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Thompson, the new oil inspector, arrived, seems alright & a far more experienced man than any we have had - J
on the job before. Court, had a case about one of Abdu Ali's sons in which a young S. African gave evidence !
& got very excited. Dull cases otherwise. p—i
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Gymkhana club meeting, went on for 2 hours. Discussing possibility of a club house, I think rather
nonsense.

Took Thompson out for a drive to Muharraq.

Tuesday 23rd April

Shaikhs as usual. Introduced Thompson. Told HH I heard from Hick that GP going to Quitta & Hay coming
to the Gulf. HH very pleased, he likes Hay as much as he dislikes GP. Saw various people in the office.

Spent a long time at the Fort after lunch sorting out the stuff we bought from Punjabi camp.