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265. Coll 30/87(2) Part II 'Qatar: Oil Concession - P.C.L.'s Operations.'
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- Abstract: The file concerns the operations of Petroleum Concessions Limited (PCL) (and its subsidiary Petroleum Development (Qatar) Limited) in Qatar. Of particular importance in the file is the issue of the division of the sea bed for drilling operations between PCL's concession, and that of the Bahrain Petroleum Company Limited (BAPCO) in Bahrain.The file contains discussion of the issue by the India Office, the Foreign Office, the Ministry of Fuel and Power, the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, and the Political Agent, Bahrain.The papers cover: the resumption of drilling operations in Qatar after their suspension during the Second World War; payment of royalties; the Hawar Islands; the granting of permission to use wireless sets; the response of British officials to a United States Government request to PCL for information on petroleum resources in Qatar and the Trucial Coast, October-November 1946; aerial surveys of the Bahrain-Qatar Unallotted Area; the application of US President Harry S Truman's continental shelf doctrine to the issue (e.g. folios 141, 110); maps of the area; Admiralty comments on the need for all parties to be aware that the sea bed only was concerned, and that the waters above, and free navigation, were in no way affected (folio 46); correspondence from the oil companies involved; and the reactions of local rulers to the negotiations.The file also contains five maps.The file includes a divider, which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 296; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out. Foliation anomaly: 268a.
266. Coll 30/94 'Bahrain: Extradition Treaty between Bahrain & Saudi Arabia.'
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- Abstract: The file concerns the possibility of an extradition treaty between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, earlier referred to as Nejd [Najd],The file includes a letter from the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf (Lieutenant-Colonel Trenchard Craven William Fowle), dated 26 September 1932, in which he raises the question of the status of slaves under any such treaty, and states that the suggestion of a treaty had come from Ibn Saud [Abd al-‘Azīz bin ‘Abd al-Raḥmān bin Fayṣal Āl Sa‘ūd]. Fowle's view is that it was undesirable to have any such treaty at all, until the Government of Saudi Arabia raised the issue, and this view is endorsed in subsequent correspondence and minutes from the Colonial Office, the Foreign Office, the India Office, and the Government of India.The file includes a divider, which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the first folio with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 14; these numbers are printed and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. The front and back covers have not been foliated.
267. Coll 35/11 'Persian Gulf: Bahrain wireless station; refusal of Persian government to accept telegraphic traffic to or from Bahrain'
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- Abstract: The file concerns wireless telegraph stations at Bahrain, telegraphic communications between Bushire and Bahrain, and the refusal of the Persian Government to accept telegraphic traffic to or from Bahrain. There is a sketch representing the cables and wireless system in the Persian Gulf, on folio 93.The file is composed of correspondence between the British Legation at Tehran, the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, the Air Ministry, the Admiralty, the Government of India, the Foreign Office, the India Office, and Imperial and International Communications Limited.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 141; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
268. Coll 35/15 'Persian Gulf: Bahrain; issue of postage stamps'
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- Abstract: The file concerns postal service in Bahrain, and the issue of postage stamps for use in Bahrain.The file contains:Introduction and supply of Indian stamps overprinted with the word 'Bahrain', 1932Persian protest against issue of Indian postage stamps surcharged 'Bahrain' and refusal to accept them, 1932Persian claim to Bahrain, 1932Surcharge of postage stamps for use in Bahrain, 1932Bahrain postal service, 1940Exchange of letters and parcels between Bahrain and Iran, 1940.The file is composed of correspondence between: the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf; the India Office; the Foreign Office; the Government of India; HM Legation at Tehran; the League of Nations; the Persian Delegation to the League of Nations; the Political Agency at Bahrain; the British Advisor to the Government of Bahrain, Sir Charles Dalrymple Belgrave; the Ruler of Bahrain, Shaikh Hamad bin ‘Isa al-Khalifa; the Director-General of Posts and Telegraphs, India; the Director of Posts and Telegraphs, Sind and Baluchistan Circle, Karachi.The file contains documents in French, letters from the Universal Postal Union and the Persian Delegation to the League of Nations.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 189; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
269. Coll 35/25(2) 'Telegraphs, Postal & Wireless. Broadcasting of anti-British propaganda in the Middle East, Persian Gulf, N.W.F. and Central Asia, etc. Broadcasts in Arabic by B.B.C.'
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- Abstract: This file contains correspondence regarding the timings, content and tone of BBC Arabic radio broadcasts and the reception that they received in the region, especially in Bahrain, Kuwait and Muscat. The correspondence is primarily between officials at the Political Agencies in Bahrain and Kuwait, the Political Residency in Bushire, the Government of India, the Foreign Office and the BBC itself.In addition to correspondence, the file contains the following:A script about Muscat written for broadcast on BBC Arabic (folios 6-12)'The Radio Teaches You English', a BBC Arabic pamphlet that accompanied English language lessons it broadcast (folios 43-68)A Script about Bahrain written for broadcast on BBC Arabic (folios 166-168)'The Arabic Broadcasts' a report compiled by the BBC in September 1938 assessing the output of BBC Arabic radio broadcasts to date and their reception (folios 341-358)'Suggestions by the Political Agent, Kuwait on the Arabic broadcasting from London' (folios 363-365)'Arabic Programmes from London' - BBC Notes on the content of BBC Arabic radio broadcasts, 1938 (folios 420-422)A number of copies of schedules (in Arabic) of BBC Arabic radio programmes during January and February 1938 (folios 473-474, 489-490, 499-500, 502-504, 512-514)'Programme of Procedure at the Inauguration of Arabic Broadcasts on 3rd January, 1938' (folio 51)'Minutes of a Meeting to discuss publicity for the Arabic Broadcasts held on Monday, 29th November 1937' (folios 531-532).The file includes a divider, which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 553; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
270. Coll 35/25(4) 'Telegraphs, Postal and Wireless. Arabic broadcasts by B.B.C. and All-India Radio (including minutes of Persian Gulf Radio Listeners' Ctte)'
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- Abstract: This file contains correspondence and documents related to the monitoring of local reaction to BBC Arabic radio broadcasts, notably in Bahrain. This correspondence is between officials at the India Office, the Ministry of Information, the Political Agency in Bahrain, the Political Agency in Kuwait and the BBC.In addition to this correspondence the file contains the following:A list of notables in Bahrain (folio 10)Minutes of meetings of the Bahrain Radio Listeners Committee (folios 35-36, 61,77, 90-91, 94-95, 97 ,101 ,103-104, 117, 119, 141, 145, 154, 172, 178, 197, 202, 213, 217, 226, 228, 230, 238, 248, 258)'Script on Manamah, the Capital of Bahrain' (folios 241-244).The file includes a divider, which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 261; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
271. Coll 5/30 ‘Air Route to India (Arab Coast): Procedure in connection with provision of civil aerodromes etc; Agreements between H.M.G. and local rulers along the Arabian Coast; Special authorisations’
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- Abstract: The file contains correspondence and related notes on the drafting of general procedures for the provision of air facilities along the Arabian Coast Air Route, which would form the civil air agreements for Bahrain, Kuwait (also spelt Koweit), and Muscat. Numerous copies of the proposed draft agreement can be found through out the file, while printed copies of the final agreements can be found on folios 112-174 (Kuwait) and 175-177 (Bahrain); no copies of the agreement concluded with the Sultan of Muscat can be found within the file. The file also contains copies of special authorisations issued by the authorities at Bahrain, Kuwait, and Muscat, permitting access to their respective territories and airspace to aircraft of Imperial Airways, Indian Trans-Continental Airways, and Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services (QANTAS).The authorisations issued by the authorities at Kuwait include both Arabic and English translation.The main correspondents are: the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf (Trenchard Craven William Fowle; Percy Gordon Loch, acting; and Hugh Weightman, acting), the Political Agent at Bahrain, the Political Agent at Kuwait, the Political Agent and Consul at Muscat, officials of the Air Ministry, officials of the Foreign Office, and officials of the India Office.The file includes a divider which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 394; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
272. Coll 30/5(1) 'Persian Gulf Diaries: Bushire Residency (Persian) Jany. [sic] 1941.'
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- Abstract: This file contains copies of the monthly diary of the British Residency and Consulate-General in Bushire that was compiled by the Secretary of the Political Resident in Bushire.The diaries are separated into a number of different sections that vary slightly from month to month. In addition to reports concerning specific events or developments that took place during that month, most entries contain the following headings:movements of British officialslocal affairstribal and politicalsecuritypublic healthpublic relationsshipping and commercetribal and politicalmeteorologicalcommunicationseconomic situationwar suppliesThe file includes a divider, which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.Physical description: Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the inside front cover with 1 and terminates at the last folio with 468; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 2-468; these numbers are also written in pencil and are circled, but are crossed through.
273. Coll 30/5(2) 'Persia Gulf Diaries: Bushire Residency (Persian) 1946'
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- Abstract: This file contains copies of the monthly diary of the British Residency and Consulate-General in Bushire that was compiled by the Secretary of the Political Resident in Bushire.The diaries are separated into a number of different sections that vary slightly from month to month. In addition to reports concerning specific events or developments that took place during that month, most entries contain the following headings:movementslocal affairscommunicationsmilitaryelectionstribalpoliticaltrade and commercepublic healthcountry craftThe file includes a divider, which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.Physical description: Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the inside back cover with 74; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. An additional foliation sequence is present in parallel between ff 4-72; these numbers are also written in pencil and are circled, but are crossed through.
274. Coll 30/5(3) 'Bahrein [sic] Residency Monthly Letter - Summary of Events'
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- Abstract: This file contains copies of a monthly summary of events that was compiled by the Persian Gulf Residency in Bahrain (having moved there from Bushire in 1946).The diaries are separated into a number of different sections that vary slightly from month to month. In addition to reports concerning specific events or developments that took place during that particular month, most entries contain the following headings:the residencyvisitorstoursrelations with the USArelations with Saudi Arabiarelations with Persiarelations with Indiarelations with Iraqrelations with Pakistanoilcivil aviationBahrainMuscatTrucial Coasteconomic supplementquarantine and medicalslave tradeThe file includes a divider, which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 127; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.
275. Coll 30/5(3) 'Persian Gulf Bahrain Residency Monthly Letter - Summary of Events'
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- Abstract: This file contains copies of a monthly summary of events that was compiled by the Persian Gulf Residency in Bahrain (having moved there from Bushire in 1946).The diaries are separated into a number of different sections that vary slightly from month to month. In addition to reports concerning specific events or developments that took place during that particular month, most entries contain the following headings:generaleducationresidency staffeconomicBahrainKuwaitTrucial CoastMuscatmaritimecommunicationsThe file includes a divider, which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at the inside back cover with 97; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
276. Coll 5/31 ‘Air Route to India: Prohibition of private flights along the Arabian Coast of the Persian Gulf’
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- Abstract: The file contains correspondence and notes on the subject of private (or chartered) flights through the Persian Gulf states in special treaty relations with the British Government, these states being: Bahrain, Kuwait (also spelt Koweit), Muscat (Oman), and Sharjah. Prior to 1946, the correspondence is concerned with the British policy of maintaining a strict prohibition on flights by private aviators and on chartered flights by airlines. From 1946 onwards, the correspondence is more concerned with facilitating private and chartered flights through the aforementioned states; British restrictions on private aviation had to be lifted once Britain became a signatory of the Chicago Convention (1944).Specific measures covered in the file include: British efforts to convince the rulers of Bahrain, Kuwait, and Muscat, to delegate to them the authority to refuse private aviators access to these territories; a subsequent effort to obtain, from the Shaikh of Bahrain, permission to grant access to Bahrain to private flights; and measures taken to notify aviators of the restrictions in place (prior to 1946) on private flights through the Arabian Coast Route.Another topic covered in the file is the introduction of sanctions for breaches of the Air Navigation Regulations for Bahrain, Kuwait, and Muscat. The sanctions were specifically aimed at deterring private aviators from using the Arabian Coast Air Route without prior authorisation. The file therefore includes copies of draft notices of the introduction of King's Regulations in 1936 under the Kuwait Order in Council (folio 374, final edition on folio 364), the Bahrain Order in Council (folio 375), and the Muscat Order in Council (folio 376). It also includes a draft notification of regulations to be introduced by the Sultan of Muscat and Oman (folio 373).Copies of a number of orders in council have been included in the file:The Kuwait Order in Council (1935): see folios 399-414The Bahrain Order in Council (1913): see folios 415-427The Muscat Order in Council (1915): see folios 428-441The details of a number of flights, or proposed flights, made by private aviators are recorded within the file, either as a result of an unauthorised landing or a proposal to fly through Arabia. This includes the following: the landing of Maurice Wilson at Bahrain in 1933, the landing of Mr de Montaigu at Bahrain in 1934, the landing of Francis William Rickett at Sharjah in 1937, a proposed round the world flight by Amelia Earhart in 1937, and a proposed circular flight round the Persian Gulf by Hassan Anis Pasha in 1938. From 1946 references to private flights become much more common, and the details supplied much more brief. However, basic itineraries of proposed flights (including details such as dates, times, and stopping points) can still be found within the file.The French language content of the file consists of a small amount of correspondence received from the French Embassy in London, and a single letter from the Belgian Embassy, also in London.The main correspondents in the file are as follows: the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf, the Political Agent at Bahrain, the Political Agent at Kuwait, and the Political Agent and Consul at Muscat. There is also correspondence with officials of the following departments: the Air Ministry, the Foreign Office, the India Office (the Commonwealth Relations Office from August 1947), the Foreign and Political Department of the Government of India (External Affairs Department from 1937), and the Ministry of Civil Aviation. It also includes correspondence with British representatives from around the world, a few letters from various oil companies, and diplomatic representations from Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and the United States.There is no correspondence in the file for the years 1939-45.The file includes a divider which gives a list of correspondence references contained in the file by year. This is placed at the back of the correspondence.Physical description: Foliation: the foliation sequence commences at the inside front cover with 1, and terminates at the last folio with 623; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.