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'File 5/1 XIV Kuwait Oil Company' [‎192r] (391/570)

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The record is made up of 1 file (281 folios). It was created in 23 Dec 1936-4 Oct 1939. 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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If any differea
or 5.n any way
provided for,
Kuwait and the
on both partial
In WITNESS whe
first mention©!
Signed and del
in the pressne
Signed by the
In the presenc
Employee^ Nam
page 2
12 • If any difference or dispute shall arise as to the true Intent of this Agreement or any part thereof
or In any way connected with or arising out of the same, the decision of which is not hereinbefore
provided for, the matter shall be submitted to the arbitration of the British Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. at
Kuwait and the decision of the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. on the point shall be final and conclusively binding
on both parties.
In WITNESS whereof the parties to this Agreement have set their respective hands on the day and year
first mentioned above •
Signed and Delivered on behalf of the said
KUWAIT OIL C OLTP ANY, LIMITED .
(Incorporated in Great Britain)
Signed and delivered
in the presence of
Signed by the said Employee
In the presence o f
Employee *s Name
Father ! s Name
Name & Address of next-of-kin,
showing relationship with employee.
Designation
Salary per month
Height
Age.
Nationality :: Oasts
Distinguishing Marks„
Date of Appointment.
Period of Agreement.
Class of Passage Provided,
REMARKS.

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Content

This file contains correspondence and documentation relating to the initiation of oil operations in Kuwait by the Kuwait Oil Company. The majority of the papers relate to operational matters from workers contracts, buoying and navigation, to plans for the construction of refineries.

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1 file (281 folios)
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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 inside front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 283; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located at 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 6-278; these numbers are also written in pencil but, where circled, are crossed through.

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English in Latin script
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