The new cabinet (Sjarifuddin cabinet, July 1947)
Het Dagblad (Batavia) article (4 Jul 1947, p.1) listing the new Republican cabinet under Amir Sjarifuddin, with ministers and vice-ministers by party. It lists Mrs K. Trimurti as minister of state for labour affairs, with vice-minister Wilopo, and Wikana for youth affairs. Useful for Trimurti's appointment; no Gerwani
Cabinet complete (Sjarifuddin cabinet, July 1947)
Het Parool (4 Jul 1947, p.17): complete list of the new republican cabinet under Amir Sjarifuddin, including Trimoerti as minister of labour, Wikana for youth, Wondoamiseno for the interior after being released over Sjahrir's abduction. Notes Dr Boediardjo's resignation and Sukarno's swearing-in speech hoping for a pol
Conversations with some ministers
Algemeen Indisch Dagblad (1947-07-05, Antara, Yogyakarta, 4 July): interviews with new ministers. Labour Minister Mrs. S.K. Trimurti says the labour organisation must be strengthened and led to the national battle front, notes production shortfalls from Dutch and Japanese destruction, and wages depend on consumption; E
Latest news: Committee of Good Offices, Madiun arrests, women drowned
De Maasbode, 7 Dec 1948: 'Latest news' column covering the Committee of Good Offices, Dr Beel in Madura, Hatta's stand on the army, and about 3,000 arrests after the Madiun revolt. A brief item reports seven Indonesian women drowned when a prau capsized near Teluknaga. Gerwani/Gerwis and Soetanti Aidit are not mentione