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Ext 5034/44 'Discontent among Indian Personnel of Arabian American Oil Co. at Al Khobar and Dhahran' [6r] (11/36)
The record is made up of 1 file (16 folios). It was created in 7 Nov 1944-13 Dec 1944. 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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Major T, Hickinbotham f C.I..S,, 0.B.J2.,
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.
|
Bahrain•
To
Sir,
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.
,
Camp, Bahrain.
1 have the honour to enclose for your information
/
a copy of a note which I have complied on the subject of
the labour dispute between the Arabian American Oil Company
and their Indian employees, and copies of my letter No.
C/1550 dated 1st of Novem ber and ray letter No.C/1595 dated
9th of November and my letter No.C/1596 also dated the 9th
of November.
2. I suggest that with the approval of His Majesty^
Minister in Jedda a member of my staff should visit A1
Khobar and Dhahran with a view to discovering what exactly
the position is with regard to the housing and treatment
of the Indian artisans employed by the Arabian American Oil
Company.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant,
Sd. T. Hickihbotham,
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.
, Bahrain.
Copy forwarded to ilis iv:ajesty 1 s minister, Jedda
under
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.
endorsement No.C/480 dated the 13th November,
1944. //£.
^ /3//'
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This file consists of correspondence mainly from the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. , Bahrain, which details the Agent's arbitration of labour disputes between the Arabian American Oil Company and Indian 'artisan' labourers. The correspondence lists the workers' grievances and actions as well as the response by the company. The discussion emphasises accommodation, rations, salary, and repatriation.
- Extent and format
- 1 file (16 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 18; 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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- IOR/L/PS/12/958
- Title
- Ext 5034/44 'Discontent among Indian Personnel of Arabian American Oil Co. at Al Khobar and Dhahran'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:17v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence