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'File 32/7 (4/6) Bahrain Cinemas' [91r] (181/200)
The record is made up of 1 file (100 folios). It was created in 7 Apr 1934-22 Jan 1949. It was written in English and Arabic. 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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after they have passed through the lantern. The operator in charge of
the machine, who shall also he in responsible charge of the operating
box, shall he a qualified operator who possesses a certificate granted by
the licensing authority. Such certificate shall be issued by the licens
ing authority on payment of a fee of Rs. 10 and shall be valid for one
year unless sooner revoked by the licensing authority.
An operator shall not be granted a certificate unless he—
(i) possesses a working knowledge of bioscope machines and a parti
cular technical knowledge of the type of machine which is at
the time employed in operating;
(ii) is thoroughly conversant with the municipal bye-laws and other
rules relating to cinematograph exhibitions and precautions
against fire;
(Hi) is acquainted with the most speedy and effective methods of
dealing with fire;
(iv) possesses a fair knowledge of the elements of electric power,
direct and alternating current, voltage, amperage, etc., or
in the case of mufassal operators, a working knowledge of
petrol and oil engines; and
(v) is proficient in the handling, winding, repairing and efficient
cleaning of films.
SCHEDULE A.
Limelight.
The gas cylinders shall be tested and filled in conformity with the
requirements set out below : —
Cylinder of compressed gas (Oxygen, hydrogen or coal gas).
(a) Lap-welded wrought iron .—Greatest working pressure 120 atmos
pheres, or 1,800 lbs. per square inch.
Stress due to working pressure not to exceed tons per square inch.
Proof pressure in hydraulic test, after annealing, 224 atmospheres, or
3,360 lbs. per square inch.
Permanent stretch in hydraulic test not to exceed 10 per cent, of the
elastic stretch.
One cylinder in 50 to be subject to a statical bending test, and to
stand crushing nearty flat between two rounded knife-edges without
cracking.
(h) Lapwelded or seamless steel .—Greatest working pressure 120
atmospheres, or 1,800 lbs. per square inch.
Stress due to working pressure not to exceed tons per square inch
in lap-welded, or 8 tons per square inch in seamless cylinders.
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This file contains correspondence regarding the establishment of a cinema in Bahrain. The file contains correspondence between the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. in Bahrain and Charles Belgrave, Adviser to the Government of Bahrain concerning the desirability of opening a cinema in the country and the logistics involved in doing so. The file contains a letter from April 1937 (in English and Arabic) in which Belgrave grants two members of the Al Khalifa family permission to establish a cinema in Bahrain.
The file contains a number of letters from other individuals and companies interested in establishing a cinema in the country (ff 9-11,14,28,58-59).
The file also contains documentation regarding the licensing and censorship of films as follows:
- ordinance for licensing and controlling cinemas and other places of public amusement compiled by the Government of Bahrain (ff 66-69);
- government of Bengal From c. 1758-1858, the East India Company's administration in Bengal. From 1773-1833, the most senior of the three subdivisions of India, also known as the Supreme Government of India. From 1858-1947, a subdivision of the British Raj. , Political Department, Manual of the Bengal Board of Censors, 1936 (ff 80-99).
- Extent and format
- 1 file (100 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the back cover with 100; 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 2-57; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence. A mixed foliation/pagination sequence covers the file notes between ff 70-79. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out. Pagination: the file includes a booklet (ff 80-99) which contains an original printed pagination sequence.
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- English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
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- IOR/R/15/2/817
- Title
- 'File 32/7 (4/6) Bahrain Cinemas'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:2v, 5r:6v, 8r:8v, 12r:13v, 16r:27v, 29r:32v, 34r:34v, 36r:37v, 39r:42v, 44r:44v, 51r:51v, 54r:56v, 60r:60v, 62r:63v, 70r:99v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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- Open Government Licence