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FROM VOLKSRAAD TO THE CENTRAL INDONESIAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE
(1917–1949)
Volksraad Chairman J. C. Koningsberger, the second speaker, hoped that The opening of Volksraad meeting
the Volksraad would be satisfactory for the indigenous population, albeit in 1928.
not yet perfect. He also voiced his optimism for the future, seeing the will (Source: Bataviaasch Nieuwsblad,
19 May 1928)
to work hard for the Dutch East Indies and the trust towards collaborati-
on with the government.
Under colonial governance, May 18, 1918 was a historical day as it com-
memorated the 25th anniversary of the plans to form a colonial coun-
cil. In such a council, settlers and functional groups could listen to each
other’s opinions on colonial policies. Such a milestone began with a plan
to establish the first Colonial Council in 1893, which led to the Volksraad’s
establishment in 1916.
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