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1945

favourite, Wadhna got a third and Oleander came third in a later race, Filfil, heavily backed, came in la
HH won the cup with his mare, Sh Daij won a race & also Mrs Kidd. Some good finishes. Gate mon
about 5000 & 12 1/2% tote probably about 10,000/-

Had a few people in to drinks after the races, rather a mixed bag. Altogether a very successful event &
great many people seemed to be enjoying themselves.

Saturday 17th February

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Gave the Police a day off as they were on duty yesterday. Shaik came in & went over to call on GP
looked very liverish & his hair getting thin usual completely idiotic conversation & HH made a lot of <\-
untrue speeches. It is extraordinary how outwardly amiable he can sound to people whom I knov*
dislikes. Didnt do much business in the office. Sh M was present & they discussed a Persian teacher,
Bahai sect who is said to be doing missionary work. A great fuss about it, Sh Muhd got very excit
noisy. Sent for Wakelin afterwards & spoke to him about it. SNO came in, dont much like him, the
sailor type but rather too much so. Didnt go out in the afternoon.

Sunday 18th February