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1942

Drove out to Budega with Wakelin to look at the school. The more I see of him the less I like him & he does
not appear in the least efficient, a most unsuitable choice.

Steeles & TTs to discuss show for party, asked Hutchings to come in which he did & agreed to cut in the t .
They dined here, quite a pleasant party.

Thursday 11th December

Went to Safra to see the shooting, not very good.

New naval base officer, King, called, elderly ex merchant service. No class.

Sh Sulman looked in. Busy morning

Steele for some time re bridge. Issued an about toll rates. There will probably be a certain amount of
opposition from car owners.

Drove up to Fort, listened for some time to the band trying to play dance music. Dinner & bridge at DCs
Campbell made the fourth, afterwards C played the piano, quite well. Listened to Hitler's speech declaring
war on U.S.A. Everyone seems to have been expecting it.

Friday 12th December

Very unpleasant day, gray & misty, couldnt see Muharraq. Went to Senian AM & did a little gardening. To
cinema in afternoon, fairly good film.

Monday 15th December

Fort. Rode to meet the aeroplane expecting Reid but he didnt come.