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Out all day in the launch, first we went to Om al Nasan, then to Jidda, had lunch at the former & then I went
ashore at Jidda to see the artesian well, a small flow. Tried out the raft which we carry on the launch, it
seemed to work well, had a long time in the sea, very warm. First bathe this year. Dined with Bush on
board Fowey, quite a pleasant party, Steeles & Culbirths, he, Culbirth very quiet & dull. Hot & damp on
board. Weightman returned from Arabia where he has been with Max Thornburg motoring around the oil
fields.

Saturday 20th May

Shs A & S came in morning. Sh A complained that his son Ali had got drunk again & run amok but had not
hurt anyone though he walked about with a loaded revolver in Muharraq, a lot of talk, agreed to have him
on the mat tomorrow, as well as some of the other young Shaikkhs who drink. Busy morning in office,
Abdulla bin Hamed re land of Mohd Zayeb.

Slept on roof, first time this year. A strong wind blowing but said not to be the "Bara".

Drove round about, went to Sanyan, the oleanders lovely. Dined early with Dr McDowall & went to Awali,
movies, Weightmans & Stuart Worthy, "Ebb Tide" good colour film, very well acted. Enjoyed it.