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'1/C III. Miscellaneous.' [177r] (362/632)
The record is made up of 1 volume (313 folios). It was created in 28 Dec 1921-2 Jan 1924. It was written in English and Arabic. 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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conC erned (Bricks, Karachi Lime, Firewood, Gatch etc.). * r e
> a ve made several attempts to do so with Gulf supplies (Sand,
, to ne etc.) without success, partly on account of the vital
necessity of maintaining a steady supply, and partly because
^ gvidence of a reliable nature against Fawood was forthcoming
Fe gave Malcolm a trial for Sand but it was not
successful. The quality was reported as bad, shipments
arrived uncertainly. At last even Malcolm complained tnat
opposition was too strong and a Contractor said to be named
^awood Suleiman was appropriating some of his cargoes. r e
wrote Customs, Basrah asking them kindly to investigate the
matter at Fao, wno passed the case to his Mudir for report.
Tne latter now sends a monthly list of lighters reporting
there which are all under name of Dawood Suleiman.
The present case might lead to some reliable evidence
if followed up. There would appear to be collusion between
Dawood and the Customs Mudir and it has been suspected often,
hthout definite proof that a similar state of affairs exists
between Dawood and Sheikh Moosa.
Dawood’s contracts are for
1000 tons of sand per month (up to end of r eb.) at rts. 14/- per
soodrum.
bOO tons of stone at Rs.6/- per ton.
j /
The sand figures are Abadan’s monthly requirements.
-f Ismail was successful in his trial contract, it was proposed
to give him at least 50 o/o of sand requirements.
Before cancelling Dawood's contract it snould be
remembered that a regular supply of the right quality of this
Material is still of vital importance. Dawood’s influence in
*tadan is immense. It is impossible to say correctly where it
oe gins and ends. The adverse reports, so often received of
Serial supplied by competitors, are quite probably
en gineered by him; it is equally probable that he subsidises
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The volume comprises telegrams, despatches, correspondence, memoranda, and notes, relating to a large number of miscellaneous topics:
The discussion in the volume relates to the following topics:
- Expulsion of Hafidh Wahba from Bahrain, 1922.
- Proposals to reduce Gulf establishment, 1922.
- Rumours of intrigue by Shaikh Khaz'al, 1922.
- Faisal Al Duwish's raids, 1922.
- Diving systems in Kuwait and Bahrain, 1923.
- Difference between `amir' and ` wakil Elected representative or attorney, acting in legal matters such as contracting marriage, inheritance, or business; a high-ranking legal official; could also refer to a custodian or administrator. ', 1923.
- Channel of correspondence between Home Government and Gulf posts, 1923.
- Expulsion of Dawasir from Bahrain, 1923.
- Proposals to charge for lighting and buoying services, 1923.
The volume includes an index (folio 4). The principal correspondents in the volume include: 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. , Arthur Prescott Trevor; HBM Consul, Khorramshahr; HBM Consul, Mohammerah [Khorramshahr]; HBM Consul and 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. , Muscat; Secretariat of HE the High Commissioner for Iraq; Air Headquarters, Baghdad; Civil Embarkation Officer, Karachi; Commanding Officer, Mosul District; General Headquarters (Levies) Baghdad; Director, Royal Indian Marine.
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- 1 volume (313 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 310; 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.
The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers; nor does it include the two leading and ending flyleaves.
Additional foliation sequences are present in parallel between ff 5-308; these numbers are also written in pencil, but, where circled, are crossed through.
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- Title
- '1/C III. Miscellaneous.'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, i-r:i-v, 1r:22v, 24r:29v, 33r:39v, 41r:44v, 46r:58v, 61r:71v, 73r:82v, 85r:89v, 92r:94v, 96r:108v, 110r:110v, 112r:112v, 114r:114v, 116r:197v, 199r:208v, 210r:257v, 259r:283v, 285r:310v, ii-r:ii-v, back-i
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