Gambia Under Colonial Rule, in Government Reports, 1881-1966 - Volumes
Volumes
9 volumes in Gambia Under Colonial Rule, in Government Reports, 1881-1966
Administration
The Conferences of Chiefs chart the series of events and transferrals of powers that preceded Gambia gaining independence. Tax collection and farming are also key focal points for a colonial regime with limited resources in the Gambia. Some reports within this group include details relating to the history and geography of the Gambia as percieved in the mid twentieth century. Read more →
Finance
These documents all focus upon the Gambian budget, from income and expenditure tables to audits, financial estimates, revenue accounts, memoranda and a report upon the new currency; the emphasis is clear. Read more →
Judicial and Police
These papers cover various aspects of the Gambian legal system, from the perception of crime to the rules of criminal justice. They also cover other elements of the emergency services, as the extinguishing of fires and the delivery of sick people to hospital were also provided by the police. Read more →
Natural resources
The authorities in the Gambia were working in an area where food supplies were not always sufficient; in order to address this, they invested considerable resources in areas of agriculture and farming that were likely to increase the food supply. Direct investments supported fisheries, rice farming, and veterinary care for cattle. The botanic station was created in order to teach new farming techniques to the populace and the groundnut crop... Read more →
