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Coll 30/9(2) 'Admin. Reports of the Persian Gulf - 1945 -' [‎259r] (517/1148)

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The record is made up of 1 file (572 folios). It was created in 18 Aug 1941-31 Jul 1946. 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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ADKIHISTaATIOH REPORT
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Personnel .
(a) Icajor T. Hickinbotiiam, O.B.E., of the Indian
Political Service held charge up to the 20th June when
he proceeded to India on leave and Mr.G.N.Jaonson of
the Indian Political Service The branch of the British Government of India with responsibility for managing political relations between British-ruled India and its surrounding states, and by extension the Gulf, during the period 1937-47. tooK over charge of the
post of 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. .
(b) Major T.HicKinbothain, O.B.E., relieved Mr. G.N.
Jackson, of his duties on the 6th August and remained
in charge up to the 30th September when he proceeded
to Bahrain on transfer to take up his appointment as
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. there and handed over charge to Mr.C.
J.Pelly, I.J.3., who remained in the appointment till
the end of the year.
(c) Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. Assistant Surgeon Major A.L.Greenway,K.B.3.
i.M.D. t was in charge of the Government dispensary and
performed the duties of the quarantine Medical Officer
up to the 5th July when he proceeded to India on leave,
handing over charge to dr.L.Scudder, Medical Officer
of the Arabian Mission.
Major Greenway, M.B.£. f I.M.D. f on his return from
leave, relieved Dr«Jcudder of his duties on the 25th
November and regained in charge till the fcth Jeeember,
when he proceeded to Bushire on transfer to take up
his appointment as 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. Surgeon there, again
handing over charge at Kuwait to dr.Scudder, who remained
in the appointment till the end of the year.
(a) His Highness Shaikh Sir Ahmed al Jabir as Subah,
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This file consists of copies of the annual 'Administration Reports of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ' prepared by the Political 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. in Bushire for the years 1939-1945.

These annual reports are divided up into a number of separate reports for different geographical areas, usually as follows:

These separate reports are themselves broken down into a number of sub-sections that vary according to each report, but include the following topics:

  • Personnel
  • Visitors
  • Foreign Representatives
  • British Interests
  • Local Administration
  • Transport
  • Education
  • Military
  • Aviation
  • Political Situation
  • Trade
  • Medical
  • Meteorological

The reports are all introduced by a short review of the year written by 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. .

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1 file (572 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 574; 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. Additional foliation sequences are present in parallel between ff 1-571; these numbers are written in pencil or crayon and, where circled, are crossed through.

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