Jelal Kalyanji Natali Explained

Jelal Kalyanji Natali (17 August 1899 – 28 March 1993) was an Indian-New Zealand shopkeeper, Indian community leader and anti-racism activist.[1]

Born in Surat, Gujarat, Natali arrived in Auckland in 1920 via Natal, South Africa, and established himself as shopkeeper, first in Waimiha in the King Country[2] and then in Taumarunui in the central North Island. After investing in Taumarunui properties and businesses he moved to Browns Bay in Auckland, where his descendants still live.[3]

As early as 1937 Natali was actively engaged in campaigning against racist laws.[4] In the 1986 New Year Honours, he was awarded the Queen's Service Medal for community service.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Natali, Jelal Kalyanji - Biography - Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand . teara.govt.nz . 2011 . Natali, Jelal Kalyanji . 15 December 2011.
  2. Web site: Papers Past — Evening Post — 26 January 1940 — INDIAN'S MESSAGE . paperspast.natlib.govt.nz . 2011 . 15 December 2011.
  3. Web site: New Zealand Companies Register entry for NATALI INVESTMENTS LIMITED . https://archive.today/20120724031048/http://www.business.govt.nz/do-it-online/register-a-company/companydetails/54296 . dead . 24 July 2012 . business.govt.nz . 2011 . 15 December 2011 .
  4. Web site: Papers Past — Evening Post — 17 June 1937 — THUMB-PRINT IDEA . paperspast.natlib.govt.nz . 2011 . 15 December 2011.

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