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1935

Sh Abdulla came round very early & got me before I went to the Fort. He discussed some cases. I hear
he is extra short of money. Busy morning in office. Went to Seddad after tea, the road is terribly bumpy,
then to a "treasure hunt" party at Jebel. It was rather silly as people were given a list of a lot of odd things
which they had to produce, a camel hobble, a hookah etc. I took Steele & the Phillips with me & we won
the thing, the prize being a bottle of whiskey - I was given it. I expected a meal but none forthcoming, so
very hungry.

Wednesday 19th June

Fort, very late getting back from there as one of the men in the Hedd murder case made a long statement -
I doubt it being true but it has started the affair off & now we shall be able to get the brothers to accuse