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none. In afternoon drove to Muharraq. Dick came in & we had the Grants, TTs & Reid to dinner & after
dinner sang songs to Roselle's accompaniment. Quite a good dinner party but really too many social events
just now. Reid came in the morning to talk about a house thay are going to build. Went to see Packer.

Sunday 1st December

Had a kit inspection at the Fort which kept me a long time, later went to see Packer & then to the customs.

Monday 2nd December

Slight rain in the morning so the horses didnt come. Court, several liquor cases. Daij was not present. Didnt
get away till 1.30. One case in which the Canteen Manager from Mhq was involved, a most unpleasant
person. Gray day on & off & some rain in afternoon. Gardened, put in more vegetables. Mine are doing
badly. Drove to Gasari. Worked in the office after tea.