'Administration Reports for 1947' [‎54r] (107/128)

G\mdnr went through a food crisis about the middle of the year
and the situation was saved by the timely arrival of a consignment
of rice and atta from Karachi.
Under arrangements made by the Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. Ms cat, two
teachers, one for Urdu and one for English, arrived in Gwadur from
Pakistan in the employ of the Ms cat Government and the attendance of
the School already stands at SO. Arrangements have also been completed
for the services of a Doctor and he should arrive early in the new year.
6. POLITICO
Kalat State politicians are known to be very keen on attaining the
retrocession of Gwadur to Kalat, and this plan was included on the agenda
at the last meeting of the Kalat State National Party.
His Majesty’s Pakistan Ship ’’Godavari 1 * paid a courtesy visit to
Gwadur in November and the Captain and crew were welcomed cordially.
7. POSTS AID TELEGRAPHS
Mail steamers called at Gwadur approximately two in one and a half
months in each direction during the year.
The Gwadur - Pasni landline was continually interrupted throughout
the year owing to frequent breaks in the line, and it is considered that
the landline should be replaced by the installation of a wireless set at
Gwadur, as this would ensure constant communication with the outside world.
8. COMMUNICATIONS
During the year 20 ships from Karachi and 18 from the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran.
called at Gwadur.
9. ANT I-LOCUST OPERATIONS
The Anti-locust partycontinued their operations, using Gwadur as
their Headquarters and making frequent trips into the interior. The
Locust Technical Officer and Warning Officer were reposted to India in
June.
10. AIR FACILITIES
The aerodrome remained unserviceable throughout the year.