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Coll 30/9(2) 'Admin. Reports of the Persian Gulf - 1945 -' [‎473r] (945/1148)

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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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- 6 -
(ii) Shir>r)ing ( runtrieg rin<i Claax'ancea )
IT:
1940
1941
British
• • •
135
115
Japanese
...
16
4
Dutch
• # •
6
4
Norwegian
(Chartered)
5
11
Ajmer lean
14
8
Tankships
of all registry
99
122
Totfl Jo6 264
12. Accidents within port limits
(1) On the 2nd March 1941, « local criift on her return to
Bp hr n in frer the neighbourhood of «Teduxn island encountered
strong winds and capsized. L.T. u NearchU8 f *, who was in the
neighbourhood, sent out her motor launch and rescued the crew.
(ii) On the 13th March 1941, e local craft bound for ^ubai
encountered a strong north wind, ^he nakhuda, in an attempt
to secure shelter in the creek of the Gnlali, struck on the
reef, the rudder broke and the boat capsized. The Port Officer
on hearing of T>h <3 accident sent out rescue parties and the men
and oxrgo were saved.
(ill) on the 11th December 1941, R.T. "Sandra* arrived with
two fresh-water steel barges in tow, snd anchored near the
West Ip it puoy. The approach wps made in heavy weather, 'ihe
same night one of the barges capsized and sank alongside the
steamer* The barge, which was for some time a danger to
navigation, was later salvaged.
13. Medical
(1) Victoria Memorial Hospital
Captain R. Holmes, I.M.D., held charge from the
1st January to 1st June 1941, from which date Dr. P.L. • bteele
• I.K.D., held charge till the 31st December.
1941 1940
Cut-patients treated 19,602 18,828
In-patients treated ^14 59
Operntions ^36 1,237

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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)
Arrangement

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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