1 Dec 1941, Barbara Anslow's diary
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My 23rd birthday. Mr Bendall (Public Works Dept. official) gave me a Roget's Thesaurus, Olive and Topper stockings; Mabel - eau de cologne; Sid - hanks; Mary (Taylor) eau de cologne.
New girl started at work, Lily A. Medina (Portuguese).
Malaya mobilised. Even Mr Cole thinks there will be war this time. ((The Mr Cole referred to here is not Tony Cole, but Lieutenant George Reginald Cole, R.N.)) Even if this place (HK) isn't involved by 5th Dec. when the R.S. Band ((Royal Scots Band)) should be in, I don't expect.. can't see that they will be allowed in under present circumstances.
Government advising further evacuation. Only hope seems to be that Japs now say they will keep on talks with USA in hope that USA will change viewpoint - that isn't thought likely.
Libyan battle still on.
Began writing new story 'Vacation in Hong Kong.'
