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File 8/8 1931-34 Bahrain Agency Administration Reports and Related Papers [103r] (210/310)
The record is made up of 1 volume (151 folios). It was created in 20 Jan 1932-20 Jul 1935. 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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into a launch and one was sold.
(iv). One hundred and Torty-two British Ships and ten German
Ships entered and cleared the Port oi Saiirain curing the year
under review as compared with One hundrec and filty-one British
S hips,eleven German ! hips and three Norwegian ihips that entered
ana cleared the Port during the previous year.
(vj. On the 31 st Lecember the S.S Hegistan of the Stnch
Line of steamers ran aground about live miles north-west of the
outer buoy,while entering the Bahrain harbour. She was lightered
anu refloated the following day. ho aam&ge was none.
(vi). His Majesty Xing Bin Sa’ua purchased a launch in
Bahrain from ’All bin Sa^ar al Jalahaimah for PiS.4,bOG/-.
(vil). The S.S Fagervich of the National Steamship Company
ol Norway proceeded to has ianurah direct in September which a
cargo ol rice for the mainland. She did not call at Bahrain.
(vili). The Has 'arwan beacon was dtmolisneu early in the year
and a re-miorceu concrete pillar was erected in its place. Jn
the 19th ^&y an automatic white flashing light was placed on the
pillar but,as it was in direct line with the Customs’ mast light
from the Lest Spit buoy anchorage it was hardy visible to craft
making the port at night,and the colour was changed to rea on
the 31st October.
17. ■ i.GYAL KA7Y .
(i). Th. Senior Naval Omcer,Persian Gull division,in
H.M.S 'inad and later in H.a.S Gdorenam anu otiiers of His JfAj.stjr’i
Snips ot the
Persian Gulf
The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
division paid frequent visits to i-ahrEin||,
during the year. f
(ii). Lnterprise of the Fourth Cruiser Squadron arrived |
r 1 f m
on the 12th and left on the 14th April. She was to nave left on
the 15th April but put out earlier on account of heavy seas
(iii). II., .5 Luncan and Uie First Hestroyer ilotilla.accompanif -H
(K hi
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The volume contains correspondence relating to the collation and submission of the annual Administration Report of the Bahrain Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. , as well as the reports themselves.
Present within the volume are the reports for the years 1931-1934. Each report contains a prose statement and sometimes statistics on all or most of the following subjects: Personnel; Ruler of Bahrain and the Al Khalifa Family; Local Government Officials; Bahrain State; Bahrain Police; Local Affairs; Oil Concession; Artesian Wells; Agriculture; Customs; Municipalities; Public Works; Education; Trade; Industry; Athletics; Boat Building and Shipping; Electric Light/Electric Department; Royal Navy; Royal Air Force; Aviation; British Interests; Post Office; Medical; Judicial; Visits of Government (British) Officials; Movement of Foreigners; Visits of Arab Notables; Nejd (from 1932, Saudi Arabia); The Qusaibis; Qatar; Slavery; Climate; General. Each subject comes under its own sub-heading. Each report is signed by the officiating 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. at the time of submission to 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 Bushire.
Preceding each report is correspondence between 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. and the institutions and offices that provided reports and statistics for the final Administration Report. These include: Charles Belgrave, Advisor to the Government of Bahrain; the Director of Customs and Port Officer; the Head Munshi A term used in the Middle East, Persia and South Asia to refer to a secretary, assistant or amanuensis. Munshis were employed in the British administration in the Gulf. ; the Postmaster; and doctors and other employees of the American Mission Hospitals (men's and women's) and the Victoria Memorial Hospital.
There are internal office notes following some reports, concerning their collation and submission.
- Extent and format
- 1 volume (151 folios)
- Arrangement
The volume is arranged chronologically.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside of the front cover, and terminates at the inside back cover; 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. An additional foliation sequence is also present in parallel between ff 6-148; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and can be found in the same position as the main sequence.
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- IOR/R/15/2/297
- Title
- File 8/8 1931-34 Bahrain Agency Administration Reports and Related Papers
- Pages
- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:35v, 44r:44v, 46r:75v, 82r:83v, 91r:91v, 93r:122v, 132r:152v, back-i
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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- Open Government Licence