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Ext 4357/41 'Axis Hindustani Broadcasts (Bagdad to Monitor Services)' [‎6r] (11/24)

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The record is made up of 1 file (10 folios). It was created in 27 Jul 1941-19 Nov 1941. 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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Dated
Received
Government of India ? Sxt.Affrs.Dept*>
to Secretary of State for India.
Sirnla^ 16, 05 hours* 11th October^ 194'i,
OS.45 hours* 11th October ? 1941,
5632,
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Addressed to His Majesty S s Ambassador
Ankara repeated to Secretary of State and Amhasaador
Baghdad for (t Political) Intelligence Centre Iraq.* .
In view of indications that Sofia may become
centre of Nasi activities and possibly the seat of a
German inspired Free Iraqi government? Government of ■
India have been requested to. warn’menifoirs to -keep a
watch for such brpajdcasts. It'occurs-to Government of
India that you may be in a position to inform them of
the timings and wave lengths of Sofia broadcasta to
Middle East and Far East which are not known here.
I RECd. POL. DEPt.
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K OFFICE

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This file is comprised of correspondence between the Government of India, the Ambassador in Baghdad, and the Foreign office regarding monitoring Axis Hindustani broadcasts and producing counter propaganda. Specifically, the correspondents discuss:

  • German propaganda and allegations of British atrocities in Iraq
  • threat of a Nazi-Germany inspired Free Iraqi Government
  • improving the broadcast monitoring process by providing telediphones to monitors.
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1 file (10 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 12; 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 in Latin script
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