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1944

Went to Jidda after lunch via Budega in Salem's boat, a fresh breeze &
good day for sailing. Good weather fir Jidda. Took Subah & his
accomplice across who had been in to have police photos taken for
identity purposes.

Friday 21st May

Very pleasant day, quite a strong wind so cool. Spent the morning out
with some of the Police collecting fish baskets, they had been out some
days owing to rough weather & some we found had dead fish in them. Wrote
letters after lunch & then read. Came back in Salem's boat at 6pm & got
in at about sunset. Found on arrival that Hills & Dixon were not
returning till the following day - I had been somewhat concerned at their
not turning up & the night - before moon - dark & windy. Got extremely
sun burned.

Saturday 22nd May

Didnt go to Fort, a cold & a bit of fever, felt rather off colour so
stayed in. HH came in, not much to talk about, Sh A didnt appear.
Strong wind, Hills & Dixon came back from the mainland. Steele came
about the large bill due from him to Elec Dept - I believe he is always
in debt & yet spends heavily on entertaining.

Freeman. Banco, came in the afternoon with some unsold razors of DCs, he
stayed some time talking & was quite interesting. Very strong shamaal -
the Arabs say its not the time for the Bara.