat opened store in Boksburg in premises registered in name of L.W. Ritch. |
| 1911 | November | 8 | In Boksburg, mass meeting of whites protested against opening of store by A.M. Bhyat; asked Government to proceed against L.W. Ritch, under Section 131 of gold law. |
| 1911 | November | 11 | Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, expressed resolved to fight tooth and nail against £ 3 tax; also called for funds to help the famine-stricken in India. |
| 1911 | November | 13-15 | At Bloemfontein, South African Agricultural Union Annual Conference passed resolution urging Government to stop issue of trading licences and transfer of land to Asiatic. |
| 1911 | November | 14 | Indian Opinion announced Reuters news that, Gandhi having withdrawn, Pandit Bishen Narayan Dhar would be elected President of Indian National Congress. |
| 1911 | November | Colonial Office replied to part of H.S.L. Polaks SABIC letter of June 17, saying the Union Ministers minute of August 22 on the £ 3 tax correctly represented the facts, that the legislation was passed with full consent of Imperial Government and that it supported Union Ministers refusal to repeal its provisions. | |
| 1911 | November | 15 | At Indian Womens Association Bazaar in Johannesburg, Gandhi read out address to Mrs. Vogl. |
| 1911 | November | 18 | Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, condemned as breach of faith, Natal Governments attempt to realize £ 3 tax from re-indentured Indians after their circular of April, 1910, granting exemption. |
| 1911 | November | Natal Indian Congress wrote to Minister of justice requesting him to abide by Government circular of April, 1910, and not realize £ 3 tax from re-indentured Indians. | |
| 1911 | November | 25 | Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, called on Natal Indians to take steps for abolition of £ 3 tax. |
| 1911 | December | 6 | In House of Lords, Lord Lamington moved for production of correspondence between Colonial Office and Union Government regarding position of British Indians in TVL; asked for information on working of TVL gold law, Townships Act and TDMCO. |
| 1911 | December | 7 | Gandhi, in letter to E.F.C. Lane, suggested that if general legislation could not be passed in the current session of Union Parliament, TIRA should be amended. |
| 1911 | December | 8 | In letter to Gokhale, renewed invitation to visit South Africa |
| 1911 | December | 9 | Writing in Indian Opinion, asked Indians to contribute liberally to Famine Relief Fund. |
| 1911 | December | 20 | Spoke at Chinese rally in Johannesburg to pay homage to Alex Bonson. |
| 1911 | December | 21 | Wire from E.F.C. Lane from Pretoria inviting Gandhi to meet him and see draft of new Immigration Bill [UIRB (1992) henceforth]. |
| 1911 | December | 22 | Gandhi saw draft of UIRB (1912). |
| 1911 | December | On or after 26 | H.S.L. Polak, Chintamani and Sorabji Shapurji spoke at Indian National Congress in Calcutta. Resolutions passed deploring South African Indians disabilities, demanding retaliatory measures and urging Government to totally stop indenture system. Polak in his speech announced Gokhales intention to visit South Africa the following year. |
| 1911 | December | 30 | Gandhi, in Indian Opinion, condemned refusal of authorities to allow an Indian boy, Nathalia, entry into Natal and called for matter to be taken to higher courts. |
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