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Robert Godlonton as architect of frontier opinion, with special reference to the politics of separatism, 1850-57

- Le Cordeur, Basil Alexander

Authors: Le Cordeur, Basil Alexander
Date: 1956
Subjects: Godlonton, Robert, 1794-1884 , Cape of Good Hope (South Africa) -- History -- 1795-1872 , Cape of Good Hope (South Africa) -- Politics and government -- 1795-1872 , Press and politics -- South Africa -- Cape of Good Hope , Editors -- South Africa -- History
Language: English
Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
Identifier: vital:2619 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1013497
Description: [Preface] The broad outlines of Cape frontier historiography have so far been sketched from a study of official despatches and, to a lesser extent, of contemporary newspapers. There are many lacunae to be filled and many questions to be answered; here, it is evident that private papers have an indispensable role to play. Yet, despite isolated attempts to collect or index such papers, (such as that of Miss Una Long, in her Index to Unofficial, Privately-Owned Manuscripts relating to the history of South Africa), much untapped material still remains in private possession both in South Africa and overseas. In this study of a leading Eastern Province personality, prominence has been given to this type of material, and much of what has been used, has clearly not previoualy been examined by historians.
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Date Issued: 1956

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Scientific management as applied to a South African sweet factory

- Bernstein, Jack

Authors: Bernstein, Jack
Date: 1956
Subjects: Candy industry -- Management , Candy industry -- South Africa
Language: English
Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
Identifier: vital:1111 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1013494
Description: From Chapter 1: Among the many problems that the sweet industry in this country has had to overcome was the prejudice which favoured imported confectionery as against the local product. Fortunately this prejudice is slowly disappearing, firstly because imported sweets are largely unobtainable, and, secondly because the quality of the South African manufactured article has improved tremendously. Both the quantity and value of sweets produced in this country have increased over the last decade...
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Date Issued: 1956

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Some aspects of the micro-arthropod fauna in the soils of pineapple fields in the Bathurst division, Eastern Cape Province

- Graham, P

Authors: Graham, P
Date: 1956
Subjects: Pineapple , Soils -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Soil surveys -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Soil science , Arthropoda -- South Africa , Arthropod pests -- South Africa , Soil animals
Language: English
Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
Identifier: vital:5853 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1012087 , Pineapple , Soils -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Soil surveys -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape , Soil science , Arthropoda -- South Africa , Arthropod pests -- South Africa , Soil animals
Description: Although a considerable amount of work has been done on the fauna of the soil of temperate forests and pastures, very little is known about that of tropical and sub-tropical soils. Most of the work on tropical soils concerns the fauna of tropical forests ... . The present investigation represents an attempt to discover the effect of an imported perennial tropical and sub-tropical plant, the Pineapple, on the soil fauna of a semi-arid region (rainfall 15-25 inches). Intro., p. 1-2
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Date Issued: 1956

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Swordfish, marlins and sailfish in South and East Africa

- Smith, J.L.B. (James Leonard Brierley), 1897-1968

Authors: Smith, J.L.B. (James Leonard Brierley), 1897-1968
Date: 1956
Subjects: Indian Ocean -- African coast , Xiphiidae Perciformes Billfishes Marlins Sailfish
Language: English
Type: Text
Identifier: vital:14965 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1018537 , Ichthyological Bulletin; No. 2
Description: Chiefly arising from their sporting potentialities in big game angling, the large “Bill-fishes”, or Marlin, and Sword-fishes have attracted considerable attention in recent times. Commercial fishermen of Japan and anglers of the United States have been most ardent in the pursuit of these peculiar creatures. While a good deal has been learnt about them, there still remains much to discover. In the case of the Marlins, for example, hardly anything is known of their reproduction, of the larval or postlarval early forms, and even those who have studied these fishes from ample material over a wide area are as yet uncertain of the absolute identity of the species, and are often unable to identify with any certainty the rare occasional reasonably small specimens that are encountered. In South Africa shore angling is so good throughout virtually the entire year that there has been little incentive to explore the possibilities further out, especially as quiet seas are a rare condition. Quite recently, however, big game angling at sea has developed almost explosively and increasingly large fishes are being captured. During our extensive travels in the tropical Western Indian Ocean it became obvious that great numbers of the larger angling fishes were present, including those treated here. Although that area is windy and storm-lashed for much of the year, remote from facilities, and barren, its potentialities are relatively unexplored, but are clearly so great that it will not be long before it becomes recognised as one of the chief big game angling areas of the world. These fishes are at present placed in the families Xiphiidae and Istiophoridae. The latter embraces the Sailfishes, the Marlins and the Spearfishes, usually granted distinction by only generic rank. In my opinion, however, they merit at least sub-family rank. , Rhodes University Libraries (Digitisation) , The main funds for this work were provided by the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, who also made a special grant in February 1956 to cover considerable traveling that numerous Marlin catches rendered necessary.
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The fishes of the Family Sphyraenidae in the Western Indian Ocean

- Smith, J.L.B. (James Leonard Brierley), 1897-1968

Authors: Smith, J.L.B. (James Leonard Brierley), 1897-1968
Date: 1956
Subjects: Western Indian Ocean , Sphyraenidae , Sphyraena , Barracudas , Sphyraenoidei
Language: English
Type: Text
Identifier: vital:14966 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1018540 , Ichthyological Bulletin; No. 3
Description: Although the Sphyraenidae occur in all warm seas, there are probably less than twenty valid species, about twelve in the Indo-Pacific, one of which occurs in the Atlantic as well. The larger species are in most parts more of angling than commercial significance, but some of the smaller at times occur in great shoals in shallow water where they may be netted. The Sphyraenidae are of some importance as food, the flesh of all species being delicate and well flavoured. In some parts there have been reliable reports that the flesh of certain species may cause acute poisoning, but we found no evidence of this in the Western Indian Ocean. As may be deduced from the torpedo-like body and the huge mouth with formidable sabre-like teeth, the large species are fierce predators and much feared as they move with great speed and do not hesitate to attack man. They are not generally ranked very high as game fishes, for most are taken on heavy tackle put out for larger types such as Tunny and so are easily subdued. In South African seas only few species are known, and only rarely below about 32°S. They are a not uncommon catch in Natal waters, where they are known as “Sea Pike.” , Rhodes University Libraries (Digitisation) , The main funds which made possible the extensive traveling necessary for adequate investigation of these wide-ranging fishes came from the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. We acknowledge also extensive facilities and assistance received in the Western Indian Ocean from the authorities of Mozambique, Tanganyika, Kenya, Zanzibar, Pemba, Seychelles and all islands, excepting French territories, there. I am indebted to my wife, Margaret Mary Smith, for the illustrations. The publication of this bulletin has been made possible by a special grant from the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research.
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Date Issued: 1956

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The fungal flora associated with black spot of pineapples

- Edmonstone-Sammons, Chloris

Authors: Edmonstone-Sammons, Chloris
Date: 1956
Subjects: Fungi , Pineapple -- Diseases and pests , Citrus -- Diseases and pests , Citrus -- Soils
Language: English
Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
Identifier: vital:4258 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1011738 , Fungi , Pineapple -- Diseases and pests , Citrus -- Diseases and pests , Citrus -- Soils
Description: The earliest reference to investigations of "black spot" in pineapples is made by Tryon (1898), who refers to the work of Dr A. A. Brown (1896) of the stock Branch, Victoria (Aus.), who sectioned diseased areas of pineapples and found fungal spores and hyphae in the tissues. The symptoms of this socalled "fruitlet core rot," are described by Tryon as: "well defined dark brown markings immediately beneath the surface, and passing inwards to a depth of 1/4" to 1/2"- the malady commencing in separate fruitlets, the central core of the fruit remaining quite healthy." (This description agrees with the symptoms referred to as "black spot" 1n this country). Subsequent culture of the spores (found by Brown) on slices of healthy fruit resulted in growth of Mucor racemosus. Brown regarded an invasion by this fungus as a primary cause of the disease. Intro. p. 1.
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The Parrot fishes of the Family Callyodontidae of the Western Indian Ocean

- Smith, J.L.B. (James Leonard Brierley), 1897-1968

Authors: Smith, J.L.B. (James Leonard Brierley), 1897-1968
Date: 1956
Subjects: Western Indian Ocean , Parrotfishes , Callyodontidae , Parrot fishes , Scaridae
Language: English
Type: Text
Identifier: vital:14964 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1018535 , Ichthyological Bulletin; No. 1
Description: Parrot fishes are so abundant in the tropical parts of the Western Indian Ocean as to be of considerable economic significance. The majority are taken in traps and nets, some by spearing, fewer on lines. The flesh of even the largest is delicate and tasty, mostly eaten fresh as it is not easily preserved. It is esteemed by almost all races and classes, excepting only the Portuguese of Mozambique who do not regard these gaudy fishes with favour. In British territories, however, they are eagerly sought by the Whites. It has been stated that in some parts Parrot fishes are toxic, but as far as could be ascertained no species are ever unwholesome in East Africa or north of Madagascar to Seychelles. It is only in certain specific cases that laymen and even the native fishermen are able to distinguish individual species of Parrot fishes. Most species are more or less lumped together as “Parrots” with prefixes such as “Green” or “Red.” To the native fishermen they are known as follows: Red Sea to Suez, “Harid”; Somaliland, “Jello” or “Ponno”; Kenya to North Mozambique, “Pono”; Seychelles and vicinity, “KAKATOI”; Mauritius, “KAKATOI” or “GATEAU,” some species characterised more closely by descriptive adjectives. These fishes are commonly subject to what appears to be a parasitic infection of the nostrils, resulting in considerable swelling of the snout. , Rhodes University Libraries (Digitisation) , The main funds were provided by the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, enabling expeditions to be made to Mozambique, Tanganyika, Zanzibar, Pemba, Kenya, Seychelles and the other islands north of Madagascar, whose authorities provided valuable aid and facilities in support. It had been intended to include French territories but this was unfortunately not possible. This publication and its ample colour illustration have been made possible by a generous special grant from the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research.
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Date Issued: 1956

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The voluntary welfare organisations of the Border and Transkei: a contribution to the sociology of social work

- Bettison, D G

Authors: Bettison, D G
Date: 1956
Subjects: Social service -- South Africa -- Transkei Social service -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape Volunteer workers in social service
Language: English
Type: Thesis , Doctoral , PhD
Identifier: vital:3314 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1003102
Description: This research is intended to examine the internal organisational structure of the existing [voluntary welfare] organisations to ascertain what relationship may prove effective between themselves and the [Border Local Welfare] Board. This aim introduced the need to ascertain whether a) the organisations in any town were connected with organisations in other towns or to a central administrative office either in the area of investigation or outside it; or b) the organisations of any town were simply ad hoc units unrelated to any other organisation or similar organisations elsewhere. If the latter were the case then the difficulty of co-ordination and representation on the Board could probably be no better arranged than an ad hoc system as at present. If, however, the former was the predominant pattern, then it would suggest other and more convenient means to the end in view. Fourthly, it was hoped to gain some knowledge of the fund raising methods of welfare organisations, the nature of the people controlling them, the attitudes of managing committees to social work, and what they thought a case work agency should do; and, lastly, some indication of the history of social work as practised by the voluntary agencies in the area of investigation. These latter topics were not intended to form the principal subject matter of the work. They have not been treated fully in the text, but the information gathered has been included in appropriate places throughout.
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