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'File 4/1 General Information regarding Kuwait and Hinterland' [‎23r] (45/474)

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The record is made up of 1 file (235 folios). It was created in 1933-1948. 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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Sea Fidieries, The only truly local produce of Kuwait is
tliat yielded by the harbour fisheri es; these are a valuable
asset. A list of the commonest kinds of fish is given below,
showing the seasons and localities in which they are most
common. Of these the Zubaidi is the most important, and
forms about one third of the total catch of the Kuwait boats
Although commonest in spring, it is caught all the year
round except in the very depth of winter* The Zubaidi is
captured in float-and-weigfrt nets, 2 to 2 * fathoms deep,
which are set across the tide-way; these nets are made in
lengths of 36 fathoms, and each boat carries 8 to 16 lengths
which are connected when set so as to form one long barrier
300 to 700 fathoms in extent. Some times 70 to 80 boats
go out. The nets are cast after sunset, and are hauled
three times in the nipjit; fish that are not disposed of the
first day, in consequence of not reaching the town in time
are salted. The next commonest fish are the Naqrur and the
Nuwaibi which are caught chiefly with lines or Khuyut
Ribyan or prawns, which are in season in Spring and early
Summer, are caught with fine triangular handnets. Many
fish of all kinds are taken in stake-nets or rather tidal
the fish enter them with the flowing tide and left behind at
the ebb. These Hadhrahs are a common sight along the coast
near iv uwait, and also at other places such as Bahrain. The
fishermen of Kuwait are mostly tcwn Arabs of the Awazim tribe
but there are also some other Arabs and Persians. The
boats used are practically all Shu’ais ^, the ex-
ceptions being Jalibots ^A few of the primitive
Huwairiyas^or boat made of date branches are still used, and
some are usually to be seen drawn up on the beach at Bunaid-
al-Q,ar. As a rule Kuwait fishermen do not go outside Auhah
Island near Failkah, but occasionally they visit the Khor
weirs, called Hadhrahs
constructed of reed-hurdles

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This file contains a number of reports concerning different aspects of life in Kuwait, including its geography, history, flora and fauna, weather, political administration and leading personalities. Unless otherwise stated, the reports' author is Lieutenant-Colonel Harold Richard Patrick Dickson (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. , Kuwait).

The reports appear as follows:

  • Note on Kuwait in 1933 incorporating Geography, Administration, History and Trade (folios 2-62)
  • Note on Villages of Kuwait State (folios 63-76)
  • Note on the Various Districts in Kuwait, Kuwait Neutral Zone, Summan Area , Hussaim and Suda (folios 77-104)
  • Notes on the "Batin" Valley, and "Dibdibba" Country (folios 105-120)
  • Note on the "Shaqq" Depression (folios 121-123)
  • Note on "Failakah" Island (folios 124-130)
  • Note on Native Craft of Kuwait (folios 131-135)
  • Note on the Prevailing Winds of Kuwait (folios 136-138)
  • Note on the Different Kinds of Fish found at Kuwait (folios 139-144)
  • Notes on the Drinking Water (Wells, etc) available in Kuwait Town, in Case of Military or Naval Operations (folios 145-147)
  • Notes on Personalities in Kuwait (folios 148-154)
  • Notes on Kuwait (folios 155-159)
  • A report on Kuwait Dhows (with odd notes attached at rear) written by Alan Villiers in 1939 (folios 160-183)
  • Leading Personalities of Kuwait written by Major Tom Hickinbotham in 1942 (folios 187-198)
  • Who's Who in Muscat written by John Baron Howes in 1942 (folios 199-209)
  • Conditions in Kuwait written by Major Maurice Patrick O'Connor Tandy in 1947 (folios 226-228)

Some of the reports contain handwritten notes in Arabic, notably when giving place names and geographical information.

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1 file (235 folios)
Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.

Physical characteristics

Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 237; these numbers are written in pencil 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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