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1944

Wednesday 11th October

Rode behind the , on the golf course. Spent most of the morning at the Fort
discussing various police matters with Khalifah, drafted the orders about the
additional pay, Rs 10/- per month for men over 4 years who take on again & also
decided to get rid of about a dozen men who are useless - it seems hard but has to be
done.

Drove to Muharraq to see the progress on race course and then had a golf committee
meeting there were only three of us. Got various things settled. Arranged for
police sea patrol to keep an eye on the followers of the Qattar shaikh who leave
today, heard, from Hunain Naama, that they are taking out Rs 25000 worth of goods.

Thursday 12th October

Fort. Kit inspection which I almost forgot about & so rather late getting back. Sh
A & his objectionable son Ali came to call, the latter asking for tyres the former
wishing to export a car. Then had a long session with Rogers & Smith about food
supplies & population figures & various matters, discussed leave with Smith, his wife
says she cant get out so he wants to go home in the summer. To Jidda in the
afternoon via Budega & across in the quarantine launch. Hottish but a cool breeze at
night. Bathed in the tank before dinner.

Friday 13th October

At Jidda

Very still rather hot day, sea like glass. Bathed, read & spent some time watching
the weaving.