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Went out in the launch with a lot of the band to Beira island & doped
fish, but with poor results. I think the dope was stale or the current
too strong, however it was pleasant lying about in the water & on the
shore & the boys enjoyed it a lot & provided a band, singing & drums, all
the way there and back. After a late lunch sat about & talked & Hills
went off in afternoon sailing to Sellaq, single handed in the levat, but
he knows all about it. Came over to Budega by launch & drove back, had
dinner with W & went to a play by Mhq club, Anthony & Cleopatra, very
well produced indeed, scenery was admirable but too long, too little
action & not very well acted. It was in an open amara & so cool that we
turned off the table fan provided.

Saturday 10th July

Didnt go to Fort as busy in the office.

Monday 12th July

Fort. Didnt go to court as I was so busy. Saw various people, Vallance
came in again, Hutchings for long time, Alljan re the new seasons dates
from Iraq and Wakefield for some time, we polished off a lot of papers &
files. Cool day again.

Wednesday 14th July

Fort

HH came in, discussed the question of moratorium on oil work in
additional area. Drafted long letter on the subject. HH wrote to PA - a
very funny letter, asking that I should be given a passage to India,
implying that it was of utmost importance to State.