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Monday 28th February

Changed Police parade time half an hour earlier. 6.30-8.30, but still
couldnt get away till nearly 9 as so much office work.

Court, spent a long time on a case of possible manslaughter, a man was
shoved over the edge of a lorry & crushed by a wheel.

A great many burgulary cases in the town & we dont seem able to stop
them.

Friday 3rd March

Went to Jidda in the morning. Lovely day, went by Budega. Did some
painting & spent most of the time outside, had a good look at the Jail &
the prisoners, all well. Coursed in the evening & got one hare. Quite
chilly at night, had a fire.

Saturday 4th March

Didnt go to Fort, quite forgot I had a Kit Inspection. HH came in but
didnt stay long, he seemed rather cross.

Dine with the Snows, TTs & Hutchings were there, a dull rather sticky
party, M felt ill & we left early. It was very hot in their room with a
big fire - most unnecessary.

Sunday 5th March

M stayed in bed till late afternoon & in the evening we dined with
Kozaibis, in the house in the town, there were several old fashioned