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From moneylenders to merchants: the debt networks shaping Indian life in colonial Natal

Debt, contract labour and unequal trading relationships shaped the lives of Indian indentured workers and migrants in colonial Natal, while intermediaries, merchants and former labourers navigated a harsh economic system.

From moneylenders to merchants: the debt networks shaping Indian life in colonial Natal

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Transit, roads and city council’s priorities

Did any of you happen to notice that the week of Sept. 14 marked an interesting confluence of events in Winnipeg? First up was the mayoral debate on public transit. […]

  • Winnipeg mayor debate focused on safety, not transit improvements
  • City conducts survey on transportation needs, prioritizing drivers' concerns
  • City council survey favors expanding high-speed roads over bike paths

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