70 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries
24 Jun 1945, Barbara Anslow's diary
Submitted by Barbara Anslow on Sat, 2012-05-26 16:27Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Sun, 24 Jun 1945Sheila's (Haynes) and Pat's (Cullinan) banns called for last time - as precautionary measure in case of invasion.
Tony Sandberg's and Esther Haughlands' banns called first time.
Lent Limelight book to Paulina Pemble (13), who is 'loving it.'
In evening went walking to kaolin pit by Bungalow D, had drink of water from Lena (Edgar), then to concert at St Stephens. Ian Heath at piano - first recital for ages, since strict injunction re only 2 concerts per month.
We called on H. Kew, then Peggy and I than sat outside railings by A3 chatting, - and expected Admiral Nimitz, great full moon.
24 Jun 1945, Eric MacNider's wartime diary
Submitted by chrisbartlett on Fri, 2014-07-04 21:06Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Sun, 24 Jun 1945Brown / Ream (moral disease; inveterate sin; deliberate sin)
7 pm service in Club resumed Heath (SS)
24 Jun 1945, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
Submitted by Admin on Sat, 2015-06-13 11:10Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Sun, 24 Jun 1945Showers, hot, no wind.
No work today.
With G on roof 6.30 – 8pm
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Meat affecting some peoples tummies.
