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Coll 30/5 'Persian Gulf. Diaries: Bushire Residency (Persian), Jany. 1931 - Dec. 1940' [‎21r] (41/1320)

The record is made up of 1 file (658 folios). It was created in 30 Mar 1931-30 Apr 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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VII. PUBLIC OPIHI^N,
9l. British air succesbea and Hitler’s apparent failure to
carry out his threatened invasion of England have had e marked
effect on public opinion and a number of persons who, after the
defection of Prance# had begun to fear that all was over now xm
view the situation more cheerfully. The withdrawal of British
troops from bomaliland attracted surprisingly little attention
and people are now settling down to the expectation of s long war.
VIII . BHOADCAOTIHG.
sk
92# The new wave broadcasts from Delhi has been received
with satisfaction, the reception is good end though the time
coincides with a popular Tehran musical programme people ere
glad of the opportunity to hear the British as v*ell as the German
point of view and it is believed that a number of local officials
make a point of tuning in to Delhi at least once ur twice every
week, especially fm occasions when Gtr"*«“ny hag announced eome
fresh startling success.
IX. HhAXTH .
93* Throughout the month quarantine restrictions have been
imposed on all ships arriving at Bushire from India the effective
control of these restrictions has however been somewhat impaired
by the refusal of the doctor, specially sent from Tehran, to
undertake his duties as quarantine Officer. He has been suspended
from duty and is still at 'Bushire doing nothing.
X. CaiDITIOH OF Til* HI^T^HIATO, PASHTI ACT TAHGI^TAH.
94. sporadic acts of banditry occurred again in Dashti and Tangi-
stan. On the whole however the road guards appeared to have the
situation in hand and a number of arrests have been effected. In
the fighting which took place however the road guards met with
several casualties.
Ali Ismail who as was reported in the Diary for July had been
successfully withstanding the efforts of the military
authorities to capture him has now accepted a safe conduct and
return to hie village. It seems unlikely however that he will
be/*

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This file contains copies of the monthly diary of the British 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. and Consulate-General in Bushire that was compiled by the Secretary of 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 Bushire.

The diaries are separated into a number of different sections that vary slightly from month to month. In addition to reports concerning specific events or developments that took place during that month, most entries contain the following headings:

  • movements of British officials
  • local government
  • military
  • naval
  • aviation
  • movement of foreigners
  • trade and development
  • foreign interests
  • broadcasting
  • health
  • education
  • municipality

After the commencement of the Second World War, the heading 'Public Opinion' is added to the diaries.

The file includes a divider, which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.

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1 file (658 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 660; 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. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.

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Coll 30/5 'Persian Gulf. Diaries: Bushire Residency (Persian), Jany. 1931 - Dec. 1940' [‎21r] (41/1320), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/12/3712, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100046409542.0x00002a> [accessed 19 April 2024]

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