'Government of Bahrain Annual Report for Year 1358 (February1939 - February 1940)' [138v] (34/86)
The record is made up of 1 volume (42 folios). It was created in 1940. 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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As in the previous year Malaria was the main cause of ill health of 35.1%
out-patient and in-patients : ulceration of the legs was the second main cause of
complaint of the out-patients and respiratory and alimentary disease of the in
patients. Three cases of pulmonary tuberculosis were treated as in-patients. It is
hoped that in the future, facilities will be available to segregate advanced cases of
pulmonary tuberculosis from other hospital patients. One case of enteric was
treated in the Police hospital. There were no fatalities among the police this year.
Infant welfare clinic. The weekly clinic for policemen's children was con
tinued throughout the year. The women find it as popular a clinic as the children,
and present themselves for treatment. The number of women and children who
attended in 1358 was 1143.
Prisoners* health. The doctor from Suk-al-Khamis pays a weekly visit to the
prisoners at Jeda Island. Any patients who are ill are brought to the mainland to
the police hospital for treatment. Several patients with dysentery were sent in this
year.
5. Malaria.
In order to interest the citizens of Bahrain on the question of Malaria control,
it was decided by the Government to invite prominent citizens to serve on an Anti-
Malaria Committee. The progress of Anti-Malaria work done can best be estimated
by following the work of this committee throughout the latter half of the year.
The first meeting of the Anti-Malaria Committee was held at the Government
Hospital, Manamah, on 11th July 1939. In view of the prevalence' of Malaria
infection in Bahrain (60% school children being infected), particularly in Manamah,
it was decided first to commence anti-malaria operations in Manamah.
(a) Removal of shalloiv wells breeding mosquitoes. It was
recognised that shallow wells in compounds should be removed and an
alternative water supply provided. Meantime breeding was to be
controlled in wells by putting fish in the wells. A hatchery for fish
was established in the Manamah Municipal garden,
(b) Draining of stagnant water. The committee was informed that
attempts were being made to deal with swamps by means of vertical
drainage.
(c) Irrigation ditches and drains in gardens. These are a prolific
source of mosquito breeding. It was pointed out that all owners
should keep their ditches clean, in good condition and properly graded.
(dj Anti-Malaria.propaganda. The necessity for effective anti-malaria
propaganda among the population was discussed and agreed upon.
(e) Grant of Funds. Funds for expenditure on malaria control were
provided by a special grant under Public Health in the Government
Budget.
The second meeting of the Anti-Malaria Committee was held on September
16, 1939. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
(a) The State Engineer reported that experiments in vertical drainage of
swamps had received some measure of success. He reported progress
regarding the grouping of artesian wells in Manamah city. As a trial
measure four wells were linked up. The amount of water available
from the four wells when they were linked up was approximately
23,000 gallons an hour., i.e., 552,000 gallons per day. It was decided
by the committee that no dwelling should be more than 600 feet from
a source of water supply and that each terminal should be provided
with wash houses, each with 6 taps for men and women.
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This volume is the Annual Report of the Government of Bahrain for the year 1358 AH (1939-1940) and gives te details of the Revenue and Expenditure of the Bahrain State and contains notes on the activities of the various Government departments, as well as the budget 1359 and some particulars of importance which took place in Bahrain during the year. It includes text, photographic images and tables. The report appears to be compiled from reports from various Government departments and officials. An Index appears on folio 122r, followed by a General Review by Charles Dalrymple Belgrave, dated April 1940 (folio 125r).
The contents are divided into the following sections and sub-sections:
- Budget 1358 (folios 126r-127v);
- Summary of Revenue and Expenditure 1358 (folio 128r);
- Statetment of Revenue and Expenditure 1358 (folio 128v);
- Notes on Revenue 1357 (folio 129r);
- Notes on Expenditure 1357 (folios 129r-130v): Allowances to Ruling Family, Adviserate, Customs Department, Judicial, Awkaf [Awqāf] and Minors Departments, Public Works Department, Land Department, Passport Department, Oil Gauging, Transport Department, Public Health, Education, Municipalities, Agriculture, Departmental expenses, Unforseen, Public Protection, Armaments, Transport, King [‘Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd] Ibn Sa'ud's visit, Food Supplies, and Public Works (Manamah-Muharraq Swing Bridge, Hospital Building, Manamah Pier extension, Pier Trolley Lines, Fort, Education Department, Transport Department, Passport Office, Miscellaneous, Mosque at Hawar, Kozabia House, Budeya Garden drainage, Annual Repairs, and Road Repairs);
- The Pearl Industry (folios 130v-131v): The Pearl Industry and Pearl Propaganda;
- Police and Public Security (folios 132r-133v): Police Administration (Strength, Recruitment, Routine, Defence Duties, Health of the Police, Infant Welfare Clinic, Mounted Sections, Machine Gun Section and Motor Bicycle Section, Buildings, Promotions and Appointments), Naturs, Traffic Control and Crime;
- Public Health (folios 133v-139r): Appointment of Staff, The Village Dispensaries, Health (Malaria, Eye disease, Ear diseases, Respiratory disease, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Venereal disease, Small-Pox, Alimentary diseases, Rheumatic disease, and Gynaecological and Obstetrical diseases), Medical examination of school children (Boys' Schools and Girls' Schools), Health of the Police (Infant Welfare Clinic and Prisoners' Health) and Malaria;
- Land Registration Department (folio 139r): Registrations, Iranian Property, Island Beacons, and Survey Students;
- Judicial (folio 139v): Bahrain Courts and Bahrain Small Courts;
- Municipalities (folio 140r): Anti-Malaria Measures, Widening and Constructing town roads, New Road, Water Cart, Road Metalling, Lease of Markets, Swamp Reclamation, and Miscellaneous;
- Wakf [Waqf] Department (folio 140v): Shia Wakf Department and Sunni Wakf Department;
- Education (folios 140v-141r): School Reforms and appointment of Director of Education, Technical Schools, and Female Education;
- Minors Department, (folios 141r-141v);
- Food Control, report by A C Byard (folios 142r-143v);
- King Ibn Sa'ud's Visit to Bahrain (folios 143v-145r);
- Passport Department (folios 145r);
- Public Works Department (folios 145r-148r): Recurrent Expenditure, Non-Recurrent Expenditure (Manamah Muharraq Causeway and Bridge, Manamah Pier Extension, State Hospital, Fort, Government Schools, Transport Building, Passport Office and Post Office, New entrance and stairs at Manamah Palace, and Hawar Mosque), Works not provided for in 1358 budget (Rifle Range, Jida Island, Idari Spring, Hedd Girls' School and Om Ashaoom Spring);
- General (folios 148r-148v): New Appointments, Local Newspaper and Cinema, H.H.'s visit to India, Press and Broadcast propaganda, Catholic Church, Government Rest House, Appointment of a Governmental Representative with the Oil Company, and Shaikh Mohomed bin Isa's [Muḥammad bin ‘Īsá Āl Khalīfah] visit to New York;
- Electric Department (folios 148v-150): Electricity Department (Wiring Contracts, Temporary Wiring, Main Extensions, Alteration to Mains, and Air Conditioning), Government Telephone Department, Transport Department, Fire Department, Traffic Section, Government Technical School, New Government Hospital - Naim, Anti Malaria Campaign, Oil Royalty and other gauging, Muharraq Bridge, Financial Position, Electricity Charges, and Prospects for 1359;
- Profit and Loss Account (folio 151r).
- Revenue Account (folio 151v);
- Balance Sheet (folio 152r);
- Statement of Energy Sold (folio 152v);
- Customs Department, report by Mr C C L de Grenier, Director of Customs and Port Officer (folios 153rv-159r);
- Budget 1359 (folios 160r-161r);
- Notes on Estimated Revenue 1358 (folios 161v);
- Notes on Estimated Expenditure 1358: (folios 161v-162v).
Illustrations appear on four folios and they are labelled as follows:
- Folio 134: 'The Government Hospital, with labels Men’s wing in progress (left) and Women’s wing (right)';
- Folio 136: 'The Government Hospital: The Women’s Wing from the west';
- Folio 144: 'H.M. King Ibn Sa’ud inspecting the guard of honour, accompanied by H.H. Shaikh Hamad';
- Folio 147: 'H.M. King Ibn Sa’ud and H.H. Shaikh Hamad, on the palace’s new flight of steps'.
On the front cover there is an inscription that reads 'Printed at the Times Press, Basrah', as well as a note in pen that reads 'Confidential' (folio 122r).
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (42 folios)
- Arrangement
This file contains an index (folio 122r) which references pages of the report.
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Foliation: Folios 122-164.
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