70 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries
7 Nov 1944, Barbara Anslow's diary
Submitted by Admin on Mon, 2012-04-16 17:53Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Tue, 7 Nov 1944Olive home again.
We were warned that the water was going to be turned off.
7 Nov 1944, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp
Submitted by brian edgar on Fri, 2012-06-15 16:23Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Tue, 7 Nov 1944Wright-Nooth's diary:
There is no water in camp except for one small well and how can this supply the needs of over 2,000 people?...{Lieutenant} Hara realizes the seriousness of the situation and has been in constant conference with Gimson....Gimson has suggested a move to Shamshuipo POW camp but the Japanese will not consider it....Digging has started....The water diviners were out this morning - there were plenty of aspirants -and certain places marked out as possibilities.
Source:
George Wright-Nooth, Prisoner of the Turnip Heads, 1994, 208
Note:
See also November 27, 1944
7 - 16 Nov 1944, Tom Hutchinson's Wartime Diary
Submitted by barbaramerchant on Sun, 2013-09-15 18:07Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Tue, 7 Nov 1944 to Thu, 16 Nov 1944
Notes:
7/11/44 - Soundbox Screw for Columbia ((Gramophone)) 5.-
- 1 Pce Paris Savon Soap 7.-
10/11/44 - Brot to Lim 3 Jerseys + 6 paqs Cigs. ((to be sold))
14/11/44 - Lamp 4.50
15/11/44 - Repair G's Slipper Heels 10.-
- 3 Rolls Toilet Paper 19.50
16/11/44 - 8 Rolls Toilet P. 52.00
- Mrs Lim sold 6 pkts Cigs ¥15-00Supporting information:
07 Nov 1944, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
Submitted by Admin on Thu, 2014-12-18 16:24Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Tue, 7 Nov 1944Showery, warmer. E wind.
Cookhouse & woodchopping.
The proposed suspension of water supply causing some trouble.
Singapore bombed 5th. Soviets nearing Budapest.
With Steve pm.
Protest re proposed site of Dutch latrine.
Sat with the Minnetts for a while tonight.
Emergency alarm 9.15pm. Single plane raid over Taipo way.
