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1944

Still very pleasant weather. In the evening had Snow to dinner to go to
cinema Campbell came in so I asked him too, as in the morning I had told
the cook I would be out & at lunch said I wanted dinner for two there was
not much of a meal & not really enough for three. A very funny picture.

Tuesday 11th July

Fort.

HH came in for a meeting of the Food Committee which lasted most of the
morning. We decided to refuse any more dates from Andrew Weir as we have
a year's supply. GP will be very cross but our argument that we have
sufficient is a very sound one. Also discussed the butchers who as usual
are being difficult. HH referred to them as Bolshies. Smith stayed on
for some time while I drafted a letter to the Agency saying no thank you
for the offer of dates.

Dined with Snow & went to the movies, & an RAF Dr, Arnold, half
French & more interested in the stage than in medicine were there, a fair
picture.

Wednesday 12th July

Took the Police to Idari for swimming, they all seemed to enjoy it.
Office. Saw Sh Abdul Hussein who is in a fuss about a case and also
Stoker for a long time discussing the Special Police who are coming to
the end of their contract and mostly wishing to get discharged. Its a
very difficult proposition. Various people came in. More & more women
are now working at RAF buildings in Muharraq, , HH didnt seem
to approve but it is going on well. Wrote letters after tea, didnt go
out. The Hadows & Rogers came to dinner. Bridge, had quite good bridge
& a pleasant evening.