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Concessions in Bahrein [Bahrain], Kuwait, &c: correspondence, 1932-Jul 1933 (Colonial Office Secret Print, Middle East No.49) [‎36r] (73/284)

The record is made up of 1 file (140 folios). It was created in 1932-Jul 1933. 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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C. 98035/32 [No. 190].
No. 65
The BAHEEIN PETROLEUM COMPANY, LIMITED, to COLONIAL OFFICE.
^ ir 5 19, Moorgate, London, E.C.2, 2nd January, 1933.
I have to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 30tli December, 1932,*
and to inform you this Company is pleased to note there is no suggestion on the part
of His Majesty's Government that the form of Schedule 3 to the Concession Agree
ment (the Mining Lease) is open in any shape or form.
I am, &c.,
H. E. BALLANTYNE.
C. 98035/32 [No. 185].
No. 66.
The SECRETAEY OF STATE to the POLITICAL EESIDENT.
Sir
[Anstcered by No. 70.]
(Confidential.)
Downing Street, 5th January, 1933.
I have the honour to refer to my Confidential despatch of the 16th of August,
]932,t regarding the application of the Bahrein Petroleum Company for the revision
of Clause IX of the second Schedule to their Concession Agreement, and to transmit
to you copies of the following correspondence with the.Cbmpany and the Petroleum
Department on this subject:—
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From the Bahrein Petroleum Company, 18th of August, 1932.J
To the Petroleum Department, with enclosures, 27th of September, 1932.§
From the Petroleum Department, 13th of October, 1932. j|
To the Bahrein Petroleum Company, 26th of October, 1932.11
From the Bahrein Petroleum Company, 25th of November, 1932.**
To the Petroleum Department, 3rd of December, 1932.ft
From the Petroleum Department, 30th of November, 193241
From the Bahrein Petroleum Company, 2nd of December, 1932. §§
To the Petroleum Department, 12th of December, 1932.||||
From the Bahrein Petroleum Company, with enclosure, 15th of
December, 1932.1111
To the Petroleum Department, 20th of December, 1932.***
From the Petroleum Department, 23rd of December, 1932.tft
To the Bahrein Petroleum Company, 29th of December, 1932. J J t
From the Bahrein Petroleum Company, 30th of December, 1932.§§§
I also enclose 12 copies of a draft Agreement111||| embodying the necessary amend
ments to the main Agreement and the second Schedule to the Agreement. These
amendments are explained in the above correspondence.
2. His Majesty's Government now see no objection to a Supplementary Agree
ment in the terms of the enclosed draft being concluded between the Bahrein Petroleum
Company and the Shaikh of Bahrein. You will no doubt notify the Shaikh accordingly
in order that arrangements may be made for its execution at an early date.
3. You will observe that further correspondence may be .expected on the
subject of the Mining Lease, and I will communicate with you as to this in due
course.
I have, &c.,
P. CTTNLIFFE-LISTEE.
* No. 63.
|| No. 46.
Hil No. 52.
t C. 98035/32 [No. 57] : not printed. J No. 35.
H No. 47. ** No. 49. ft No. 51. U No. 16.
1111 No. 53. *** C. 98035/32 [No. 166] : not printed.
JjJ No. 59. §§§ No. 61. ||jj|| Not printed here.
§ No. 45.
§§ No. 50.
fft No. 57.

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This file contains copies correspondence regarding the granting of oil concessions in Bahrain and Kuwait.

The correspondence is a mixture of internal correspondence between British officials (from the 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. , Colonial Office, Foreign Office and the Petroleum Department) and correspondence between British officials and Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the ruler of Bahrain and representatives from the Bahrain Petroleum Company Limited, the Eastern and General Syndicate Limited and the Anglo-Persian Oil Company.

The file is divided up as follows:

Bahrein [Bahrain]

1. Indenture between Shaikh of Bahrein and the Eastern and General Syndicate, Limited, dated 12th June, 1930. Conditions governing assignment of Concession to Bahrein Petroleum Company.

2. Eastern and General Syndicate's application for a further Concession in Bahrein.

3. Landing Grounds and Seaplane Station.

4. Areas covered by Prospecting Licence granted to Bahrein Petroleum Company on 28th November, 1931.

5. Employment of British Subjects by the Bahrein Petroleum Company.

6. Extension of Prospecting Licence granted to Bahrein Petroleum Company on 28th November, 1931.

7. Chief Local Representative of the Bahrein Petroleum Company

Kuwait

1. Applications of the Eastern and General Syndicate, Limited, and the Anglo-Persian Oil Company for an Oil Concession.

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1 file (140 folios)
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The file is divided up into two thematic sections. The correspondence within these sections is arranged chronologically. A table of contents is contained on folios 2-13

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Condition: A printed pamphlet with bound pages.

Foliation: the foliation sequence is written in pencil, circled, and is 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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