Edition Bobbett1. Texts by Elizabeth F. Bobbett: 1.3.1. Miscellaneous publications, Texts stopped by the censor

1939 Elizabeth Bobbett: Announcements stopped by censor at the request of the Minister for Agriculture, 17.11.1939

Source: National Archives of Ireland (NAI), D/TS, S 11543

Frank Aiken, Minute to the Taoiseach

A Chara. Enclosed herewith are two advertisements offered to the daily papers on Friday 17th instant, the publication of which was stopped by Censor at the request of the Minister for Agriculture. Is mise le meas, Frank Aiken.

A) Irish Farmers’ Federation: Manifesto

Having tried by every other means at our disposal and explored every avenue open to us by Deputations and otherwise to the Minister for Agriculture, we are reluctantly compelled to take Strike Action in order to focus public attention on the plight of our industry and to obtain redress for our grievances. We the Executive of this Organisation appeal to all farmers and the public generally for their unstinted support both active and financial in our fight for a decent standard of living for all those engaged on the land.

Farmers of all denominations be loyal to your comrades and yourselves. On your co-operation depends the success or failure of your cause. Stand firm in your own interest and once and for all put an end to slavery and persecution of which you have so long been the victims.

Signed: John J. O’Kennedy, President; Elizabeth F. Bobbett, General Secretary.

B) The Irish Farmers’ Federation: Strike Notice

It is officially announced by the Central Executive of the Irish Farmers’ Federation that a complete standstill order of all forms of agricultural produce takes place as from Saturday 18.11.1939. The active co-operation of all members of the community is earnestly requested, all fairs, markets and other forms of carrying out the turnover of agricultural produce is totally prohibited. All organised farmers stand together in this fight for our just demands.

Signed: John J. O’Kennedy, President; Elizabeth F. Bobbett, General Secretary.

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This volume of Elizabeth F. Bobbett’s writings and speeches is divided into four parts. The first section comprises 321 texts written by her. The second part contains 150 speeches and statements by Bobbett, most of which were published in newspapers. Part 3 contains 727 texts written about Bobbett by contemporaries of her or addressed to her. Finally, Part 4 is a collection of 50 source texts that are important for understanding Elizabeth F. Bobbett’s activism. Parts 3 and 4 will be made available online in March 2027.

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Elizabeth Bobbett: Announcements stopped by censor at the request of the Minister for Agriculture, 17.11.1939, in: Peter Moser (ed.), In her own Words. The Writings of Elizabeth F. Bobbett (1898-1971). Farmer, Feminist and Public Figure, Bern, 2026, https://www.histoirerurale.ch/editions/pages/bobbett/1939-11-17-55.html, consulted on .

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