!['Administration Reports 1920-1924' [‎26r] (56/412)](https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000193.0x0002af/IOR_R_15_1_713_0056.jp2/full/!1200,1200/0/default.jpg "'Administration Reports 1920-1924' [‎26r] (56/412)")
'Administration Reports 1920-1924' [26r] (56/412)
The record is made up of 1 volume (202 folios). It was created in 1921-1925. 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. .
Transcription
This transcription is created automatically. It may contain errors.
persian gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
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.
, 1920.
33
Towr—The Director left Karachi on his annual tour of inspection on the
7th December and after visiting the Telegraph Stations in the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
,
returned to head quarters on the 22nd January 1921. On the down trip he
interviewed Mir Hoti and Mir Burkat's
Wazir
Minister.
at Jask, and Mir Din Mohamed
and Mir Mahmud Khan's
Wazir
Minister.
at Charbar. Mirs Owlia and Shahsowar,
headmen of Karwan District, were also interviewed at Jask.
Mr. F. Hughes' report on the condition of the districts between Jask and
Bahu is appended.
Jask.
Mr. (J. H. St. John, Assistant Superintendent, was in charge of the
Telegraph Station upto 19th November when he was relieved by Mr. J. H.
Tomlinson on his transfer to Karachi. The latter held charge of the station
to the close of the year.
Fersian officials. —Mirza Husain Ali performed the duties of the Collector
of Customs throughout the year. The place of the Deputy Governor is still
vacant.
Military detachment. —The detachment of 2-lsc Brahmins was relieved
by a detachment of l-117th Mahrattas whose average monthly strength has
been one Indian Officer and fifty men.
Aeroplanes.— On 23rd February, Captain Mathews was forced to land at
Jask owing to his fusilage fabric firing. While landing the undercarriage was
badly damaged. Two mechanics were sent for from Bunder Abbas who
completed the repairs. Captain Mathews left for Karachi on the 3rd March.
Kidnapping case,—In October slaves of Murad Khan, son of Mir Mustafa
Khan, assaulted the engine-driver of Jask station and took him to old Jask in
order to extort money from him. His release was procured and Mir Mustafa
Khan was fined Rs. 50 for not giving protection to a telegraph employee.
iVcwy—His Majesty's Ship " Britomart " and two Royal Indian Marine
boats called at Jask during the year.
Captain Wilson, Director of the Royal Indian Marine visited the place.
He inspected the beacon light-house erected in July 1919.
Charbar.
Mr. P. W. Lang was relieved by Mr. W. W. D. Cumming on the 3rd
July. The latter held charge of the station to the close of the year.
Persian Customs. —Mirza Mohamed Ali was relieved on 23rd July by
Mirza Abbas who performed the duties of the Customs Collector for the rest of
the year.
Walis. —Yusaf Sftfar was relieved by Mir. Nindu on 25th July 1920 by the
orders of Mir Mahmud Khan. Sher Mohamed acted as Wali of the place
throughout the year under the orders of Mir Din Mohamed.
Military detachment.— to 18th May the strength of the garrison was
160 rank and file, after that date the average strength was 55 fighting men.
Aeroplanes—An Italian aeroplane under the charge of Captain Ranza
arrived on the 19th April and left for Karachi on the 21st.
JRoyal Navy. —No ships of the Royal Navy except Royal Indian Marine
Ship " Lawrence " called at Charbar during the year.
In November Colonel A. P. Trevor came to Charbar where he gave an
interview to
Sirdar
Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division.
Husain Khan of Gaih.
Gwadur.
I al Khan was British Agent at Gwadur throughout the year.
Wali. —Saif bin Badar returned from leave in the beginning of the year
under report and was Wali to the end of the year.
Customs.—The Sultan's Customs were managed by Seth Mohamed Reimoo.
Many complaints were received against him. The matter was represented to
About this item
- Content
The volume contains the following Reports: Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. 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. for the Year 1920 (Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1921); Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. 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. for the Year 1921 (Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1922); Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. 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. for the Year 1922 ; Annual Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. 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. for the Year 1923 ; and 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 1924 .
The Reports consist of chapters containing separate administration reports on each of the agencies, consulates, vice-consulates and other administrative areas that made up the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. 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 addition, the Report for 1923 commences with a review of the year as a whole 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. . The Reports show some manuscript corrections.
The Reports include information on personnel; foreign representatives; local government; the administration of justice; political developments; notable events; official visits; military and naval matters; shipping and maritime matters; trade and commerce; economic matters; customs administration; pearl fisheries; British interests; oil; roads and communications; postal services; aviation; arms traffic; medical and health matters; water supply; meteorological conditions; slavery; and related matters.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (202 folios)
- Arrangement
The Reports are bound in chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume. There is a list of contents toward the front of each Report.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at 1 on the front cover and terminates at 204 on the back cover. These numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and can be found 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. The following folios need to be folded out to be read: ff. 89-91.
- Written in
- English in Latin script View the complete information for this record
Use and share this item
- Share this item
'Administration Reports 1920-1924' [26r] (56/412), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/713, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023385510.0x000039> [accessed 25 April 2024]
https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100023385510.0x000039
Copy and paste the code below into your web page where you would like to embed the image.
<meta charset="utf-8"><a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100023385510.0x000039">'Administration Reports 1920-1924' [‎26r] (56/412)</a> <a href="https://www.qdl.qa/en/archive/81055/vdc_100023385510.0x000039"> <img src="https://iiif.qdl.qa/iiif/images/81055/vdc_100000000193.0x0002af/IOR_R_15_1_713_0056.jp2/full/!280,240/0/default.jpg" alt="" /> </a>
This record has a IIIF manifest available as follows. If you have a compatible viewer you can drag the icon to load it.https://www.qdl.qa/en/iiif/81055/vdc_100000000193.0x0002af/manifestOpen in Universal viewerOpen in Mirador viewerMore options for embedding images
Copyright: How to use this content
- Reference
- IOR/R/15/1/713
- Title
- 'Administration Reports 1920-1924'
- Pages
- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:203v, back-i
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence