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'File 19/212 III (C 58) Bahrain Transhipment of Cargo' [‎127r] (266/420)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (209 folios). It was created in 2 Jan 1934-14 Mar 1935. 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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This file contains correspondence between British officials regarding Bahrain's transit dues. The correspondence discusses negotiations with Saudi Arabia concerning transit fees and trade with Bahrain and the likelihood and possible impact (upon Bahrain) of the Saudi Arabian Government developing Ras Tanura as a rival trading port. Correspondence concerning the convening of a conference about these issues in Bahrain (attended by a Saudi delegation) is also contained in the file, as is information regarding trading activities of the Japanese in the region.

A rough sketch map of a building at Ras Tanura is contained on folio 81.

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1 volume (209 folios)
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File is arranged in chronological order, from earliest at beginning of the file to most recent at end.

Physical characteristics

Originally a bound correspondence volume, the file's pages have been unbound and are now loose.

The foliation system commences at the title page and continues through to the 3rd folio from the back of the volume; these numbers are written in pencil, 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.

Foliation errors: 1A and 1B; 54A and 54B.

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'File 19/212 III (C 58) Bahrain Transhipment of Cargo' [‎127r] (266/420), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/R/15/1/366, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100023827773.0x000043> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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