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Coll 30/9(2) 'Admin. Reports of the Persian Gulf - 1945 -' [‎175r] (349/1148)

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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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The Mission Hospital dealt with more cases of venereal
disease during 1944 than in previous years. This is apparentlj
due partly to an increase in the incidence of the disease and
partly to an increase in the desire of those afflicted for
treatment. It is hoped that before long the very promising
treatment by Penicillin will be available and within the
financial limits of every^member of the general public.
(ill) State Medical Hospital
Dr. R.H*B. snow held charge throughout the year assisted
Miss
by Dr-/ I.M.A. Doeg in the womens section of the hospital.
253 major operations and 1,908 minor operations were carried
out as compared with a total for operations of 2,516 in 1943.
The Service ' ards continued to be administered, by the
Royal Air Force medical officers and ulsters were in charge
of the actual medical teatment and nursing of the patients.
Of the 410 European patients who were admitted only two failed
to recover. Service out-patients are now dealt with by the
74 major operations and 433 minor operations were carried out
as compared with a total for operations of 524 in 1943.
(iv) guarancine station, Muharrau
Lieutenant M.L.A. Steele, I.liUP., was in charge as
quarantine Medical Officer except from 13th July to 14th
October when the work was undertaken by Lieutenant Shyam Sunder,
X. ■ ■ • c.
afflic bed.
Me^s Section
Out-patients treated
In-patients treated
1,13,838 1,29,379 1,27,503
1,761 2,116 2,140
1943
1944
Officer-in-charge of the State Hospital though of course the
Army and Royal Air Force medical officers at special dispen
saries opened for this purpose.
Vomers Section
1942 1943 1944
Out-patients treated 52,881 44,846 36,572
In-patients treated 759 778 927

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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:

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)
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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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