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1942

Thursday 28th November

Didnt go to the Fort as I had a heavy cold. Worked in the office & saw
nobody.

Caledonian Society's dinner. As I had a heavy cold I didn't enjoy it, sat
between Mesdames Alban & Sommerville, the latter scarcely spoke - as
usual. Alban sat next to Elspeth Graham & from her expression she did
not enjoy it. There was a dance but I escaped after dinner.

Friday 29th November

Heavy cold. Did nothing in particular all day. Spent most of the time
gardening. Mrs D.C. came round in the morning to see M.

Saturday 30th November

Fort, rode round & watched the people moving their houses from the flood
area to the land which we have provided for them, they seemed very
cheerful.

A meeting at Beladya - fighter fund. Sh Sulman very long winded & not
much result after after several hours wasted. at the end of the meeting
Kozailu, Sh Kamoo & Abdulla Said attacked me about the school affairs,
none of their sons passed the exam and they were very indignant at the
boys who failed not being allowed to go back to school. I gather there
is a good deal of talk & fuss about the whole question. Had Vallance
along & discussed school matters with him.

Gardened & then took J out to Idari & on way back we looked at a football
match.

Finished painting for the Dr.