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1944

In afternoon rode with MG to Budega & Hussain's garden, lovely day not
too hot.

Cocktail party at Campbells. Went early to bed.

Tuesday 4th May

Sh A = Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa.

Fort. Still pleasant weather. HH & Sh A came in, discussed food, diving
supplies & arrival of Sh of Dubai & Ibn Saud's Chamberlain. HH said that
the Baharna were descended from Jewish settlers of the coast - I had
heard this before. Saw Hussain Latum who is trying to separate from his
uncle. Said his business - all branches - is now worth £30,000 but he
has only 1 share out of 5.

War Funds Committee meeting, took ____ of bank out. Went on a long
time, discussed possibility of a race meeting.

Wednesday 5th May

Office.

Thursday 6th May

Fort. No men on parade except the recruit section. Saw W and told him
all about the affair. Got Col Peace & went to Mhq where most of one lot
of Levies volunteered for Police service, to the dismay of the Levy
officers. Arranged to take over 50 Levy men to fill up our vacancies. I
am extremely disappointed over the whole show & feel the Police have let
me down badly and I am so fond of them. Most of them are young & light
headed & followed some of the older mens' example.