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W's flat, which was much admired. Then Sh Abdulla & I went to the Agency to tell W about

the Doctor, offering 1250 pm for 6 months & also told H that HH & all of us could not agree
to importing foreign - & especially Buluch - troops to defend our oil field. Then back to a

khallfah committee meeting which lasted till after twelve oclock. Farber came in (also Stuart
Wortley)

Cinema - Garrick - quite good.

Thursday 4th January

Fort, very busy morning. Saw Black, Steele & various others. Discussed Technical school
with S, he doesnt like Vallance dealing with Education evidently, somewhat difficult position.

Went to Idari in evening. Wrote a lot of letters.

Friday 5th January

Drove round about in morning,cinema P.M. - rotten picture took Vallance out, he came back
for tea. Bridge, 3 tables. Not as many people as usual, Shamaal, some rain last night,

beautiful day, sea brilliant colour.

Monday 8th January

Went out before breakfast to meet the Wulmpdons, HW & I went out to the flying boat as
W had sent a wire asking us to see M. He & Lady W were most amiable & pleasant, stayed

some time talking to them. He looks the part. He is going to represent HM at the New
Zealand Centenary celebrations.