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'Government of Bahrain Annual Report for Year 1361 (February 1942 - January 1943)' [‎264v] (54/76)

The record is made up of 1 volume (37 folios). It was created in 1943. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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(b) A low tension 400 volts 3/phase overhead line was run from the Gudhaibia substation
to the premises of Messrs. Cable and Wireless Limited at Hoorah. This feeder is to meet the new
requirements of Messrs. Cable and Wireless Limited, approximately 15 KW.
Air Conditioning. 43 air conditioning units were in operation during the year in public
and private buildings. Air conditioning was again very much appreciated during the hot season,
and additional machines were ordered by local consumers.
Continuity of Supply. The electricity undertaking has been in operation since May 1930
and the failure of supply due to Power House faults has been practically nil. There has been no
failure of main underground distribution feeders or of substation equipment.
Financial Position. After meeting all charges a surplus of Rs. 48,761-13-1 was shown for
the year 1361. On the original allocations and depreciation rates, this surplus would be approximately
Rs. 28,760. As the old rates may possibly have to be reverted to, it is advisable to put the surplus
to " Operating Reserve."
Electricity Charges. In my opinion, no further reduction in the electricity charges can
be made at present, as very few extra consumers can be expected during 1362. Notwithstanding
the present world situation and the general increase in prices, the electricity charges were not increased
during 1361.
Prospects for 1362. It is difficult to forecast what will happen in 1362, but if the
war situation remains as it is now, very little surplus may be expected.
Telephones.
The number of subscribers connected to date is 93. The proposed laying of underground
mains to assist communication was not carried out, due to difficulty in obtaining material. The
present overhead system is working as satisfactorily as can be expected in the very humid atmosphere
of Bahrain. The Department is self-supporting. A new 50 line switchboard has been ordered, to
allow for the natural expansion of the system. Owing to transport difficulties this item is not expected
to arrive for at least six months.
Transport Department.
The Government maintenance garage carried out the repairing and servicing of all
Government \ehicles (29) including those of the Defence Forces and the Royal Air Force.
Considerable difficulty is being experienced in repairing and servicing the vehicles due to the
lack of spare parts and tyres. Old tyres are being patched and vulcanised as far as possible.
Fire Section.
The Government Lire Engine extinguished 19 fires during the year 1361—No major outbreaks
occurred.
1 4 suction pits fed from artesian wells, have been placed at suitable points throughout the town
of Muharraq. Owing to the narrow streets it is not possible to construct as many as could be desired.
Traffic Section.
• u. I', 16 . 5 '?' 0 f"® 1 " 6 "' 5 Dc P artment Continued to carry out the registration of all motor vehicles
in the State (554) ar,d the testing of brakes, lights, speed, etc. (in accordance with the Bahrain
Government Motor Veh.cles Proclamation of 1357). The licensing and relicensing of all drivers was
ako carried out by this department, 90 drivers being examined during ^61, out of which 70 passed.
Ihe number of licenses issued during the year 1361 was 144.
arc St ' li fifed to the carburretors of all vehicles plying for hire to limit the speed
to 30/33 miles per hour. Although the standard of driving has improved, this is still a necessity.
AU public vehicles were personally inspected by the State Engineer, fn a number of cases the standard
black-out of headlamps has been somewhat modified, as certain vehicles, particularly buses and taxis
would be dangerous to drive, with so little road illumination.

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This volume is the Annual Report of the Government of Bahrain for the year 1361 AH (1942-1943) and gives te details of the Revenue and Expenditure of the Bahrain State and contains notes on the activities of the various Government departments, as well as the budget 1362 and some particulars of importance which took place in Bahrain during the year. It includes text, photographic images, graphs and tables. The report appears to be compiled from reports from various Government departments and officials. An index appears on folio 240r, followed by a General Review by Charles Dalrymple Belgrave, Adviser to the Government of Bahrain, dated 19 May 1943 (folios 243v-244r).

The contents are divided into the following sections and sub-sections:

  • Death of His Highness Shaikh Hamad [Ḥama bin ‘Īsá Āl Khalīfah] and Accession of His Highness Shaikh Salman [Salmān bin Ḥamad Āl Khalīfah] (folios 241r-243r);
  • Budget 1361(folio 244v);
  • Summary of Revenue and Expenditure 1361 (folio 245r);
  • Statement of Revenue and Expenditure 1361 (folio 245v);
  • Note on Revenue 1357 (folio 246r);
  • Note on Expenditure 1357 (folio 246r-246v);
  • Public Works Department (folios 246v-247r): Government Hospital, Manama Sea Road, Manama-Muharraq Road, and Manama Palace;
  • The Diving Industry (folio 247r-247v);
  • Police and Public Security (folios 247v-248v): Strength, Promotions, Routine, Jail, Crime, List of Police Prosecutions in the Bahrain Courts 1361 and List of Prosecutions in the Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. Court 1361;
  • Air Raid Precautions (folio 248v);
  • Public Health (folios 250r-254v): Men's Hospital, by Dr R H B Snow, State Medical Officer (Summary of Male Statistics of the Bahrain Government Hospital and Dispensaries 1361 (1942), Special Notes (The death of His Highness Sheikh Sir Hamad bin Esa Al Khalifah, K C I E, C S I, The Administration Block, The Services, Anti-Malarial Work, The Schools, The Police, Laboratory and X-Ray Work), Predominating Men's Outpatient Diseases, Bahrain Government Hospital Inpatients, Major Operations, Minor Operations, Injections, Inoculations, Vaccinations, Isolation Hospital In-Patients, Men's Dispensaries, Comments), Women's Hospital, by Dr I M A Doeg, Lady Medical Officer (Out-Patients, Diseases Treated, In-Patients, and Result of Obstetric Cases), and Matron's Report;
  • Land Registration Department (folios 254v-255r);
  • Judicial (folios 255r-255v): The Bahrain Courts, Bahrain Small Court, Shara [Sharia] Courts, Majlis Tijara [Majlis Tijārah], and Appeal Court;
  • Municipalities (folio 255v-256r): Manamah Municipality and Muharraq Municipality;
  • Wakf [Waqf] Departments (folio 256r);
  • Education (folios 256-259): Boys' Schools, by Mr F J Wakelin, Director of Education (The Hostel, The Secondary School, Manamah Primary School, Muharraq Primary School, Hedd Primary School, Village Schools, Staff, Books, Syllabus, Examinations, Games, General, Policy, and Finance), Girls' Schools, and Technical School, by Mr G E Hutchings, Principal (Students, Staff, Equipment, and Contract work and standard craftsmanship);
  • Minors Department (folios 259v-260r);
  • Agriculture (folio 260r-260v);
  • Passport Department (folios 260v-261r);
  • Food Control (folios 261r-263r), including Comparison in Princes between Pre-War and Present Rates;
  • General (folio 263v): Hs Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester's Visit, The Motor Rocket, Poor Relief Measures, Gift of Dates from His Majesty King Ibn Saoud [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd], and Bahrain Levies;
  • State Engineer's Department, report by Mr W B Steele, State Engineer (folios 264r-270v): Statement of Energy generated, sold, etc., Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account, Load and Revenue Curve 1360, and Load and Revenue Curve 1361;
  • Oil Gauging (folios 268r-269r): Graph showing Field Production and Crude Oil Imports 1941 and Graph showing Field Production and Crude Oil Imports 1942;
  • Customs Department (folios 271r-273r);
  • Budget 1362 (folio 273v);
  • Note on Budget 1362 (folio 274r).

Illustrations appear on four folios and they are labelled as follows:

  • Folio 241: 'His Late Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Alkhalifah, K.C.I.E., C.S.I.';
  • Folio 242: 'His Highness Shaikh Sulman bin Hamad Alkhalifah, K.C.I.E., Ruler of Bahrain';
  • Folio 249: 'Bahrain Government Hospital';
  • Folio 262: 'H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester with H.H. Shaikh Sir Sulman'.

On folio 274v there is an inscription that reads 'The Times of India Press, Bombay'.

Extent and format
1 volume (37 folios)
Arrangement

This file contains an index (folio 240r) which references pages of the report.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: Folio 238-275.

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English in Latin script
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