'File 7/4 R.E. [Re-export] and Transhipment Cargo' [‎8v] (18/410)

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This file contains correspondence 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. a Bahrain; Secretary to 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. at Bushire; G N Bower, Collector His Majesty's Customs, Karachi; Charles Dalrymple Belgrave, Adviser to the Bahrain Government; C C L de Grenier, Director of Customs and Port Officer, Bahrain; Damodardas Hemandas; Kishendas Haridas and Co; Baghwandas Nursingdas; Dhamanmal Isardas; General Manager, Anglo-Persian Oil Company; British India Steam Navigation Company; Abdulaziz Algosaibi [‘Abd al-‘Azīz al-Quṣaybī] & Co.; Muhammad Akil Khonji [Muḥammad ‘Akīl Khunjī]; Shaikh ‘Abdullāh bin Jiluwī, Amir of Hasa; and Shaikh ‘Abdullāh bin Jāsim Āl Thānī, ruler of Qatar.

The correspondence concerns the re-export and transhipment of cargo from Bahrain. Included are details regarding the expulsion of Hindu merchants from al-Qaṭīf and import duty on rice into Bahrain (ff. 1A-10 and 22-27); an outline for the procedures for import and re-export (ff. 18-19); a petition by the Hindu merchants of Bahrain to extend the period for disposal of re-export cargo from twenty to thirty days (ff. 29A-36 and 50-55); re-export cases in Qatar and mainland Arabian ports (ff. 37-49, 56, 64-66, 75-79, 156-165); rules for transit cargo promulgated on 1 Ramadan 1349 (ff. 71-73); controlling transhipment at sea (ff. 67-70 and 81); a petition relating to Bahrain trade by exporting merchants of Karachi to the port of Bahrain (ff. 95-100) and further petitions by Bahraini merchants and deputations from the Hindu community (ff. 108-122 and 127-130); and 'Transit Rules' re-enforced as from 15 Jamādá I, 1360 [11 June 1941] (ff. 170-172).

Included in the file is a good example of a Bahrain Shipping Bill from 1941 with a Bahraini eight annas revenue stamp (f. 175).

Extent and format

1 file (205 folios)

Arrangement

This file is arranged approximately in chronological order. Blue and red index numbers written in ink or crayon can also be found throughout the volume.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: The main foliation sequence commences at the front cover and terminates at the back cover; these numbers are written in pencil, 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. A second incomplete foliation sequence is present between ff. 160-186; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are crossed out, and can be found in the same position as the main sequence. A third short foliation sequence is present in the index section between ff. 188-193; these numbers are written in a combination of pencil and crayon, and can also be found in the same position as the main sequence. Foliation errors: 1 and 1A; 29 and 29a; 104 and 104A; 105, 105A and 105B.

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script

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