70 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries
27 May 1945, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp
Submitted by brian edgar on Sun, 2013-12-15 17:55Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Sun, 27 May 1945Les Fisher in Shamshuipo records some big news in his diary:
Yesterday the Japs sent in some fresh meat, the first for two years.
Meat will soon be reintroduced in Stanley (see June 16). I've never seen a convincing explanation as to why.
Source:
Les Fisher, I Will Remember, 1996, 209
27 May 1945, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
Submitted by Admin on Thu, 2015-05-07 15:52Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Sun, 27 May 1945Hot & humid.
Steve 40 today.
Bracket for G.
Lorry with veg noon.
90 divs Chinese troops with 3,000 US officers ready for offensive in S China.
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27 May 1945, Eric MacNider's wartime diary
Submitted by Admin on Sun, 2015-05-10 15:18Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Sun, 27 May 1945TRINITY SUNDAY. Brown ("diff. between Catholic & Protestant") / Short
27 May 1945, Barbara Anslow's diary
Submitted by Barbara Anslow on Thu, 2016-06-30 14:22Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Sun, 27 May 1945Went to see Annie, then Doreen who is sick.
Olive wasn't feeling well so I worked for her therefore missed the end of May celebrations at St Stephens, where my 2 poems were recited.
Sheila is looking so animated, and Pat's eyes are shining all the time – they are engaged; he assisted at Solemn Benediction at St Stephens. Supper with Sheila.
