1953 May 26
Notice regarding road opening and trench reinstatement in public highways

1953-1955
“Municipal Engineer's report on control of advertisements”

1953
“Annual report of the Municipal Engineer in connection with departmental work carried out in Khartoum, Khartoum North and Omdurman for the Municipal Councils of Khartoum, Khartoum North and Omdurman”

1953-1954
“Annual report of the Municipal Engineer in connection with departmental work carried out in Khartoum Municipality for the Khartoum Municipal Council, during the financial year 1953-54”

1953-1955
“Municipal Engineer's Report on Tanzim Staffing”

1954-1955
“Annual report of the Municipal Engineer in connection with departmental work carried out in Khartoum Municipality for the Khartoum Municipal Council, during the financial year 1954-55”

1952 May 14 - 1952 Aug 26
Correspondence, between Arguile and H.F. Wyatt, C.M. Trudgett, R.W. Flack of the Sudan Government Agency in London, and papers relating to Arguile's employment as Deputy Municipal Engineer in Sudan including: travel arrangements to leave England for Sudan (SAD.1053/3/1-5); vaccination and innoculation (SAD.1053/3/6-7); request for further time to settle his affairs in England and Wyatt's acceptance (SAD.1053/3/9-10); letters to the National Association of Local Government Officers and the Sudan Agent in London as well as letter from Wyatt to Arguile regarding superannuation rights and benefits (SAD.1053/3/11-12, 15); Wyatt to Arguile with information and advice on his new position such as expense allowance for travel to Sudan and outfit allowance once there, inoculation and vaccination procedure, setting up salary payments, and recommended kit (SAD.1053/3/17-18); offer of contract for Deputy Municipal Engineer with Arguile's acceptance and printed introductory circular from Civil Secretary J.W. Robertson (SAD.1053/3/19-23); duties and prospects of promotion (SAD.1053/24-26); recruitment documentation, Deputy Municipal Engineer (SAD.1053/3/27-36)

1952 Sep 27
Arguile's contract of employment with the Sudan Government signed by Arguile and H.F. Wyatt

1953 Feb 8
Circular letter from J.W. Robertson forwarded by M.H. Lees (Director of Works, Sudan) to Arguile regarding the political situation in Sudan whilst negotations with Egypt take place on the political future of Sudan

1953 Oct 26 - 1953 Dec 18
Correspondence with Hugh Dixon and D.W. Coleman, of Howard and Humphreys and Sons, Chartered Civil Engineers, and noting Khartoum arrival of Mr Forward

1954 Feb 3 - 1954 Mar 6
Correspondence regarding Arguile's unsatisfactory housing conditions, with Permananet Under Secretary to Sudan M. Ward (SAD.1053/2/46-47) and his refusal to accede to Arguile's request (SAD.1053/2/50-55), the Governor of Khartoum (SAD.1053/2/48), Daoud (Town Clerk, Khartoum Municipal Council) (SAD.1053/2/49)

1954 Mar 10
Printed copy of Governor-General R.G. Howe's address to the Sudanese Parliament regarding the British withdrawal from Sudan, leading to Sudanese independance, following acceptance of the Anglo-Egyptian agreement of 12 Feburary 1953

1954 Mar 23
Letter from Sheila A.E. Thompson, of the Girls Intermediate School, Omdurman, thanking Arguile for his help over the last term

1954 Aug 24 - 1955 Mar 31
Papers and correspondence with R.C. Wakefield, Chairman of the Central Town Planning Board, and Khalil A. Nabi, Director, Ministry of Local Government, regarding the lack of representation for the Three Towns (Khartoum, Khartoum North and Omdurman) on the Board, including: Arguile's offer to advise the board on planning matters relating to the Three Towns (SAD.1053/2/56); letter from Wakefield addressing Arguile's concerns (SAD.1053/2/60-61); minutes from a Central Town Planning Board Meeting regarding compensation for rain damage from premium reserve funds (SAD.1053/2/62-68); copy letter to Wakefield requesting that Arguile deputise for Nabi (SAD.1053/2/69-70); letters from Arguile to Nabi thanking him for his efforts and agreeing there is no point intaking the matter further (SAD.1053/2/71-72)

1954 Dec 5 - 1954 Dec 8
Two letters, one from M.T. Hussein, Director, Ministry of Works, and W.L.D. Martyn, Director of Works, Ministry of Works, confirming Arguile's appointment

1954 Dec 18 - 1955 Jun 21
Material relating to the Expatriate Officials Compensation Order and Arguile's subsequent notice, including: notice of termination of service (SAD.1053/3/73); six-month notice (SAD.1053/3/74), with acknowledgement from Ali Shams Ed Din, Director of Works, Ministry of Works (SAD.1053/3/53); printed circular “Expatriate Officials Compensation Ordinance 1954” (SAD.1053/3/54-61); letter from S. Jennett, Director of Works, Ministry of Works, concerning Arguile's final leave (SAD.1053/3/67); certification from A.E.S. Charles, Director of Establishments, of Arguile's entitlement under the Expatriate Officials Compensation Ordinance should he be struck off on 25 Oct 1955 (SAD.1053/3/72); printed copy of “The Expatriate Officials Compensation Bill” (SAD.1053/3/75/83)

1955 Feb 21
Cover letter from C. de Bunsen, Governor of Khartoum, requesting that Arguile be confirmed in his appointment and letter and copy letter from Mohammad Hamid El Nil, Director of Works, Ministry of Works, confirming Arguile's promotion and an increase of pay

1955 Apr 6
Confirmation letter from G.W. Ogden, Sudan Club Secretary, of Arguile's acceptance of role on the Sudan Club committee with attached list of members of the commitee

1955 Jun 20
Cover letter from Mekei El Manna, Chairman, Central Town Planning Board, and attached summary of Board meeting minutes

1955 Jun 13
Letter from H.I. Shaddad, Director of Works, Ministry of Works, informing Arguile of an increase in his basic rate of pay

[c.1954]-1955
Printed circular “Re-employment of British staff of the Sudan Civil Service”

1953-1955
A mobile asphalt mixing plant with Sudanese workers feeding in raw materials

1953-1955
Side-on view of mobile asphalt mixing plant

1953-1955
“Barber Greene” road finisher

1953-1955
“Barber Greene” asphalt mixer, with a capability of 800 tons per day

1953-1955
Road, probably the Kassala to Khartoum trunk road

1953-1955
Embankment with small bridge being crossed by Sudanese

1953-1955
Two pipelines in a ditch

1953-1955
Section of pipe being lowered into a ditch

1953-1955
Empty section of trench for pipeline

1953-1955
Empty section of trench for pipeline with sections of pipe alongside and a dead sacrificial cow

1953-1955
Newspaper kiosk

1953-1955
Road at Omdurman

1953-1955
Surface water drainage ditch alongside road

1953-1955
Surface water drainage ditch alongside road

1953-1955
Main drainage ditch, Khartoum North

1953-1955
Main drainage ditch with workmen, Khartoum North

1953-1955
Main drainage ditch with brick-lined sides, Khartoum North

1953-1955
Main drainage ditch with brick-lined sides, Khartoum North

1954 May
Opening ceremony for the commencement of the main drainage scheme in Khartoum, with crane alongside ditch ready to drop sections of pipe into place, and a speech being made by unidentified dignitary

1954 May
Opening ceremony for the commencement of the main drainage scheme in Khartoum, with dead sacrificial cow next to ditch

1953-1955
Aerial view of Victoria Avenue, Khartoum

1954 May
First pipe laid for the main drainage scheme in Khartoum

1953-1955
Sections of pipe being laid in a trench

1953-1955
Road, probably the Kassala to Khartoum trunk road

1954 May
Opening ceremony for the commencement of the main drainage scheme in Khartoum, with first section of pipe being laid

1953-1955
Aerial view of Gordon Avenue and Khartoum Cathedral

1954 May
First pipe being laid for the main drainage scheme in Khartoum

1954 May
First pipe about to be laid in trench as part of the opening ceremony for the main drainage scheme in Khartoum, with unknown British officials alongside

1954 May
First pipe being laid in trench as part of the opening ceremony for the main drainage scheme in Khartoum, with unknown British officials and Sudanese workers alongside

1953-1955
Kassala to Khartoum trunk road

1953-1955
Kassala to Khartoum trunk road

1953-1955
Kassala to Khartoum trunk road

1953-1955
Kassala to Khartoum trunk road

1953-1955
Messalymia Bridge

1953-1955
El Arbein Road, Omdurman

1953-1955
Messalymia Bridge

1953-1955
Road, Khartoum

1953-1955
Road, Khartoum

1953-1955
Road, Khartoum

1953-1955
Road, Khartoum

1953-1955
Roundabout, Sirdarav

1953-1955
Roundabout, Sirdarav

1953 x 1955
Bougainvillea in R.T. Arguile's garden in Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Blue Nile bridge, Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Sailing boats on the Blue Nile at Khartoum with the Blue Nile bridge in the distance

1953 x 1955
Sailing boats on the Blue Nile at Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Wingate Avenue, Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Gordon statue, Khartoum, with the clock tower of All Saints' Cathedral in the background

1953 x 1955
The Governor-General's Palace, Khartoum

1953 x 1955
The Grand Hotel, Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Steamer moored on the Nile, Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Tanzim office, Khartoum

1953 x 1955
R.T Arguile's son at a fruit stall at the suq

1953 x 1955
R.T Arguile's gardener, Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Man on a donkey

1953 x 1955
Street scene, probably Khartoum

1953 x 1955
R.T. Arguile's servant and family in the garden of his home at Khartoum

1953 x 1955
R. T. Arguile's servant and family in the garden of his home at Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Blue Nile bridge at Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Blue Nile bridge at Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Garden of R.T. Arguile's house at Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Garden, probably at Khartoum

1953 x 1955
British group relaxing in the garden after a tennis match, probably Khartoum

1953 x 1955
British personnel relaxing on a verandah, possibly at the Sudan Club

1953 x 1955
Britannia aeroplane being tested at Khartoum

1953 x 1955
BOAC aeroplane on the runway at Khartoum airport

1953 x 1955
An aeroplane taxi-ing on the runway at Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Britannia aeroplane being tested at Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Truck crossing the desert

1953 x 1955
Collection of motor cars (including a V.W. beetle), possibly at a rally or race

1953 x 1955
Racing car in the desert

1953 x 1955
R.T. Arguile and his son at the wheel of an open topped racing car

1953 x 1955
Sailing boats on the Nile

1953 x 1955
Steamer, the “Melik”, formerly one of Kitchener's gunboats and later the headquarters of the Blue Nile sailing club

1953 x 1955
Mrs Arguile, wife of R.T. Arguile and two sons

1953 x 1955
Passengers walking out to an aeroplane on the runway at Khartoum airport

1953 x 1955
Sudan Parliament

1953 x 1955
Sudan Parliament

1953 x 1955
Tree-lined avenue along the banks of the Nile, Khartoum

1953 x 1955
The Secretariat, with Kitchener's statue in front, Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Khartoum airport

1953 x 1955
Gateway to a large residential house in the suburbs, Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Musical railings on a large residential house in the suburbs, Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Large house in the suburbs, Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Large houses in the suburbs, Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Large house in the suburbs, Khartoum

1953 x 1955
All Saints' Cathedral, Khartoum

1953 x 1955
The clock tower, All Saints' Cathedral. Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Al-Farouk mosque, Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Large house in the suburbs, Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Public meeting [?], probably Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Public meeting [?], probably Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Public meeting [?], probably Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Football match, probably Omdurman

1953 x 1955
The Governor-General's Rolls Royce

1953 x 1955
Departure of British troops from the Sudan

1953 x 1955
Ceremony to mark the departure of British troops from the Sudan

1953 x 1955
An outdoor tea party, probably the farewell party for R.T. Arguile

1953 x 1955
An outdoor tea party, probably the farewell party for R.T. Arguile

1953 x 1955
An outdoor tea party, probably the farewell party for R.T. Arguile

1953 x 1955
Guests at an outdoor tea party, probably the farewell party for R.T. Arguile

1953 x 1955
Aerial view of Khartoum and the Blue and White Niles

1953 x 1955
Aerial view of Khartoum and the junction of the Blue and White Niles, with the Blue Nile bridge in the foreground and Tuti island on the far right

1953 x 1955
Aerial view of Khartoum and the junction of the Blue and White Niles, with Tuti island on the left

1953 x 1955
Aerial view of the River Nile near Khartoum

1953 x 1955
Desert landscape north of Khartoum, from the air

1953 x 1955
Airwork Limited London aeroplane at Khartoum