'الملف 10/8 استفسارات بشأن التجارة الخارجية' [و‎‎١‎٩] (٤٩٥/٣٩)

No. ^ of 1929.
The Political Ageaoy, Bahrein.
Dated th.e October 1929.
Sir,
To
The Secretary to the
Han'hie the Political Resident
in the Persian G-ulf, Bushire.
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With reference to your letter No»2096 dated the
12th September 1929, I have the honour to inform you that
during the last five years the local trade of mother-of-
pearl shell has been very insignificant.
I understand in 1924 ivo local firms, the Mesopotamia
Persia Corporation Ltd., and Abdul Aziz Khunji purchased
large quantities of small Lingeh shells. In that year the
former sorted their stares and exported to Hamburg. In
1927-28 the latter sorted their stores and exported to
Hamburg per steamer of Hansa Line. It is state^tiiat ti^
ventures proved unsuccessful, the diells being two small
\
for the importers requirements.
The larger type of shells ( bold and medium) are
found in Bahrein in a very small qnantity but I am informed,
could be obtained if required.
In my opinion the best local firms for Messrs M.
Myers to approach would be
1. Mess the Mesopotamia Persia Corporation Limited
2. Messrs Bhamanmal Isardas & Co.
The latter is a firm of Indian bankers and general
merchants. They also deal in pearls and are closely in
touch with the pearling industry and bear a good reputation
for integrity in their dealings. I understand they have
already