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Farmandar (continued)
Since its inception in 1943, no separate budget
has been sanctioned for the Military Governorate.
Judiciary,— Aghai Ashraf Ahmedi held the appointment
of President of the Abadan Court throughout the year.

Police.— Sarhang (Colonel) Yighar was Chief of Police,
Abadan, throughout the year.
Sarwan (Captain) Hussain Nikokar was Chief of
Police, Khorramshahr, throughout the year.
Gendarmerie.— Sarwan (Captain) Reza Hakimi was Chief
of Gendarmerie, Khorramshahr and Abadan, till the month
of July, when he was succeeded by Captain Bamlmi.
Health.— Dr. Reza Nighabat held the appointment of.
Quarantine and Medical Officer throughout the year.
In April, a severe epidemic of typhus took a
heavy toll of life in the district of Shadegan.

A noticeable decrease in the number of mosquitos
is probably due to the spraying with crude oil, of all
the creeks and stagnant pools in Khorramshahr, by the
Americans.
Municipality.— Aghai Mahmud Darwish was Mayor of
Khorramshahr till the 28th November, when he was succeeded
by Aghai Shukrullah Manuchchri.
In April, the Central Government sanctioned the
levy of new*.taxes by the Municipality.
The Karun embankment, begun in January, was
completed by the end of the year*

In the Spring, the construction of a new drainage
system, and the asphalting of roads was begun. The end
of the year saw the completion of the asphalting of most
of the lanes inside the town, and of the pavements only
along the main streets.

Trade and Commerce.— The institution of a Chamber of
Commerce for Khorramshahr and Abadan was sanctioned by
the Central Government. In May? elections to a nine-
member committee took place, and Aghai Abraishamkar was
elected President. The Chamber's first meeting was held
in June.

In July, shares were floated for the formation of
a trading company, to be named "The Khuzistan Commercial
and Engineering Company", which would deal mainly with
imports and whose endeavour it would be to centralise
trade in Khuzistan. There is still no indication that
the required capital has been subscribed.

location.— Aghai All Asghar Fayyas was Director of
Education throughout the year.
April, the Education Department closed one of
its primary schools from lack of accommodation.

The re-opening