9 Feb 1942, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp
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Today the first term of schooling in Camp begins.
The Temporary Committee meeting hears a letter from Dr. Selwyn-Clarke expressing grave concern at the appearance of early signs of malnutrition amongst the internees and recommending a universal medical examination.
The American community meets at 2 p.m. in the Club House Rooms and various reports are read. The Japanese have offered everyone with a bank account in Hong Kong $50 for food, but this is declined.
The newly-built American kitchen is opened.
It's the most nervous day in Jan Marsman's life. Tomorrow he begins his escape.
Sources:
Schooling: Geoffrey Emerson, Hong Kong Internment, 1973, 189
Temporary Committee: John Stericker, Captive Colony, 1945, Chapter IV, page 12
Meeting, kitchen: Maryknoll Diary, February 9, 1942
Marsman: Jan Marsman, I Escaped From Hong Kong, 1942, 191
