AI English Translation, Pages 26-50
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20 December 1928
Respected Director of the Telephone Equipment Department
Subject: Installing a telephone in the administration of the Jewish Community
After greetings, I request hereby that you order the taking of urgent measures to install
a telephone in the administration of the Jewish Community (115/75), provided that the mentioned telephone has
an internal secondary branch
Respectfully yours,
75
⟦line⟧
115
⟦signature⟧
Acting Chief Rabbi
⟦illegible⟧ No. 516 / ⟦illegible⟧ dated 12 June 1929 ⟦illegible⟧
⟦illegible⟧ from house No. 57/115 which we were occupying ⟦illegible⟧
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.
Number / 1781
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Office of the Superintendent of Telegraph Engineers, Baghdad
Dated December 1928
above amount.
Telephone rentals are
strictly payable in advance.
Safee
SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER TELEGRAPHS.
SMH/
To
His Eminence the Respected Chief Rabbi.
Greetings and respect.
With reference to your letter No. 5/243 dated 20/12/28
We regret that there is currently no telephone line
extended near the Shorja market, but we can do so
after a period of 14 days.
I am enclosing herewith the telephone lease agreement form
in duplicate for you to sign and return one of them to us
bearing a six-anna revenue stamp, and I will return to you
one of them signed by me for your records.
Please kindly send your check for the amount of 355/- Rupees
as shown below ⟦line⟧
-/ 220 Rupees, six months' rent for the central telephone
-/ 55 Rupees " " " " for the internal extension
-/ 80 " installation fee for two telephones.
-/ 55 As for the last amount, it is not a recurring charge
Please also send a one-anna revenue stamp to be affixed
to the receipt that will be given to you for the aforementioned amount
And let it be known that telephone rent is paid in advance.
Superintendent of Telegraph Engineers.
The Haham Bashi
of the Israelite Community: Baghdad
Number: 284 / H
Date: 7 January 29
To
Telegraph Engineer Supervisor
Subject: Submission of 355 Rupees for telephone installation fee
⟦line⟧
With reference to your letter No. 1781 dated the first of this month,
we present to you check number 384097 in the amount of three hundred and fifty-five rupees on
the Imperial Bank, submitting at the same time the two copies of the contract, one of which is signed
duly with a one-anna stamp. Please complete the necessary transaction as
stated in your aforementioned letter.
Acting Haham Bashi
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above amount.
Telephone rentals are
strictly payable in advance.
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SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER TELEGRAPHS.
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In the event of termination by such notice on or after the
expiry of the first six months of such period the rent for
any complete periods of one or more months included in the
current half year and unexpired at the date of termination
shall be refunded to the remitter.
No. 1781 / ⟦24⟧ No.1781/ ⟦24⟧
Office of the Superintending Engineer of Telegraphs in Baghdad OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
TELEGRAPHS,
Dated 16 February 1929 Baghdad dated the 16th Feb. 1929.
To To
His Eminence the Chief Rabbi of the Jewish Community The Chief Rabbi of the Jewish
Community,
In Baghdad. Baghdad.
Memorandum/
Reference to your letter No. H/284 dated 7/1/29 Reference your H/284
dated 7.1.29.
I thank you, I have received the amount of 355/- Rupees and we gave I acknowledge with thanks
your representative the official receipt upon payment of the amount. the receipt of Rs. 355/-, an official
receipt for the same was already
issued at the time of payment.
I return a copy of the lease contract signed by me I return to you one copy
to be kept by you of the contract form duly signed by
me for your record.
Your telephones were installed on 15/1/29 and assigned number Your Telephones have been
installed on 15.1.29 and allotted
Central 200 and 200A and the fee for six months will be Nos.Central 200 and 200A. The
rental for 6 months will be from
starting from 15/1/29 to 14/7/29. 15.1.29 to 14.7.29.
With highest respect.
Superintending Engineer of Telegraphs. SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER TELEGRAPHS.
SMH/
No. 1871/49/4
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
TELEGRAPHS.
Baghdad dated the 1st Feb. 1929.
Office of the Superintending Engineer of Telegraphs and Posts
Baghdad on 1 February 1929
To
The Chief Rabbi of the Jewish
Community,
Baghdad.
To
The Honorable Chief Rabbi of the Jewish Community
Baghdad
Memorandum
Reference your H/224
dated 7.1.29.
I acknowledge with thanks
the receipt of Rs. 555/- as official
receipt for the same was already
issued at the time of payment.
I return to you one copy
of the contract form duly signed by
me for your record.
Your Telephones have been
installed on 15.1.29 and allotted
Nos. Central 200 and 200A. The
rental for 6 months will be from
15.1.29 to 14.7.29.
Memorandum
With reference to your letter numbered H/224 dated 7/1/29
I acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the amount of 555/- Rupees and according to the comparison and since
an official receipt was issued for this amount at the time
Therefore, I return to you one copy of the contract signed by me for keeping
in your records
Your telephones were installed on 15/1/29 and assigned the numbers
Central 200 and 200A and the fees for a period of 6 months will begin
from 15/1/29 until 14/7/29
SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER TELEGRAPHS.
Superintending Engineer of Telegraphs and Posts
S/M
⟦illegible⟧ the event of termination by such notice on or after the
expiry of the first six months of such period the rent for
any complete periods of one or more months included in the
current half year and <del>⟦illegible⟧</del> unexpired at the date of termination
shall be refunded to the remitter.
(b) After the expiry of the first year, this contract may be terminated by either party by giving to the other at least seven days' notice in writing and in the event of the subscriber failing to give seven days' notice he shall be liable in lieu thereof for seven days' rent (calculated at the annual rate). Any rent recovered in excess will be refunded.
6 — This contract can be terminated by one of the contracting parties at the end of a year by one of them giving a written notice to the other for a period of at least seven days, and if the subscriber neglects to do so, he will be responsible for paying seven days' rent (to be calculated according to the annual rent), and any excess rent collected will be returned.
PARTICULARS OF SERVICE AND APPARATUS.
Details of the service and the instrument
The use of a telephone/telegraph circuit from*: Central
Use of a telephone/telegraph circuit from:
to*: with one set of instruments
to: with a set of instruments
at*: The Jewish Community
at: ⟦illegible⟧
* Particular places to be quoted.
Specific places must be stated
6 IRAQ 6
REVENUE
POSTAGE & REVENUE
Postage and Finance
(See conditions on pages 3 and 4.): See the conditions on the back of the paper
Subscriber's signature: ⟦signature⟧
Subscriber's signature:
Address: Torat Mahalla
Address:
Business or Occupation: ⟦illegible⟧
Profession or interest:
Date of application: 17/1/29
Date of application:
Accepted for and on behalf of the 'Iraq Government.
Accepted on behalf of the Iraqi Government
⟦signature⟧
for Superintending Engineer, Telegraphs
Director of Telegraphs.
Director of Telegraphs
Date: 1/2/29
Date:
‘IRAQ TELEGRAPHS. | ‘IRAQ TELEGRAPHS.
HIRING CONTRACT. | HIRING CONTRACT.
An agreement made between the Director | An agreement has been made between the Director of Telegraphs on behalf of
of Telegraphs on behalf of the ‘Iraq Government | the ‘Iraq Government of the one part and ⟦line⟧
of the one part and ⟦line⟧
(Hereinafter called the subscriber) of the other | (who is called the subscriber) of the other part, as
part :— | follows:—
(1) The subscriber agrees to hire from | 1 — The subscriber agrees to hire from the Director of Telegraphs
the Director of Telegraphs upon and | according to the conditions set out below and on the back of the paper
subject to the conditions set out below | the (apparatus) described below according to the
and on the back hereof the apparatus | following conditions:—
hereunder described for the under-
mentioned term.
(2) This contract shall come into force | 2 — This contract shall be considered from the date of application shown below
as on the date of application at the
foot and shall continue for a period | and shall continue for a period of ⟦line⟧
of ⟦line⟧ | from the day on which connection of the electric line (power) is completed
from the day on which connection is | to the date of expiration explained below and according to
completed and thereafter until ter- | condition (9) the subscriber must pay the rent from
mination hereunder. Subject to con- | the date of completion of the electric line (power) and that
dition 9 rent shall be payable by the
subscriber from the day on which
connection is completed at the fol- | according to the following rates, namely Rupees ⟦line⟧
lowing rates, viz., Rupees ⟦line⟧ | per annum and to pay together Rupees ⟦line⟧
⟦line⟧ per annum together | installation fee and it shall be paid in advance by the subscriber
with an installation fee of Rupees
⟦line⟧ and shall be payable in
advance by the subscriber.
(3) On receipt of a demand from the | 3 — On receipt of the demand from the Director of Telegraphs for the sum shown
Director of Telegraphs, for the sum | in clause (2), the subscriber must pay
specified in clause (2), the subscriber | the mentioned sum immediately to the Director of Telegraphs or to the Civil
shall pay forthwith the said sum to | Treasury and in the latter case the subscriber must send
the Director of Telegraphs, or into | the Treasury receipt to the Director of Telegraphs. A way
the Civil Treasury (in which latter case | to communication (by means) cannot be given until the first installment
the Treasury Officer’s receipt shall | is paid and in these cases payment in advance is necessary.
be sent by the subscriber to the
Director of Telegraphs). Through
communication will not be given until
the first payment is actually received,
in those cases where payment in
advance is necessary.
(4) Should the subscriber cancel this con- | 4 — If the subscriber cancels the contract at any time before completion
tract on a date prior to the completion | of the power he shall be responsible for the actual expenses up to
of the connection, he shall be liable | that date.
for the actual expenses incurred up to
that date.
(5) The subscriber agrees to abide by | 5 — The subscriber agrees to fulfill the conditions printed on
and to conform to the conditions | the back of the paper.
printed on the back hereof.
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5 — The subscriber shall not send or receive, nor permit to be
sent or received, by or through the said apparatus,
any message in respect of which any money or consideration
shall be paid, given or promised to the subscriber or to any other
person other than the Iraq Government.
5. The subscriber shall not send or receive, nor permit to be sent or received, by or through the said apparatus, any message in respect of which any money or other consideration shall be paid, given or promised to the subscriber or to any other person or body than the ‘Iraq Government.
6 — Bills for rent will be sent out one month prior to the due date,
and if not paid within fifteen days from
that date, the apparatus may be disconnected without giving
notice, and the Iraq Government shall consider the contract cancelled by
the subscriber, or it may be terminated by the Iraq Government
forthwith or at any time thereafter without prejudice to any
other right or remedy of the said Iraq Government. If the
power is disconnected from the subscriber due to his negligence in paying the
subscription within the period mentioned above, and if the
power is restored again upon payment of the rent due,
the subscriber shall be liable for the rent during the period of
disconnection up to seven days.
6. Bills for rent will be sent out one clear month prior to the date on which due, and if not paid within fifteen days from such date the apparatus may be disconnected without notice and the contract may be regarded by the ‘Iraq Government as cancelled by the subscriber or may be terminated by the ‘Iraq Government forthwith or at any time thereafter, without prejudice to any other right or remedy of the said ‘Iraq Government. If a subscriber be disconnected on account of his failure to pay the subscription within the time aforesaid and the connection be subsequently restored on payment of the rent due, the subscriber shall be liable for the rent during the period of disconnection up to a limit of seven days.
7 — If the subscriber is adjudged insolvent or enters into
any composition or arrangement with his creditors, or his premises are seized,
or he breaches or neglects to perform the clauses and conditions of this contract,
the Iraq Government may terminate this contract by
giving notice in writing without payment of compensation and without prejudice
to any of the rights or remedies of the Iraq Government for the recovery of
accrued charges or any money due to it under
this contract.
7. If the subscriber shall be adjudged insolvent or shall make or enter into any composition or arrangement with his creditors, or shall suffer execution to be levied upon his premises or shall commit any breach of or fail to observe and perform any of the clauses or conditions of this contract, the ‘Iraq Government may terminate this contract by notice in writing without payment of compensation and without prejudice to any other right or remedy of the ‘Iraq Government for the recovery of arrears or such other moneys to which he may be entitled under this contract.
8 — If the subscriber wishes to make any alteration to the apparatus installed
under this contract, he must pay the cost of the alterations
according to the rates in force. If these alterations affect
the length of the line used, the rent must be adjusted according
to the rates in force, provided that if the alteration causes
a reduction in the rent, the original rent must be collected
until the end of the first year of the contract.
8 Should the subscriber wish any alteration to be made in the apparatus installed under this contract, the subscriber shall pay the cost of such alteration at the rates then in force. Further, if such alteration affects the length of line in use, the rent-charge will be revised accordingly at the rates then in force, subject to the proviso that if the alteration entails a reduction in the rent the original rent will be charged to the end of the first year of the contract term.
9 — The records kept in the Telegraph Directorate shall be
sufficient and conclusive proof of the date of commencement and termination
or expiration of the contract.
9. The books kept by the Director of Telegraphs shall be sufficient and conclusive proof of the dates of the commencement and termination or expiration of the contract.
10 — The subscriber must agree to all the laws
and regulations in force for the period concerning this contract.
10. The subscriber shall throughout the period of this contract conform to all the rules and regulations in force for the time being relating to this contract.
11 — The subscriber must surrender the wires and the said apparatus
with all its accessories in good condition as they were when
installed, except for what is consumed in use,
at the end of the contract. The Director of Telegraphs may remove them forthwith.
11. On the termination of this contract the subscriber shall surrender to the ‘Iraq Government the said wire and apparatus with all fixtures and accessories in as good condition as when installed, ordinary wear and tear alone excepted, and the Director of Telegraphs may forthwith remove the same.
CPSI...886... ⟦illegible⟧ 450...5000...10 3-23.
The Chief Rabbi
of the Jewish Community: Baghdad
Telephone Number: 200 Central
Number: ⟦illegible⟧ / 227
Date: 27 January 929
To
Telegraph Engineer Supervisor
Subject: Transfer of telephone number 200 Central
⟦line⟧
This office has changed its headquarters 57 / 115 to another number 16 / 118
We therefore request that urgent measures be taken to transfer the telephone to the new house
before Tuesday, January 29, 929.
AZ
⟦illegible stamp⟧
Acting Chief Rabbi
CONDITIONS.
( The Conditions )
1. If the connection referred to on the
first page is not made within six months of the
date of application, the subscriber may require
the Director of Telegraphs, in writing, to complete
the same within one month and in default the
contract shall lapse.
1 - If the electric line referred to in the first
page is not completed within six months from the date of the request,
the subscriber may demand from the Director of Telegraphs in writing that
he completes it within a period of one month, otherwise the contract will end.
2. The Director of Telegraphs shall erect
and (subject to the observance by the subscriber
of all the clauses and conditions herein con-
tained) maintain in good working order the
apparatus referred to on the first page hereof, and
in the event of the apparatus not being in good
working order the Director of Telegraphs shall
repair and restore the same with all possible
despatch, and the subscriber shall give all possible
assistance for this purpose ; but it shall be lawful
for the 'Iraq Government on the expiration of
seven days' notice in writing from the Director
of Telegraphs, at any time to remove and take
possession of any apparatus installed under this
contract, should it consider it necessary or
advisable to do so, and in such case a propor-
tionate part of the rent for the unexpired period
paid for by the subscriber shall be refunded.
2 - The Director of Telegraphs shall establish the apparatus mentioned in the first
page in good condition (provided the subscriber observes
all the clauses and conditions contained therein) and if
the mentioned apparatus does not work in good condition, the Director of
Telegraphs must repair it as quickly as possible and the subscriber
must extend a helping hand as much as possible for the same purpose. And it shall be
the right of the Iraqi Government upon the expiration of the notice given by
the Director of Telegraphs for a period of seven days in writing at any time
to remove and possess any apparatus constructed under this contract
if the need arises or if it sees that as appropriate in cases
like these, the rent for the period
that has not expired must be returned.
3. The 'Iraq Government shall not be
liable for any loss or damage occasioned by
the interruption or disturbance or stoppage of
communication from any cause whatsoever ; nor
shall it be liable for any loss or damage occa-
sioned by delay in establishing or restoring
communication.
3 - The Iraqi Government shall not be responsible for any loss or damage
resulting from the interruption, disturbance, or stoppage of communications
for any reason, and for any loss or damage resulting from the delay
in establishing or restoring communications.
4. The subscriber shall take good care
the apparatus and of all the fixtures and
accessories connected therewith, and shall not
damage, alter or remove the same, or allow the
same to be damaged, altered or removed, and
shall not make or suffer to be made any attach-
ments or alterations to the same, and shall not
obliterate or allow to be obliterated any marks,
words or numbers which may be written, painted,
stamped or impressed thereon. Telegraph
officials and workmen shall at all reasonable times
have access to the premises of the subscriber
and to all other places under the control of the
subscriber, through, under or over which any
part of the wire or apparatus passes or to which
it is fixed, and the subscriber shall have no claim
for the repayment of any moneys which may have
been paid for rent or otherwise under this contract
or for any other compensation or damages what-
soever. In the event of the apparatus or any
part thereof on the subscriber's premises being
damaged or altered from any cause whatsoever,
the subscriber shall pay to the Department the
cost of repair of such damage or alteration.
4 - The subscriber must take care of the apparatus and
all that pertains to it, and it is not permissible for him to damage it or
change it or to allow anyone to do that. And it is not permissible
for him also to damage or to cause any attachment or
alteration in the apparatus itself. He may not erase or allow
anyone to remove any mark (brand) or word or number
which may be written, engraved, or printed on it.
Telegraph officials and workers may enter at any
appropriate time the subscriber's premises and other places that are
under his control and which are under or on any part of
the wires or the apparatus that passes through or is connected to it. And
the subscriber cannot demand the recovery of some
moneys that were paid for rent or otherwise under
this contract or any other compensations or destruction whatsoever.
And in the event of damage or alteration of the apparatus or any part of it in
the subscriber's premises for any reason, he must pay
the price of such damage or alteration to the administration.
No. 10036 / Number 24
A. F. No. 86.
Account Form No. (86)
RECEIPT FORM.
Receipts for money collected for the Government
Office of the / Administration: ⟦Superintending Engineer, Tapu⟧
Dated the / Date: 29 May Year 192
RECEIVED from / Received from: His Eminence the Chief Rabbi of the Jewish Community
the sum of Rs. / Amount in Rupees: Thirty Rupees only
on account of / On account of: Fees for the certification of an Endowment Deed
Rs.: 30/-
POSTAGE & REVENUE
Postage and Finance
REVENUE
Finance
1 ANNA 1
IRAQ Iraq
Signature / Signature: ⟦illegible⟧
Designation / Position of recipient: Headquarters Accountant
SGPS⟦line⟧63⟦line⟧216⟦line⟧1,000 Bks⟦line⟧22-4-28.
Department of the Engineer Supervisor for Telegraphs
Dated 29
Serial Number:
To:
Greetings:
I present to you a list of the amount required for the telephone call fee on the line
Telephone
And I hope you will kindly send the amount due to
this department within 15 days.
The check should be issued in the name of the Engineer Supervisor for Telegraphs in Baghdad.
Call | Date | Time | Duration of Call | Fee per 3 minutes | Amount
To | From | To | From | | Dinars |
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Engineer Supervisor for Telegraphs.
S.No.
No.
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
TELEGRAPHS.
Baghdad dated the ⟦line⟧ 1929.
To
The Chief Rabbi, of the Jewish Community,
Bagndad.
I append a statement showing No. of Calls on BD-SUL.
Telephone Trunk line registered against you during the month of
February. 1929 and request you to remit the amount due to this
office within 15 days.
Cheque should be made to the Superintending Engineer
Telegraphs, Baghdad
C A L L S. From | C A L L S. To | Date. | HOURS. From | HOURS. To | Duration. | Rate per 3 mts. | Amount
Central 200 | Baqubah 7 | 25/2 | 12.56 | 12.59 | 3 | 1/- | 1/-
(RUPEE ONE ONLY).
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SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER TELEGRAPHS.
NOTE: - Please insist upon getting a numbered official receipt
⟦line⟧
To be detached and forwarded with remittance ⟦line⟧ Bill No ⟦line⟧
To
The Superintending Engineer, Telegraphs, Baghdad
I forward herewith cheque No. ⟦line⟧ for Rs. ⟦line⟧
⟦line⟧
In payments to call due for the month of
The Chief Rabbi
of the Jewish Community in Baghdad
Number :: 406 / H
Date :: 7 / April 929
Telephone Number :: 200 Central
To
Telegraph Engineering Supervisor Baghdad
Subject: Payment of one Rupee for a telephone call
⟦line⟧
We send to your presence herewith one Rupee as the fee for a three-minute telephone call on the
Baghdad-Baqubah line as stated in your letter No. 2193 / 10 dated 3 / 3 / 1929
Acting Chief Rabbi
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14832
No. ⟦line⟧ / Number 46
A. F No 86
Accounts Form No. (86)
RECEIPT FORM.
Receipts for money collected for the Government
Office of the / Administration: ⟦illegible⟧
Dated the / Date: 192 ⟦line⟧ Year 192
RECEIVED from / Received from: ⟦illegible⟧
the sum of Rs. / Amount in Rupees: ⟦illegible⟧
on account of / On account of: ⟦illegible⟧
Rs. / Rupees: ⟦line⟧
Signature ⟦line⟧ Signature
Designation ⟦line⟧ Recipient's position
SGPS...500...921...1,000 Bks...22-9-28.
⟦illegible⟧
Telephone
The Israelite Community
⟦illegible⟧ in Baghdad
Number:
Date: ⟦illegible⟧
487 / H
May 16, 1929
Transfer of the internal telephone to the lower floor
To
Telegraph Engineering Supervisor
We have decided to move the internal telephone from the upper floor to the lower floor
And we have enclosed ten rupees as the transfer fee, so please send your worker to perform the required
conversion;
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On behalf of the Acting Hakham Bashi
Telephone
⟦illegible⟧
Number
Office of the Telegraph Engineer Supervisor in Baghdad
Dated the year 29
After greetings
I present to you a list of the amount required for telephone number
for the period ending on and I hope you will kindly send the amount due
to this office within 15 days
The check should be issued in the name of the Telegraph Engineer Supervisor in Baghdad
Telephone Number | From | To | Annual Fee | Amount
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Office of the Chief Rabbi - Baghdad
Number 74
Date 5 July 1929
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF RABBI
Telegraph Engineer Supervisor
Note - Insist on requesting an official receipt with a serial number
Addressed and submitted to the Telegraph Engineer Supervisor with the amount
On account of invoice fee number date
H / 549
8 July 929
Telephone fee for the period between 15/7/929
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to 30/9/929
⟦line⟧
220
1/8 29
⟦illegible⟧ Chief Rabbi
To the Honorable Vice President of the Lay Council
The Supervisor of Telegraph Engineers submitted to us a letter No. 1781/27 dated
25/6/929 demanding one hundred and seventeen and a half rupees, of which
ninety-four rupees are the central telephone fee for the period between 15/7/929
to 30/9/929 and twenty-three and a half rupees are the internal branch fee for the
same period
Please decide to disburse the mentioned amount to be paid to the Supervisor of
Telegraph Engineers;
Acting Chief Rabbi
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Telephone
N. M.
OTTOMAN JOINT-STOCK COMPANY OF TRAMWAYS
LIGHTING AND ELECTRIC POWER OF BAGHDAD.
No.: 220
Date: 17.8.1929
Received from: the Acting Chief Rabbi
the sum of Rupees: Fifteen only
in respect of Bill No.: 796 dated 3/3 & 30/7/28
Rs: 15/-
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S.No. No.
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
TELEGRAPHS
Baghdad dated the ........... 1929.
To
The Secretary to the Chief Rabbi of the Jewish Community
Baghdad.
I append a statement showing No of Calls on
Telephone Trunk line registered against you during the month of
May 1929 and request you to remit the amount due to this
office within 15 days.
Cheque should be made to the Superintending Engineer
Telegraphs, Baghdad
C A L L S From | C A L L S To | Date. | HOURS. From | HOURS. To | Duration. | Rate per 3 mts. | Amount
Central 200 | Hillah 4 | 28/5 | 10.43 | 10.45 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 1/4 | 1/4
⟦Recd Rs. One & annas four only in⟧
⟦settlement of the above.⟧
⟦An official receipt will follow.⟧
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8/8
Daniel Shanahan
for SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER TELEGRAPHS
NOTE:- Please insist upon getting a numbered official receipt
To be detached and forwarded with remittance. Bill No
To
The Superintending Engineer, Telegraphs, Baghdad
I forward herewith cheque No........ for Rs. ⟦line⟧
In payments to call due for the month of
Collect the net amount
NO. PH/1/7. Number S.A.J. / 1 / 7
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF Directorate General of Posts and Telegraphs
POSTS AND TELEGRAPHS.
Baghdad dated the 29th Septr. 1929 Baghdad 29 September 1929
CIRCULAR. Circular
To all Telephone Subscribers. To the respected telephone subscribers
With effect from 1st October, Starting from 1 October 1929
1929 bills in respect of telephone we will organize the telephone trunk call lists
trunk calls will be preferred for long distances at the end of every three months instead
quarterly in arrears instead of of every month. Telephone fees will
monthly; similarly telephone also be requested every three months in advance instead of
rentals will be billed for quarterly every six months, and that in the same lists.
in advance instead of six monthly) This list will be accompanied by a table
and will be included in the same showing the date the call occurred and the total amount
bill. To the bill will be annexed due daily without providing any other
a statement showing the date on details.
which calls were made and the total If the subscribers wish to audit
charge for the day. No other the correctness of this Department's claim, we suggest to them
particulars will be furnished. that they record for themselves all the calls that
Should telephone subscribers are made by them.
desire to check the correctness of
the claims made by this Department
it is suggested that they should
keep a record of all trunk telephone
calls made from their instruments.
Inspector General of Posts and Telegraphs
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INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POSTS AND TELS.
NSD/
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10/9
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