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Reference (shelfmark):: IOR/R/15/2/1329-1333
Title:: File 8: Miscellaneous
Scope & Content:: The Miscellaneous subject files contain records concerning the import of opium and other restricted drugs into Bahrain, the distribution of alcohol among British agencies and residencies in the Persian Gulf, and the prohibition against the purchase and drinking of alcohol in Bahrain.
Collection Area:: India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:: Arabic and English
Date Range:: 1926-1949
Extent:: 5 files (988 folios)

Reference (shelfmark):: IOR/R/15/2/1330
Title:: File 8/2 C Liquor for Qatar and Trucial Coast
Scope & Content:: Correspondence between the British Political Agent at Bahrain and Petroleum Concession Limited (Bahrain), Petroleum Development Limited (Qatar) and the British Political Officer at Sharjah concerning the supply of alcohol for employees in Qatar and the Trucial Coast, as well as correspondence wit...
Collection Area:: India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:: Arabic and English
Date Range:: 27 Feb 1944-18 Feb 1948
Extent:: 1 file (34 folios)

Reference (shelfmark):: IOR/R/15/2/1333
Title:: File 8/6: Interdicts: Prohibition of Drinking and Purchase of Alcoholic Liqueurs on Board Steamers
Scope & Content:: Correspondence between the Political Agent at Bahrain and Charles Belgrave, the Advisor to the Bahrain Government, concerning the purchase of alcohol on steamers, smuggling of alcohol and public drunkenness. The file includes a public notice (‘ilān) from the Bahrain Government, stamped by ruler S...
Collection Area:: India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:: Arabic and English
Date Range:: 21 Feb 1934-17 Oct 1943
Extent:: 1 file (27 folios)

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