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1935

Wednesday 14th November 1934

Cold windy day, a strong shamaal wind and the sea was very rough. Rain in the afternoon so our tennis court
was not possible for playing. Busy morning, saw a lot of people in the office among them an APOC man
called Core who is here about the automatic petrol station which is being put up at Kanoo's place, a dull
person. Made arrangements for the party tomorrow, the Shaikh has invited the Resident & Loch & Worth to
a party on his island, Om al hassam for hawking, coursing & shooting. A few people came to tea & played
bridge. Dinner party in the evening, Fowle, Loch & the Van Peussems & Mrs Schindler, we asked Creagh,
the SNO, but he didn't like to leave the ship as it was so rough & stormy. A very successful party, they all
seemed to get on well together, sat & talked afterwards. Mohammed produced quite a good dinner & it all
looked very nice. The Resident, who usually goes to sleep after dinner, stayed awake & seemed quite