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'Administration Report of the Persian Gulf for the Year 1937' [‎35r] (69/72)

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The record is made up of 1 file (34 folios). It was created in 1938. 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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59
CHAPTER IX.
NOTES ON THE WORKING OF QUARANTINE ON THE ARAB COAST
OF THE PERSIAN GULF The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. FOR THE YEAR 1937.
Inspection. —The 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. Surgeon visited Bahrain in April, Muscat
in June and Kuwait in May and November.
Epidemics. —There were no epidemics on this Coast during the year.
Buildings. —The Quarantine Stations at all ports are now in good repair.
The buildings in Muscat have been repaired, and in addition to repairs at the
Kuwait station a new isolation ward and outhouses and a Medical Officer's
office have been erected.
Personnel. —Lieut. R. Holmes, I.M.D., was in charge at Bahrain through
out the year.
1st Class Assistant Surgeon R. Easey, I.M.D., was in charge at Muscat
until the 19th January, when he was relieved by 1st Class Assistant Surgeon
C. E. Hynes, I.M.D., who held charge until the end of the year.
1st Class Assistant Surgeon A. L. Greenway, I.M.D., was in charge at
Kuwait until he went on leave on the 14th June. He resumed charge on the
14th October and held it until the end of the year. During his absence 3rd
Class Assistant Surgeon C. E. Watts, I.M.D., officiated.
Notification of diseases. —Weekly health reports are received from Karachi
and from the Director-General of Health, Baghdad.
The weekly reports issued by the League of Nations Far Eastern Bureau
are received by courtesy of the Manager, Cable and W ireless, Ltd., Karachi.
J. J. ROONEY, Lieut.-Colonel, I.M.S.,
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. Surgeon.
OIPD—53(C) E*ARaijrsDopt—S J—27-8-38—i6.

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The file consists of Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. for the Year 1937 (New Delhi: Government of India Press, 1938).

The Report, prepared by 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. , summarises important information relating to the Gulf and notable events in the Gulf during 1937. The Report contains a review by 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. , and separate sections on each of the agencies, consulates, and other areas that made up the 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. . The information provided includes lists of personnel, movements of British officials and foreigners, local administration, military and naval matters, aviation, the political situation, trade and commerce, medical reports, meteorological reports, and related information.

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1 file (34 folios)
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There is a list of contents at the front of the Report, on folio 3.

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Foliation: the foliation system in use commences at 1 on the front cover, and continues through to 36 on the back cover. The sequence is written in pencil, enclosed in a circle, and appears in the top right hand corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. page of each folio.

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