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Thursday 5th November

Fort. Rode the filly for the first time, found her very comfortable.

Went to Muharraq, looked at the Hanger built of poles. Dined with the Phillips.

Friday 6th November

Nice cool dry day. Gave luncheon picnic at Saluhet for the Dutch officers, four, & Captain Haijer &
his wife & entertained them by camel rides which all much enjoyed. The TTs came too & they rode
back to Awali on camels. After lunch I & some of the officers had a bathe. The sea was just right,
not hot or cold. Went in to the TTs for awhile & then back & to a cocktail party given by Chase on
his roof for a AVM - who didnt arrive.

Everyone much encouraged by the news of our success in Libya.

Saturday 7th November

Rode the filly again, found her very pleasant to ride. The Police in a shooting competition against
Army, Navy & RAF etc won both rifle & machine gun. Office. Spent some time at Agency, W going
to Oman for a week, Geoffrey not coming at present as they wont lend him a boat. Gardened after
lunch, went for a drive to Eirese point & then Campbell & Gunns to bridge & dinner - the Godfreys
came in before to talk about knitting etc.