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411. IOR/R/15/2/145

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/145
Title:
File 1/A/13 I Transhipment of Cargo at Bahrain.
Scope & Content:
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...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
2 Oct 1931-28 Jan 1933
Extent:
1 volume (279 folios)

412. IOR/R/15/2/151

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/151
Title:
File 1/A/24 II BAHRAIN NATIONALITY AND PROPERTY LAW.
Scope & Content:
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...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
5 Jul 1937-9 Jan 1939
Extent:
1 volume (240 folios)

413. IOR/R/15/2/231

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/231
Title:
File 6/7 Mahandal Mekta [Mohanlal Mehta], ex-BI Agent at Dubai
Scope & Content:
The file relates to the appointment of Mehta, who had previously acted as Agent for British India Steam Navigation (BISN) at Dibai [Dubai], to a position in the Hamalbashi Branch of the Customs at Shargah [Sharjah], responsible for the collection of customs revenue, and ensuring the correct quant...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
15 Dec 1932-8 Feb 1933
Extent:
1 file (7 folios)

414. IOR/R/15/2/264

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/264
Title:
‘File 7/2 II Landing grounds and seaplane anchorages’
Scope & Content:
The volume is a continuation of correspondence from ‘File 7/2 I Landing grounds and seaplane anchorages’ (IOR/R/15/2/263), its contents relating to ongoing negotiations between Arab rulers and the British Government and Royal Air Force on the installation and maintenance of air facilities along ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
18 Apr 1934-19 Mar 1935
Extent:
1 volume (264 folios)

415. IOR/R/15/2/294

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/294
Title:
File 8/5 Monthly Intelligence Summaries, Iraq
Scope & Content:
The volume contains monthly Royal Air Force (RAF) intelligence summaries from Air Headquarters, British Forces in Iraq, Hinaidi, Iraq, for the period between January and June 1935. Each report is divided into sections that relate to a particular country of the region, as follows: Iraq, Turkey, ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jan 1935-Jun 1935
Extent:
1 volume (130 folios)

416. IOR/R/15/2/323

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/323
Title:
File 8/22 Eastern Aden Protectorate Intelligence Summaries
Scope & Content:
The file contains periodic intelligence summaries for the East Aden Protectorate. From the beginning of January 1941 to the end of May 1941 the reports are weekly. From June 1941 they become monthly. The reports are composed by the Resident Adviser, based in Mukalla. Each report consists of an ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
Jan 1941-Sep 1945
Extent:
1 file (284 folios)

417. IOR/R/15/2/334

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/334
Title:
File 8/40 British Supply Mission (Middle East) Monthly Letter
Scope & Content:
The file consists of monthly reports of the British Supply Mission (Middle East) from June 1946 to January 1947. Each report, marked secret, opens with an introductory statement consisting of notes on the global food supply situation, including political developments. The reports are then divided...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
Jun 1946-Jan 1947
Extent:
1 file (74 folios)

418. IOR/R/15/2/349

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/349
Title:
File 9/8 Japanese trade activities in the Persian Gulf
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence sent and received by the Political Agent at Bahrain concerning Japanese trade interests in the Persian Gulf; in particular, the correspondence concerns a request by Yusuf Kanoo to operate as agent in Bahrain for the sale of goods of Mitsubishi Enterprises. There...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
22 Apr 1934-18 Aug 1939
Extent:
1 file (32 folios)

419. IOR/R/15/2/382

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/382
Title:
File 9/38 Concession for Associated Ethyl Company in Bahrain
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence between the Political Agent at Bahrain and the Political Residency in Bahrain, concerning the possibility of granting to the Associated Ethyl Company a concession to manufacture ethyl fluid from sea water in Bahrain and sell it to the oil companies.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
22 Jul 1947-14 Aug 1947
Extent:
1 file (13 folios)

420. IOR/R/15/2/384

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/384
Title:
File 9/41 Gray Mackenzie & Co Ltd at Qatar
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence sent and received by the Political Agent at Bahrain concerning the operations of Gray Mackenzie & Co Ltd in Qatar, and the company's attempt to reach a lighterage agreement with the Ruler of Qatar.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Sep 1948-21 Jan 1950
Extent:
1 file (37 folios)

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