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the conditions of Hedd which is the third
largest town in Bahrain and the most unsuni-
tury and dirty. The people of Hedd who are

almost entirely pearl divers, are, with a
few exceptions, very poor, and it is unlikely
that they would at present be able to contri­

bute much towards a municipality, I have
allocated the sum of ?*. 200/- per month to be
spent-'on cleaning the streets of hedd and
for widening the one road which is at present

impassable for motor traffic. The Muharraq
municipal council, with possibly two or three
additional members from hedd will deal with
this work.

13. Education. .*n additional sum
of h 3,500/- has been allowed for the opening
of three country schools in the Shia villages.
This expansion is in answer to the recent
request by the Shia community that the govern­

ment should pay more attention to the education
of the Shias who fora the majority of the
population.
H. The remaining items of expenditure

do not differ greatly from the amounts in the
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last year’s budget.
■ I have the honour to be,
Sir,

Your most obedient servant,
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Adviser to the Government.

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