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'Administration Reports 1920-1924' [72r] (148/412)
The record is made up of 1 volume (202 folios). It was created in 1921-1925. 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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PERSIAN GULF
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
POLITICAL RESIDENCE, 1921.
Sheikh Ahmed of Koweit. "
His Excellency the Sheikh of Mohammerah visited Koweit during the year,
and was away for over a month. The object of the yisit being to arrange on
behalf of the late Sheikh Salim of Koweit for Sheik Ahmed, and Sheikh
Chassib Khan to proceed on a mission to Bin Saud.
His Excellency the Sheikh also proceeded to Ahwaz twice, and spent a
few months there during the year.
Frincipal Events.—His Royal Highness the Persian Crown Prince arrived
at Mohammerah on 23rd June. His Excellency the Sheikh, accompanied by
his sons and leading Persian notables, and merchants, proceeded to Basrah to
meet His Royal Highness, and accorded him a hearty welcome. The Sheikh's
Palace was placed at his disposal and was gaily decorated. His Royal Highness
spent 5 days as the guest of His Excellency the Sheikh, and -then proceeded to
Basrah and embarked for India en route to Europe.
During his stay at Mohammerah His Britannic Majesty's Consul and the
Heads of British Eirms were granted an audience.
Sir Percy Loraine, Bart., His Majesty's Minister at Teheran, accompanied
by his Secretary, Mr. Hadow, arrived at Mohammerah by H. M. S.
" Crocus " on 4th December. He was met at Abadan by the Honourable 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.
,
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, and his Under Secretary, His Britannic
Majesty's Consul, and the General and Works Managers of Messrs. the Ano-lo-
Persian Oil Company, Ltd., who conducted him round the Refinery. His
Excellency the Sheikh gave a dinner party in his honour on 5th December,
to which a few of the European residents and officers of the Man-of-War were
invited. After dinner Mirza Ahmed Khan, Darya Begi, ^-Governor-General
of
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
ports, was presented by His Majesty's Minister, on behalf of
His Majesty's Government, with the Insignia of an Honorary K.C.I.E.
His Majesty's Minister left Mohammerah bv H. M. S. " Crocus" the
following day for Basrah en route to Baghdad and' Teheran.
The Honourable Lieutenant-Colonel A. T. Trevor, C.S.I., C.I.E,, Political
Resident,
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
, visited Mohammerah at the end of Eebruary'and ao-ain
in April, when he proceeded to Ahwaz, the Oil Fields, Dizful and Shushtar^
Local Police. The Local Police Eorce formed in 1919 continues to exist
and Haji Izzat Effendi still holds the appointment of Commissioner.
The^ EorCe is not as attractive as it used to be, and the number has gradu
ally diminished. The total is now about 90. Several Constables resigned, and
others deserted on account of not receiving regular payment of their salaries.
Adliyeh. —The Judicial Court instituted practically ceases to exist now.
Most of the petty cases are referred to the Police Commissioner, and the
more important ones to the Sheikh.
JBeladiyeh. This department continues to work as indifferently as ever,
and although a certain amount of work is done, such as sweeping of the
Principal streets, lighting, there is room for great improvement, ii only the
Local Authorities wouid appoint a Rais w r ho would not pocket most of the
money collected in taxes.
Consular Uscort. —Two local Persians still act as guards during the day
and the Sheikh arranges for Ghulams as night guards.
CWtow.—This department worked under Monsieur Andrieux as Director
throughout the year. Several confiscation of smuggling goods were made.
In the Persian month of Dalve (January-Pebruary) the Customs published
a noUce, prohibiting the export of specie. In spite of the order several hundreds
of thousands of Krans and^
Rupees
Indian silver coin also widely used in the Persian Gulf.
were smuggled out of Mohammerah to
Basrah' and several confiscations were made. Strict measures Jiad to be adopt
ed by the Customs and the Sheikh, as the Imperial Bank of Persia made
representations that the reserve stock of the Bank was continually reduced.
Posts and Tele graphs.—The British Post and Telegraph offices at Moham
merah were converted into a combined office in Eebruary, and again decom-
bmed on 1st December 1921.
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The volume contains the following Reports: 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 1920 (Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1921); 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 1921 (Calcutta: Superintendent Government Printing, India, 1922); 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 1922 ; Annual 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 1923 ; and Administration Report of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. for the Year 1924 .
The Reports consist of chapters containing separate administration reports on each of the agencies, consulates, vice-consulates and other administrative areas 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. . In addition, the Report for 1923 commences with a review of the year as a whole 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. . The Reports show some manuscript corrections.
The Reports include information on personnel; foreign representatives; local government; the administration of justice; political developments; notable events; official visits; military and naval matters; shipping and maritime matters; trade and commerce; economic matters; customs administration; pearl fisheries; British interests; oil; roads and communications; postal services; aviation; arms traffic; medical and health matters; water supply; meteorological conditions; slavery; and related matters.
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- 1 volume (202 folios)
- Arrangement
The Reports are bound in chronological order from the front to the rear of the volume. There is a list of contents toward the front of each Report.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at 1 on the front cover and terminates at 204 on the back cover. These numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and can be found 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 folios need to be folded out to be read: ff. 89-91.
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- Title
- 'Administration Reports 1920-1924'
- Pages
- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:203v, back-i
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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