‘File 13/12 Post-war civil air services expansion’
Scope & Content:
The file consists of copies of letters and telegrams sent to and from the Political Agency in Bahrain, and published Government white papers, relating to the development of civil aviation facilities in Bahrain in the post-Second World War period. Specific subjects covered by the file: In March ...
The file contains telegrams and letters sent to and from the Political Agency in Bahrain, containing the details of private flights scheduled to touch down at Bahrain and/or Sharjah. Details of most incoming flights were sent by the RAF Commanding Officer at Bahrain to the Political Agency, with...
This file contains correspondence between British officials concerning the importation, consumption and licensing of alcohol (mainly referred to as liquor in file) in Bahrain. Much of the correspondence is between the Political Agency in Bahrain and the Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) regard...
The file relates to the service of holders of the post of Head Munshi at the Political Agency, Bahrain. The papers, which consist of correspondence, memoranda, telegrams, notes, certificates, sanction orders, office orders, and last pay certificates, cover the following topics: pay and allowances...
The file contains budget estimates for the Political Agency, Bahrain for the financial years 1939-40 to 1941-42 inclusive, and associated correspondence. The correspondence is between the Political Agent, Bahrain and the office of the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf. There is also some c...
The file concerns the registration of documents by the Political Agency, Bahrain [also spelled Bahrein in this file]. The papers consist of correspondence between those applying to have documents registered and the Political Agency, Bahrain. The applications are mostly from the Bahrain Petrole...
Papers relating to the introduction of the National Insurance Act of 1946, including: a copy of a leaflet entitled Persons Abroad on 5 July, 1948, issued in June 1948 by the Ministry of National Insurance, detailing benefits and contributions for people eligible for National Insurance, but who a...
File No. E/3 V. O. Miscellaneous Correspondence with the Commandant of Police, Bahrain.
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence in the form of letters, memoranda, petitions and proclamations. A few issues are raised in the correspondence including cases of robbery, alcohol production, complaints by locals against the police for illegally detaining them in the police lock-up, and complaint...
This file contains correspondence and documents related to Britain's relationship with the ruler of R'as al-Khaymah, Shaikh Sultan bin Salim al-Qasimi, and the contested ownership of Tamb/Tumb [Tunb] island. Much of the correspondence in the file is between the Political Residency in Bushire a...
File 22/21 Shaikh Sultan bin Salim of Ras-Al-Khaimah
Scope & Content:
This file contains correspondence regarding political developments in Ras Al Khaimah [Ra's al-Khaymah], particularly regarding its ruler, Shaikh Sultan bin Salim Āl Qāsimī. The correspondence discusses tensions and sporadic conflict that arose between Shaikh Sultan and members of his family, pr...
