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'File 12/9 I Gwadur Post Office Buildings' [‎47r] (104/383)

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The record is made up of 1 file (187 folios). It was created in 27 Feb 1936-28 Oct 1942. 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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Rao Bahadur G. R. Naidu, B. , B.L.,
Director of posts and Tele,ra hs,
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The Political \£-ent,
Muscat.
Dated
Karachi * the 17th January m 9.
Subject:- Disposal of buildings taken over from the
late Indo Duro;:ean Telegraph Department at
Gwadur.
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Sir,
I have the honour to state that on the closin'
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of tine late Indo European Telegraph Department the following
buildings at Dwadur were taken over by the Indian Posts and
Telegraphs Department on the 1st March 1931.
1. Post office building with Sub Postmaster quarters. •
Outhouses attached to Sub Postmaster's quarters.
Visiting bungalow and Outhouses.
Telegraph Store Do down.
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As the accommodation detailed above is much in excess
of our requirements it has been finally deciuea, after
making the necessary enquiries, to dispose off the visiting
bungalow and outhouses.
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1. I am therefore to request you to A arrange to obtain
offers from any intending buyers with a view to making the
best possible bargain for Government. I may add that this
office will enter into no commitments whatsoever, until any
offers received have been considered and are accepted by the
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The file concerns Post Office buildings at Gwadur [Gwadar].

The papers cover: correspondence concerning the Post Office boundary; sketch plans of sites; the disposal and sale of buildings (the 'Old Political Bungalow' and the 'Inspection Bungalow') to the Government of Muscat and Oman; well; correspondence concerning the erection of wire fencing around the Post Office building; and related matters.

The main correspondents are 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. , Muscat; the Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department; the British Agent, Gwadar; and officials of the Government of Muscat and Oman.

The Arabic language content of the papers consists of approximately twenty folios (most with English translations), mainly correspondence between 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. , Muscat, and officials of the Government of Muscat and Oman.

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1 file (187 folios)
Arrangement

The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file. Circled serial numbers in red ink and crayon refer to entries in the notes on folios 163-183.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the first folio with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 183; 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 2-162; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled. A previous foliation sequence between ff 99-183, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out. The foliation sequence does not include the front and back covers, nor does it include the leading and ending flyleaves

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English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script
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