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1942

A very busy morning. Sh A came in. Talked to him about his son Ali but he seemed
weak & didnt take to my idea of stopping his car. Took a lot of cases.

Kennedy & Madams to dinner & bridge. Pleasant evening & good bridge.

Friday 30th January

Didn't go out in morning, tea picnic to Jidda with Gunns & children, shot &
coursed. Great fun, lovely day & a very pleasant party. Got three hares, Suva
got one & G shot one & Graham one.

Decided to wall the garden to keep out rabbits they have eaten everything in it.

Went into Bank on the way back.

Saturday 31st January

Shs A & M came in, Sh A rather feeble about drunken son, Ali, Sh M as usual about
money, he owes lots to Bapco & Caror for petrol & hunting trips. Spent a long
time in court dealing with Muharraq business, a difficult case. Let out some on
bail.

Meeting to decide ing advances, much higher than last year. Gardened, saw
Haji, Mhq PM. went to Hedd & looked over the Police Station. Warm spri day -
said to be first day of Spring.

Dinner Godfreys, bridge, not very exciting.

Cable re Hutchings, ill in hospital.
War news intensly depressing.

Sunday 1st February

BULL