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'File 9/2 Pearling' [‎96r] (191/312)

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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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The Shaikh of Bahrain came to see me this morning
v<ith his two uncles and Mr. Belgrave to discuso the restrict
ions on the import of pearls to India. Mr. Pelly was also
present. The Shaikh dilated at great length on the extent to
which the economy of Bahrain and other Gulf States depends upon
India and on the long history of the pearl trade with India.
It was difficult to make him understand the Government of India* £
objections to the import of a luxury like pearls in present
circumstances. I asked him to let me have a written represent
ation and promised to do my b^st to get the existing restrict
ions modified or removed. I asked the P.A. to pass on to the
Bahrain Government as soon as possible any information contained
in the Board of Trade letter&o. 33890/47 dated the 13th Decem-

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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.

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1 file (154 folios)
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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.

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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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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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