70 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries
8 Aug 1945, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp
Submitted by brian edgar on Fri, 2014-06-06 00:37Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Wed, 8 Aug 1945In accordance with the Yalta agreement, the USSR declares war on Japan three months after the surrender of Germany. Offensive operations will begin at one minute past midnight.
08 Aug 1945, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
Submitted by Admin on Tue, 2015-06-30 17:33Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Wed, 8 Aug 1945Cooler, E wind, squally.
Odd jobs.
Dr. Smalley ill so could not see him today.
14crt. fountain pen nib Y500, Cigs Y41.
C & D Groups for Salt & Tea.
Birthday present to G.
(Babbitt says “Although we hold several China Coast Ports nothing much can be done due to lack of roads etc. Russia at war with Japan?) ∴
08 Aug 1945, Barbara Anslow's diary
Submitted by Barbara Anslow on Tue, 2016-07-05 11:01Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Wed, 8 Aug 1945Went to work, then brought up breakfast.
08 Aug 1945, Diary of George Gerrard in Stanley Internment Camp Hong Kong
Submitted by Alison Gerrard on Sun, 2020-11-01 12:54Book / Document:Date(s) of events described:Wed, 8 Aug 1945Happy Birthday to Nell and all good loving wishes. I had hoped we would have been outside and free, but not yet, and so would have been able to cable you. However that day can't be very long delayed now, especially as the meagre news we get is so good. Thanks your letter of 6/3/44 received yesterday
