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Coll 30/9(2) 'Admin. Reports of the Persian Gulf - 1945 -' [‎228r] (455/1148)

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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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Note on events in the Blkarz area during 1943 .
Drilling . There was no drilling in 1943.
Staff . British and British Indian Staff and families at
the 31st December 1943 numbered:-
Staff
Wives
Children
Gach Saran.
British
6
2
3
British
Indian
2
1
2
Agha Jarl
British
26
8
4
Pazanun
British
Indian
5
JL
39
12
12_
Food Supplies.
The cost
of living
rose still
further during
1943 and the Company continued to issue rations of staple
foodstuffs, at controlled prices, to labour.
Security . There have been several holdups of Company's
transport on the Ganoweh and Behbehan roads by armed bands
during the year. No loss of life occurred.
The following is the strength of the Garrison:-
Officers 10
Other ranks 313
One squadron of Skinners Horse provide guards for Du-Gambadah,
Ab-i-Shirin and Production Plant.
Many Government officials and notables visited
the area during the year and were entertained by us.
Relations with the local Khans remained most cordial.
Water Supply . The supply was satisfactory.
The total water pumped during 1943 was
72,278,580 gallons.
Production . Wells Nos.8 and 13 were on production.
Crude oil despatches to Abadan totalled
236,880,000 gallons.

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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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