The story of
The Treason Trial in South Africa, 1956–1961
In June 1955, a multi-racial group came together to write the Freedom Charter, demanding racial equality and democracy in South Africa. They were put on trial.
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Burnett, George Harry
Catalogue reference: ASSI 45/294
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This record is about the Burnett, George Harry dating from 1957 in the series Assizes: Northern and North-Eastern Circuits: Criminal Depositions and Case Papers. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- ASSI 45/294
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1957
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Description (What the record is about)
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Burnett, George Harry
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Note (Additional information about the record)
- The naming of a defendant within this catalogue does not imply guilt
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C4924279/
Series information
ASSI 45
Assizes: Northern and North-Eastern Circuits: Criminal Depositions and Case Papers
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