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Archive Reference (shelfmark) IOR/R Name Adviser to the Government of Bahrain, 1926-1957

171. IOR/R/15/2/1901

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1901
Title:
File No. E/6 V. O. Correspondence about the Senior joint Courts.
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence regarding the Senior Joint Courts in Bahrain. It mostly consists of letters from the Political Agent to the Ruler of Bahrain, Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa informing him of the dates and times of the court sittings. Shaikh Salman's replies confirm whether he...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
29 Oct 1942-6 Dec 1950
Extent:
1 file (139 folios)

172. IOR/R/15/2/1902

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1902
Title:
File No. E/7 V. O. Correspondence regarding the Diving Court.
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence in the form of memoranda, letters and petitions regarding Diving Court matters in Bahrain. Among the raised issues was the suggestion of setting up a Diving Court in Manama where it would be in closer touch with other courts. Letters were sent by the Political Ag...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
16 Nov 1927-15 Jun 1935
Extent:
1 file (43 folios)

173. IOR/R/15/2/1903

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1903
Title:
File No. E/9 V. O. Correspondence regarding diving matters, the rules and regulations formed by the Bahrain Government for Rakbah and Gaffal etc.
Scope & Content:
The file contains petitions raised by divers from Oman and Kuwait regarding their work in Bahrain. These were sent to the Political Agency, Bahrain.
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
5 Jun 1931-5 Jun 1932
Extent:
1 file (7 folios)

174. IOR/R/15/2/1906

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1906
Title:
'File No. E/13 V. O. Correspondence Regarding Administration of Foreign Estates.'
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence in the form of letters, memoranda and petitions regarding the estates of deceased people in Bahrain. The papers are mainly from petitioners on matters of inheritance, custody and the administration of foreign estates in Bahrain. The file also contains notes and r...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
19 Feb 1932-11 May 1934
Extent:
1 file (44 folios)

175. IOR/R/15/2/1907

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1907
Title:
File No. E/14 V. O. Miscellaneous Proclamations Received from the Bahrain Government.
Scope & Content:
The file contains notices relating to the registration of houses sold by the Bahrain Political Agency and Joint Courts respectively. The Land Settlement Department would issue the notices before registering the property in the name of the purchaser. The notices were intended to establish whether...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
28 Oct 1929-23 Mar 1950
Extent:
1 file (116 folios)

176. IOR/R/15/2/1909

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1909
Title:
File No. E/17 V. O. Correspondence with the Adviser Regarding Runaway Bahrainis, Death of Bahraini occurring on board.
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence in the form of memoranda and letters regarding murder and abduction cases concerning Bahraini subjects. The file also contains a report on the death of one Bahraini subject that occurred on board. The main correspondence is between the Bahrain Political Agency, ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
16 Jan 1933-17 Jan 1950
Extent:
1 file (23 folios)

177. IOR/R/15/2/1910

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1910
Title:
File No. E/18 V. O. HEARING OF CASES AND TRIAL OF PERSONS BY WRONG COURT.
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence regarding three judicial cases in Bahrain: A group of men accused of robbery, including the case hearing minutes and witness statements A petition raised by an Iranian man who requested that his son be tried by the Political Agency Court rather than the Bahrain C...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
23 Aug 1933-27 Mar 1950
Extent:
1 file (26 folios)

178. IOR/R/15/2/1911

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1911
Title:
File No. E/19 V. O. MISCELLANEOUS CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING LOCAL MURDER CASES.
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence regarding the murder of a local Bahraini woman. The Political Agent was concerned about the number of similar cases in the past where murderers have not been punished. He recommended that a court be set for this case and strong action taken against the murderers,...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
16 Jun 1935-22 Dec 1935
Extent:
1 file (9 folios)

179. IOR/R/15/2/1912

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1912
Title:
File No. E/20 V. O. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF ORPHANS.
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence in the form of letters, memoranda, and proclamations regarding the establishment of a department for the purpose of administering the estates of orphans who have no legal guardians. The suggestion was agreed upon by the Adviser to the Government of Bahrain, the t...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
4 Apr 1937-25 Oct 1939
Extent:
1 file (50 folios)

180. IOR/R/15/2/1913

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1913
Title:
File E/21 Papers about the appointment of Husain bin Yusuf al-'Uraifi as an Agency Dallal.
Scope & Content:
The file contains correspondence regarding the appointment of Husain bin Yusuf al-‘Uraifi as an official Dallal (broker) for the Government of Bahrain in place of the deceased Sayid Izzat, the Dallal in Manama. Al-‘Uraifi was also appointed as the official Dallal of the Political Agency, Bahrain...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
17 Feb 1937-6 Nov 1944
Extent:
1 file (12 folios)