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'Administration Report of the Persian Gulf Political Residency for the Years 1915-1919' [145r] (296/396)
The record is made up of 1 volume (194 folios). It was created in 1916-1920. 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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FOR THE YEAR 1918. 55
and were in his service, and claimed that they were his subjects, but eventually
His Excellency gave m and the matter was amicably settled.
Six 9-pounder saluting guns were presenied to Shaikh Isa bin Ali by the
Government of India for saluting purposes.
Assistant Surgeon G. K. Monani was in charge throughout the period.
Victoria Memorial Hospital.
Ihe numbers of cases treated as compared
with the two previous years, are as fol
lows :—
Year.
1916
1917
1918
In-doors.
34
84.
30
Out-dcors.
5,057
6 ; 035
5,870
Total.
5,091
6,069
5.900
Captain P. G. Loch,
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.
, visited Qatar on January 27t]i and
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.
's Tour. ALi. G, A. IVXuugavin, Sakir and Aimal-
ghar on May 11th and 12th.
The Shaikh had not been able to find a Quarantine Medical Officer in
Epidemic and quarantine. place of the late Dr. J?. K.. Poomla. The
Assistant Surgeon in charge of the Victoria
Memorial Hospital carried out the duties of the Quarantine Medical Officer
in addition to his own duties during the year. Shaikh Isa has decided in
consultation with 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.
to continue this arrangement until he
can fine 1 a suitable Medical Officer. The Assistant Surgeon would be assisted
by a Sub-Assistant Surgeon in the Hospital work. In November an epidemic
of fever and influenza broke out which lasted for six weeks. There were about
1,500 deaths from influenza.
Friendly correspondence on minor matters and giving news has been kept
Bin g aud up with Ein Saud. Turki, eldest son of
Bin Saud died of influenza in the 3rd
week of December.
The safety of the Hasa-Eiyadh trade
route was maintained during the year.
J. H. Bill, Esquire, Deputy
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.
, and Captain P. G, Loch,
Q atai .
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.
, visited Qatar in January.
A gift of 150 carbines with 15,000 rounds
was made at the request of Deputy Political Eesident by the Government of
India.
Qadhi Shaikh Qasim bin Mahzah has been the chief Sunni Qadhi through-
Local officials and the Majlis. 0Ut , the ^ ^ ^
number 01 cases at 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.
s
request with justice and despateh.
Qadhi Shaikh Salman bin Ahmad-al-Asfur has been Shiah Qadhi during
the year. He has dealt with cases quickly and fairly well.
Muhammad bin Eadhal, Salifah judge, has been prompt and just in
his decisions. He deals w T ith pearling
cases.
Hasa and Qatif.
Visits'of His Majesty's Ships.
Name of Ship. Number of visits.
R. I. M. S. " Nearchus " 5
H. M. S. c< Mnzaffar 6
" Minto" ...... 1
„ " Britomart" . . • • • • ^
„ " Bramble" . 1 . • • • ^
„ " Lawrence ^ l
I. G. T. S. "Patrick Stewart^ . . . • • 1
Dr. P. W. Harrison, M D., proceeded to Abu Dhabi, Shargah and several
other ports near there on February 14th
Arabian M.ssion. ^ 011 Arril 26tb. Dr. P. W,
Harrison and Eev. Mr. G. J. Pennings left for Qatar on May 24th and
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The volume includes Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. for the Year 1915 (Delhi: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1916); Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. for the Year 1916 (Delhi: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1917); Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. for the Year 1917 (Delhi: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1919); Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. for the Year 1918 (Delhi: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1920); and Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. for the Year 1919 (Delhi: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1920). The 1915 and 1919 Reports bear manuscript corrections written in pencil.
The Administration Reports contain separate reports, arranged in chapters, on each of the principal Agencies, Consulates, and Vice-Consulates that made up the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Political Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. , and provide a wide variety of information, including details of senior British administrative personnel and local officials; descriptions of the various areas and their inhabitants; political, judicial and economic matters; notable events; medical reports; details of climate; communications; the movements of Royal Navy ships; military matters; the slave trade; and arms traffic.
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- 1 volume (194 folios)
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The reports are bound in chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume.
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Foliation: the foliation system in use commences at 1 on the first folio after the front cover, and continues through to 194 on the last folio before the back cover. The sequence is written in pencil, enclosed in a circle, and appears in the top right hand corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. page of each folio. The following folio needs to be folded out to be read: f. 36.
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- 'Administration Report of the Persian Gulf Political Residency for the Years 1915-1919'
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 1r:194v, back-i
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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