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1. IOR/R/15/2/609

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/609
Title:
'QATAR SUCCESSION'
Scope & Content:
This file concerns the appointment of an heir to Shaikh ‘Abdullāh bin Jāsim Āl Thanī, Ruler of Qatar, following the illness and death of his son and heir-apparent, Shaikh Ḥamad bin ‘Abdullāh Āl Thānī. Details include: Ḥamad's illness and his role in the settlement of the conflict over Zubarah (a...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
18 Jun 1944-28 Jun 1949
Extent:
1 file (49 folios)

2. IOR/R/15/2/1368

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1368
Title:
‘File 12/1 Casaulties – Rules for Boats approaching steamers etc.’
Scope & Content:
The file comprises correspondence relating to incidents and accidents involving steamers at Bahrain, including: boats approaching steamers before they have anchored (ff 4-5); an accident leading to the death of a sailor on board SS Bandra (ff 6-7); instances of steamers running aground on sand b...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
26 Apr 1926-1 Jan 1934
Extent:
1 file (20 folios)

3. IOR/R/15/2/1585

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/2/1585
Title:
‘File No. 16/74 Death of Father Gabriel Fleming in Motor Accident’
Scope & Content:
Telegraphic correspondence, letters and other papers relating to the death in a road accident in Bahrain, of the Catholic Priest Father Gabriel Fleming, in June 1947. The correspondence covers: the reporting of the death to Fleming’s sister in England; expressions of condolences; burial arrangeme...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
27 Jun 1947-5 Aug 1947
Extent:
1 file (28 folios)

4. IOR/R/15/6/223

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/223
Title:
File 8/40 MUSCAT STATE AFFAIRS: DEATH OF SHAIKH OF KALBA & KALBA AFFAIRS.
Scope & Content:
This file concerns reported attempts by neighbouring rulers and authorities to interfere with the affairs of Kalba, following the death of the Shaikh of Kalba. The correspondence contains reports of an attempt by Shaikh Rashid bin Ahmad of Dibba [Shaikh Rāshid bin Aḥmad Āl Qāsimī] to install h...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
Arabic and English
Date Range:
4 May 1937-4 Sep 1937
Extent:
1 file (32 folios)

5. IOR/R/15/6/248

Reference (shelfmark):
IOR/R/15/6/248
Title:
File 8/64 Muscat State Affairs: Nai'm Tribe
Scope & Content:
This file consists of a single letter, dated 25 February 1939, from Hugh Weightman, Political Agent at Bahrain, to the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, Bushire. The letter relays a message received from the Residency Agent at Sharjah, reporting the death of Shaikh Muhammad bin Sultan an...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English
Date Range:
25 Feb 1939
Extent:
1 file (1 folio)