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Sunday 25th April

Office. Didnt go out in afternoon, had a really lazy evening & early to
bed.

Monday 26th April

Fort. Court. Dealt with the case of the nakhuda Abdul Mellik who
smuggled out gold, gave him 1 year RI & 5000/- fine. A big case & a
somewhat sensational one as it is generally believed that he ran the
launch aground and stole most of the gold - the owners being unable to
claim it as export was illegal. Took GWRS out to Suk al Khamis & Sitra
to see working of the ration shops. A huge crowd at Sitra and the shop
staff working very hard.

Tuesday 27th April

Fort. HH & Sh A came in, HH discussed his young brother Ahmed who is to
go to Syria to see if he can get any treatment which will cause him to
produce a family - Snow reports that he doubts any success. Talked of
various other things & HH as usual made a long speech about what a lot he
was doing to help his people in Bn during the crisis. Spent some time at
the Agency discussing food, cars, who is to act for me when I go on leave
& various other matters. A Dr Coyne, UKCC, interested in stores & how
Govt supplies are looked after - was there. Took him out in the
afternoon & showed him the sugar being moved, our sheds, the hospital &
Muharaq. He stayed with me till 8 so I couldnt get to cinema. Quite a
pleasant common little Scot.