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File 8/8 1931-34 Bahrain Agency Administration Reports and Related Papers [64r] (132/310)
The record is made up of 1 volume (151 folios). It was created in 20 Jan 1932-20 Jul 1935. 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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15.
the property ol ttie British India Gtesra Navigation Company
Limited but run by ihis iirm,lost throughout the year,tne
visits of the ^arly’ and f Pagervick f (neither ol whom
utilized their services) causing adaitional loss. The Lanuing
Company,like the *uail L'ervice,are a vital necessity lor Bahrain,
since they ana they alone possess craft large enough to handle
very omjty cargo,and cr^ws prepared to take their coats out in
ooisterous weather.
53. iir.L.u&m held charge of the ^astern Bank throughout
the year. The new premises were opened on the ^cra June and
represent a new era in Bahrain building, being constructed oi
sfceel rnd reinforced concrete.
GO. Complaints against the unduly high rates charged by
the Anglo ersian Gil Company Limited lor petrol continue to
be made, iiajji A. F. Williamson and ilr.Luard visited Behrain
during the year,and Mr. Fy lies passed through Bahrain after
securing an exploration concession xrom the Ghaikh of atar.
iQdi wii-iCi* .
61. Luring the year 3,307 registered letters were received
ana 3,2Ul despatched as compared with 3 ,duo registered letters
received ana 3,ucu despatched during the previous year. 3,30?
parcels were received ana 371 aespatcned and Rs. 12 ,164/2/- worth
of stamps were sold.
Cash Certmc&tes worm Rs. 18,080/12/- were sold and
Certificates worth iis.7,028/9/6 were discharged. British Postal
Orders to the value of hs.9b2/l/6 were sold ana Ks.ol/lo/b paid.
Savings Bank deposits amounted to Ks. 41, 347/lb/3 and ^oney orders
lor Rs* 1,21,142/6/o were issuea ana iiS.b,626/4/6 paid.
articles despatched by the nest bound nir Pail weighed
ob*960 kilograrmnes and by the Last bound Air Mail 29*000 kilo
grammes.
62. ir.Bashiruddin was replaced in October by Ur.".afar
Husain,wno was formerly at Bahrain. Mr.Bashiruddin suflered
i
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The volume contains correspondence relating to the collation and submission of the annual Administration Report of the Bahrain Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. , as well as the reports themselves.
Present within the volume are the reports for the years 1931-1934. Each report contains a prose statement and sometimes statistics on all or most of the following subjects: Personnel; Ruler of Bahrain and the Al Khalifa Family; Local Government Officials; Bahrain State; Bahrain Police; Local Affairs; Oil Concession; Artesian Wells; Agriculture; Customs; Municipalities; Public Works; Education; Trade; Industry; Athletics; Boat Building and Shipping; Electric Light/Electric Department; Royal Navy; Royal Air Force; Aviation; British Interests; Post Office; Medical; Judicial; Visits of Government (British) Officials; Movement of Foreigners; Visits of Arab Notables; Nejd (from 1932, Saudi Arabia); The Qusaibis; Qatar; Slavery; Climate; General. Each subject comes under its own sub-heading. Each report is signed by 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. at the time of submission 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. at Bushire.
Preceding each report is 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. and the institutions and offices that provided reports and statistics for the final Administration Report. These include: Charles Belgrave, Advisor to the Government of Bahrain; the Director of Customs and Port Officer; the Head Munshi A term used in the Middle East, Persia and South Asia to refer to a secretary, assistant or amanuensis. Munshis were employed in the British administration in the Gulf. ; the Postmaster; and doctors and other employees of the American Mission Hospitals (men's and women's) and the Victoria Memorial Hospital.
There are internal office notes following some reports, concerning their collation and submission.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (151 folios)
- Arrangement
The volume is arranged chronologically.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside of the front cover, and terminates at the inside back cover; 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 6-148; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and can be found in the same position as the main sequence.
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- IOR/R/15/2/297
- Title
- File 8/8 1931-34 Bahrain Agency Administration Reports and Related Papers
- Pages
- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:35v, 44r:44v, 46r:75v, 82r:83v, 91r:91v, 93r:122v, 132r:152v, back-i
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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- Open Government Licence