70 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries
20 Sep 1943, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
Submitted by Admin on Mon, 2013-08-26 21:21Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Mon, 20 Sep 1943Fine.
Aired bedding.
1lb rice issued to residents. Took G some rice & ground some for her.
Sandwiches at Mary’s with G. Mutton very good. Took her sunglasses back 8pm & had tea. Wanted to stay but daren’t broach the ? What was she thinking I wonder.
Own cooking finished, now attached to A1, 2 & 3 from pm meal.
Hatori’s letter asks us not to keep complaining re food due to inability of Japs to get food & that we are on larger rations than ordinary 3rd. nationals in town. Council had decided to batter away just the same.
20 - 24 Sep 1943, Tom Hutchinson's Wartime Diary
Submitted by barbaramerchant on Sat, 2013-09-14 16:45Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Mon, 20 Sep 1943 to Fri, 24 Sep 1943
Notes:
20/9/43 - Rec'd for Life's ((Life magazine)) + Pics ((Pictorial Review?)) from Al. Sum ¥4.80
--"-- from "Shop Mongkok" ((?)) 2.50
21/9/43 - Sold Old Bots ((?)) + 2 Fishbowl ((?)) 1.80
24/9/43 - Rec’d from Fred CRB 2000 = ¥ 300-00 through Miss Grace Kwan, 4 Leighton Hill Rd, top FloorSupporting information:
20 Sep 1943, Diary of George Gerrard in Stanley Internment Camp Hong Kong
Submitted by Alison Gerrard on Wed, 2019-02-27 12:40Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Mon, 20 Sep 1943There is not much news except that it would appear that we are doing well on all fronts and that of course is most satisfactory and if we knew all that is going on we would probably be astounded at the rapidity of our movements.
The Canadians and Americans are expected to board the 'Teia Maru' on Thursday 23rd inst., she being due on Wednesday night 22nd. The weather has been very strong with equinoxial gales and rain. Nothing very important to record, but the news is excellent.
