Description | Typed transcript of pages 69-98 of Belgrave's diary, covering the period between 22 August and 26 October 1926. Topics covered include the continuing over-reaction to the shootings, the appointment and arrival of Daly's successor as Political Agent: Major Barratt from Muscat (28 August, 13 September), a visit to Kurzakhan (1 September), the opening of the new women's hospital (9 September), visit from Francis Prideaux, Political Resident in the Persian Gulf (3-19 September), a meeting of the Municipal Council (2 October) and an attempt on Sheikh Hamed's life (14 October). |