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Today in Bajan History| May 20th 1857 Death from Cassava
Inquest into the death of Mimbo after the ill preparation of cassava
Today in Bajan History| May 19th 1820 Town Hall Meeting
Town hall meeting on the great drought on the island to encourage food importation.
Today in Bajan History| May 18th 1950 Oil License Granted
The Barbados Advocate published an article detailing the granting of a 4-year license to dig for oil
Today in Bajan History| May 17th 1860 Governor's recommendation for migration rejected
The House of Assembly refused the recommendation to grant poor white families money to emigrate.
Today in Bajan History| May 16th 1857 Meeting to Discuss the Franchise
The Barbarbadian reported that a group gathered to discuss the franchise (or 'the right to vote') reform.
Today in Bajan History| May 15th 1829 Severe Weather conditions
The Barbadian highlights the severe dry weather conditions on the island.