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'File 11/12 III Muscat Intelligence Summary' [‎71r] (141/230)

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The record is made up of 1 file (116 folios). It was created in 15 Jan 1946-31 Dec 1947. 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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Ras al Hadd, Tihen the personnel of the Royal Air Force dumped
it in shallow waters near Ras al Hadd before their evaluation
last year. Arrangements are being made through the Muscat
State for the recovery of this ammunition.
57. Shaikh Hashim bin Isa, k Qadhi of the Imam, arrived
at Muscat from Samayel. He is believed to be trying to obtain
employment in the Muscat State.
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58. Shaikh Hamad bin Mohd bin Hamad al Hijri of Badieh
arrived at Muscat recently. He called on the 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. ,
accompanied by his half-brother, Salim bin Amir, on the 24th.
59. Shaikh Jabar bin Saud bin Ali of Samayel arrived at
Muscat on the 23rd. He called on the 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. on
the 24th.
SHIPPING.
60. S.S. "Sanyork* arrived from the Gulf on the 20th
and left for India on the 22nd.
EXCHANGE RATES,
61. 28th February, 1946 ..Rs.252/- to 100 M.T. dollars
Baizas 62 to Re.l/-
28th February, 1947 ..Rs.230/- to 100 M.T. dollars
Baizas 60 to Re.l/-
PKICES.
62 .
Wheat (per bag)
Wheat flour (per bag)
Barley (per bag)
Coffee (per 9 lbs)
Sugar (per 9 lbs)
Ghee (per 9 lbs)
Period under
review
Rs.48/-
Rs.52/14
Rs.25/-
Rs.10/8
Rs.3/-
Rs.23/-
S&me period
last year
Rs.36/6
Rs.42/8
Rs.20/-
Rs.10/8
Rs.3/-
Rs.22/8
METEOROLOGICAL.
63- The following were the average maximum and minimum
temperatures and the highest humidity during the period under
review*
Average maximum .•
74.5
Average minimum
68.5
Highest humidity
81%
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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. , Muscat.
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This file contains regular political diary entries by the 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. in Muscat to 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. . The entries are usually divided into sections that include: British Officials; local affairs; tribal affairs; weather records; shipping; exchange rates; and prices of regularly traded goods. Occasionally entries on affairs of the interior of Oman or exchange rates are also included.

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1 file (116 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 115; 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. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 2-114; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.

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