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'Administration Reports 1920-1924' [‎195v] (395/412)

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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. .

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recoverable from the diver, so that each season left him further in debt and
completely in the nakhuda's power.
A few years of careful supervision on the p^rt of the state, particularly
with regard to the ^ general accounts," should enable the majority of divers
to become free of debt and to enjoy their legitimate earnings.
The divers themselves have not been slow to recognise the advantages of
the new system, and freely resort to the courts when they consider themselves
oppressed. The opposition of the nakhudas to the production of their accounts
in court has disappeared. In previous years the nakhudas, with one accord,
declined to produce their accounts in any court except that of. the Salifah'
which was presided over hya corrupt individual appointed by them, and in their
pay.^ In the solving of the 7 many difficult problems which had to be faced during
the introduction of these reforms. Sheik Hamad has most willingly conferred
with 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. , and has shewn himself really desirous of removino-
. abuses. In this attitude he has been staunchly supported by Sheik Qasim bin
Mehza, the chief Qadhi, who had for many years vainly endeavoured to induce
Sheik Isa to control the activities of the nakhudas.
Record of Rights —The Deputy Ruler has been anxious to proceed with
the compilation of Record of Rights in landed property, in order to put a stop
to the depredations of the various members of A1 Khalifah which has been the
cause of so much unrest of late years. Before he can proceed with this plan
a survey of the islands is necessary. It was hoped that this survey could have
been carried out in 1924, but the difficulty of obtaining trained personnel for
the purpose has necessitated its postponement until 1925. Meanwhile however
i 8 - i e ^T U ^ 1 ? U ^ er ^ las ^. e . en a ^ e settle a considerable number of land disputes'
wmch should much facilitate the work of recording rights when it is ultimately
smarted In the course of these settlements large number of cases has come
to light m which Sheik Isa (generally as the result of false information supplied
by ins fidawis) had sold the same land several times over, or in selling a plot of
state land had given documents which included neighbouring plots already owned
by others. In such cases, Sheik Hamad has either compensated the iniured
t ^ P A 0 . ts of state land ' or refu nding the purchase money
^ Isa - t* 118 Purpose he budgeted an adequate sum of money
in 1924, and intends to budget for similar expenditure, where necessary, when
the record of rights is finally made. This action has removed a great'deal of
the dissatisfaction which existed, and is tending to make him deservedly popular.
pr ° pe r!;y h f ve now t0 be registered in the state land
omce, so tnat such injustices should not recur.
Education.—In the budget for 1924 the Deputy Ruler set aside monthly a
heLtendst? ^ u d ' A t S S® 011 as sufficient capital has accumulated
, ® , s , uppI y a 1111X011 felt w ant by opening two elementary schools. He
has himself set an example to other members of his family by ^ndiT two of
the Bd n?riW 'tl Sch001 Basr '' 1 ' and intends t0 sell d them to
,f , k Qi n ir ?' la1er - Thls example has already had good effect since
Ms brother Sheik Muhammed, has placed one of his sons at a school in Karachi
School 8 in 1925 inten<ls to Send hi/youngt^VcTtSBa^
the ^eection'^'of l8 ii a ? dS ^ I10rlIlaI in tIle year under review . Wlth
attriVmWI + wi? Pearl market, which was somewhat dull. This is largely
tte bniro the l^rRr ^ 0f the , rate - 0f eXcha ^ e between Illdia and Franc^
w4ht^^^^
orlapanesrpearis whLVt d h 0Pte f d " a t tit,lde ' owill §- to "'e introduction
StatXs strfcZ nVnWht ? ared w e r e mixed with the local variety. The
protecting thlf ^^rain ^ndustrv tF t 0rtatl0n v 0f Cul(ured P earls . with a View to
and cultured pefSs, when^nixed ^vith p 8 lel y difficult to check,
detected even by experts, without the aid of X-Eny appaiSus' TfT* f 6 T+W
the practice of dishonestlv mixing- fWo t T o ^ i 7 P ?- ' If it is found that
and are^e^rting to^he Easte^San^nartienf^ 0 ' 8 ^^ 6 advailta g es a Bank,
of goods direct from Euroioe which l i I re g' ar( i to the importation
documents received through the Bank. lltated payment against shipping

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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.

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1 volume (202 folios)
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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.

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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.

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