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‘File 2/7 BRITISH OVERSEAS AIRWAYS CORPORATION’ [7r] (13/146)
The record is made up of 1 file (71 folios). It was created in 23 Aug 1942-29 Dec 1948. 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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BRITISH OVERSEAS AIRWAYS CORPORATION
TELEGRAMSFLYING, KARACHI.
FINLAY HOUSE,
KARACHI.
KARACHI 2935-38
TELEPHONE DRIGH ROAD 9218
I MARINE BASE 3033
CIB.032.0409
26tli May, 1943
C. J* Pally, Esq.,
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.
,
MUS C A T.
Sir
1.
We have the honour to inform you that when this Corporation
originally opened its station at Salalah, the Civil Aviation Direct
orate in India made an arrangement with H.H. The Sultan whereby a
coconut grove on the beach was rented as a camp site and a monthly
rental of $*480 was agreed to, such rental apparently being based on
a charge of #.1.00 for each palm tree making up the grove.
2. Since then the Corporation has had its own quarters built
near this camp site but we are still paying the old rental of $.480
per month. This, at the present rate of exchange, amounts to Rs.960/-
per month and we think you will agree that such a sum is far in
excess of what the proper charge should be. In our opinion the
rental for the present site of our buildings shoiil be in the neigh
bourhood of $.50.00 per month and we should be extremely grateful
if you could see your way to arranging with His Highness to reduce
the rental in the near future.
3. In support of our request for this reduction we would also
mention that we are only able to use our quarters during the winter
months as they are quite uninhabitable during the monsoon.
We have the honour to be
Sir
Your most obe
•ntj Servants
IS
MG.H.C. LEE)
Regional Accountant
India & Burma
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The file contains correspondence in the form of memoranda, telegrams, and letters between British Officials and representatives of British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC). The correspondence is mainly related to the British Government announcing the operation of BOAC as a service of His Majesty’s Government, and that it was not to be treated as a commercial undertaking during the Second World War. The file is mainly concerned with BOAC's operations on the South Arabian Air route.
The file contains correspondence regarding BOAC’s obtaining permissions from the Sultan of Muscat and Oman in order for them to occasionally carry civilians and women passengers on the South Arabian air route; providing accommodation for women passengers at Salalah and Masirah; ground rent at Salalah; customs duty on dodge truck; and the termination of BOAC service through Salalah and Masira.
The file also contains correspondence regarding granting QANTAS Airways transit rights over Gwadar (Gwadur) and Ras Musandam Peninsula and landing rights at Masirah when required.
The main correspondents in the file 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 Assistant 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. , Salalah; 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. , at Shiraz, Bushire and Bahrain respectively; and British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC).
- Extent and format
- 1 file (71 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file. Folios 68-72 are file notes.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 73; 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. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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- IOR/R/15/6/85
- Title
- ‘File 2/7 BRITISH OVERSEAS AIRWAYS CORPORATION’
- Pages
- 7r:7v, 13r:13v, 31r:31v
- Author
- Lee, G H C
- Copyright
- ©British Airways
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