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1945

Went to Jidda after breakfast by launch, lovely day & pleasant going there but not enough coming back in
evening, launch Jidda, not so smooth going as Havvar. Spent some time at the Fort where they have moved
the weaving shed & built a new one for the Irish loom which is to be sent there. Not much to see in the
garden though some of the trees are shooting.

The Commodore came to call in the evening & I told him that if they wanted to sell we would buy Jufair as a
going concern.

Saturday 23rd March

Fort. Office, Shaiks came as usual, I had a long agenda but didnt get all of it done. I IH objected to the details
of Budget being given to Baladya because, really, the people saw the amount he gets from oil royalty.
Talked about Education & decided to move Ahmed Omran from the Biladya & to appoint lb Khalfan instead
& to send the former to England for a trip, he discussed GP. Talked about Jufair evacuation, he agreed we
should offer to buy the whole show. Spent a long time at the Fort settling the Police entries for the races.
Marsh came to tea & we discussed church affairs, later the Khedures came to call & Russel Browns brought
Americans to call. Had Sh Daij for some time about race entries. Perfect & Mansel-Plcydell to
two new
dinner.