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FOE TIIE YEAE 1910. 03
supplied Arab guards to watch the camp, and they arc paid by the Military
Authorities.
The Supply and Transport Department and the Local Purchase Officer,
Basrah, were able to draw largely on
Military aupplloa. Mohnmmorah for various supplies and,
through the instrumentality of this Consulate, Shaikh Sir IChazal Khan and
Shaikh Chasib Klian supplied cattle and sheep at pre-arranged rates.
The Consulate also purchased water hubs and ghee for the Military
Authorities at Basrah.
At the beginning of the year 1916 the kran rato was 4 krans to the rupee
whereas at the end of December the rate
Exchnng*.
was 2*30.
Assistant Surgeon C. fl. Lincoln continued to hold the post of Quarantine
Medical Officer throughout the year. The
Quarantine and Health.
Charitable Dispensary in the town con­
tinued to be well attended. There was an outbreak of cholera and plague
during the year.
C. n. LINCOLN,
U is Britannic Majesty's Acting Consul for Arabxstan,
Mohammerah.