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‘File 2/7 BRITISH OVERSEAS AIRWAYS CORPORATION’ [41r] (81/146)
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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Telegram S 2
From
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.
, Bahrain
To
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,
No. 238
Dated the 25th received the 26th February, 1947,
Important.
r, w
My immediately proceeding telegram.
Following is repetition of paragraphs 4> 5 and 6 of
my telegram No. 236 February 25th to
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.
. Begins.
Para 4 .
I can find nothing in my records bearing
on the subject. I had hoped B.O.A.C. buildings might
be used as a bargaining counter as suggested in your
telegram under reference and had in mind possibility of
retaining one building as residence for 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.
or Rest House for
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
the circumstances however I consider best course is
to hand over garden and buildings to Sultan at once un
conditionally. We may be able tb make some capital
out of our prompt compliance with his request whereas
any hesitation on our part may make him more difficult
in subsequent negotations.
Para 5 .
Royal Air Force have it is believed taken
over temporarily charge of the buildings. Tinder which
( mut ) proposal I should be grateful if Air Officer
Commanding Aden could be instructed to have them handed
over to Sultan as soon as possible.
Para 6 .
7 When may I expect to receive final
instructions about the Muscat Air Agreement ? It is
desirable that Stewart should visit Salalah to clear
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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
- front, front-i, 2r:6v, 8r:11v, 14r:15v, 18r:25v, 27r:27v, 29r:30v, 32r:34v, 36r:49v, 51r:53v, 55r:60v, 63r:72v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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- Open Government Licence