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Tuesday 8th June

Fort

HH & Sh A called, talk about tyres. Busy morning in office, upstairs
office finished & looks very nice.

Hot still day & rather damp.

Drove to Hedd & back via Mhq, looked in on the Gunns. Dinner at home.

Wednesday 9th June

Fort.

Warner left after breakfast by RAF to Sharjah, I sent down a few small
trees to the Shaikhs.

Office, busy morning. Warm day but quite pleasant.

Drove out to Suk al Khanis to see the two new Govt shops which are ready
to open - a great crowd of people. The three shops cater for about 4000
people. Thought of going to cinema but didnt.

Thursday 10th June

Fort. Office. Spent some time at the Agency with Smith.

Went to Jidda via Budega in the afternoon. Found less missing than I
expected. Coursed after tea, put up 6 hares but all got away. Had an