‘File 2/1 Aviation: Landing ground at Gwadur.’

IOR/R/15/6/75

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The record is made up of 1 file (25 folios). It was created in 20 Oct 1928-15 Jan 1936. 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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The correspondence in the file is related to the request of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company to obtain permission from the Government of Muscat and Oman to install refuelling facilities at Gwadur (Also Gwadar) landing ground.

The main correspondents in the file are the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company Limited; the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. , Muscat; the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. , Bushire; and the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.

Most of the file is dated 1928-1929 apart from folio 23 which is dated 1936.

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1 file (25 folios)
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Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 27; 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 A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.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
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Archival file

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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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IOR/R/15/6/75
Former external reference(s)
Subject Files: File 2/1

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Date(s)
20 Oct 1928-15 Jan 1936 (CE, Gregorian)
Places
Gwadur
People & organisations
Anglo-Iranian Oil Company Limited

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