70 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries
19 May 1942, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp
Submitted by brian edgar on Tue, 2012-03-20 21:30Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Tue, 19 May 1942An internee doctor examines Bidmead, Fay, Morrison and Randall, the four unsuccessful escapers, and finds signs of undernourishment and dirty conditions but not of violence.
Source:
Geoffrey Emerson, Hong Kong Internment, 1973, 237
Note:
Those who saw them on their way to Stanley Prison and at their release believed they showed marks of torture or beating. But my own guess is that the doctor was right.
19 May 1942, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
Submitted by Admin on Mon, 2012-04-23 21:52Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Tue, 19 May 1942Saw Dr. re feet. Bed & Vit. B1.
75% Jap force in Coral Sea affair lost.
Italy in trouble with herself Rex v Fascists.
Rained all day
Wrote short note to Marj & it will go with the repatriated people next month.
19 May 1942, Eric MacNider's wartime diary
Submitted by Admin on Fri, 2016-05-20 14:32Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Tue, 19 May 1942Workers medically examined by Tomlinson.
Sudden drop in temperature.
Permission granted to write one letter each to Europe, Africa, America, Australasia, India, etc., via Lorenço Marques. (See page 31). (Rec’d reply on 8.4.44 from Given ((sp unclear))).
