'File 19/212 III (C 58) Bahrain Transhipment of Cargo'

Title:

'File 19/212 III (C 58) Bahrain Transhipment of Cargo'

Contributor:

James Orton (correspondent)
Francis Warden (correspondent)
Hugh Weightman (correspondent)

Date:

1934/1935

Description:

This file contains correspondence between British officials regarding Bahrain's transit dues. The correspondence discusses negotiations with Saudi Arabia concerning transit fees and trade with Bahrain and the likelihood and possible impact (upon Bahrain) of the Saudi Arabian Government developing Ras Tanura as a rival trading port. Correspondence concerning the convening of a conference about these issues in Bahrain (attended by a Saudi delegation) is also contained in the file, as is information regarding trading activities of the Japanese in the region.A rough sketch map of a building at Ras Tanura is contained on folio 81.1 volume (209 folios)File is arranged in chronological order, from earliest at beginning of the file to most recent at end.Originally a bound correspondence volume, the file's pages have been unbound and are now loose.The foliation system commences at the title page and continues through to the 3rd folio from the back of the volume; these numbers are written in pencil, circled and can be found in the top right corner of the recto side of each folio.Foliation errors: 1A and 1B; 54A and 54B.

Language:

English

Type:

Archival file

Type (Narrower):

Other Texts

Type (Broader):

Text

Subject:

Customs administration
Foreign relations
National Economy
Religious conflicts
Rights of states
Arab nationalism
Social reform
Economic reform

Geographic region:

Bahrain
Būshehr

Extent:

1 volume (209 folios)

Rights:

Unknown
Creative Commons Non-Commercial Licence
Open Government Licence

Identifier:

81055/vdc_100000000193.0x000153_ar
81055/vdc_100000000193.0x000153_en
IOR/R/15/1/366

Is part of:

British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers

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