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Wiring Regulations.
Wiring Regulations
1. The supply will be distributed on the four-wire alternating current systen, 50 cycles, or direct current 2 or 3 wires.
1 - The electric current is distributed over four wires if the current sources are alternating with 50 cycles, or over two or three wires if the current sources are continuous.
2. The Company's service will end at the house cut-out box, which will be fixed in a position selected by the Company's Engineer. The Contractor carrying out the installation must run his mains up to the cut-out box, leaving sufficient length of cable to connect to the meter and other apparatus. The cut-out box, or main fuse, must not be interfered with by the Consumer, and, in the event of the fuses melting from any cause, the Company's officials only may renew them. Double or triple pole main switches and cut-outs must be provided and fixed by the Consumer as close as possible to the meter. In the case of three-wire services the switch must be properly protected, so that the terminals cannot be touched inadvertently; the switch handle projecting through the case so that the switch can be operated without removing the cover.
2 - The Company's wire ends at the cut-out box located in the consumer's house, and this box will be installed in a location chosen by the Company's engineer. The contractor performing the installations must extend his wires to the cut-out box, leaving a sufficient length of wires to connect them to the meter or to another device. The consumer is not permitted to tamper with the cut-out box or the main fuse (fuse), and if the fuses (fuse) melt for any reason, they may only be replaced by Company officials. The consumer must provide the wire switch (switch) and install it in the closest possible location to the meter, and if the installations consist of three wires, the mentioned switch must be protected in a way that it does not connect to the terminal wires, and the switch handle must be protruding outside the box so it can be operated without opening the box.
3. Separate Enclosed Fuses must be inserted on each phase, the fuses being so arranged that no one can touch, at the same time, the other phases.
3 - Individual fuses: - A fuse (fuse) must be placed for each wire separately, provided that this fuse is placed in a way that it does not connect to the other fuse.
4. Connecting up.—The Contractor, or the Consumer, must give 48 hours' notice in writing to the Company that the installation is complete. The necessary inspection and test of the insulation will then be made, and, if satisfactory, the connection to the mains will be completed; but the Consumer or his Contractor must not, on any account, connect up to the apparatus of the Company.
4 - Connecting the current: - The contractor or the consumer must inform the company in writing 48 hours before the completion of the installations, and then the company will inspect the installations, and if it finds them satisfactory, it will connect the installations to the main wire. The contractor or the consumer is not permitted to connect the installations to the company's device.
5. Branch Switches.—The main switch is only an emergency switch, and must not be used for switching lights on and off in the ordinary way. No single pole switch must carry more than 5 amperes.
5 - Branch switches: - The main switch may only be used in case of necessity, and it may not be used for turning lights on and off, and the current must not exceed five amperes in single-wire switches.
6. Wiring.—All wiring must be carried out on the sub-distributing system; the Tree system will not be allowed. Each sub-circuit from the distribution fuse board shall have two single pole fuses, and shall not supply more than ten lamps of 60 watts each, or their equivalent. Joints where possible must be avoided, and no joints will be allowed in conductors which are bedded in plaster. On no account will double pole fuses be allowed, and the two single pole fuses must be efficiently separated from each other by an insulating division between them.
6 - Wiring: - All wires must be connected to the main wires, and the tree system (branching wires) is not allowed. Each branch wire branching from a distribution fuse (fuse) must be connected to two fuses, provided that no current is taken from it for more than 10 lamps of 60 watts each or their total equivalent. Joining wires to each other must be avoided as much as possible, and joining wires on walls plastered with gypsum is not permitted. It is strictly forbidden to use a fuse consisting of two wires, and the fuses must be properly separated from each other by placing a divider between them. All metal parts through which current flows must be installed on non-combustible material, and a sufficient distance must be placed between switches and fuses to prevent arcing. Fuses may not be installed on switches, distribution switches, or ceiling roses.
All metal parts carrying current must be mounted on incombustible bases. Both switches and fuses must have a sufficient length of break to prevent arcing across. No fuses must be inserted in switches, plug sockets, or ceiling roses.
7. Size of Wires.—No conductor must be of a sectional area less than No. 18 S. W. G., except in flexible cords where used for wiring fittings. All conductors having a cross sectional area greater than No. 18 S. W. G. should be stranded.
7 - Size of wires: - It is not permitted to use a wire with a diameter less than 18 gauge of wire thickness unless it is one of the flexible wires used in installations, and wires with a diameter exceeding 18 gauge of wire thickness must be stranded.
No flexible cord should be used in damp or exposed situations, or where it may be easily damaged.
Flexible wires may not be used in damp or exposed places or in places where the wires are subject to rapid damage.
All fittings must be efficiently insulated from earth.
All installations must be accurately insulated from the ground.
All lamp-holders must be of an approved design, preferably of the bayonet socket type.
Lamp holders: They must be of the approved type, and preferably of the bayonet type (male and female).
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5 - Price of Current: 7 (seven) annas shall be collected for each kilowatt
hour for power supplied for lighting and fans, and 5
(five) annas shall be collected for each kilowatt-hour for power supplied
for industry.
5. Price of Current.—The price of current
used for lighting purposes and for fans will be at
the rate of 7 (seven) annas per kilowatt-hour and
for power purposes at the rate of 5 (five) annas
per kilowatt-hour.
6 - Meters: The consumer must provide a complete meter for his premises
of the type approved by the Government, otherwise the company shall provide
the meter for a monthly fee of 12 annas for meters that carry
up to two and a half kilowatts, and for large meters a suitable
fee shall be collected, and the consumer must bear the cost of repairing the meter provided
by him.
6. (a) Meters.—The Consumer may provide
an integrating meter for his premises of a type
approved by the Government otherwise the
Company will supply the meter at a hire charge of
12 annas per month for meters carrying up to 2.5
K.W. and a reasonable charge for larger meters.
The cost of repairs to a meter provided by the
Consumer shall be paid by the Consumer.
Accuracy of Meters: If a consumer doubts the accuracy of
the meter leased to him, he may, after notifying the company, have the meter
officially tested; if it is found inaccurate by more than the 3% specified in the concession,
then the company shall bear the cost of that test, and if it is found accurate within
the limit specified in the concession, the consumer must bear the cost. And if
the meter is found upon testing to be inaccurate, the difference is added or subtracted
for the period calculated from the date of the last meter reading.
(b) Accuracy of Meters.—Should any
Consumer doubt the accuracy of the hired meter,
he may, on giving notice to the Company, have
the meter officially tested, when, if it is found to
be inaccurate beyond the limits of 3 per cent
allowed by the Concession, the Company will pay
the cost of such test. If the meter is accurate,
within the limits allowed by the Concession, the
Consumer must pay the cost. If on any test the
meter is found inaccurate a plus or minus
adjustment will be made for the period since last
reading.
7 - Payment of Fees: Accounts are presented monthly, and if the date of
payment is delayed more than 15 days, the company has the right, after giving a
written notice 48 hours in advance, to cut off the electrical supply until
the amount due is paid along with a reconnection fee of 5 rupees; and if
any consumer wishes to cut off the electrical supply, he must
notify the company in writing three days in advance and remains responsible until the end of the period of
this notice for all power consumed, whether he has vacated or has not
vacated the premises.
7. Payments. Accounts shall be rendered
monthly and should payment at any time be more
than 15 days in arrears, the Company reserve the
right after giving 48 hours' notice in writing to
discontinue the supply of current until the amount
owing has been paid together with a fee of Rs. 5
for reconnecting. In the event of any Consumer
wishing to discontinue taking a supply he must
give 3 days notice in writing to the Company, and,
until the expiration of this notice, he will be
responsible for any current consumed on the
premises whether he may have ceased to occupy
the premises or not.
8 Power: Power is supplied continuously night and day, however
the company shall not be responsible for any accidental interruption in the power supply
or due to force majeure or for reasons beyond the company's control, and the company
has the right to cut off the electrical supply for several hours, provided that
their total does not exceed eight hours per month, to test its insulation or to carry out
works on the distribution lines, and the consumer shall be responsible for the damage
that occurs to the company's property located in his premises, whether the
damage resulted from fire or from any other cause except for the wear and tear
of this property belonging to the company, and to protect the consumer's rights
we advise him to include the meter in his fire insurance policy.
8. Energy.—Will be supplied continuously
night and day but the Company will not be
responsible for any accidental failure of supply or
to force majeure or to circumstances beyond the
control of the Company. The Company shall be
entitled to interrupt the service during certain
hours up to an aggregate of eight hours per month
for the purpose of testing the insulation or doing
work on the distribution system. The Consumer is
liable for damage to the Company's property on his
premises whether such damage be due to fire or any
other cause other than defects of the Company's
property in question. For his own protection the
Consumer is advised to include the meter in his Fire
Insurance Policy.
9: Authority to Cut off Power: If the insulation of the consumer's wiring falls
below the limit specified in the company's regulations regarding wiring installation, or
if the consumer tampers with the meter or the connection box or
the wiring or any of the company's property, or if he uses the power
in a manner that disrupts or harms the general supply, or if a defect is discovered in
the wiring or the installations or the devices in the consumer's premises,
the company may, after giving the necessary notice, cut off the supply from the premises, and it
may cut off the electrical supply in emergency cases without notice,
and the supply shall not be reconnected to the premises except after removing the complained-of
deficiencies to the satisfaction of the company and after paying the company the inspection fee
amounting to five rupees.
9. Powers to Cut off Supply.—Should the
insulation resistance of the Consumer's installation
at any time fall below that set forth in the
Company's Wiring Rules, or should the Consumer
interfere with any meter, service box, connections
or any of the Company's property or in any way
make use of the supply so as to cause any ill
effect or damage to the general public supply, or
should any defect be discovered in the wires,
fittings or apparatus within the Consumer's
premises, the Company may, after due notice, or
in case of emergency without notice, disconnect
the premises, and such premises will not be again
connected until the defects complained of have
been rectified to the satisfaction of the Company,
and the Company's testing fee of Rs. 5 has been
paid.
10 - Access to Apparatus belonging to the Company: The company's
representatives must be allowed to enter the consumer's premises at all
appropriate and necessary times to inspect the meters or any
apparatus belonging to the company, and the company's employees must present their
authorization permit if requested to do so.
10. Access to Apparatus belonging to the
Company.—The representatives of the Company
shall be allowed, at all reasonable times, to enter
Consumer's premises for the purpose of inspecting
meters, or any other apparatus belonging to the
Company. The Company's officials will produce
their authority if required to do so.
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Copy
An Agreement made this 29th This contract was made on the 29th of January 1929
day of Jan 1929 between Agent of the Ottoman Joint Stock Company for
Mr. R.E. Cunningham Tramways, Lighting and Electric Power for the city of Baghdad or
acting for and on behalf of La Société its successors (hereinafter called the Company) of the first part
Anonyme Ottomane des Tramways Ec- and His Eminence the Acting Chief Rabbi
lairages et Forces Electriques de Bagdad (hereinafter called the Consumer) of the second part.
or their Successors in title (hereinafter called the
Company) of the one part and Acting
Chief Rabi
(hereinafter called the Consumer) of the other part.
WHEREAS the Consumer has applied for a Whereas the Consumer has applied for a supply to his premises No. 16/118
supply to premises No. 16/118 in which the apparatus mentioned below has been installed:-
in which the apparatus mentioned hereunder has
been installed.
No. of lamps 14 Consuming 460 Watts. Number of lamps 14 consuming 460 Watts
No. of Fans " " " " " Fans " " " "
No. & type of motors " " " " " Motors and type " " " "
No. of radiators " " " " " Radiators ⟦illegible⟧ " " " "
No. of Cooking or Plugs 2 120 " Cooking appliances and other appliances ⟦illegible⟧ " " " "
other appliances " " " " "
Total ... 580 Watts. Total 580
NOW IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS :-
1. Supply.—The Company shall supply electric energy to the Consumer up to a capacity of 580 watts, provided the Consumer takes all the electricity he uses on his premises from the Company, and provided the Consumer's installation conforms to the Wiring Regulations attached hereto.
Agreement has now been reached on the following:-
1. The Company shall supply the Consumer with electric current according to the following conditions up to 580 Watts, provided that the Consumer takes from the Company all the electric power he uses in his premises and that his installations conform to the regulations attached to this contract.
2. Period of Agreement.—This Agreement shall be for 24 months from the date hereof and may be determined by the Company under Clauses 7 & 9 hereof or by reason of the failure of the Consumer to comply with the general provisions of this Agreement or the Wiring Regulations attached hereto and may be determined by the Consumer under Clause 7 hereof.
2 - Period of the Contract.
This contract shall be effective for a period of 24 months from its date, and the Company may terminate it in accordance with the provisions of Articles 7 and 9 (new number) or by reason of a default on the part of the Consumer in applying the general provisions of this contract or the wiring regulations attached to this contract, and the Consumer may terminate it in accordance with the provisions of 7 (new number) of this contract.
3. Deposit.—The Consumer shall make such deposit as the Company is entitled to require, or otherwise give security in respect of energy to be supplied, and of service lines belonging to the Company, and for proper care and custody of meters. Such security may be applied at the option of the Company in satisfaction of any sum due to the Company and may be retained by the Company for so long as a supply is required by the Consumer, and on the termination thereof will be repaid to the Consumer after deducting all sums due to the Company.
3 - The Consumer shall provide the deposits that the Company is entitled to request, otherwise he must provide a guarantee for the electric current that will be supplied to him, for the lines belonging to the Company, and for his preservation of the meters. The Company has the option to determine this guarantee against the amount due to the Company and has the right to retain it as long as the electric current is supplied to the Consumer, and it shall not be repaid until after the current is cut off, after deducting the amount due to the Company.
4. Service Mains.—laid on the Consumer's property will be charged for, and all service mains laid on public or private roadways in excess of 50 yards of overhead and 20 yards of underground from existing mains will also be charged for. The total cost of laying additional services must be borne by the Consumer either in one payment or if desired by the Consumer the payment, with interest, may be spread over a reasonable period.
4 - The price of connection lines extended on the Consumer's property shall be collected, as well as the price of connection lines extended on public or private roads for lengths exceeding 50 yards if they are overhead wires or 20 yards if they are underground wires, starting from the existing main wires. The Consumer must bear the costs of extending additional wires either in one payment or, if desired, in installments distributed over a suitable period after adding the interest.
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All wires should be efficiently protected, either | All wires must be maintained in good condition, either inside a
by lead sheathing, wood casing or conduit. Wood | lead sheath, inside wooden casings, or inside a pipe. It is not permitted
casing and lead-sheathed cable, however, must not | to bury lead-sheathed wires or those inside wooden casings in plaster.
be buried in plaster. Cleat system of wiring is | The use of the method of laying wires enclosed in porcelain cleats is permitted.
permitted.
8. Motors.—For power the supply will be | 8 - Motors: - The supply for industry is provided at a special rate.
given at special voltage. Particulars on application. | Details can be obtained upon application.
Any special regulations of the Government | Any of the special regulations issued by the Government
must be complied with. | must be observed.
The Company also require that the starting | The Company requires that the full current not be given at the first operation
current of motors shall not exceed that of full load | of the motor, but rather be given gradually.
and must be controlled in reasonably graduated
steps. Clutches, loose pulleys and no volt release | Machines and devices for the safety of the current flow must be used in
switches must be provided where deemed necessary | the places designated by the Company's engineer with a machine for divisions, provided
by the Company's Engineer. The power factor of | its power does not exceed 0.7 when using half the amount of power
alternating current motors must not be less than | and 0.8 when using the full power.
.7 at half load and .8 at full load.
No motor or apparatus which adversely affects | Power may not be taken for a motor or device if that affects
the public supply shall be retained on circuit, even | the public supply, even if it complies with the conditions mentioned above.
if otherwise it complies with the above conditions.
16 / 3 / 1931
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9. Exposed Metals.—In no case will exposed | 9 - Exposed Metal: - Exposed metal that carries
metal carrying current be allowed. This does not | current is strictly not permitted. Bare wires erected
apply to bare conductors erected overhead and | overhead and approved by the Company's engineer are excluded from this.
approved by the Company's Engineer.
10. Testing.—At least 48 hours' notice in | 10 - Testing: - The Company's engineer must be notified in writing
writing must be given to the Company's Engineer | at least 48 hours before being ready to test one of
that an installation is ready for testing. Before a | the installations.
test is made all work must be completed, no | All work must be completed before the test is carried out, and it is not permitted to leave
temporary wires or fittings being allowed. The | temporary wires or fittings.
contractor must see that all lamps and fuses are | The contractor must ensure that all lamps and fuses are installed
inserted and all switches turned on. | and that all switches are open.
No charge will be made for the first inspection | No fee is charged for the first test; however, if it is necessary to carry out
and test, but, if more than one test is found | more than one test, a fee of 5 Rupees is paid in advance for
necessary, a fee of Rs. 5, payable in advance, will | every test following the first test.
be made for each subsequent inspection and test.
No installation will be connected where the | Electricity will not be given to any installations if the insulation resistance
insulation resistance between the whole of the | between all the wires and tools and the earth is less than 25
wiring and fittings and earth is less than 25 | (megohms) divided by the number of points of these circuits, unless the
megohms divided by the number of points on those | insulation resistance for lamps installed on a sub-circuit does not require
circuits, except that the insulation resistance of | more than one megohm.
any final lighting sub-circuit need not exceed one
megohm.
11. Additional Lights.—Notice must be given | 11 - Additional Lights: - The Company must be notified of
to the Company of any additions or alterations to | additions and alterations in the installations, as failure to notify it may lead
the Installation; failure to give this notice may | to the destruction of the Company's equipment, and the consumer will be responsible for
damage the Company's apparatus, for which | that, and the Company may be forced to cut off the supply without notice.
damage the Consumer will be held responsible, and
it may also render it necessary for the Company
to cut off the supply without notice.
12. Non-Liability.—The Company only issue | 12 - Non-Liability: - The Company issues these regulations
these Rules for the convenience and guidance of | to facilitate and enlighten the public. These regulations do not replace the regulations
the Consumers and such are not intended to take | issued by fire insurance companies related to the consumer's property,
the places of any rules issued by the Fire Insurance | nor do they replace the regulations issued by the Institution of
Companies interested in the Consumer's property, | Electrical Engineers in England in the absence of regulations from
or, where such rules do not exist, of those issued | fire insurance companies.
by the Institution of Electrical Engineers, England.
Consumers are advised to employ only comp- | The Company advises consumers to entrust their installation work to workmen
etent and reliable workmen as cheap work in- | who can be relied upon, because cheap work inevitably means bad work.
variably means bad work. | The Company's engineer is prepared to give advice free of charge
The Company's Engineer will be prepared to | to consumers who consult him regarding their installations.
advise, free of charge, any intending Consumers
with regard, to their Installations.
| Important Note: - In case of fire, turn off the
IMPORTANT.—In case of fire, turn off the | main switch located near the meter and contact the
Main Switch, which will be found near the meter, | Electricity Works (Telephone Central 41). The
and communicate with the Electricity Works, | Company must be notified immediately at the address mentioned above of any
Abakhanah (Telephone Central 41.) Notice of any | accident or mishap.
accident or mishap should be sent immediately to
the above address.
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Form B.E.S.A. / 10
BAGHDAD,
No. 796
Date 24th May 1929
From: THE MANAGER, BAGHDAD ELECTRIC SUPPLY AUTHORITY, ABAKHANA, BAGHDAD.
To: Chief Rabbi House No. 16/118
MEMORANDUM.
Reference your application dated 21st inst for a supply of electricity
at premises No. 16 Street No. 118
Permission is herewith given to install.
| Nos.
Lamps Less than 60 watt | Two
" " 100 " |
" " 200 " |
" " 400 " | Additional
Ceiling Fans | one
Table Fans |
Plugs |
Meter | exists
⟦illegible⟧
Please inform me when the work is completed and I will inspect same. If the
installation is in order, connection will be given within seven days of your letter informing
me work is completed and payment of a Deposit of Rs. ⟦line⟧ and connection charge
of Rs. ⟦line⟧
Enclosed are two copies of Consumer's Agreement Form please sign and return to
this Office. One copy should bear a two annas stamp.
⟦R E Cunningham⟧
Manager,
Baghdad Electric Supply Authority,
Baghdad.
Electricity
(42)
Form.
16 to 1 ⟦3631⟧
Electricity Trust Receipt
We have received from Mr. ⟦Ezra⟧ Shasha, respected, the amount of
three Dinars and two hundred and twenty-two fils only ⟦21⟧/⟦811⟧ for the consumption of
electricity in the ⟦Nureil⟧ ⟦School⟧
and that is until January ⟦1954⟧
⟦illegible⟧
Accountant of the Israelite Community
⟦illegible⟧
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No.: 196.
BAGHDAD,:
Dated the: 29th Jan. 1929
From
THE MANAGER,
BAGHDAD ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AUTHORITY,
ABAKHANA, BAGHDAD.
To: ⟦The Acting Chief R.E.⟧
⟦Baghdad⟧
MEMORANDUM.
Reference your application dated: 27th inst.
for a supply of electricity at premises No.: 16
Street No.: 118
Permission is herewith given to install,
Nos.
Lamps { Less than 60 watt. ⟦line⟧ }
{ " " 100 " ⟦line⟧ }
{ " " 200 " ⟦line⟧ } ⟦As existing⟧
{ " " 400 " ⟦line⟧ }
Ceiling Fans ⟦line⟧ }
Table Fans ⟦line⟧ }
Plugs ⟦line⟧ }
Meter ⟦line⟧ }
Please inform me when the work is completed and I will inspect same. If the installation is in
order, connection will be given within seven days of receipt of your letter informing me work is
completed and payment of a Deposit of Rs. 50/- and connection charge of Rs. ⟦line⟧
Enclosed are two copies of Consumer's Agreement Form, please sign and return one copy
to this Office. Returned copy should bear a two anna stamp.
⟦R E Cunningham⟧
Manager,
Baghdad Electricity Supply <del>Authority</del>,
Baghdad.
English Press, Baghdad.
Incoming Number: 4691
Date: 27 Nov 1962
Secretariat of the Capital
Water Supply Service Department
List Number: 006 in sequence
To /
The Honorable Head of the Jewish Community in Baghdad
Subject: Fees for installing a water meter in District 751011
Receipt Number 31811
We enclose herewith a copy of the fee list for installing a water meter in District 751011 under number 31811
In the Jewish School building located in the aforementioned district on 26 Nov 1962
The amount of which is twelve dinars and six hundred and fifteen fils only
Please be so kind as to order the payment of the aforementioned amount
With appreciation
Director of the Water Supply Service
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The Hakham Bashi
of the Israelite Community in Baghdad
Number: ⟦144/J⟧
Date: 4 February 929
Telephone Number: 200 Central
Director of the Electrical Supplies Department
Subject: Connection of the drain in house No. 118/16
Reference to your memorandum No. 796 dated 29 / 1 / 929
I submit to you a copy of the contract signed by me, attached with fifty rupees as insurance
for the supplies intended to be carried out. Please notify us of its receipt and send the
second copy of the contract signed by you so that we may keep it with us according to the procedures,
⟦flourish⟧
Acting Hakham Bashi
⟦illegible⟧
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THE OTTOMAN JOINT STOCK COMPANY OF TRAMWAYS LIGHTING AND ELECTRIC
POWERS OF BAGHDAD.
REGISTERED OFFICES: TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 138.
SALISBURY SQUARE HOUSE
FLEET STREET. ABAKHANAH
LONDON E. C. 4.
OUR REFERENCE: 796/C.565
Baghdad,: November, 22nd 1929.
The Acting Chief Rabi,
Baghdad.
Dear Sir,
With reference to yours of 18th instant, I have
carefully considered the application but regret we cannot
sanction it at present time.
11/22/1929
Acting Chief Rabbi, Baghdad
Dear Sir
With reference to your letter dated the 18th instant
We have considered your petition with all interest. However, we
regret our inability to fulfill your request
at the present time
Yours faithfully,
⟦A. A. Arnee⟧
Agent.
The Agent
Office of the Chief Rabbi - Baghdad
Number 155
Date 11/24/1929
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF RABBI
BAGHDAD
GJI/AS.22.
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581 H
16 August 1929
Divanito of the House No. 16 - 118
Department of Electrical Equipment
Reference to your letter No. 796 / D / 244 dated August 1, 1929
Enclosed please find the sum of fifteen rupees (15) in addition to the Divanito amounting to fifty
rupees (50) deposited with your department on behalf of the Community Administration No. 16 - 118
Please acknowledge receipt
⟦Sar Hasuri⟧
Acting Chief Rabbi
M. M. A.
Electricity
⟦illegible⟧
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THE OTTOMAN JOINT-STOCK COMPANY OF TRAMWAYS LIGHTING AND ELECTRIC POWER OF BAGHDAD.
REGISTERED OFFICES:
SALISBURY SQUARE HOUSE
FLEET STREET.
LONDON. E. C., 4.
TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 138.
OUR REFERENCE: 796/D. 244
ABAKHANAH:
Baghdad,: August, 1st 19 29.
To:-
The Acting Chief Rabi,
House No.16/118.
Subject:- D e p o s i t.
Dear Sir,
It is noticed that the deposit of Rs.50/-/- we hold to your credit is not sufficient to meet our requirements and a further Rs.15/-/- is found necessary in accordance with Article No.32 of the Concession.
Enclosed please find bill covering this amount which we would thank you to settle within 15 days of receipt of this letter if you wish us to continue the supply of electricity as hitherto.
Yours Faithfully,
⟦P. Fuller⟧
Accountant.
RM/AS.1.
Office of the Chief Rabbi - Baghdad
Number 931
Date 7 August 1929
⟦OFFICE OF THE CHIEF RABBI⟧
⟦illegible⟧
1851
2621 B A 22
811 - 21 Water and Electricity Repairs
Accounts and Budget Department
2621 B A In response to your letter 1336 / 7 / 237 for an amount of eight Dinars
We are sending you herewith check No. ( 51 ) in the name of Yusuf Zalouf drawn on the bank
811 - 21 Water and Electricity Repairs in the Baghdad Municipality, for water and electricity fees ( 05 ) pertaining to
the Water and Electricity Supply Authority
⟦Signature⟧
Chairman of the Water and Electricity Committee
693
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THE OTTOMAN JOINT STOCK COMPANY OF TRAMWAYS LIGHTING AND ELECTRIC
POWER OF BAGHDAD.
REGISTERED OFFICES: SALISBURY SQUARE HOUSE, FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C. 4.
TELEPHONE: CENTRAL 138.
ABAKHANAH
OUR REFERENCE 796/A.261
Baghdad, August, 16th 1929.
The Acting Chief Rabi,
House No.16/118.
Dear Sir,
As the deposit of Rs.15/- asked for in our
letter No.796/D.244 dated 1st August 1929 has not yet been
received by us, we regret that we shall have to disconnect
the supply to your premises on the 21st instant unless the
above deposit has by then been received.
Yours Faithfully,
⟦illegible⟧
Accountant.
SF/AS.16.
Telephone and Electricity
48
Office of the Chief Rabbinate - Baghdad
Number 96
Date 18 August 929
THE CHIEF RABBINATE
BAGHDAD
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Baghdad on October 10, 1928
To the attention of the President of the Spiritual and Physical Council in Baghdad, the respected Rabbi Sassoon Khedouri
After greetings and respect, enclosed you will find a copy of the letter received
from the Secretary of the Water Supply Committee. Please review it and provide us
with the answer. May you remain in respect, my lord.
The Director
⟦signature⟧
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Number 2026
Date October 4, 1947
Director of the Jewish Hospital Association in Baghdad
1 - Upon the local inspection numbered 421 / 10 taken as a residence for immigrants, it was found that
the persons present there are many, and accordingly we have decided the water fee
for the place at twenty-one rupees for every three months
2 - And it was found that you have extended a pipe from the mentioned place to another place
which also includes a number of immigrants, and since we are unaware of the date
of taking water for the mentioned place, we request you to inform us of -
A - The date of taking water ⟦and⟧ the date of the order
B - The name of the person who authorized you to do so
C - The official who performed the work
Secretary of the Water Liquefaction Committee
Copy to
Inspection Official } for information
District Collector }
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REFOUA PHARMACY COMMITTEE
BAGHDAD
AND THE MEIR ELIAS HOSPITAL
Founded in 1884
Dar Al-Shifa Pharmacy Association
and Meir Elias Hospital * Baghdad
Society of the Founders of the House of Healing
Baghdad
Baghdad: 16 October ⟦28⟧
192:
To the Secretary of the Baghdad Water Supply Committee
In response to your letter No. 2036 dated the 4th of this month. The arrangements that took place regarding
the laying of the pipes mentioned in your aforementioned letter were carried out through His Eminence the Hakham Bashi of Baghdad.
As the requested clarifications are only known to the office of the Hakhamkhana, we have referred the matter to the
aforementioned office to respond to your above-mentioned letter.
⟦signature⟧
Vice President of the Hospitals Committee
of the Jewish Community
A copy of it to His Eminence the Hakham Bashi of Baghdad with the letter from the Secretary of the Water
Committee to kindly provide the clarifications requested therein.
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171/H
October 28, 1928
To the Honorable Secretary of the Water Supply Committee
Subject: Regarding water pipes in the immigrants' houses
After greetings, with reference to your letter No. 2036 dated the 4th of this month sent to the Director of
the Israeli Hospitals Committee in Baghdad, we state:
On May 15, 1922, under number 6904, a recommendation was obtained from His Excellency the High
Commissioner to exempt the mentioned immigrants' houses, and the administrative procedures were carried out at
the time.
On 9/2/1925, under number 707, this department received from the Water Supply Committee
a copy of its decision taken in its session held on February 9, 1925, which stipulated
the collection of only ten rupees every three months for the immigrants' houses, starting from the first of
April 1924.
As for extending the pipe to the second khan, this is not a new matter, but rather it has been there since
old times.
Furthermore, we do not know the date of the extension, nor do we know the official who carried out the extension process -
the pipe.
With respect,
⟦illegible stamp⟧
Acting Chief Rabbi
What happened
11/22
⟦illegible signature⟧
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8631 No. January 86
D/171
Baghdad City Water Supply Administration
Supplying water to the Home for the Elderly and Orphans: Baghdad
According to the list numbered ⟦2606⟧ on 1/15/86, amounting to ⟦2606⟧ fils, its value for
water consumption fees until August 1985 according to the details below
Actual consumption from the list value 3032 in the amount of 6631 until 51 in liters
Since the aforementioned department is exempt from paying water fees according to the decision numbered
for the year
9 for the year 1931, the above amount has been struck from register 707 in the amount of 317562 in liters
Since the department mentioned in the preceding paragraph did not pay the amounts of the previous lists from the value of
water consumed for the period from 1/1/85 to 12/31/85, please kindly pay the amount
3631 fils
We hope that we have not inconvenienced you with the aforementioned request, hoping to be informed of what has been done
With highest appreciation and respect
On behalf of the Director General of the Baghdad City Water Supply Administration, Acting Assistant Director General for Technical Affairs
Baghdad on
1/15/1986
Director General of Water Supply
Incoming
Number 8
1/19
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228 / 51
16 December 1928
To the Honorable Chairman of the Baghdad City Water Supply Committee
Subject: Regarding the Khan al-Muhajirin pipe
After greetings, with reference to your letter No. 2444 dated 4 November 928
I would be most grateful if you would kindly keep the second pipe in the House of Immigrants
No doubt your Excellency appreciates the necessity of assisting the miserable classes whose members wander
upon the earth
Furthermore, we are ready, if a request is received from you, to provide to your
respected department ten rupees also for the second pipe
With respect,
Acting Hakham Bashi
This office has moved from house No. ⟦28⟧ to house No. ⟦118⟧ on the date of ⟦11⟧
1 February 1929
The first house has been closed since that date, therefore we found it necessary to notify you
of the situation so that you may instruct your officials to cease demanding ⟦water⟧ fees from us starting from the
aforementioned date.
Acting Hakham Bashi
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15 incoming
8631 on April 17, 21
And what was earned is collected gradually, and since some has remained in his debt
A percentage for them as he has this ⟦illegible⟧
8631 our riyals that Bisha 3 in liters 2227 and the right of the total riyals in this amount price
A percentage of the workers that Ri Ri Na Ab Heba 17 stature and his shelf if his turn 17 say Ri Ri
To him that there are five riyals for him before it ⟦illegible⟧ with a new Nobia and since God was
There remained 17 Ri Riyals
And since the two are confident that his right follows that, then he deserves from him three Riyals for the lightest
Ri Na Ab Heba 17 that he ⟦illegible⟧ according to what the studies said
In his verse to him you will be with
Since 44 did not occur in this 11/86, but rather it is an alliance relationship, rather it is from him n
Rast for the tour, as for Rami 8631, he has 1
And the two supports are that the alma is other than it, its cost to us 11/86 from it Ri Riyals 17 works
In our case, the rate that God was told about is Ri for him and in where we were before it following
30 riyals for us
Al-Jawla Foundation, as for Rami
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⟦Jewish Lay Council⟧
⟦Baghdad⟧
⟦The Lay Council of the Mosaic Community⟧
⟦Baghdad⟧
⟦Telephone: 200 : Telephone⟧
<del>From the Collection and Assessment Officer</del>
<del>That the aforementioned house (there are no fees owed by its occupant)</del>
<del>But their claim regarding the demand for remaining fees is for house number 115/57</del>
<del>Which was used as the Council of the Hakham Bashi and is now at the disposal of the Hakhamkhana. Respectfully.</del>
Copy of the comment written on number 516 C
Sent to the Technical Committee of the Baghdad Water Supply
6/27
1929
The Collector
To take the necessary action
Subject: Cutting off water from house number 115/57
Baghdad Water Supply Committee
Further to our letter number 516 C dated June 19, 929
We request to cut off the water supply from house number 115/57 which we used to occupy
Acting Hakham Bashi
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⟦illegible⟧
2152/H
1 July 1929
Cutting off water from house No. 110/57
Baghdad Water Supply Committee
Further to our letter No. 516/H dated 19 June 1929
We request to cut off the water supply from house No. 110/57 which we were occupying;
Acting Hakham Bashi
M. A.
Administration of the Lay Council
Jewish Lay Council
Of the Israelite Community
Baghdad.
Baghdad
Telephone: 200 Central
Telephone: 200 Central.
Number: / No.: 929 / J.S.
Date: / Date: 22 April 929
Subject: Formation of a committee to purchase and fence the cemeteries
The honorable notable Ezra Effendi Sassoon Isaac Al-Sarraf, respected
" " Heskel " Ezra Shua Muneer
" " Khedouri ⟦...⟧
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2621 on 21 April 929 ⟦illegible⟧
In ⟦illegible⟧ ⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible pencil markings and numbers scattered on page⟧
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24 April 949
Specifically the Committee for Administration and Community Affairs
7515
1 / 8 / 49
The honorable and distinguished Ezra Effendi Sassoon, respected Treasurer
Subject: Community Aid
Based on the decision of the Administration Committee
Please pay the amount of 21 Dinars and 215 Fils to the person in charge
of notification until ⟦illegible⟧ regarding the community aid ⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧
Chairman of the Administration Committee
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Number / 1781
No. 1781/17
⟦Office⟧ of the Superintending Engineer of Telegraphs in Baghdad
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
TELEGRAPHS,
Dated December 1928
Baghdad dated the 1/1/ Dec. 1928.
To
TO
His Eminence the respected Chief Rabbi.
The Chief Rabbi of the
Jewish Community,
Baghdad.
Greetings and respect.
Memorandum/
In reference to your letter No. 5/243 dated 20/12/28
Reference your H/243 dated
20.12.28.
We regret that there is currently no telephone line
It is regretted there is no
extending near the Shorja Market, but we can do that
spare line at present in the vicinity
after a period of 14 days.
of Shorja Bazaar but connection can be
given to you after a forth night.
I submit to you herewith the telephone lease agreement form
I enclose herewith Telephone
in duplicate for you to sign and return to us with one of them
Hiring Contract in duplicate for your
bearing a six-anna revenue stamp, and I will return to you
signature and return. One copy of which
one of them signed by me for you to keep
should bear six annas revenue stamp.
And please be so kind as to send your check for the amount of 355/- Rupees
I will return to you one copy duly
as shown below —
signed by me for your record.
Please let me have your
cheque for Rs. 355/- as per detailed
bellow.
220/- Rupees rental for six months for the central telephone
Rs. 220/- Rental of Exchange connection for period of 6 months.
55/- Rupees " " " " for the internal extension
Rs. 55/- Rental of Internal Extension for period of 6 months.
80/- " installation fee for two telephones.
Rs. 80/- Installation fees for 2 telephones Rs. 40/- each.
355/- As for the last amount, it is not recurring
Rs. 355/-
⟦line⟧
Please also send a one-anna revenue stamp to be affixed
The latter charge is non-
to the receipt that will be given to you for the aforementioned amount
recurring.
And let it be known that the telephone rent is paid in advance.
Please also let me have one
anna revenue stamp to be affixed on the
receipt to be given to you for the
Superintending Engineer of Telegraphs.