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'File 9/2 Pearling' [34r] (67/312)
The record is made up of 1 file (154 folios). It was created in 15 Feb 1934-10 Oct 1949. It was written in English and Arabic. 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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by all possible means. The Nakhudas left the meeting
in a state of considerable excitement and much of their
displeasure was directed against the Kozaibis who are
known to be interested in the project of using mechanical
apparatus.
5. My estimate of the value of last season’s catch
is 32
lakhs
One lakh is equal to one hundred thousand rupees
of
rupees
Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf.
which is 11$ higher than in 1364
and in 1364 the catch was about 58$ higher than in the
previous year. This sum represents the money paid for
the pearl catch in Bahrain. It is true that during the
last selling season there has been a decrease in pearl
prices in Bombay but the reason for this is not a lack
of demand for pearls but the physical impossibility of
dealing in pearls because owing to communal disorders,
it is dangerous for Moslems to enter the Hindu districts
and vice versa. From this it would appear that the
pearl industry is not yet a dying one.
6 . I claim to have some knowledge of the pearl industry
and I do not believe that the time has come for the
introduction of mechanical methods. I am surprised that
the Shaikh of Kuwait apparently approves of the idea
but Kuwait’s interest in the pearl diving is small in
comparison to its degree of importance in Bahrain. His
Highness is of the opinion that the attitude of Bahrain
in this matter would be shared by the Rulers of the
Trucial Coast
A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates.
, but in any case Bahrain is today the
centre of the trade and would be more seriously injured
if anything were done to damage its oldest industry.
Lt. Colonel A.C. Galloway, C.I.3., O.B.E.,
H. B. M’s
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.
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The file contains correspondence exchanged 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. at Bahrain, 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. , the British Legation at Jedda, 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 Sharjah, the Adviser to the Bahrain Government, the Ruler of Dubai and the Ruler of Qatar, on the subject of introducing mechanical methods for diving for pearls, and culturing pearls in Bahrain.
There is correspondence with the Adviser to the Bahrain Government and the Ruler of Bahrain, against the introduction of mechanical methods of diving suggested by the British, because it would spoil the market and the environment.
Other subjects in the file are:
- the export of oysters from Bahrain for research work and production of cultured pearls in Bahrain;
- the concession for the pearl diving activities on the coasts of Saudi Arabia, including the Red Sea;
- the Government of India's ban on the import of pearl and precious stones into India from July 1947,(which was later lifted for three months) and its impact on the Gulf pearling trade.
Some documents within the file are in Arabic, with English translation.
- Extent and format
- 1 file (154 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers in the file are arranged chronologically. There are file notes at the end, on folios 144-155. The notes are arranged chronologically and refer to documents within the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the back cover with 156; 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 mixed foliation/pagination sequence is also present in parallel between ff 2-143; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled. They are located in the same position as the main sequence, except for some instances which are located on the verso The back of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'v'. .
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- IOR/R/15/2/343
- Title
- 'File 9/2 Pearling'
- Pages
- 26r:27v, 34r:34v, 74r:74v, 90r:90v, 124r:124v,
- Author
- Belgrave, Sir Charles Dalrymple
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