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'File 8/16 Bahrain Intelligence Reports' [51r] (101/530)
The record is made up of 1 file (263 folios). It was created in 30 Jan 1935-8 Jan 1938. 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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SECRET
1*0112 of 1335*
Intelligence Report of the Political Igent, Bahrain,
for the period from 16th to 30th ^une 1935*
IQo. BQYAh ill; hHCE .
Two Rangoon flying boats end one Victoria ceropl- ne
i-aased through Bahrain daring the period under rev lev;*
104* ROYAL NAVY *
H . M* S Shoreliam arrived on the 22nd June. The usual
calls were exchanged between the Ruler and the Senior lieval
Officer 1 tie
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
on the womxlng of th* 24th*
105* 1 ; 0¥EIFEIS OF BRITISH OTIICli^S.
Captain G.A.Cole, I.A*, Officiating
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.
,
Bahrain, left for the Truciai Coast and Qatar in H.M.S Forey on
the 17th June. -He returned to headquarters on the 30th June.
106. T.RUCIA .? COAST .
The Officiating
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.
visited the various
Shaikhs of the
Trucial Coast
A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates.
between the 23rd and 26th ^une.
Detailed reports on matter discussed with them have been
submitted to the honourable 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.
.
2. Reference paragraph ho:98 of the previous Intelii nee
Report. The Shcildi of Abu-Dhabi came on board H.M.S Fov/ey at
a pre-arranged time on the 23rd June and expressed his sincere
regret for his previous insult g behaviour and stated th t
he valued highly his Treaty rights with Ris Majesty’s Governiaont
Ee assured 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.
that there would be no further
reasons in the future for complaint against him. The apology
was accepted and 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.
and Officer Commanding,
H.M.S T'owey, returned the Shaikh. f s call.
Work m the can.;'traction of the petr store at Abu
Dhabi is proceeding satisfactorily and sh ull be dieted by
by the 1st July.
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The file contains fortnightly intelligence summaries produced by the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. at Bahrain for the years 1935-37. The reports, marked as secret, were sent to the Government of India, the 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. , and numerous diplomatic, political, and military offices in the Middle East. Most of the reports cover a two week period, though due to holidays and work pressures some cover an entire month.
The reports are split into short sections that relate to a particular subject. Contained within the reports is intelligence on the following:
- shipping and the activities of the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, and commercial transport companies such as Imperial Airways Limited;
- the movements of British and Foreign subjects, and Arab notables;
- countries of the region, including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Persia [Iran], and the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. ;
- trade and the pearling and oil industries;
- other third parties, such as Cable and Wireless Limited;
- the weather and climate.
The report for the period 1-15 April 1935 (folios 30-35) includes notes on the transfer of the Naval Recreation Centre to Bahrain.
The report for the period 16-31 January 1936 (folios 98-101) includes notes on the reaction in the region to the death of King George V of England.
The report for the period covering 16-31 March 1937 (folios 180-84) includes notes on the visit of Doctor H Blegvad who is conducting research in the commercial viability of Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. fisheries on behalf of the Iranian Government.
The report for the period 1-15 May 1937 (folios 193-198) includes notes on the local celebrations to mark the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of England.
The file also contains two translations of articles from the Cairo newspaper al-Shabab dated 16 June 1937 (folios 221-23) and 30 June 1937 (folios 217-19) regarding oil concessions and British domination in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. .
Attached to folio 19 is a photograph of Contre Admiral Rivet and Charles Belgrave during the former's visit to Bahrain.
Folios 252-65 are internal office notes.
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- 1 file (263 folios)
- Arrangement
The file is arranged chronologically.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 265; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located 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. An additional foliation sequence is also present in parallel between ff 252-260; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence.
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- IOR/R/15/2/312
- Title
- 'File 8/16 Bahrain Intelligence Reports'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:18v, 19v:216v, 220r:220v, 224r:265v
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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