File 1/6 II Officers of the IPS: Postings and Transfers, Honourable the Resident etc.
Scope & Content:
The file contains notifications of postings and transfers of Officers of the Indian Political Service (IPS): senior British officials in the Persian Gulf, including the Political Resident, Political Agents, etc. The papers are in the form of telegrams, express letters, circular letters, and re...
File 3/14 II Arrivals and departures of H.M.'s ships
Scope & Content:
Correspondence relating to arrivals and departures of ships of the Royal Navy at various ports in the Gulf including Bahrain, Bushire, Kuwait, Basrah [Basra]. Ships mentioned include: HMS Shoreham; HMS Bideford; HMS Fowey; HMS Deptford. The file includes examples of a programme of exchange of ca...
File 6/6 II Pension contribution of late Subedar Niaz Ali Khan
Scope & Content:
The file consists of correspondence relating to the pension contributions of murdered Subedar, Niaz Ali Khan of the Bahrain Levy Corps, and its payment to his widow. The correspondence is between the Political Agency in Bahrain, Political Residency in the Persian Gulf, and the Adviser to the Gove...
‘File 15/35 I Release of Civil Officers for British army Service’
Scope & Content:
The file contains several Government of India circular letters and memoranda, 1939-1940 and 1944, from the Defence Co-ordination, Defence, Home and Finance Departments, laying down the policy, regulations and procedures to be followed regarding: The release of civil officers other than Indian Ar...
File 17/5 II Furniture and Stores for the Political Agency, Bahrain
Scope & Content:
Correspondence between the Political Agency, Bahrain, and various merchants regarding furniture and office supply orders, plus receipts and bills. The file also contains correspondence with the British Air Forces in Iraq and Bahrain regarding the supply of fire extinguishers. The following busi...
File 28/36 Claims for compensation to employees of the ARAMCO
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence between the Arabian American Oil Company (ARAMCO) representative and the Political Agent at Bahrain on claims for compensation for injuries at work occurred to ARAMCO employees at Ras Tanura.
File 36/46 Import Assistance Recommendation for Liquor from U.K.
Scope & Content:
This file contains applications for import/export licenses and shipping space that were sent to the Political Agency in Bahrain by Gray, Mackenzie and Co Limited. The applications relate to the importation of alcohol and food supplies from various suppliers in the United Kingdom. The file also ...
File 36/61 Miscellaneous Correspondence with Military Officials and Station Commander, Bahrain
Scope & Content:
This file contains correspondence between the Political Agency in Bahrain and British Military officials in the country, primarily the office of the Air Liaison Officer of the RAF in Muharraq. The correspondence discusses a number of issues including an attempt by RAF levies to forcefully enter...
File 36/62 Quota of Tyres and Tubes for Trucial Coast
Scope & Content:
This file contains correspondence between the Political Agency in Bahrain and several local merchants regarding the importation of tyres and inner tubes into Bahrain and the broader Gulf region. The file also contains correspondence - in Arabic with English translations - between the Political A...
File 36/106 III Allotment Register of Cars of 1947
Scope & Content:
This file contains lists of the allocation of car imports from the United States into Bahrain for the year 1947, as determined by the Political Agency. The lists are divided up by different car manufacturers including Ford, Chevrolet, Chrysler/Dodge and Buick.