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'File 19/176 II (C 40) Bahrain Finances' [‎13r] (38/528)

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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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Peps,rt®€nt letter Ko. F. GB.te6 19ti2 Jaiaiaiy
1921, in which the approval of the Government of Inula
isais accoreed to the retention of Captain Paike for a
further perioo of at least one year* captain Paiiie
nag. I knot,, been looking about for an appointaient out-
-side Bahrain for eoace tisce past but inioiroeb aie tnat he
woulfi, in any event, stay over the Bwamer, wtien pe was
acting for Mr. Belgrave, wao was on leave. He hia-
-etlf is proceedir^ on leave in the spring ano hie con-
-tract expire* in : eptembcr. anc having re..arc to tne
ceeh for econoaiy I agree 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. 's
proposal that it shoulsi not be renewea anc that the post
eboulo, for the time bein t , be left vacant. *
Belgrave has twice, for a period of six ®onthE on eacu
occaeicn, helc charge of the Polin addition to nie
own work and infernos ®e that he can co so in future#
though poesibily there aeay be some slight lose of
efficiency. In view of the necessity for econosy,
however, this met be faceo. ^be cifficulty will
arise two years hence when «r. Belgrave goes on leave.
It nas been customry in the past for Captain Parke to
act for hi® and it is essential to nave soaneone In
Bahrain who can perform the duties of the Adviser
during Wr. Belgravt 's absence. In any caee, however,
I think the post of Coasiandant of Police may be left
vacant for a year anc a aalf ana the question of appoint-
-Ing some other officer to it can oe reconsiderea in the
autumn of 1935.
5 A e aentionec. in aiy telegra Ko. T-«il, oated
2lEt January 1932, the Bahrain Government have alreaoy
. A inforsea Captain Parke that it is not their intention
to extend his contract. It was explainea to me that
they had cone tbis, ar after the queition nac been
uiscui-sed

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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.

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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
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