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Wednesday 9th October

Rode. Spent most of the morning at the Fort but before going saw Sh Abdulla b Hamed, back from his
expensive tour of the Middle East, he looked very unhealthy & didnt have much to say. He is said to be very
disgruntled with HH & everyone else. Had a kit inspection at the Fort & then office where I stayed till nearly
two. A lot of men who were applying for discharge are now reenlisting.

Drove to Hedd, a lovely evening, the weather is delightful now.

Went to the cinema, quite an amusing film. White dined at the Mission. Cable from M saying arriving 20th.

Thursday 10th October

Spent some time at the Fort dealing with cases, there is an RAF Court of Enquiry about the sale of cars by
Phillips, Disposal board man & much dirty linen being washed, talk of pearl necklaces as bribes. Saw
Ahmed Omran & various other people, very late for lunch, White went to Awali to spend the day there &