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'Administration Reports for 1947' [50r] (99/128)
The record is made up of 1 file (62 folios). It was created in 1948. 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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attempting a little exploration on his own and discovered what he hopes
will prove to be a profitable mica mine, and also high quality iron ore
deposits. The report of Sir Cyril Fox, Director of Geological Survey
of India, at the time, who surveyed the Dhofar region early in the year,
has given His Highness high hopes of the potential mineral wealth of that
region of his territory.
His Highness maintained good health throughout the year, but
proposes visiting Bombay shortly for a thorough medical examination
and attention by dental, and eye specialists.
^ (b) Saiyid Shihab bin Faisal
He continued acting as His Highness the Sultan^ representative
at Ceremonials throughout the year. On the occasion of the visit of the
U.S. Destroyer ,, Eyman ,, to Muscat in f&y, Saiyid Shihab entertained the
Captain and other officers at an Arab luncheon, and presented the Captain
with a silver teapot and sugar bowl as a gift. Saiyid Shihab has not
been keeping very well and intends going to Sohar after the Sultan’s
return, if the Sultan will permit him.
(c) S aiyid Taimur bin Faisal
The ex Sultan remained in India throughout the year, but is
planning a visit to Dhofar sometime in 1948.
(d) Saiyid Ahmed bin Ebrahim
He remained in office as the Minister for the Interior. The
Sultan evidently expressed his disapproval of Saiyid Ahmed’s handling
of the ’’Star of Mex” case and at one time he feared that he was in
^ danger of losing his post.
(e) Saiyid Tariq bin Tiamur
He continued as president, Municipal Council throughout the year.
(f) Saiyid Fahr bin Taimur
Saiyid Fahr bntered the Indian Military Academy at Dehra Dun
at the beginning of the year and tv/o reports from the Academy show that
he impressed the authorities very favourably and was considered almost, the
, best cadet of his platoon.
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The file contains unpublished typescript Administration Reports of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. 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 1947, starting with the Report of 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. , Bahrain, followed by Reports for the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. , Bahrain (including The Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates. and Qatar); the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. , Kuwait; and the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. , Muscat. The Reports cover political developments; oil and oil companies; aviation matters; trade and economic matters; lists of officials; details of local government; Ruling Families; customs; shipping; transport; communications; the administration of justice; medical matters; Royal Navy (RN), Royal Indian Navy (RIN), and Royal Air Force (RAF); notable visitors to the Gulf; meteorological information; slavery and piracy; pearling; date gardens in Kuwait; French and American interests in Muscat; missionary work in Muscat; a report on Gwadur [Gwadar] written by 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. , Muscat; and a separate report on Guadur [Gwadar] written by the Administrator there.
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- 1 file (62 folios)
- Arrangement
The Report of 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. , Bahrain appears at the front of the file, followed by the Reports of the various Political Agencies.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at 1 on the front cover and terminates at 62, the last folio but one before the back cover. These numbers are written in pencil, are enclosed in a circle, and appear 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.
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- IOR/R/15/1/721
- Title
- 'Administration Reports for 1947'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:63v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
- Usage terms
- Open Government Licence