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'Correspondence re the Establishment of a Wireless Telegraph Station in Bahrain' [54r] (106/324)
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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No. 2254, dated Bushire, the 20th (received 28th) July 1913.
From— L ieutbnant -C olonel S ir P ercy C o^, k-c .^E., c.s.i,, Political
Resident in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, Bushire,
To—The Secretary to the Government of India in the Foreign Department,
Simla.
I have the honour to forward, for the information of the Government
1 1 of India, a communication received from
No. 419, dated 14th July 1913. 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, in which he
presses the growing need of Bahrain to be placed in telegraphic communication
with the outer world.
Major Trevor fears that the Wireless project for the Gulf, now under con
sideration may have suffered some set-back and presses the claim of Bahrain for
independent treatment. I have no reason to suppose that the scheme is being
shelved, but with reference to Foreign Department telegram No. io-S., dated
4th February 1913, I beg to be informed how the matter stands and to express
the hope that orders for the commencement of building work w'dl not be long
delayed.
No. 429, dated 14th July 1913.
From— major A. P. T revor , C.I.E.,
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,
To—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.
.
I have the honour to address you on the subject of the proposed Wireless
installation at Bahrain.
If the delay is likely to be excessive, or if the scheme is likely to be dropped,
I venture to urge that the proposed Installation for Bahrain may be considered
separately. A Station here sufficiently powerful to communicate with Jask
would put Bahrain into telegraphic communication with the world, and would fall
in with the general scheme later if the latter were ever adopted. I do not know
whether the installation would have to be more powerful than that sanctioned for
Bahrain in the General Scheme, but at any rate I presume it would not have to
be very much more powerful.
I beg to observe that the need for telegraphic communication at Bahrain is
very great especially during the pearling season. In the last 10 years the total
trade of Bahrain has increased from under 2 crores to 6| crores, and the place
has been going ahead in other ways. This year 4 different jewel firms—3 French
and 1 English—have sent representatives to buy pearls. These gentlemen are
naturally most anxious to get into telegraphic communication, and during their
stay of 3 or 4 months here they would, I am sure, use the Wireless Station a
great deal. During the last few years Messrs. Rosenthal the first of these firms to
come to Bahrain, has spent about 60 or 70
lakhs
One lakh is equal to one hundred thousand rupees
annually, and it would be worth
his while to spend a considerable sum in order to keep in touch with the
markets.
Further, attention was drawn in the Bahrain Trade Report for 1910-11 to
the tendency of Qatar and Katif Pearl merchants to deal direct with Bombay.
If Bahrain were in telegraphic communication with the various pearls markets,
and Qatar and Katif dealers were able to assure themselves that Messrs. Rosenthal
and the other European merchants here were offering the correct rates, it would
I think, assist in making Bahrain the recognised market for the Gulf .Pearl
Trade.
During the cold weather there would not be so much traffic, but I think
there would be a fair amount in connection with the ordinary business of the
place which is fairly brisk, I regret that I am unable to make any estimate
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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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- '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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