'File 6/2 III Recruits for the Bahrain State Police and Supply of Clothing to them' [67r] (133/494)
The record is made up of 1 file (246 folios). It was created in 20 Apr 1934-10 Apr 1937. 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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From
To -
The Deputy Secretary to the Government of India
in the Foreign and Political Department,
The Hon’ble 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.
.
Memorandum No.D.1674-N/35.
Dated Simla, the May 1935.
Deputation of a music instructor
for the Bahrain State Police Band.
Reference your endorsement No
625 _
19/188-1!’
dated
the 28th March 1935. Please inform the Bahrain State
that the deputation of a music instructor would cost
as follows;-
(1) Pay. Rs.93/- per month.
(II) Allowances Clothing allowance at the rate
of Rs. 2 /- per month.
Ration allowance according to
the cost of living.
Travelling allowance on the scale
payable to Non-Commissioned Officers.
(Ill) Contribution for leave salary - l/ 12 th of the
lay dra?m during service in the
iianrain State.
(IV) Contribution for pension - 1/6th of the pay
drawn during service in the Bahrain
State.
(V) Free passage from and to his station in India.
Should the Bahrain State be prepared to meet the cost,
endeavour will be made to obtain the services of a
suitable Indian Non-Commissioned Officer.
O./t.
Deputy Secretary to the Government of India.
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The file contains correspondence between:
- the Political 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ;
- the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. in Bahrain;
- the Adviser to the Government of Bahrain (usually Charles Dalrymple Belgrave);
- the Commandant of the Bahrain State Police;
- 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. in Muscat;
- Government of India (Foreign and Political Department; District Inspector General of Police for Sind; Kirkee Arsenal; Army Headquarters; Defence Department; and Accountant General, Central Revenues);
- Officer Commanding the 10th Baluch Regiment;
- some former employees of the Bahrain State Police.
The papers concern the employment of men for the Bahrain State Police. Numerous matters are covered by the file, including:
- the deputation of a Lathi [baton] Drill Instructor from India;
- the proposal for 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. to visit the police force informally once a fortnight;
- the death of Superintendent of Armed Police, Hajji Salman;
- the recruitment from India of a music instructor for the Bahrain State Police band;
- the proposal to send Abdul Karim Sulman to India for training in criminal investigation;
- a petition from a former employee for the return of money owed;
- administrative matters relating to recruitment, pay and conditions, leave, and arrangements for passage to and from Bahrain;
- the proposal to send employees of the force to India for training.
The papers include receipts, bills, contracts, and ration vouchers.
Folios 225-247 are internal office notes.
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- 1 file (246 folios)
- Arrangement
The file is arranged chronologically from the front to the rear of 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 last folio with 247; 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. Additional foliation sequences are present in parallel between ff 2-213 and ff 225-247; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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- Title
- 'File 6/2 III Recruits for the Bahrain State Police and Supply of Clothing to them'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:2v, 3v, 4v:10v, 11v:13v, 14v:17v, 18v, 19v:24v, 25v:26v, 27v:28v, 29v:36v, 37v:44v, 45v:46v, 47v:52v, 53v:58v, 59v:62v, 63v:73v, 74v:82v, 83v:84v, 85v:87v, 88v:90v, 91v:92v, 93v:98v, 100v:105v, 107v:111v, 113v:116v, 117v:130v, 131v:136v, 137v:142v, 143v:146v, 147v, 148v:153v, 154v:158v, 159v:160v, 161v:166v, 167v:173v, 174v:181v, 184v:191v, 193v:198v, 200v:201v, 203v:207v, 208v:209v, 210v:214v, 215v:219v, 222v:247v
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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