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Coll 30/9(2) 'Admin. Reports of the Persian Gulf - 1945 -' [105r] (209/1148)
The record is made up of 1 file (572 folios). It was created in 18 Aug 1941-31 Jul 1946. 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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Farmandar (continued)
''/o
Since its inception in 1943, no separate budget
has been sanctioned for the Military Governorate*
Ji-dlciary .—■ Aghai Ashraf Ahmedi held the appointment
of President of the Abadan Court throughout the year.
P olice ,-- Sarhang (Colonel) Vighar was Chief of Police,
Abaden, throughout the year.
Sarwan (Captain) Hussain Nikokar was Chief of
Police, Khorrainchahr, throughout the year.
Gendarrerie .— Sarwan (Captain) Heza Hakimi was Chief
of Gendarmerie, Khorramshahr and Abadan, till the month
of July, when he was succeeded by Captain Hamimi.
Health .— Dr. Reza Nighabat held the appointment of
Quarantine and Medical Officer throughout the year.
In April, a severe epidemic of typhus took a
heavy toll of life in the district of Shadegan.
A noticeable decrease in the number of mosquitos
is probably due to the spraying with crude oil, of all
the creeks and stagnant pools in Khorramshahr, by the
Americans.
Municipality .— Aghai Mahmud D&rwish was Mayor of
Khorramshahr till the 2£th November, when he was succeeded
by Aghai Shukrullah Manuchchri.
In April, the Central Government sanctioned the
levy of new taxes by the Municipality.
The Karun embankment, begun in January, was
completed by the end of the year.
In the Spring, the construction of a new drainage
system, and the asphalting of roads was begun. The end
of the year saw the completion of the asphalting of most
of the lanes inside the town, and of the pavements only
along the main streets.
Trade and Commerce .— The institution of a Chamber of
Commerce for Khorramshahr and Abadan was sanctioned by
the Central Government. In May, elections to a nine-
member committee took place, and Aghai Abraishamkar was
elected President. The Chamber^ first meeting was held
in June.
In July, shares were floated for the formation of
a trading company, to be named "The Khuzistan Commercial
and Engineering Company", which would deal mainly with
imports and whose endeavour it would be to centralise
trade in Khuzistan. There is still no indication that
the required capital has been subscribed.
Education .— Aghai All Asghar Fayyaz was Director of
Education throughout the year.
In April, the Education Department closed one of
its primary schools from lack of accommodation.
The re-opening
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This file consists of copies of the annual 'Administration Reports of the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. ' prepared by 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. in Bushire for the years 1939-1945.
These annual reports are divided up into a number of separate reports for different geographical areas, usually as follows:
- Administration Report for Bushire Area
- Administration Report for Kerman & Yazd
- Administration Report for Bandar Abbas
- Administration Report for Kuwait Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent.
- Administration Report for Bahrain Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent.
- Administration Report for Political Agency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, headed by an agent. , Muscat
- Administration Report for Trucial Coast A name used by Britain from the nineteenth century to 1971 to refer to the present-day United Arab Emirates.
- Administration Report for Khorramshahr Consulate
These separate reports are themselves broken down into a number of sub-sections that vary according to each report, but include the following topics:
- Personnel
- Visitors
- Foreign Representatives
- British Interests
- Local Administration
- Transport
- Education
- Military
- Aviation
- Political Situation
- Trade
- Medical
- Meteorological
The reports are all introduced by a short review of the year written by 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. .
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- 1 file (572 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 574; 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. Additional foliation sequences are present in parallel between ff 1-571; these numbers are written in pencil or crayon and, where circled, are crossed through.
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- Coll 30/9(2) 'Admin. Reports of the Persian Gulf - 1945 -'
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- front, front-i, 2r:448r, 448r, 449r:573v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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