'File 8/8 VI Annual Report for the Year 1947' [‎145r] (289/306)

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(vl) Officers' loura.
On the 29th January the Kon*ble Lt-Col. Sir
Rupert Hay, K.C.I.E,, C.S.I., 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. in the Persian
Gulf, accompanied by Lady and Miss Hay, and Lt-Col A. • Galloway,
C.I.E., O.R.E., 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. , Bahrain, arrived at Abu Dhabi
by L*V. Hearchus* Ohaikh Shakhbut bin Sultan, Ruler of Abu
Dhabi, accompanied by the Political Officer, frucial Coast,
and the 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. Agent, went on board and met the "olitical
Resident. 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. and his family returned
the call on.the Shaikh at his Fort and took lunch with him.
On the 22nd 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. and the Shaikh of ^harjah
exchanged calls. The Ruler of Ajman came to the Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. in the
afternoon end called on 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. , who proceeded
to AJman by car shortly afterwards and returned the Shaikh's
call. On the 23rd 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. lefj for Dubai
by L.V. Neerchus. The Shaikh of Dubai called on the Political
Resident on board and 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. returned the call
at the Shaikh's palace. In the evening L.V. Rearchus left Dubai
and reached Has al Khaimah on the morning of the 24th. 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. exchanged cbIIs with the shaikh of Ras al
Khaimah and had lunch with him. On the 26th he continued
his Journey by road to Umm al Qaiwain, arriving there at noon.
After lunching with the Shaikh, 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. and his
party returned to Sharjah and left for Bahrein on the Nearchus
the same day. Throughout the tour Lt-Col. A.C. Galloway took
the opportunity to discuss outstanding cases with the Political
Officer and had a number of conferences with the Shaikhs
concerned.
On the 16th April Mr. C.J. Pelly, O.B.E.,
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. , Bahrain, arrived at Sharjah. He visited ‘'ubai
in the morning of the ICth and in the afternoon called on the
Shaikhs of Ajman and Umm al Qalwaln. On the 17th he visited
Has al Khaimah. On the l£th he called on Shaikh Sai'd bin
Maktum, O.B.E., Ruler of Dubai, on his launch which was anchored
in the Fas al Khaimah creek. Re left Res al Khaimah in the
afternoon of the 18th, sheltered from a storm in Umro al Qaiwain
creek and reached Dubai on the 20th. He left for Bahrain on
the 21st.
On the 6th and 7th November Dr. M.A. Steele, M.B.E.,
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. Surgeon, Bahrain, visited Sharjah and Dubai in connec
tion with a suspected outbreak of cholera.
On the 15th December R.M.S. "tfREN" with 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. on board arrived at Abu Musa Island and
left after an hour and a half. 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. was
unable to get a»hore or to meet the British residents there
(vii) Medical .
During the year under review Malaria was the chief
disease on the Truclal Coast and accounted for one fifth of
the new cases treated by the Medical Officer. The following
were the most common diseases on the Trucial Coasti-
Fye diseases
Venereal diseases
Teeth and gum diseases
Digestive System diseases
Ulcerative and inflammatory diseases.
In November a suspected case of cholera was
reported in Dubai. Every possible precautionary measure was
taken, including inoculation of the public both in Dubai and
Sharjah. About one fourth of the population of both towns was
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