Key Information
Reference code
O'CONNOR 3/3/8
Title
Papers, Jan-Feb 1939, relating to the administration and control of the district of Ramallah
Date(s)
- 1939 Jan - 1939 Feb (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
20pp
Scope and content
Papers relating to the district of Ramallah, including fortnightly summary of 28 Jan by Christopher Pirie-Gordon, Assistant District Commissioner, referring to increase in gang activities and recent ambush of civilians by Arabs at Saffa; outlining his scheme for the establishment of military out posts in the area; and his suggestions for improvements in the administration of and revenue collection from Ramallah. With O'Connor's criticism of the summary. 20pp