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Coll 30/9(2) 'Admin. Reports of the Persian Gulf - 1945 -' [‎528r] (1055/1148)

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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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Supervision of all markets is said to continue, but filth is much in evidence in
the streets and complaints from residents have been received.
(b) Muharraq and Hedd. —Extensive repairs were done to roads, artesian
wells and water places. The road from Customs to His Highness’ house was
widened and the Sea Road was extended as far as the school.
9 . Customs. —The Customs revenue amounted to Rs. 8,91,721, as compared
with Rs. 10,56,532 during 1939.
10. Public Works.—{a) The following important public works were completed
during the year :—
The State Hospital (for Men and for Women) and staff quarters.
Fort tower and main wall.
Muharraq Sea Road Extension (Municipal).
Police Post at Jaw.
(b) The following works were commenced during the year but not completed :— 1
New Technical School.
Government Hospital, Administration Block (surgery, etc.).
The Manamah—Muharraq bridge. Wet, A,
11 . Electric Department—The load showed a steady increase till November
1940, when it was curtailed owing to lighting restrictions imposed on the whole of
Bahrain under the Defence Regulations.
Revenue from the sale of Electricity amounted to Rs. 1,25,000 as compared
with Rs. 1,19,000 in 1939.
Additions were also made in the Electric Department. A new high-tension
sub-station, complete with 50 K. W. transformer and switch gear, was erected
at the Naval Base, Jufair, at the expense of the Admiralty, while at Muharraq, a
low-tension overhead line was run along the new sea road extension for fighting
and general supply purposes.
The wiring of houses by local contractors continued. Thirty five air con
ditioned units were in public service during the summer of 1940.
The number of telephone subscribers on the 31st December was 87 as compared
with 80 on the 31st December 1939.
The total revenue of this department was Rs. 1,81,648 and the total expenditure
Rs. 1,64,683. Out of this Rs. 64,844 was spent on establishment charges, a large
figure for such a small undertaking. Accounts do not appear to be properly kept
in this Department.
Charges for electricity are much too high and there is general discontent with
the whole state of affairs.
(See paragraph 11 of last year’s report.)
12 . Pearling Industry. —The 1940 summer season was poor. The catch was
small and the pearl business was almost at a standstill. The depression in the
pearl industry was to a slgiht extent offset by the Government’s building work,
• which gave employment to stone cutters and boatmen.
The advances made during 1940 were an
year. They were as follows :—
Tesquam ..
Salaf
Kharjieh ..
increase of Rs. 5 on the previous
Drivers.
Pullers.
Rs.
Rs.
25
20
25
20
20
20

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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)
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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