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bin Qasim A1 Thani and certain members of his family. The trouble start­
ed over Muhammad bin Khali fall A1 Swaidi, father-in-law of the Shaikh,
having occupied a tent in the desert owned by Shaikh Thani, the Shaikh’s
brother, and refusing to vacate it when asked to do so. Shaikh Thani
reported the incident to the Ruler of Doha but received no satisfaction.
A slight fracas took place in October between the sons of Shaikh
Khalid bin Ahmad A1 Thani and the sons of Shaikh Muhammad bin Khalid
A1 Thani.
20. Slavery.—Twenty-four slaves were manumitted by order of the
Honourable the Political Resident in the Persian Gulf during the year as
compared with fourteen during 1935.
27 Climate.—The summer of 1936 was mild. Unusually heavy rains
in late December caused considerable damage to houses.
G. LOCH, Lieutenant-Colonel,
Political Agent, Bahrain.