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Shaikh Hamed & Sulman came in at nine o'clock & we discussed various things, he as usual complained
of being short of money, though he really has plenty, and then talked about Mohammed and Abdulla
needing cash badly. Discussed the question of guardians of minors and people administering Wakfs, the
whole position is scandalous as all the people who have charge of Wakfs or Estates simply steal the
money for themselves. The Jews elected their member for the Biladya Council. In the afternoon we went
for a drive & played Bridge in the evening.
Monday [4th March]
Court. Shaikh Mohammed again in court. Drove out to Barbar again in the afternoon with the Amir to
show him where the blood stains were found. A lovely day, the whole country looked pink & mauve at
