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‘File 29/20 I Bahrein & Trucial Coast Stock Position and Statement of Bahrain Imports, Exports and re-exports of certain foodstuffs’ [‎106r] (211/638)

The record is made up of 1 file (317 folios). It was created in 15 Mar 1943-4 Feb 1945. 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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F S/25 0/ 29/ 343
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l/IlDDlfi FAST SUIPLY CEFTRF.
General Headquarters, Middle Fast,
CAIRO.
12th. January 1944.
P.R.P.G.
Bushire.
Copy to MESC(L) Paiforce.
UKCC(Mebod)
MV/T London.
SUk,^ 1> oi Cereals to Trucial Co^st .
1. Furtiier to our 250/29/291 of 11th. December, we have now
received further statistics concerning the stock position on
the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. .
2. We understand that on the 15th. June 1943, stocks at
Sharjah and Dubai amounted to 5628 tons to which must be
added the cargoes of the s/s M BRA-GANZA W and the s/s
*KWEIYaNG* i.e. 2500 tons, making a total of 8129 tons.
On the 30th. November it is stated that the stocks were as
f o Hows: -
DUBaI . 1999 tons Wheat ex. H BRAGAFZA* arrived
27.6.43.
SHARJAH . 516 tons Wheat ex."FSANG* arrived May.
"BARODA" ^ June.
500 tons Wheat ex."KWEIYANG" m 3.7.43
. Total 3015
The s/s "EMPIRE ENVOY" which should reach the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates.
eventually will bring the stock position up to the f oil owing:-
DUBAI. 4300 tons Wheat/Flour/Barley."
SHARJAH 1616 " * " "
Total 6015
3. From the above, and presuming that the 1100 tons of Rice
included in the June totals have been consumed, the con
sumption from the 15th. June to 30th. November would appear
to have been 5113 tons, say a monthly consumption of 930 tons.
4. if you agree that the stocks after the arrival of the
•EMPIRE ENVOY" will amount to 6015 tons as above, we would,
again ask for a telegraphic reply giving us a clear indica
tion as to when you consider that the next consignments
should reseh the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. . We consider it most import
ant not to hold too large stocks in this area, as there will
inevitably be heavy depreciation when the hot weather starts,
and it would now appear that you are holding 5 months* stocks.
We would further emphasise the extreme importance of consuming
stocks of 4 lour with first priority as obviously these stocks
will be most liable to deterioration.
5. We c^n only express our regret at the delay in the sailing
of the "EMPIRE ENVOI" for reasons beyond our control. Ae
hope that the present and future position of Bahrein will have
ueen seuurw* uy m+'x'x vu. But here
again we would emphasise that there will inevitably be certain
stocks of Flour at Bahrein and other Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Ports, and
we consider it absolutely essential that thisi Flour should
be consumed as quickly as possible in preference to Wheat in
order to avoid any loss from deterioration, and we are most
grateful to have received your telegram No.39 dated 5.1.44.
6. We do most sincerely hope that Capt. Stonor*s visit
to you has been of value, and we anxiously await his return
with a full report on the whole situation.
Sd»
F-E..CAAV&
BG
for Director of Food

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This is a correspondence file about the importation of essential food commodities and cotton piece goods from India to Bahrain and the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. ports of Dubai and Sharjah, under the quota system and the export licensing restrictions imposed by the Government of India during the Second World War (1939-1945), due to wartime shortages. The file contains the correspondence 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 with the Political Officer for the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. and the 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. Agent, both Sharjah; 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. , Bushire; the Director of Customs and Port Officer for the Government of Bahrain and the shipping agent Gray, Mackenzie & Company Limited, Bahrain. They exchange information about existing stock levels of imported quota foodstuffs such as rice, wheat, flour, tea, coffee and sugar, as well as cotton piece goods for clothing. They also discuss arrangements for the timely shipment and distribution of new supplies, for local consumption in Bahrain and the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. shaikhdoms, as well as re-exportation to Saudi Arabia in exchange for other essential commodities in short supply. Included in the file are numerous lists that were regularly compiled and circulated by the Director of Customs and Port Officer, Bahrain; the Political Officer for the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. and the 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. Agent, both Sharjah and also Gray, Mackenzie & Company Limited, acting as agent for the United Kingdom Commercial Corporation (Iraq) Limited. These lists show existing levels of essential food stocks in Bahrain and the Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. shaikhdoms, how long these were expected to last and details about shipments of new supplies from India, to maintain or replenish exhausted stocks.

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1 file (317 folios)
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Files papers are arranged more or less chronologically.

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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 319; 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 present in parallel between ff 2-299; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.

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