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'File 19/176 II (C 40) Bahrain Finances' [10r] (32/528)
The record is made up of 1 volume (263 folios). It was created in 17 Jun 1932-11 Dec 1932. 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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19/206 & 19/
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Telegram
G.T.C.
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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.
, Bahrain,
Government of India, Foreign & Political
Department, New Delhi.
To
No 21-T
Dated 21st Jabuary 1932„
I recently had discussions with Political
Agent and Adviser regarding financial condition of Bahrain
where expenditure is exceeding revenue by about Rs.8000/-
a m^nth, and measures of retrenchment are essential «
Among measures contemplated it is proposed not to renew
contract of Parke on expiry of leave in autumn. He goes
on leave this spring In this connection please see
correspondence ending with Foreign & Political Department
letter No F.164-E/29 of 19th January 1931. It is pro-
-posed Adviser should hold both posts temporarily. I
recertoed official proposals two days ago; meanwhile Bah-
-redA Government have prematurely informed Parke of theiV
intention, and he has gone to India on local leave. I
am pointing out to them that this requires prior appro
val of Government of India and am referring matter by
despatch.
Copy forwarded to
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.
, Banrain for infoi■
mat ion.
Resident
o
Bahrain
Confidential Assistant
21/1/32
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This file contains detailed correspondence regarding Bahrain's finances from 1931 and 1932 including revenue and expenditure figures. The correspondence also discusses the levy of the zakat religious tax, customs/tariff matters, budget estimates, auditing details and other financial issues.
On folios 83 - 165 is an annual report (completed by Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's adviser, Charles Belgrave) for the hijri calender year 1350 (1931/2 CE). The report contains a detailed assessment of Bahrain's finances, services and other related issues including the pearl diving industry, the police force and agriculture.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (263 folios)
- Arrangement
File is arranged in chronological order, from earliest at beginning of the file to most recent at end.
There is an index of the topics contained in the file on folio 2A. The page numbers listed on the index page refer to the uncirlced, pencil foliation sequence.
- Physical characteristics
A bound correspondence volume. The foliation sequence commences at the front cover and terminates at the back cover; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled and can be found in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio. Included in the sequence are: 1A, 1B and 1C; 2A; 2B and 2C; 82A and 82B; 165A and 165B; 186A and 186B; 239a and 239B.
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- English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
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- IOR/R/15/1/351
- Title
- 'File 19/176 II (C 40) Bahrain Finances'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 1br:1cv, 2ar:2cv, 3r:49v, 54r:67v, 69r:81v, 82ar:82bv, 165av:165bv, 166r:218v, 227r:227v, 231r:238v, 239ar:239av, 239cv, 240r:254v, back-i
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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