Page 1827 - Belgrave Diaries(N)_Neat

1824

1944

& told her that I would think it over - a somewhat cowardly course, then Wakelin came
& discussed school matters with him for a long time, he was quite sensible. Sulman
altered the wording of the careful letter which I wrote about Zubara and has now
insensed Hick who very easily gets upset & who still imagines that if he tries to
help solve such problems he will get thanks - years ago I gave up such ideas.

Went to see Snow before dinner & earlier tried out a speed trap

Wednesday 4th October

A meeting at the Agency with Nichols, Bapco, & another man from the , discussed
labours food problems, employment of USA ex detectives & various other matters, found
Nichols pleasant to deal with. After saw Shillington, who stayed a very long time
talking about spinning & weaving.

Discussed with M Khabi possibilities of tying up the Bn court. Saw Stoker about
Special Police & Grayson re levies & pay. Went to a fairwell dinner on the hospital
roof for Miss Harbottle, couldnt stay long as had to go to dinner with Nichols at
Awali to meet a Mrs Ravi from Abadan, a very pleasant party but a poor dinner, too
much of everything & very American style food.
Fifer was there.

Thursday 5th October

Went out to Rafaa & dealt with the Special Police, saw all the men whose time had
expired and re-engaged most of them for 2 years with an extra 10/- pm war allowance.
Had breakfast at Awali & then went to the office. Got back very late & found a lot
of work so didnt get to lunch till 2,15. More talk with M Kh re Bn Courts. Drove
out in the evening. Still very hot weather. Went to the Fort and discussed racing
with Said & Bill & decided about entries for the races next month. Advised Edward
Hutch to put in horse.

Friday 6th October