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'File 8/16 Bahrain Intelligence Reports' [‎136r] (271/530)

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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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Ho. 14 of 1936.
Intelligence Hcport of 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. ,
Bahrain, for the period let to 31st August 1936.
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(i) Jhinsinmaru (Japanese) arrived on the 1st
and departed on the 2nd after discharging 2304 padcages.
(ii) S.3. Khusistan (British) arrived on the 3rd
and left on the 5th after discharging 5201 packages.
(ill) B.S. Marienfels (German) arrived on the 4th
an*j left on the 6th after discharging 9360 packages, transhipping
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7762 packages to the main land and shipping 2 packages.
v.iv) ° • r -' • has ilea (Norwegian) a tank ship arrived
on the 6th and left on the 7th with a cargo of 14100 tons of
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crude oil.
(vi B.ti, Ghoyoi-iaru (dapaiose) a tankship arrived
on the 7th and left on the Sth with a cargo of 10200 tons of
crude oil.
Ivi) 3.B # Yohikonaru (Japaiese) arrived on the Gth
and lett on the 10th after discharging 3743 packages.
(vii) 3,3. Fasna (Norwegian) a tankship arrived
on the 12th and left on the 13th with a cargo of 12300 tons of
crude oil.
(viii) 3.S. Gretafield (British) a tankship arrived
on the 16th and left on the 17th with a cargo of 14600 tons of
crude oil.
vix) o.o. ifaiyomaru (Japanese) a tankship arrived
on the 23rd and left on the 24th with a cargo of 114000 tons of )
crude oil.
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3ix Vincents, three Valenti as, three v/apatis and one flying
boat visited Bahrain durii\g the period under report.
101 • MDViMlilHfS OF 3HITISH OFFICIALS .
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U; the Ofii elating 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. proceeded on recess to
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Karachi by Imperial Airways on the 9th August 1936. /'
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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:

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)
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The file is arranged chronologically.

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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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