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721. IOR/R/15/2/1697

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1697
Title:
File 28/5 III Visits of tankers and steamers etc. to Sitrah Terminus.
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence between the Political Agent in Bahrain, the Financial Adviser to the Government at Bahrain, Charles Dalrymple Belgrave, and representatives of the Bahrain Petroleum Company Limited (BAPCO) and Gray, Mackenzie & Co. on shipments from Sitra terminus. The file...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
16 Jan 1938-15 Dec 1938
Extent:
1 file (290 folios)

722. IOR/R/15/2/1139

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1139
Title:
File 4/23 A Advices from A.G.C.R., New Delhi, of changes of officers empowered to sign authorities for payment
Scope & Content:
The file contains advice letters from the Office of the Accountant General, Central Revenues (AGCR), New Delhi, to the Political Agency, Bahrain, containing specimen signatures of those accounts officers of the AGCR who were empowered to sign authorities for payments issuing from the Office, and...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
18 Oct 1943-12 Apr 1948
Extent:
1 file (55 folios)

723. IOR/R/15/2/1793

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1793
Title:
File 36/48 II Applications for Assistance to Export Miscellaneous Articles from U.K. & U.S.A.
Scope & Content:
This file contains applications for import/export licenses and shipping space that were sent to the Political Agency in Bahrain by a number of merchants active in the country. The applications relate to the importation of a number of different goods including toiletries, clothes and gramophones ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
24 Jun 1944-31 Jan 1945
Extent:
1 file (261 folios)

724. IOR/R/15/2/1140

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1140
Title:
File 4/24 AGENCY FUNDS ACCOUNTS
Scope & Content:
The file relates to various fund accounts held by the Political Agency, Bahrain. The papers consist of correspondence and memoranda from the Political Agent, Bahrain, and the Assistant Political Agent, Bahrain; correspondence with the Residency Agent, Sharjah (Sayed Abdur Razzaq); some correspo...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
24 Jun 1936-30 Sep 1947
Extent:
1 file (47 folios)

725. IOR/R/15/2/1266

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1266
Title:
File 6/48 Telephones - Correspondence regarding
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence regarding the telephone network in Bahrain. The correspondence is mostly between the Political Agency in Bahrain and the State Engineer of the Government of Bahrain. The papers are concerned with the maintenance and extension of the network, changes to telephone ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
2 Mar 1932-8 Jul 1950
Extent:
1 file (188 folios)

726. IOR/R/15/2/1566

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1566
Title:
‘File 16/55 Haji Khudadad Charitable Fund.’
Scope & Content:
Papers relating to the disposal at Bahrain and Sharjah of annual incomes derived from the Haji Khudadad charitable fund. The origin of the fund, named after the late Haji Khudadad bin Mohammed, who was Supply Agent at the British naval station at Bassidu [Bāsa‘īdū], is explained in a note writte...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
21 Feb 1941-21 Sep 1949
Extent:
1 file (70 folios)

727. IOR/R/15/2/1587

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1587
Title:
‘File No. 16/77 Fisheries – Reports etc’
Scope & Content:
Correspondence relating to the fishing industry in the Persian Gulf, and discussions regarding the industry’s expansion using modern technologies such as trawlers and refrigerated storage. The file includes: requests from the British Government (Foreign Office and Ministry of Agriculture and Fis...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
6 Nov 1948-30 May 1950
Extent:
1 file (70 folios)

728. IOR/R/15/2/1634

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1634
Title:
File 18/5 Agency Tennis Courts
Scope & Content:
This file contains correspondence regarding the repair and maintenance of the Political Agency's tennis court. The early correspondence is mostly concerned with replacing the surface of the existing court and requests for advice from the En-Tout-Cas Company regarding suitable material and mainte...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
25 Jan 1933-Dec 1950
Extent:
1 file (213 folios)

729. IOR/R/15/2/1378

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1378
Title:
‘File 12/8 Shipping.– Correspondence re. Arrival of ships of foreign nationalities in Bahrain and questions relating to freight and cargo brought by them.’
Scope & Content:
The file comprises correspondence received by the Political Agency relating to the arrival and departure of foreign vessels at Bahrain. The file’s principal correspondents are: the Bahrain shipping agent Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo [Yūsuf bin Aḥmad Kānū]; representatives of the Government of Bahrain; ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Apr 1933-18 Sep 1948
Extent:
1 file (54 folios)

730. IOR/R/15/2/1663

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1663
Title:
File 20/1- Vol: III Ceremonial and Celebrations: New Year's and King's Birthday's Celebrations.
Scope & Content:
The file contains papers regarding the celebration of the King's Birthday and Christmas and New Year’s Day between 1935-1939. Christmas and New Year’s Day were announced as an official holiday at the Agency in Bahrain. The King's Birthday was celebrated in June each year, but was not an official...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic, English, and Persian
Date Range:
31 Oct 1935-4 Jun 1939
Extent:
1 file (283 folios)