The volume contains correspondence concerning Qatar affairs, particularly the issues of smuggling, and rationing. The principal correspondents are the Political Agent, Bahrain (Tom Hickinbotham); the Head Munshi of the Political Agency, Bahrain (Jassim bin Mohamed [Jasim ibn Muhammad Kadmari]);...
The file relates to the award of titles and honours, principally to Gulf rulers, but also to Bahraini citizens and members of staff of the Political Agency, Bahrain. The correspondence is mainly between the Political Agent, Bahrain; the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf; and the India Offi...
The file concerns the transhipment of goods from merchant ships to dhows in Bahrain harbour (also referred as Bahrein) in order to avoid paying customs duty; the effect of this on the Bahrain economy; the levying by Bahrain of transit dues on shipping; and relations between Bahrain and the Kingd...
File 1/A/13 II TRANSHIPMENT OF CARGO & TRANSIT DUES
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The file concerns the transhipment of cargo in Bahrain (also referred to as Bahrein) territorial waters, the collection by Bahrain of transit dues on cargoes, and relations between Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Britain. The correspondence is principally between the Political Agent, Bahrain (Lieute...
The file concerns the shipping of goods direct to the mainland of Saudi Arabia by way of Bahrain; the question of the imposition by Bahrain of transit dues on such goods; and the effect of these transit dues on relations between Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Britain. The correspondence is mainly be...
The file concerns the agreement reached between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia (with the consent of Bahrain) on transit dues at Bahrain (also spelled Bahrein). The correspondence is mainly between the Political Agent, Bahrain (Lieutenant-Colonel Percy Gordon Loch), and the Assistant Politi...
The file concerns the seizure of, or interference with, Arab merchant vessels (dhows, jolly-boats, booms) by ships of the Iranian Navy, and the Iranian (often referred to as the Persian) authorities. The pretext was generally the prevention of smuggling. The correspondence is mainly between the...
File 1/A/24 I Persian Subjects in Bahrain and Registration of Foreigners in Bahrain with proposals for institution of Bahrain Nationality and Property Laws.
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The early papers in the file relate to complaints by the Iranian Government over the treatment of Persian citizens in Bahrain; but the file mostly concerns the enactment of the Bahrain nationality and property laws, and the preparation of the Bahrain (Amendment) Order in Council (1937). The cor...
File 1/A/24 II BAHRAIN NATIONALITY AND PROPERTY LAW.
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The file relates to the working of the Bahrain nationality and property laws, which required foreigners in Bahrain to submit lists of immovable property to the District Court. This requirement particularly affected Persian (Iranian) citizens in Bahrain, and had an impact on relations with the Go...
The file deals with wireless broadcasting to Bahrain (also spelled Bahrein), particularly the start of the Arabic service by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in January 1938. The papers also have much information about broadcasting to Kuwait and other parts of the Persian Gulf. The co...
