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Saturday 6th September

The Shaikhs came in, Mohammed first to complain about the bill from Ca & then & re Sh Jasim's

appeal case. We have sent it to the Alhazar at Cairo for an opinion from the chief Kadi there. I hope he
tears it to pieces. Discussed Persians coming into Bahrain, the Shaikhs are very fussed over the large
number of illegal immigrants.

Later went to the Customs. Perplexed about when to go, boats are being unusually awkward.

Put some seeds in after tea, the first lot of Balsams sown about 10 days ago are coming up. I have never
tried planting so early before.

Dinner & cinema with Godfreys - an excellent dinner, rather a stupid picture. Quite a pleasant cool day.

Sh A approved of new School Director - I dont care for the sound of him & his personal recommendations
are very poor.

Sunday 7th September

Went over to see G.P. He said I should wait DC's return, rather relieved at this.

Shaikhs came in, discussed various things.

Spent a long time going over factor's accounts.

Muharraq in afternoon, saw P Station & gave orders for them to move in tomorrow.