Indonesia refuses visas, Chinese women's delegation returns to Beijing (Renmin Ribao, 6 January 1951)
Renmin Ribao, 6 Jan 1951 (p. 4): the Chinese women's delegation (Shen Zijiu, Zeng Ke, Qi Yun) sent for the WIDF to the All-Indonesian Women's Congress could not attend because the Indonesian government refused entry visas despite repeated negotiations with the Indonesian consul in Hong Kong. They reported to WIDF and r
Indonesia refuses visas, Chinese women's delegation returns to Beijing (Renmin Ribao, 6 January 1951)
Renmin Ribao, 6 Jan 1951 (p. 4): the Chinese women's delegation (Shen Zijiu, Zeng Ke, Qi Yun) sent for the WIDF to the All-Indonesian Women's Congress could not attend because the Indonesian government refused entry visas despite repeated negotiations with the Indonesian consul in Hong Kong. They reported to WIDF and r
Women from everywhere: many delegations already on their way to Copenhagen
De Waarheid, 20 May 1953, p. 5: preview of the WIDF World Congress of Women in Copenhagen (5-10 June 1953) with delegations from about 80 countries. Notes an Indonesian member on the WIDF preparatory committee and that Indonesian and Australian delegations are already en route; also covers Vietnamese, African, Indian,
Chinese delegation returns from World Congress of Women; foreign guests arrive, incl. Kartina of Gerwis West Java
Xinhua report in Renmin Ribao, 5 July 1953 (p. 1): part of the Chinese delegation to the World Congress of Women (Copenhagen) returns to Beijing, with the first foreign women delegates invited to tour China. The Indonesian guest is Kartina (rendered Katina), member of the West Java branch of Gerwis, arriving with Burme
Chinese delegation returns from World Congress of Women; foreign guests arrive, incl. Kartina of Gerwis West Java
Xinhua report in Renmin Ribao, 5 July 1953 (p. 1): part of the Chinese delegation to the World Congress of Women (Copenhagen) returns to Beijing, with the first foreign women delegates invited to tour China. The Indonesian guest is Kartina (rendered Katina), member of the West Java branch of Gerwis, arriving with Burme
Indonesian goodwill delegation and women's delegation arrive in Beijing (Renmin Ribao, 28 September 1954)
Xinhua item in Renmin Ribao, 28 Sept 1954 (p. 4): an Indonesian goodwill delegation (Sumanang, Djawoto, Prijono and others) and a seven-member Indonesian women's delegation, invited by the All-China Democratic Women's Federation, arrive in Beijing on 24 and 26 Sept; Ambassador Mononutu welcomes them. The women are name
Indonesian goodwill delegation and women's delegation arrive in Beijing (Renmin Ribao, 28 September 1954)
Xinhua item in Renmin Ribao, 28 Sept 1954 (p. 4): an Indonesian goodwill delegation (Sumanang, Djawoto, Prijono and others) and a seven-member Indonesian women's delegation, invited by the All-China Democratic Women's Federation, arrive in Beijing on 24 and 26 Sept; Ambassador Mononutu welcomes them. The women are name
FBIS, 29 September 1954: Chou En-lai honors guests at banquet
FBIS-monitored Xinhua report (29 Sep 1954) of Zhou Enlai's National Day banquet in Peking for foreign guests, with Mao speaking and a very long list of delegations. Indonesian delegations are named in passing, including Indonesian women delegates headed by S. Poedjoboentoro (p.3) alongside the WIDF delegation. Marginal
Indonesian delegations in China, including a women's delegation
Short De Nieuwsgier report (30 Sept 1954, p. 2) on the arrival in Peking of an Indonesian delegation and a separate women's delegation, invited by the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs and the All-China Democratic Women's Federation. Mrs. S. Pudjobuntoro spoke for the women's delegation; Gerwani is not name
Indonesian women's leaders meet Song Qingling (Renmin Ribao, 18 August 1956)
Renmin Ribao, 18 Aug 1956, p. 1 (Xinhua, Jakarta): Song Qingling, visiting Indonesia, is welcomed at a gathering of Indonesian women's leaders on 16 August, chaired by Mrs Abdulgani, with Kowani chair Mrs Santoso and wives of leading politicians present. Song speaks on peaceful coexistence and women's rights. Gerwani i
Indonesian women's leaders meet Song Qingling (Renmin Ribao, 18 August 1956)
Renmin Ribao, 18 Aug 1956, p. 1 (Xinhua, Jakarta): Song Qingling, visiting Indonesia, is welcomed at a gathering of Indonesian women's leaders on 16 August, chaired by Mrs Abdulgani, with Kowani chair Mrs Santoso and wives of leading politicians present. Song speaks on peaceful coexistence and women's rights. Gerwani i
ACWF banquet for Mrs Abdulgani and the Indonesian women's delegation (Renmin Ribao, 30 September 1956)
Renmin Ribao, 30 Sep 1956, p. 2 (Xinhua): the All-China Democratic Women's Federation hosts a banquet for an Indonesian women's delegation led by Mrs Abdulgani, including Perwari chair Mrs Sudaman and wives of parliamentary leaders. Deng Yingchao stresses shared anti-colonial experience. Gerwani is not named.
ACWF banquet for Mrs Abdulgani and the Indonesian women's delegation (Renmin Ribao, 30 September 1956)
Renmin Ribao, 30 Sep 1956, p. 2 (Xinhua): the All-China Democratic Women's Federation hosts a banquet for an Indonesian women's delegation led by Mrs Abdulgani, including Perwari chair Mrs Sudaman and wives of parliamentary leaders. Deng Yingchao stresses shared anti-colonial experience. Gerwani is not named.
China's growing friendly exchanges with women of other countries (Renmin Ribao, 4 March 1957)
Renmin Ribao, 4 Mar 1957, p. 4 (Xinhua): survey of Chinese women's 1956 exchanges with women of 58 countries, including hosting the WIDF Council in Beijing. An Indonesian women's delegation led by Mrs Abdulgani is listed among visitors. Gerwani is not named.
China's growing friendly exchanges with women of other countries (Renmin Ribao, 4 March 1957)
Renmin Ribao, 4 Mar 1957, p. 4 (Xinhua): survey of Chinese women's 1956 exchanges with women of 58 countries, including hosting the WIDF Council in Beijing. An Indonesian women's delegation led by Mrs Abdulgani is listed among visitors. Gerwani is not named.
Advertising: International Women's Day Jubilee Celebrations, Townsville
Townsville Daily Bulletin classified-advertising page, 11 Mar 1960, p. 10: mostly unrelated ads and notices. The relevant item is an advertisement for 'International Women's Day Jubilee Celebrations' at the C.W.A. Hall, Townsville, on 15 March 1960, inviting the public to hear overseas visitors from the National Federa
Advertising: International Women's Day Jubilee Celebrations, Townsville
Townsville Daily Bulletin classified-advertising page, 12 Mar 1960, p. 10: mostly unrelated ads and notices. The relevant item is an advertisement for 'International Women's Day Jubilee Celebrations' at the C.W.A. Hall, Townsville, on 15 March 1960, inviting the public to hear overseas visitors from the National Federa
Advertising: International Women's Day Jubilee Celebrations, Townsville
Townsville Daily Bulletin classified-advertising page, 14 Mar 1960: mostly unrelated ads and notices. The relevant item is an advertisement for 'International Women's Day Jubilee Celebrations' at the C.W.A. Hall, Townsville, on 15 March 1960, inviting the public to hear overseas visitors from the National Federation of
For Democracy, Women's Rights, Food and Clothing (Fourth National Congress of Gerwani, 1961)
Api Kartini report on the 4th National Congress of Gerwani, Jakarta, December 1961 (about 400 delegates and observers), with Sukarno attending. Lists foreign guests: Gloria Garton for WIDF, Soviet, Chinese and East German delegates. Sukarno called Gerwani one of the forces for the Irian Barat struggle and urged total u
He Xiangning receives the Indonesian women's delegation (Renmin Ribao, 1 October 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 1 Oct 1961, p. 3 (Xinhua): NPC Standing Committee vice-chair He Xiangning receives the Indonesian women's delegation led by Mrs Rusiah Sardjono, and the wife of Foreign Ministry secretary-general Suwito and her son. Brief courtesy-call notice; Gerwani not named.
He Xiangning receives the Indonesian women's delegation (Renmin Ribao, 1 October 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 1 Oct 1961, p. 3 (Xinhua): NPC Standing Committee vice-chair He Xiangning receives the Indonesian women's delegation led by Mrs Rusiah Sardjono, and the wife of Foreign Ministry secretary-general Suwito and her son. Brief courtesy-call notice; Gerwani not named.
Chinese women's federation delegation arrives in Jakarta (Renmin Ribao, 12 December 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 12 Dec 1961, p. 3: the All-China Women's Federation delegation led by Guo Jian arrived in Jakarta on 9 December, invited to Gerwani's Fourth National Congress opening on 14 December. Short notice.
Chinese women's federation delegation arrives in Jakarta (Renmin Ribao, 12 December 1961)
Renmin Ribao, 12 Dec 1961, p. 3: the All-China Women's Federation delegation led by Guo Jian arrived in Jakarta on 9 December, invited to Gerwani's Fourth National Congress opening on 14 December. Short notice.
Peking Review no. 52, 29 December 1961: Chinese women's delegation greets Fourth Gerwani Congress
Peking Review no. 52 (29 Dec 1961), weekly Chinese state magazine. Gerwani appears only in a short 'China and the World' item (p. 20): Kuo Chien, head of the Chinese women's delegation to Gerwani's Fourth National Congress (Djakarta, 14-17 Dec), sent greetings backing Indonesian women's struggle for West Irian. The iss
Friends Supporting the Liberation of Irian Barat (Guests at Gerwani's Fourth Congress)
Api Kartini (early 1962) report on foreign guests at Gerwani's 4th National Congress (Jakarta, December 1961): Gloria Garton (WIDF and Australian women), Dzhura Ilkhamova and Nina Voronina (USSR), Kuo Chien and Chang Chieh-hsun (China), and Nitze of East Germany. They toured Yogyakarta, Bogor and Bandung, praised Gerwa
Scinteia, 15 Jun 1962: National Conference of Women of Romania
Scinteia (Bucharest), 15 June 1962 (No. 5560): report on the opening of Romania's National Conference of Women, with Gheorghiu-Dej's speech and Maria Rosetti's report. The list of foreign guests includes the Indonesian women's delegation led by Umi Sardjono, 'president of the women's organisation Gerwani', alongside WI
Two Indonesian guests arrive in Beijing
Renmin Ribao, 14 Jun 1963, p. 4 (Xinhua): Gerwani vice-chairwoman Mrs Mudigdio and Mrs Damini, Central Committee member and secretary of its secretariat, arrive in Beijing on 8 June at the All-China Women's Federation's invitation. Brief arrival notice.
Two Indonesian guests arrive in Beijing
Renmin Ribao, 14 Jun 1963, p. 4 (Xinhua): Gerwani vice-chairwoman Mrs Mudigdio and Mrs Damini, Central Committee member and secretary of its secretariat, arrive in Beijing on 8 June at the All-China Women's Federation's invitation. Brief arrival notice.
Gerwani vice-chairwoman returns home
Renmin Ribao, 18 Jun 1963, p. 4 (Xinhua): Gerwani vice-chairwoman Mrs Mudigdio and Central Committee member Mrs Damini leave Beijing by air on 17 June after concluding their visit to China. Brief departure notice.
Gerwani vice-chairwoman returns home
Renmin Ribao, 18 Jun 1963, p. 4 (Xinhua): Gerwani vice-chairwoman Mrs Mudigdio and Central Committee member Mrs Damini leave Beijing by air on 17 June after concluding their visit to China. Brief departure notice.