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'File 19/169 II (C 76) Agitation in Bahrain' [‎123r] (256/514)

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The record is made up of 1 volume (247 folios). It was created in 18 Feb 1935-27 Dec 1938. 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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-5-
There is certainly
iot enough ice for
sale, but the rest
is pure exaggeration,
Impertinence
Some of those who
used to make "big
profits out of
H .H 1 s property do.
Mostly Persian
inspiration here.
purchased by the Secretary from Ahmad Fakhroo.
It is believed that the Municipality will go
bankrupt if the present Secretary holds his
post longer. During the hot season the people
could not get sufficient ice because the Sec
retary was taking two blocks of ice everyday to
his house for his own use (apparently free of
cost). Besides that he was supplying free ?lce
to his staff and special friends in large
quantities which were above their requirements.
The people want this Secretary be dismissed.
7. FACTOR TO HIS HIGHNESS
Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Abdur Rahman Khan has been
brought to look after the property of His
Highness. H© receives a high pay of Rs. 500/-
a month plus free house, car, etc., whereas
a local man can arrange the affairs at a very
low pay. The people want that Sardar Leader of a tribe or a polity; also refers to a military rank or title given to a commander of an army or division. Abdur
Rahman should be replaced by a local man.
8. PASSPORT DEPARTMENT
This Department is in a state of confu
sion. No one can leave this place without
paying something to the passport officials.
For instance, if anyone wants to go to Qatif,
he will not be given a pass for return unless
he pays something other than the usual fees.
When certain individuals were arrested for
entering Bahrain without passports, a great
number of them were released after payment of
money to the Passport Officials who had origi
nally allowed them to enter Bahrain without
passports. The present Passport Officer has
got his own rules and acts in a manner to suit
his/-

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A collection of correspondence that primarily relates to agitation that took place in Bahrain between 1935 and 1938. The main topics discussed are the reform of Shia religious courts in Bahrain, the factors involved in the unrest, a brief history of the Baharnah (the Shia community in Bahrain), matters related to education in the country, the emergence of an educated class in Bahrain and employees of the Bahrain Petroleum Company.

The correspondence is primarily between 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. in Bahrain (Hugh Weightman) and the Resident in Bushire (Lt Col Trenchard Craven Fowle). Correspondence from Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s advisor, Charles Belgrave, is also contained.

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1 volume (247 folios)
Arrangement

Arranged in chronological order, from earliest at beginning of file to latest at end. On folio 2 there is an index by topic entitled Bahrain Agitation. The folio numbers given refer to the inconsistent, uncircled folio system in the top right-hand corner of the pages.

Physical characteristics

A bound correspondence file. The volume is foliated from the first page with text to last page with text, with small circled numbers in the top-right corner of each front-facing page. Some folios originally missed out have had letters added at a later date, e.g. 1a. 1b etc. There is an inconsistent foliation system of uncircled numbers also in the top-right corner of each front-facing page.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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