'File 11/32 Royal Commission on Palestine' [131r] (261/308)
The record is made up of 1 file (152 folios). It was created in 6 Jul 1937-25 Apr 1948. 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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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.
, Bushire
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.
, Bahrain
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.
, Kuwait
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.
, Muscat
No.650
Dated and received the 26th April, 1946,
? Top Secret . (mut) ( mut) .
Following is repetition of Government of India telegram
No. 3788 April 25th. Begins.
First part of Anglo-American Mission's report on
Palestine is likely to be published in Washington today. For your
oun information report recommends inter alia immediate authorisation
of 100,000 repeat 100,000 immigration certificates for jews and
is likely on general grounds to be strongly resented by Arabs
and consequently by Muslims world.
2. Government of India would be grateful to be kept
informed by telegram of reactions in Arab States and for your
appreciation of possible developments. His Majesty's Govern
ment's view on report are not repeat not yet known. Ends.
Please telegraph to me reactions in your area and your
appreciation of possible developments.
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- Content
This file contains correspondence between British officials regarding the response to events in Palestine in Oman and the broader Gulf region including Bahrain and Kuwait. Both public opinion and the reaction of the region's rulers are discussed. In addition to correspondence, the file contains the following documents:
- Palestine Royal Commission Report, 1937 (folios 6-24)
- Two copies of 'Policy in Palestine. Despatch dated 23rd December, 1937, from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the High Commissioner for Palestine' (folios 63-74)
- Arabic translation of White Paper on Palestine from 1938 (folios 76-79)
- Arabic translation of Statement on Palestine made by the Secretary of State for the Colonies on 24 November 1938 (folios 95-100)
- Arabic and English copies of the White Paper on Palestine of May 1939 (folios 108-120).
- Extent and format
- 1 file (152 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 154; 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 2-153; these numbers are also written in pencil, 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/15/6/379
- Title
- 'File 11/32 Royal Commission on Palestine'
- Pages
- front, front-i, 2r:40v, 42r:48v, 51r:121v, 124r:153v, back-i, back
- Author
- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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- Open Government Licence