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CHAPTER II

«CONFIDENTIAL1

OPERATIONS IN THE GACH SARAN AREA DURING 194-5.

DRILLINQ
There was no drilling during 194-5*
STAFF & LABOUR

British and Indian Staff and their families
at 31st December 194-5 numbered:-
Staff. Wives. Children.
British 8 2 1
Indian 5 1 3

Indian Artizans & Domestics:- 3.
The Labour strength increased from 427 in
January to 454 at the end of December 1945*
FOOD SUPPLIES

Company issues of rations and staple food­
stuffs, free or at controlled prices, continued.
The cost of living was generally cheaper
during 1945 than in 1944.
SECURITY

British army troops were withdrawn from
Gach Saran on 19/10/45*
The Persian Garrison consists of 4 Officers
and 200 O.Rs.
The Police Force consists of 1 Officer
and 12 men.

The Company employs 48 watchmen of whom
14 are armed; in addition 29 guards are posted
on Production Units and there are 27 emergency
guards in the area.
Hold - ups on Company vehicles were less
during 1945 than in 1944*

WATER SUPPLY
80,023,7.85 gallons of water were pumped
during the year.
PRODUCTIOW

Wells Kos. 7, 8, and 13 were on production.

492,821,000 gallon..0*1 dMpatch” to Atad“

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