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'189 Trade Report of Bahrain Islands.' [84r] (169/756)
The record is made up of 2 volumes (374 folios). It was created in 12 Sep 1918-28 Aug 1950. 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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REPORT ON THE TRADE OF THE BAHRAIN ISLANDS FOR THE YEAR ENDINi
THE 3IST MARCH 1919.
CURRENCY.
English Sovereigns, and Indian Currency both paper and silver are the
principal currency of the Bahrain Islands.
16 Annas = 1 Rupee.
15
Rupees
Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf.
= £ 1.
Maria Therasa Dollars are not in much favour but are to some extent
current owing to their popularity on the mainland of Arabia. Exchange
fluctuated between 240 and 290
rupees
Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf.
per 100 dollars.
WEIGFT’S AND MEASURES.
Weights.
1 Rati or Kiyas
1 Ruba . .
14 Rnbas = 1 Man
10 Mans = 1 Rifaah
18 Rifaah = 1 Kara
= 1 54 lbs. (Avoir.)
= 411 „ „
= 6 „ „
= 576 „ „
10,368 „ „
are
There are no proper standard weights and those used by shop-keepers
frequently under standard. ^ r
rhso 1 w e t & ea p t m - e ru? unit . °T f T ei 8 ht i9 based the Indian measure called
Chao, but the Bahrain Chao—4 Indian Chaos.
100 Dukra
830 Chaos
66 Habbe
Lineal Measure.
1 Dhira (Cubit)
4 Dhira = 1 Ra/ (Fathom)
= 1 Chao.
= 1 Muskal =149 grains Troy
— 1 Muskal.
= 18f inches.
= 6 feet 3 inches.
Introduction —A general-description of the physical, political and com-
mei cm! peculiarities of the Islands is given in the report for the year 1911-12
to ?o|Joa ne a - ^ The population has slightly increased
BP n.,m t +V l0 tvL CU fl OmS DL :P art, “ enf ; does not maintain accurate statistics, con-
S tiade „. fi ^ ures , hav ? 1 be Prepared from the manifests of steamers
and country craft access to which has been readily given by the courtesy of the
nnmiw 8 ^ lreCt0 ^ The sfcatlstlcs g^en in this report are for the first time
notifipdHw far i ^ i th ,7 ? 0 ’ 38 U ? der a recent order th0 Rlller Bahrain
Cnlfl rnf rr whether imported or exuorted had to pass through the
Gin toms House. This order has been carried out by all concerned and credit
ably supervised by the Customs ofl&cials.
Statistics regarding movement of pearls and species are still very incom-
travPlW ° f i° Ca L and for ? i ^ 11 P earl merchants make a practice of
av Lmg to and from Bombay, carrying on their journeys large quantities of
peans and specie in their luggage or on their person.
Ine Shaikh of Bahrain has, after some difficulty, consented to the establish
ment of a branch of the Eastern Bank Limited in' Bahrain No branch has
If b ? e £ ^‘ ned omug to the Government of India’s silver restrictions. A
bc.nk is badly wanted and many
lakhs
One lakh is equal to one hundred thousand rupees
of
rupees
Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf.
are brought in every year by
registered post, m the form of Indian currency notes of Its, 1,000 and Its. 500,
About this item
- Content
The volumes comprise trade and commerce reports, primarily for Bahrain but also for Arabistan and Bushire covering the period 1918-1924.
The reports included in the volumes are:
- Report on the Trade of the Bahrain Islands for the year ending 31 March 1918 (ff 7-39)
- Report on the Trade of the Bahrain Islands for the year ending 31 March 1919 (ff 51-78)
- Report on the Trade of the Bahrain Islands for the year ending 31 March 1920 (ff 108-136)
- Trade Report of the Province of Arabistan for the year ending March 1920 (ff 145-170)
- Trade Report of the Port of Bushire for the year 1919-1920 (ff 172-190)
- Report on the Trade of the Bahrain Islands for the years ending 31 March 1921 and 31st March 1922 (ff 211-224)
- Report on the Trade of the Bahrain Islands for the year ending 31 March 1923 (ff 228-256)
- Report on the Trade of the Bahrain Islands for the year ending 31 March 1924 (ff 310-338).
The volumes also include amended versions of the reports where discrepancies were noted in them; and printed copies produced by the Government of India.
The correspondence in the volume primarily comprises letters from 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. at Bahrain sending out copies of the reports to interested parties, and acknowledgements of receipt in reply; some correspondence with the Eastern Bank Limited, Director of Customs at Bahrain, and Yusuf Ahmed bin Kanoo relates to requests from traders, exporters and other interested parties for trade statistics and information relating to trade and commerce in Bahrain.
The first folio of volume one comprises correspondence between the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. at Bahrain and the Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. in Bushire from 1948-1950 regarding a circular issued by the Foreign Office in 1948 which outlined a new format for trade reports.
- Extent and format
- 2 volumes (374 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front of volume one to the rear of volume two.
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Foliation: This volume is in two parts. The foliation sequence commences at the first folio of the first part with 1, and terminates at the last folio of the second part with 374 (the covers have not been foliated); 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.
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- Title
- '189 Trade Report of Bahrain Islands.'
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- front-a, front-a-i, front-b, front-b-i, 2r:8v, 10r:106v, 108r:190v, back-a-i, back-a, front-c, front-c-i, 191r:197v, 200r:201v, 204r:226v, 228r:295v, 300r:349v, 351r:351v, 353r:374v, back-b-i, back-b
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