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'File 11/12 III Muscat Intelligence Summary' [‎78r] (155/230)

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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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HEWS FROM IHOFAR.
105. F/O D.M« Buchanan, D.F.C., took over charge as Commanding
Officer of the Royal Air Force Station at Salalah from F/0 H.Gissing
on the 2nd.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
106. Reference Serial No.39 of 1947.
f,fr. Brijlal Mehra, Superintendent, Post Offices, Lower
Sind and Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Circle, left for Dubai by launch on the 3rd.
107. Ismail bin Khalil Ar Rassassi, Chief Wall and the ^ali
of Mutrah, is expected to proceed on leave to Palestine by the
next ship. It is understood that Saiyid Ahmed bin Ibrahim,
Minister for Internal Affairs, will take temporary charge of his
post.
108. Reference Serial No.233 of 1946.
His Highness the Sultan shortly proposes to put into
effect a scheme for the improvement of water supply at Sur. He
has prepared plans and expects his State Engineer, Mr. Pradan Singh,
to carry out the work.
109. Shaikh Oirar bin Ahmed al Baruni, nephew of late Shaikh
Sulaiman bin Abdullah al Baruni, has arrived from Tripoli to
take the Sliaikh’s family, who are staying in Muscat, back to
Tripoli.
/
TRIBAL AFFAIRS .
110. Reference Serial No.94 of 1947.
Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa bin Saleh al Harthi died at
Sharqiyah. It Is reported that, before his death. Shaikh Mohammed
nominated Saleh bin Ahmad al Hart hi as his successor, but the
Hinawis, it is understood, have now decided to appoint Saleh bin
Isa al Karthi, the brother of late Shaikh Mohaiaiaed. No appoint
ment has yet been confirmed.
mippino.
111. S.S. "Barjora H arrived from the Gulf on the 8th and left
for India the same day.
EXCHANGE RATES.
112. 15th April, 1946 ..
15th April, 1947 ..
Rs.258/- to 100 M.T. dollars
Baizas 53 to Re.l/-
Rs.237/8 to 100 M.T. dollars
Baizas 58 to Re.l/-
113 .
Period under review Same period last year
ITneat (per bag) Rs.45/- Rs. 36/6
Wheat flour (per bag) Rs.52A4 Rs.42/8
Coffee (per 9 lbs) Rs.lO/S Rs.lO/S
Sugar (per 9 lbs) Rs3/- ' Hs.3/*-
Ghee (per 9 lbs) Rs.22/- Rs,20/-
Mete orological

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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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