70 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries
14 Aug 1942, Barbara Anslow's diary
Submitted by Barbara Anslow on Wed, 2012-02-22 21:27Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Fri, 14 Aug 1942Mr Stott ('Bok') at French Hospital escaped, and now no more folk are allowed to go there from camp for x-ray. ((Stott was married to a Chinese lady.))
Rumour that 'Eagle' has been sunk, Mrs. G's boy is on her.
Vatican has sent camp $150,000 - it will be about 1 Yen each.
The rumours of 4-point invasion of Europe are said to be false.
In evening Mum and I sat on bank outside the Leprosarium ((as it had prewar been; now used as quarters for the doctors, as it was fairly near the camp hospital)) and talked to Dr. J. Selby. I looked at 'Southcliffe' (holiday home) across the bay and thought about the time when I almost went there for my leave last year.
14 - 24 Aug 1942, Rev. Buuck's autobiographical notes
Submitted by Admin on Wed, 2012-06-20 18:38Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Fri, 14 Aug 1942 to Mon, 24 Aug 1942((Dates approximate.))
We soon discovered that we had taken on more than food, as a contingent of F.B.I. men had also boarded in order to screen the passengers before the ship arrived in New York. We had to fill out some rather lengthy forms which the men examined and on the basis of which they later questioned us. Even before this they had investigated our background with our parent’s neighbors. The government was not taking any chances.
14 Aug 1942, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
Submitted by Admin on Mon, 2012-07-09 21:31Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Fri, 14 Aug 1942Russians to demand passage of fleet from Black Sea?
Fine.
No authentic Allied news although all seems to be in our favour.
14 Aug 1942, Ella Buuck's wartime diary
Submitted by Admin on Fri, 2012-07-20 19:58Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Fri, 14 Aug 1942It’s getting warmer and it’s really very nice out. Also very smooth going. I’m trying very hard to get Leonard’s sweater done.
We packed one bag today, another will be fixed tomorrow.
14 Aug 1942, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp
Submitted by brian edgar on Wed, 2014-06-04 22:31Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Fri, 14 Aug 1942The last meeting of the British Communal Council. Its successor body (see tomorrow's entry) will be named the British Community Council as it's felt that's less revolutionary in its implications.
