70 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries
4 Dec 1942, Barbara Anslow's diary
Submitted by Barbara Anslow on Tue, 2012-03-13 17:03Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Fri, 4 Dec 1942Feeling very full up, having eaten 4 slices of toast ((probably rice bread)) and honey, and 3 oz corned beef, and half a little basinful of ground rice choc pudding, and a cup of cocoa.
News everywhere good.
Japs say we may have lights on until 11 at night, but must put them off if we hear air raid alarm.
In evening, Rosary led by Fr Murphy.
Red Cross clothing given out. The doctors were trying out their hats in the office - great joke, every one adapted his to a distinctive style. We each, men and women, received two sleeveless khaki tops. I'd like to turn mine into a pair of slacks.
4 Dec 1942, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
Submitted by Admin on Sat, 2012-12-01 14:32Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Fri, 4 Dec 1942Much colder.
2 Cardigans & a hat (I.R.C.) served out.
Guitar at Steve’s.
Lights extended to 11P.M.
((G.))
4 Dec 1942, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp
Submitted by brian edgar on Wed, 2014-03-12 18:42Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Fri, 4 Dec 1942A Tasmanian newspaper (the Hobart Mercury) reports that a list of Hong Kong civilian internees can be inspected at the Red Cross Information Bureau in Hobart. It also cites a report to the London Colonial Office from the Red Cross delegate in Hong Kong ((Rudolf Zindel)) saying that he visits Stanley regularly and conditions are 'satisfactory.'
04 Dec 1942, Eric MacNider's wartime diary
Submitted by Admin on Tue, 2016-11-08 13:20Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Fri, 4 Dec 1942Out of gaol.
Lights out 11 p.m.
Issue of hats and clothing.
