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1944

Thursday 26th October

Fort, very late as I had to deal with a case concerning Special Police who have lost
a rifle - a serious matter & the first ever lost since I came here. Used the stick
on some of the men & finally got down to the two men who were out that night, I think
one or both were responsible. Campbell came in, discussed thieving at Bapco which is
increasing he thinks because of influx of Persians. Had a long talk with M. Khabi
about reforms in the wa .

Drove to Muharraq to see the work on the course which is getting on. Dined with
Stoker & played Bridge, an American, Belcher, was the fourth. Very dull bridge but a
pleasant evening.

Friday 27th October

Didnt go to Jidda as M was not very well - at least I thought it best not to go.
Gardened in the morning & put in a lot of seeds & also in the afternoon. Went to
Gasare, Snow came to dinner and played the piano before dinner. A shamaal but not so
very cool.

Saturday 28th October

Fort, teaching recruits in Arabic & English, quite a bright school. Office.
HH & Sh A, discussed the case of the lorry exported, to be returned & report of its
sale also case of 11 car drivers fined for speeding and Y Shittr's wish to sell his
house. Discussed reform to the BC, HH approved, he then gave a long lecture on water
rights which was quite interesting. Very damp day, water lying on the veranda after
midday. Didnt go out after tea, a cocktail party at ALO's given by Dr Glass the RAF
doctor who is leaving here, much to his regret after 10 months service in our
hospital. Had the Phillips, Haddows, Hailey & Nichols to dinner, bridge, a very easy
& pleasant party & all seemed to enjoy it.