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Anti Malaria committee meeting from 11.30 - 1.30. Alban not very helpful - in fact cast a gloom over the
whole proceedings. Discussed Water scheme tenders. Cold day. Heavy rain last night.
Took James to cinema instead of Friday.
Sunday 2nd February
Gunns came in in evening also Alban.
Monday 3rd February
Fort. Busy practising of the Eid al Jelous - S/I Ahdel Kerim taking parades. Clearing ground for new married
lines. Cold day.
Court till nearly 2 p.m. Sh Daij acting for Sh Abdulla, seemed quite intelligent.
Went up to the Palace pm to see the work in the Mylis which has been done, tiles, new curtains & covers.
DC's came in & played Bridge.
Tuesday 4th February
Fort, parade.
Office, busy morning. Working on Budget. Talked to Alban re HH's request for more money - its an annual
request. Sh Khalifah came in re Muhanam processions at night.
