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File 2297/1919 ‘Persian Gulf Residency Monthly Reports. 1912-20.’ [422v] (849/1044)
The record is made up of 1 volume (518 folios). It was created in 3 Feb 1912-5 Apr 1921. 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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that she developed a serious leak. She put into Dowan for protection and re
turned to Lingah on the 23rd November. The Captain of the ship, a British
subject, refused to proceed to Bombay unless half the ship’s cargo was discharged.
As no proper charter was made, the arrangement between the owner and the
charter party being verbal, a lively dispute arose as to who was liable for the
cost of unloading the ship. It was eventually decided that Hassan bin Ali
Sumaya should discharge the stone ballast from the ship, and she left for Bombay
on the 2nd December 1912.
Foreign interests. 1146. In the middle of the month the Sunni community opened a subscrip
tion for Turkey, about Rs. 50,000 being collected. Much discussion arose as
to the manner of remitting the amount. The Khaja family, with a view to gaining
aggrandisement, had previously promised to send the money subscribed to Saiyid
Talib at Busreh, but this course was opposed by many of the biggest donors,
and it was eventually decided that the money should be forwarded via Bombay.
1147. It is understood that a similar subscription has been opened at
Debar
Miscellaneous. 1148. A relief Vice-Consulate guard of one Non-Commissioned Officer and
nine men of the 2nd Queen Victoria’s Own Rajput Light Infantry arrived by
SS. “ Palitana ” on the 25th November. The relieved guard of the 7th Duke
of Connaught’s Own Rajputs embarked by the slow mail 4 4 Barala ’' on the
26th November.
A relief guard of 7 men for Basidu, of the same regiment, also arrived by
“ Palitana ” and were conveyed to Basidu by R. I. M. S. “ Minto 5/ . The
relieved guard also left for Bombay by “ Barala ”.
1149. The boat carrying mails from Basidu to Lingah was capsized by a
squall on the 25th November. Nine persons were drowned and the mails were
lost.
Baxdab Abbas.
1st to 30th ’November.
1150. Monsieur Zwinne is expected here shortly from Bushire to take over
charge of the Customs from Monsieur Collette, who returns to Lingah.
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complaining at the beginning of the month has been somewhat relieved, and, if the
present state of affairs continues, it should be possible to send up to the interior
without undue delay all the goods at present hying here.
1152. A petty robbery of goods to the value of Krans 190 belonging to a Hindu
occurred on the road between Bandar Abbas and Minab, on the 2nd November.
1153. The Eastern Rug and Trading Company of Kerman has amalgamated
with a company known as the Oriental Carpet Manufacturers, Limited. The
latter is a large concern, and is prepared to spend a considerable sum in developing
the carpet industry at Kerman. An agent has been sent to Kerman to take over
accounts
Miscellaneous.
1154. A sharp earthquake shock was experienced here on the morning of the
17th November, and some of the cracks in the Consulate building caused by rhe
shock of the *20th October (vide paragraph 1079) opened out to a greater extent.
Kerman and Bam.
1st to 31st October.
Local Officials, 1155. The Amir-i-Mufakham, since his arrival, has been greatly handicapped
by the lack of money, and Mr. Stass, the Financial Agent, has a very difficult task
in collecting the revenue. Salar-i-Muid, the son of the Amir, has gone to Bam as
Governor and Oirat-us-Sultaneh as Governor to Sirj an.
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The file consists of reports of news received by the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. 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. (the ‘Political Diary’ of the 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. ) relating to various areas of Persia [Iran] and the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , for each month from November 1911 to December 1920 (there is no report for June 1914). The parts of Persia covered by the reports include: Mohammerah [Khorramshahr], Ispahan, Bushire [Bushehr], Shiraz, Bunder Abbas (Bandar Abbas), Lingah (Lingeh) and Kerman (Kirman). Other countries in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. covered by the reports include Maskat [Muscat], Bahrain and Koweit [Kuwait]. The reports were compiled 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. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. (Lieutenant-Colonel Percy Zachariah Cox), or in his absence by the Officiating 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. , the Deputy 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. or the First Assistant Resident.
They report on matters including: local officials; arms traffic; Customs; local government; British interests; foreign interests; the movements of HM Representatives; and the condition of roads, the telegraph and the postal service.
The file also includes 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. minute paper cover sheets.
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- 1 volume (518 folios)
- Arrangement
The papers are arranged in chronological order from the rear to the front of the volume.
The subject 2297 ( Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. 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. Monthly Reports. 1912-20) consists of one volume, IOR/L/PS/10/827.
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Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 520; 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.A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
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- front, back, spine, edge, head, tail, front-i, 2r:519v, back-i
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- East India Company, the Board of Control, the India Office, or other British Government Department
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