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Coll 30/5 'Persian Gulf. Diaries: Bushire Residency (Persian), Jany. 1931 - Dec. 1940' [‎36r] (71/1320)

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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45.
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both, rumours were shortlived it is perhaps an
indication of the channels to which memories of the
last war are turning peoples thoughts.
IV. Naval .
At the beginning of the month Darya Bar bayendor
paid a flying visit to Bushire* it is thought that
the purpose of his visit was to discuss with the
Governor the steps to be taken by Iranian officials
in the event of more Danish or Norwegian ships
putting into Iranian ports for shelter. Though
rumours were current that a Dutch ship had also
taken shelter at the port of Lewar, they later proved
to be without foundation.
it is stated that Sarhang Bayendor, who only a
short time after his promotion was recalled in dis
grace to Tehran, has been placed on the half pay list
and is likely to be returned to the Army.
V. Movements of foreigners .
The two Russian Trade Agents who up to the end
of the last month were expected to reach Bushire
almost immediately appear to have postponed their
arrival indefinitely. Local opinion connects their
non-arrival with the persistent rumours which state
that the Russo-iranian trade pact has come to
nothing, une of the reasons which has beaa advanced
for the apparent failure of this trade pact is that
a number of Russians were recently supposed to have
made an attempt on the life of the Shah.
At the beginning of the month a member of the
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. Staff, ifaile travelling from Ahorramshahr
to Bushire, met on board the mail steamer a Danish
/ business

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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' [‎36r] (71/1320), British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/12/3712, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100046409542.0x000048> [accessed 28 March 2024]

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