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'Correspondence re the Establishment of a Wireless Telegraph Station in Bahrain' [12] (28/324)
The record is made up of 1 file (152 folios). It was created in 7 Sep 1902-19 Feb 1917. 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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had been discussed before now but that I had heard nothing about it for some
time.
I then asked if his Company had sanctioned the expenditure, and if he
knew how much it would be, lie answered that according to some oxpeiimonts
he had made in South America the cost would be about ten thousand pounds
sterling but that the recurring cost would be very little. This shows that if his
company had ordered him to approach me on the subject, they had either not
made out a competent estimate or they had not informed him of the cosk He
said that there was no doubt the Company would sanction the amount required.
5. The conversation then came to an end and the following day I consult
ed Mr. Milborrow of JVIessrs. Gray Paul as to the commercial^ prospects of the
scheme.
6. On considering the matter I came to the conclusion that although the
correspondence was confidential, I ought to inform Mr. Roever that you had
addressed the Government of India on this subject and the question was under
consideration. I therefore visited him on the 5th and gave him this inform
ation and I trust that my action will be approved. 1 then asked whether any
negotiations had been made in Bushire. To this he replied in the negative.
7 The nearest estimate I can make for receipts is that about 100 telegrams
would be despatched from here weekly during the pearl buying season-3
months, while for the rest of the year about 30 or 40 telegrams would be sent
weekly. Of course this is merely guess work and the number of telegrams
would necessarily vary according to the rates fixed.
8. I can hardly believe that Messrs. Wonckhaus and Company anticipated
that they would ever be permitted to erect a wireless installation, and 1 fancy
that the enquiry was made with an idea of trying to force our hand. The
combined proposals show clearly their forward policy even in face of iinancial
loss.
9. It is needless to say that telegraphic communication would be warmly
welcomed by all the mercantile community.
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The file relates to the establishment and operation of the wireless telegraph station (later also radio station) in Bahrain [frequently referred to in the papers as Bahrein]. The papers include correspondence from 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. , Bahrain; 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ; the Government of India; the Ruler of Bahrain, Sheikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifah [‘Īsá bin ‘Alī Āl Khalīfah, Hakim of Bahrain] (in Arabic with translations in English); and other British officials.
The papers include:
- proposal from 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. , Bahrain for the establishment of telegraphic communication with India, showing that the initiative had come from British Indian traders in Bahrain, and the response from the Government of India, September 1902 - March 1903;
- renewal of the proposal 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , advancing many reasons for the increased desirability of a telegraph service, March 1908;
- papers concerning a site for the wireless station, including sketch map (ff. 16-17), May - August 1912;
- papers relating to cost of building, testing of the ground, and preparation of estimates, August - September 1912;
- proposed removal of stone from Phoenician tombs for use in building the station, and use of stone from old Portuguese fort, July - December 1914;
- construction, May 1915;
- completion of station, appointment and payment of naturs (watchmen) to supervise the site, installation of more powerful apparatus, and letters and telegrams of congratulation on the opening of the station, March - July 1916;
- request from Sheikh Isa for a special concessionary wireless rate for himself and his sons, August 1916;
- proposals for the construction of a wall or fence around the site, August - November 1916; and,
- correspondence with the Commodore, Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , concerning the need for officials of the wireless station to notify movement of Royal Navy ships more accurately, November 1916.
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- 1 file (152 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at 1, on the third folio after the front cover, and terminates at 155, on the last folio before the back cover. The numbers are written in pencil, and appear 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. Foliation anomalies: ff. 75, 75A, 75B; ff. 89, 89A. The following folio numbers do not appear: 12, 22, 42, 44, 46, 55, 74, 106.
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- Title
- 'Correspondence re the Establishment of a Wireless Telegraph Station in Bahrain'
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- front, front-i, i-r:ii-v, 1r:10v, 11:12, 13r:20r, 20r:20v, 21v, 23r:38v, iii-r:iii-v, 39r:40v, 41:46, 47r:54r, 55v:72v, 73v, 75r:75v, 75ar:75bv, 76r:80v, 81v:88v, 89ar:89av, 90r:93r, 93r:93v, 93v:97r
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