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‘File 2/7 BRITISH OVERSEAS AIRWAYS CORPORATION’ [26r] (51/146)
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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Copy of an extract
received from T'r. M. Forram,
Control department, ^den.
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Could not succeed to bring my wife along.
Since my arrival, I liave been occupied in trying to
discover ways and means of getting my wife here.The
Faval people in Bombay will on no account grant
permission for ladies even at their own risk to
travel, so I tried air - Could not succeed,
but my officers were good, and managed to arrange
for a cable to be sent to the Government of India,
Defence department, for the necessary permission
and arrangements to be made. Ye have now received
a cable from them to say that they have no objection
but regret the Sultan of Muscat anew not penult
womc-ii to over his territory. This has come
as a severe blow to me . At the same time, I
learnt that you had been transferred to Bahrain.
Everybody here has been most sympathetic and helpful
and I learn that His Highness would not be
reluctant to make exceptions if strongly assured
that woman concerned would not penetrate beyond
aerodrome, but confine herself to within its limits.
Could you, honourable air, extend your helping hand
by approaching His Highness to advise Government of
India that he is prepared to make an exception in
the case of Mrs. Doreen Ferram from Karachi to
Aden by air. Let me assure you that this will be a
boon which will last a life time. I have no doubt
that you will, sir, do your utmost in the matter.
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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
- 26r:26v
- Author
- Ferram, Maurice Caridade
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