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Fort. Had a long talk with Reid, of Halloway Bros, about the Bridge & about the RAF work which they are
interested in as well. Settled various details about the work which we are to do. Went to cinema, very good
English coloured film.

Sunday 30th July

Steele came in before breakfast to discuss letter to RAF regarding providing electricity in Muharraq, it means
putting in another engine. Went down to the customs & discussed various matters with Byard. Went out to
Bridge at the Lipps, not many people there & bad bridge.

Monday 31st July

Fort. Strong shamaal blowing. Office. Dr McDowall came in - about flooring. Letter from Vallance.
Drove round about, drain at Kozabeia and then at the fort for some time, bathed, dined early & to Awali to
hear the Yeoman of the Guard at the club, not as nice as the proper concerts at Auditorium, very cool sitting
outside on the terrace.

Tuesday 1st August

Black came in in the morning to discuss medical arrangements. Dame is going to Arabia & we are lending
our doctor to Awali. Lunched with Mrs Steele. Adeney was there, Steele couldn't make it.

Wednesday 2nd August

Spent all the morning in the Court with old Sh Rashid taking criminal cases. Nothing very exciting.