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Saturday 4th July

Shs S & A came in, as usual talked about Qatter, also. Had a busy morning.

Sunday 5th July

Shs A & S came in, discussed the Rozaila loan, K's answers not at all
satisfactory, Sh S said he would see him about it. A long visit from Hills,
Shaws, Mohd Jufar & various others.

Went to Muharraq & had a look round the works there.

Went to church & then to the T.Ts for awhile. Van P took the session & gave a
very confused address.

Monday 6th July

Fort. Rode down to hospital. It is getting on well but finishing off always a
slow job. Office, got rather delayed & late at court. Dull cases. P.M drove out
to Awali via Refinery and saw the Indian Troops camp. Changed books & had a bathe
at Senian on the way back. Had a talk with Wakefield who has returned from
Qattar, no sign of amity there.

Tuesday 7th July

Very windy weather & sand in the air, slept indoors last night & quite cool
without a fan. Went out to Safra before breakfast, men were not shooting well,
partly owing to the high wind & poor visibility. Kinnaird came in, as usual in a
fuss, he always seems to be needing help, then Sh A for a few minutes & one or two
other people. Mowed the lawn after tea & the Gunns came in, they are off to India