The numbers speak for themselves. In order to take steps against the labour shortage, the population was scrutinised. The founding of families in the labour camps was considered as one of the crucial measures together with the fight against illnesses. With the fight against polygamy, the church and the missions also contributed to achieving this goal. Report about the labour force in the colony, authored by doctor Mottoulle, 1930.
NAB, Archives Pierre Ryckmans, no. 36/4.
NAB, Archives Pierre Ryckmans, no. 36/4.
