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'File 0436/51 Sharjah Air Agreement' [77r] (153/200)
The record is made up of 1 file (98 folios). It was created in 16 Jan 1951-9 Dec 1951. It was written in English and Arabic. 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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ARTICLE 8
His Majesty’s Government shall have the sole right to
supply fuel and lubricating oils (directly or through their
duly appointed agents) to users of the aerodrome. The rates
chargeable for such fuel and oils shall be posted up in
prominent places on the aerodrome.
ARTICLE 9
His Majesty's Government and their duly appointed agents
shall be exempt in the territory of His Excellency the Shaikh
from payment of customs and other duties and taxes as regards
aircraft and spare parts therefor; aero-engines and spare parts
therefor; equipment and other requirements for the aerodrome
and ancillary facilities; all other requirements for the
meintenanoe of pei*sonnel operating the aerodrome or installations
or aircraft using them or for the maintenance of passengers
travelling by such aircraft; and fuel and lubricating oils
imported for the operation of aircraft.
ARTICLE 10
His Excellency the Shaikh accepts full responsibility for
the protection of the personnel, passengers, aircraft, aerodrome,
buildings, installations and equipment, the subject of the
present Agreement, as far as his dependents, relations, and
subjects are concerned and also for their protection as far as
possible against marauders from outside his jurisdiction.
For this purpose he shall provide two Head Guards and thirty-
six guards.
ARTICLE 11
His Majesty's Government shall pay His Excellency the
Shaikh in respect of the use of the aerodrome and for the
privileges hereinbefore enumerated, the following amounts
monthly:-
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The file contains correspondence relating to the renewal of the Sharjah Air Agreement, including drafts and a copy of the final agreement, signed on 15 November 1951. The correspondence is principally between the British Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. at Sharjah, the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. at Bahrain, the Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. at Bahrain, the Foreign Office, and the ruler of Sharjah, Shaikh Muḥammad bin Saqr Āl Qasimī (later, Shaikh Saqr bin Sulṭān).
The papers cover matters negotiated as part of the agreement, such as an extension of the airfield, rent payments, guard salaries, and a gift of rifles, ammunition, and a free telegram service for the Shaikh.
Also contained within the file is correspondence (folios 32-33) relating to International Aeradio's desire to paint their company name on the entrance to the airfield.
- Extent and format
- 1 file (98 folios)
- Arrangement
The file is arranged in reverse chronological order.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the back cover with 100; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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- English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
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- IOR/R/15/4/7
- Title
- 'File 0436/51 Sharjah Air Agreement'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:26v, 29r:32v, 34r:84v, 86r:86v, 89r:99v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence