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'File 36/46 Applications for Assistance to Export Supplies of Liquor from U.K.' [26r] (51/360)
The record is made up of 1 file (179 folios). It was created in 8 Sep 1943-14 Apr 1945. 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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Office of the Adviser to
the Government, Bahrain
Dated, 5th Dulqaada 1362
November 3, 1943
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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.
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Bahrain.
Memorandum: -
Reference your memorandum No. C/1471 dated 31st
October, 1943, instances have occurred in the past of
persons or firms buying up consignments or a large
proportion of a consignment of provisions imported
from abroad, such consignments are not always from
England, sometimes they are from India.
2. The matter was discussed by the Political Agont,
myself and the Defence Officer,
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, last
spring as it was found that canteen Managers and
contractors to the services were frequently the culprits
in these practices. The Defence Officer,
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
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took steps which, I believe, have checked wholesale
purchases by service suppliers from the stocks in the
bazaar.
3. I think a rule restricting the quantities to be
bought by individuals as suggested in your para 2
would be useful and practicable but it is equally
necessary to control the purchases by agents on behalf
of cummunities such as service units or companies.
4. perhaps you would care to discuss the matter with
me and the Director of Customs.
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This file contains applications for import/export licenses and shipping space that were sent to the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. in Bahrain by a number of merchants active in the country. The applications relate to the importation of alcohol and food supplies from various suppliers in the United Kingdom.
The file also contains related correspondence between British officials, primarily at the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. and the Government of Bahrain Customs Department.
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- 1 file (179 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.
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Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 179; 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. Two additional mixed foliation/pagination sequences are also present in parallel between ff 2-162, and ff 163-167; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.
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- Reference
- IOR/R/15/2/1791
- Title
- 'File 36/46 Applications for Assistance to Export Supplies of Liquor from U.K.'
- Pages
- 26r:27v, 39r:39v
- Author
- Belgrave, Sir Charles Dalrymple
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