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1. 'File 21/4 Aerodrome at Bahrein [Bahrain] and Royal Air Force Landing Ground'
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- Abstract: The file contains correspondence relating to the Royal Air Force (RAF) aerodrome and landing ground at Manama and Muharraq, respectively. The correspondence is mostly between the Political Agency at Bahrain, the Office of the Adviser to the Government of Bahrain, Air Officer Commanding and the Chief Engineer at Iraq Command, Hinaidi, Iraq.The papers cover several matters connected to the permissions and payments for the rent, construction, maintenance, and improvement of the airfields, as well as negotiations with the Government of Bahrain over the lease of land and the purchase of buildings. The final signed agreement for the lease of land is on folios 109-112.Specific matters covered by the file include:the need to use the quarantine station following an outbreak of plague in Basrah;the clearance of reed huts from land surrounding the aerodrome in Manama;the construction of a protective sea wall at the landing ground in Muharraq, and the dispute over an unauthorised diversion.There are a number of plans included in the file:plan showing the landing ground in Manama (folio 20);an updated version of the above plan (folio 39);plan showing RAF land around the landing site in Manama (folio 228);plan of landing ground in Muharraq, showing proposed sea wall (folio 245).Folios 262-72 are internal office notes.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 272; 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 4-261; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence. A previous foliation sequence, which is also circled, has been superseded and therefore crossed out.
2. 'File 21/25 Imperial Airways, Bahrain: Muharraq Aerodrome'
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- Abstract: The file contains correspondence and other papers relating to the Imperial Airways aerodrome at Muharraq, Bahrain. The correspondence is between:representatives of Imperial Airways Limited;Political Agency, Bahrain;Charles Dalrymple Belgrave, Adviser to the Government of Bahrain;Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo, Agent of Anglo-Persian Oil Company in Bahrain;Section Officer, Works & Buildings Department, Royal Air Force (RAF), Basrah, Iraq.Most of the papers relate to the expansion and improvement of the aerodrome and routine matters such as payment for transportation and work completed. Specific matters covered by the papers include:a proposal by Imperial Airways for the construction of a protective wall against sudden storms (plan and drawing on folio 5);a request by Anglo-Persian Oil Company for the erection of an additional store building (plan on folio 18);the need for standard markings at the aerodrome, as pressed by the RAF;the provision of first aid equipment at the aerodrome;the crash landing of Imperial Airways vessel 'Horsa' and the rescue of its stranded passengers and crew.Folios 19-20 are the document 'Air Navigation Regulations for Civil Aircraft for the Territory of Bahrein [Bahrain], and Conditions governing the use of the Aerodrome at Muharraq'.Folios 33-38 are internal office notes.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 39; 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 incomplete foliation sequence is also present in parallel between ff 16-32; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence.
3. 'File No. 40 Muharraq: sanitary measures in.'
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- Abstract: The file comprises a letter to the Political Agent at Bahrain outlining steps that could be taken to improve the cleanliness and sanitation of Muharraq and Manama, including employing street cleaners, naming streets and numbering the houses, improving the quality of street lights, and developing drainage systems.Also included is correspondence between Shaikh Abdullah bin Isa Al Khalifah [Shaikh ‘Abdullāh bin ‘Īsá Āl Khalīfah] and the Political Agent at Bahrain regarding an individual whose house was being used to dump waste following the collapse of its southern wall.Physical description: Foliation: the main foliation sequence (used for referencing) commences at the front cover with 1 and terminates at the back cover with 7; 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 also present in parallel between ff 2-6; these numbers are written in pencil, but are not circled, and are located in the same position as the main sequence.
4. 'File 33/9 [17/2] TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION BETWEEN MUHARRAQ & MANAMA.'
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- Abstract: The file concerns the installation of a telephone line connecting the Imperial Airways aerodrome (landing ground) at Muharraq and the wireless station of Imperial and International Communications at Manama with the Bahrain telephone exchange. The work was undertaken by the Government of Bahrain, and the cost was borne by the Air Ministry.The principal correspondents are the India Office; the Air Ministry; the Political Agent, Bahrain (Lieutenant-Colonel Percy Gordon Loch; the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf (Lieutenant-Colonel Trenchard Craven William Fowle); and the State Engineer of the Government of Bahrain (William Benjamin Steele and H F Nash).The correspondence covers: estimates, the need to install the line without delay, ownership of the line by the Government of Bahrain, rent of the line, bills for the work undertaken, and payment by the British Government.The date range gives the covering dates of all the items of correspondence, including enclosures. The covering dates of the main items of correspondence are 13 February 1934 - 2 May 1935. The earliest item of correspondence is an enclosure on folio 9 dated 17 November 1932.The Arabic language content of the file consists of five Government of Bahrain letterheads.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 109; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio. Previous foliation sequences are present in parallel between ff 3-98 and ff 99-106; these numbers are written in a combination of pencil and coloured crayon, but are not circled.
5. 'File 6/13 Electric Lighting Manama'
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- Abstract: The file consists of correspondence between the Political Agency in Bahrain, the Government of India (Foreign and Political Department), the Government of Bombay (Public Works Department), Callender's Cable and Construction Company Limited, and various departments of the Government of Bahrain. The papers relate to the electrification of the towns of Manama and Muharraq. Several matters are covered, including:the deputation of WL Stevenson, consultant engineer in Bombay, to Bahrain to report on the feasibility of the project (folios 27-29);the cost of the project;issues over the location of the power station;whether the project should be a public or a private concern;the plan to extend power to Muharraq in 1931;maintenance and improvement of the system;emergency and routine shut downs.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 157; 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 10-153; these numbers are written in pencil, but are not circled.
6. 'File 6/19 Proposed construction of a sea road between Manama and Muharraq Islands'
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- Abstract: The file contains correspondence relating to the planning and construction of a sea road between Manama and Muharraq Island, Bahrain. The correspondence is between the following:the Adviser to the Government of Bahrain (usually Charles Dalrymple Belgrave);the Political Agent, Bahrain;the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf;the Government of Bombay, Public Works Department;the Government of India, Central Public Works and Central Revenues Departments;the India Office;members of the ruling Al Khalifah family of Bahrain;a number of construction and engineering companies.The papers cover the period from when Shaikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifah expresses interest in the idea of a connecting road, in 1929, to the final completion and naming of the bridge in 1941, during which time the project went into abeyance several times. The documents pertain to the discussions and administration connected to the planning, contracting, delivery, construction and financing of the bridge.Folios 217-236 are internal office notes.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 237; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located at the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.An additional foliation sequence is present between ff 2-216; these numbers are also written in pencil, but are not circled.