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File 4097/1914 Pt 1 'Basra administration' [5v] (19/578)
The record is made up of 1 file 281 (folios). It was created in 1914-1915. 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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3 . Inspectors are absolutely essential both for the health of the civil and mili-
Sanitary. tary population.
The isolation hospital suggested is the former municipal (chiefly lock) hospi
tal.
It is on the outskirts of the town and at the same time accessible.
Epidemics of plague (which has already appeared), cholera, small-pox and
diphtheria have to be taken into consideration.
The advisability of encouraging vaccination aginst small-pox, to which the
people are a ready to some extent accustomed is most essential.
Jail 4. The present jail in use is the old Turkish
one.
- It is a very strong jail and though not constructed in accordance with our
standards, yet as a temporary measure, it might continue to be utilised as a prison.
The question of building a new jail on modern principles should be considered
as soon as possible.
The continuance of a British non-commissioned officer as Head Jailer at
present is in my opinion advisable.
5. These items include besides actual medicines and dressings the necessary
Medicines, Surgical and General Equipment. ex P en diture on surgical instruments
and equipment, as operating tables, steri
lisers, microscope and the various instruments required for eye, and general surgery.
Beds, tables, utensils, blankets and etc., are included.
In regard to the jail, uniform for the staff, and prisoners, beds, blankets, tools,
Jail manacles, etc., are required.
Isolation Hospital,
ment is necessary.
For the isolation hospital, beds, tables,
blankets, utensils and some surgical equip-
6 . For the isolation hospital this includes purchase of p' ophylaetic sera as
Contingencies. plague and typhoid vaccine and diphtheria
antitoxin.
Diet.
Rent and Repairs to Buildings.
Post Mortem House.
Bellum.
This item depends entirely on the num
bers to be catered for.
/. These items cannot be accurately esti
mated but are essential.
8 . This is required for medical and medico
legal autopsies
9. This is essential to help me in my
medical and sanitary work.
me anticipated revenue from this Province is I believe a large one.
to hope it may be found possible to accord sanction to my proposals.
jl venuire
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This file contains papers relating to the civil administration of Basra and its environs after its takeover by British forces during the First World War, such as the city's police force. Other topics covered in the papers include the importation of Indian Staff for the new administration, the suppression of arms trafficking, and Sir Percy Cox's political role in Iraq following the War. The papers are primarily reports and exchanges between the Viceroy's office in India and British military authorities in Iraq.
- Extent and format
- 1 file 281 (folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.
The subject 4097 (Basra and Mesopotamia) consists of 5 files, IOR/L/PS/10/513-517. The files are divided into 7 parts, with parts 1, 2, 3 comprising one file each, parts 4, 5 comprising the fourth file and parts 6, 7 comprising the fifth file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 283; 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 leading and ending flyleaves.
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- Reference
- IOR/L/PS/10/513
- Title
- File 4097/1914 Pt 1 'Basra administration'
- Pages
- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, i-r:i-v, 1r:131v, 133r:134v, 136r:136v, 138r:143v, 145r:151v, 154r:155v, 157r:161v, 166r:283v, ii-r:ii-v, back-i
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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