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Friday 20th October
Painted two doors in the morning. Went to Budeya in afternoon, vegetables growing well but too thickly
planted. Smith & Campbell came in before dinner. Dined Agency & then to a Bridge drive at the Jebel,
rather a poor affair, very bad Bridge & some queer people playing as well as the usual set.
Saturday 21st October
Fort, office. Somewhat worried to hear that a large batch of police who have just completed their four years
all wish to leave for civilian life. Shs A & M came in, rumours of oil found in Qattar, now substantiated.
Shaikhs very sour. Spent some time at Agency & then Packer came to call having just returned from leave.
Appeared very flourishing & fat. Very pleasant day, cool. Gardened then drove round about, fort & hospital
& DG came in in the evening.
Sunday 23rd October
Went to Sitra, refinery & all round the oil field, all seems well & no complaints. Office, Sh Mohammed
came in. Bridge at Lipps.
