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'File 2/7 III Anti-malaria measures' [‎153r] (306/569)

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The record is made up of 1 file (282 folios). It was created in 23 Jan 1939-20 Oct 1947. 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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Minutes of meeting of Finance Committee
of .anti Malaria Campaign held at the
adviserate on 7th March 1940.
Present:-
Mr. H. Weightman, I.C.S., 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.
Mr. C. Dalrymple Belgrave, C.B.E., the Adviser.
Dr. M. M. McDowall, M.B., for Medical Officer.
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Minutes of the last meeting were read and passed.
The reclamation of swamp near the Wireless, by the
Municipality, was discussed. It was agreed that
stone rilling both in this place and elsewhere
should be covered with town rubbish and earth as
soon as possible and no more stone should be dumped
until earth filling was completed. It was found
that mosquitoes were breeding in crevices among
the stones.
It was agreed that Manamah Municipality should con
tinue bringing crude oil from Awali but should put
in a bill to the Government for the cost of oil and
transport. The balance of the Rs 8000 in 1359
Municipal Budget to be spent on completing filling
of wireless swamp.
a survey to be made by the Land Department of land_ \
south of Manamah showing area to be filled iafarea
in which standing water exists, and area covered
with stones and not yet surfaced with earth.
The application of Indian anti-malaria staff for
increase of pay was considered. It was decided
that they should be informed that they would be
paid at following rates
for a further six months. If unwilling to remain
on these terms the Government of India Malaria
Department should be requested to replace them.
Mr. Mohomed Saleh Shatter, Secretary of the
Manamah Municipality.
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Junior insect collector Rs 75/
jr month.
3 75/- p.m

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The file contains correspondence regarding measures against malaria in Bahrain and reports of meetings of the Anti Malaria Committee. The file also includes correspondence regarding a Malaria Survey of Bahrain and a list of Artesian wells in Manamah (ff 46-48).

The principal correspondents are the Medical Department of the Government of Bahrain, the Malaria Institute of India, the Adviser to the Government of Bahrain, and 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 file contains several documents in Arabic with English translation: notices from the Government of Bahrain, signed by the Ruler of Bahrain, Shaikh Ḥamad bin ‘Īsa Āl Khalīfah, and some leaflets.

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1 file (282 folios)
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The papers in the file are arranged chronologically. There are file notes at the end, on folios 247-283. The notes are arranged chronologically and refer to documents within the file.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 284; 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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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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