70 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries
25 May 1945, The Hongkong News
Submitted by Admin on Wed, 2012-02-15 21:3725 May 1945, Barbara Anslow's diary
Submitted by Barbara Anslow on Wed, 2012-05-23 18:20Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Fri, 25 May 1945Rainy.
Outside roll call. We had Mum excused (health).
Heard that majority of Rosary Hill inmates have gone to Macao.
Canteen for 4 ozs. wong tong each and 1 oz. egg yolk.
We played Baileys in evening and only lost by 6. Walked round later with Gladys, Irma, Peggy and Olive.
Newspaper says Churchill has resigned because of words with Atlee, but King apparently asked him to form a Govt. of his own which he has done. Difference of opinion was because Atlee wanted elections and Churchill thought it was a bad time for elections.
Parcel rumours again!
25 May 1945, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
Submitted by Admin on Thu, 2015-05-07 15:48Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Fri, 25 May 1945Overcast, showery.
Outside roll-call 6am.
Repairs to barrow.
Ash-tray for V.
Lorry with nil 4pm.
Churchill resigned but re-appointed to head Govt until new elections in July. Denmark severed dip. rels. with Japan. Tokyo raided for 2 ½ hrs 24th.
Cut C
25 May 1945, Eric MacNider's wartime diary
Submitted by Admin on Sun, 2015-05-10 15:18Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Fri, 25 May 1945Outdoor a.m. roll-call
