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'File 6/1 II Aviation - Imperial Airways' [48r] (95/160)
The record is made up of 1 file (76 folios). It was created in 31 Jul 1934-7 Sep 1944. It was written in English and Arabic. 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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IMPERIAL AIRWAYS LIMITED.
BCHC/ia.40fd.
CONTINUED No. 2
©
19th* February* 1936*
3• Unhappily «• have experienced other
examples of inefficient handling of telegrams in
Iraq* and our representations have not resulted
in any marked improvement in the handling of
these important meesages* I do not* therefore*
think that we as a Company can successfully press
the Iraq Oovernment far Koweit to be given
increased telegraphic facilities* I suggest that
it would be far more effective if the demand came
from Kewelt itself when* having regard to the
increased business which it is hoped and antiel*
pa ted? this town will enjoy in the near future*
it would be justified in requesting extended and
mere up to date telegraphic and telephonic communi
cations* This will explain why I thought Colonel
Dickson with his great local influence and personality
could effect an improvement, whilst having regards to
the present political situation we should hove
difficulty in making headway*
4* Perhaps I should tell you that I have in
the past discussed with the Director of Poets ft Tele
graphs of Iraq an improvement ia our communications ta
Koweit and he expressed privately the antipathy Iraq
fsele towards Koweit and indeed also the disapproval
of Imperial Airways * use of Koweit* This fseiing has
not lessened in the lest year since the gentleman I
refer to retired from the Iraq service* and I am sure
the situation is better known to you than to me*
5* As sxpiained in my previous letter* instruc
tions to givs if possible advice from Baghdad* Karachi
(or oharjah) of a call at Koweit, have already been
issued* To my mind this cannot wholly overcome the
inconvenience Koweit experiences, as estimates of
expected times of arrival are possible only over wide
limits owing to unexpected weather conditions and
miscellaneous causes infinite in their variety*
6* Believe me I am personally very much in
sympathy with the Persian Sulf, appreciate the goodwill*
friendship, and kindness we have received at all hands*
and it is no lack of keenness on my part if occasionally
inconvenience ia caused et Koweit*
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This file contains correspondence regarding the Imperial Airways air route through the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. . Most of the papers relate to discussions on constructing an aerodrome in Kuwait to provide shelter for planes during storms. Other papers discuss the provision of shelter and safe storage for cargo and mail in Kuwait in transit to other stations on the route.
The file includes an architectural drawing of the aerodrome, at folio 7.
- Extent and format
- 1 file (76 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the front to the rear of the file.
- Physical characteristics
Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 79; 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. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 66-77; these numbers are also written in pencil and crayon, but are not circled.
A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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- English and Arabic in Latin and Arabic script View the complete information for this record
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- IOR/R/15/5/274
- Title
- 'File 6/1 II Aviation - Imperial Airways'
- Pages
- 4r:8v, 12r:12v, 22r:23v, 25r:27v, 29r:29v, 39r:40v, 46r:53v, 55r:55v, 66r:66v, 71r:71v
- Author
- Imperial Airways
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