WHYTE'S THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR 13 MAY 2023

163 History THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR · TIMED ON-LINE AUCTION 28 April - 30 May 2023 300 1931 Carlow Beet Crisis. Ten original photographs of threatening graffiti “Don’t deal with scab farmers. If you do ? “ Down with scab beet growers” ”Beware of beet scabs” etc. Some pictures are signed, dated and witnessed as Affidavits by Frank Beard, the professional photographer. Many with typed extracts of threatening comments or messages pasted to the rear of the photographs. The Irish Beet Crisis occured when the Beet Growers Association placed an embargo on the signing of contracts with the Irish Sugar Company. Many growers were intimidated and threatened with violence in some instances were told they or their animals would be shot. Photographs sizes mainly: 4 by 6in. (10.2 by 15.2cm) Condition: Mainly fine. Estimate €150-€200 (approx £130-£180) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 300 301 1931 Sugar Beet crisis ~ Dublin solicitor’s extensive file of legal documents relating to the 1931 sugar beet embargo. (80+) With two photographs of groups pictured on steps of Carlow Courthouse. Copies of Affidavits and letters from farmers describing intimidation and threats of shooting, boycotting, harm to farm animals and harrowing of crops, issued by representatives of the Beet Growers Association. Also copies of statements of evidence, reports, letters and beet notes and partial amendment to the rules at previous General Meeting, comparison of English and Irish beet crops, company’s output, copy of defence. Affidavit from Andrew Fahy, General Secretary of The Beet Growers Assoc. Affidavit and statements from T. A. Rudd, Agricultural Expert. Mostly typescript. Affidavits from Oscar Singer, Commercial Manager of Irish Sugar. Affidavit from Andrew Fahy, General Secretary of The Beet Growers Assoc. Long lists of names and addresses of growers induced to break their contracts with Irish Sugar. Counsel’s Opinion. Judgment of Judge Johnston Condition: Very good. Estimate €500-€700 (approx £440-£610) Click here for more images and to bid on this lot 301