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Coll 30/9(2) 'Admin. Reports of the Persian Gulf - 1945 -' [‎310r] (619/1148)

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The record is made up of 1 file (572 folios). It was created in 18 Aug 1941-31 Jul 1946. 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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quantity, over 30% of the trade being with India. The local
currency, Maria Theresa dollars, appreciated' in value throughout
the year. By the end of the year steacier traffic to and from
Muscat was irregular and infrequent (it has decreased still further
since the torpedoing of the 'Dahpu* in Muscat harbour on the 26th
June 1945])» and greater use was being made of dhows.
The Muscat infantry was up to strength throughout the year
and frequent exercises were carried out though the difficulty
of obtaining fresh supplies of ammunition curtailed artillery
exercises and weapon training. Owing to the delay in receiving
supplies from India it was difficult to find sufficient uniforms
to dress the guards.
Total revenue for the year 1942 was Rs .879 ♦556-11- and total
expenditure Rs .642,769"14“» leaving a balance of Rs. 236,586-13-.
Besides this the State made a profit of Rs.126.326-8- by the
appreciation of the dollar and the baiza.
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This file consists of copies of the annual 'Administration Reports of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ' prepared by the 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. in Bushire for the years 1939-1945.

These annual reports are divided up into a number of separate reports for different geographical areas, usually as follows:

These separate reports are themselves broken down into a number of sub-sections that vary according to each report, but include the following topics:

  • Personnel
  • Visitors
  • Foreign Representatives
  • British Interests
  • Local Administration
  • Transport
  • Education
  • Military
  • Aviation
  • Political Situation
  • Trade
  • Medical
  • Meteorological

The reports are all introduced by a short review of the year written by 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. .

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1 file (572 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 574; 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. Additional foliation sequences are present in parallel between ff 1-571; these numbers are written in pencil or crayon and, where circled, are crossed through.

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