INTRODUCTION

 This account of the Stanley Civilian Internment Camp in Hong Kong, written for the information of relatives and friends, reaches them via the "Kapunda Herald." The proprietor and editor of that paper, Mr L.N. Tilbrook, saw the m.s.s. and considered that the story would be of interest to his readers. After serial publication, the type was kept standing, and this pamphlet was made up therefrom.

Kapunda is a small town in South Australia, just as old as Hong Kong. One of the most interesting institutions in the place is the "Kapunda Herald," of which the proprietor is at the same time editor, leader-writer, reporter, compositor, (linotype or hand-setting) proofreader, printer, machinist, and publisher. I account it a special privilege to have been "published" by so remarkable an enterprise.

M.F. Key, Kaplee, Kapunda, Nov. 1945
 

INTRODUCTION TO SECOND EDITION

The first edition of this pamphlet was almost exhausted in Australia and now a demand is found for it in Hong Kong. Apparently many ex-internees will find this narrative useful to supplement their own accounts of the experience in Stanley. Ye Olde Printerie Ltd has underaken to print this edition. High costs of printing locally at the present time make it necessary to charge $1.00 a copy (H.K. Currency) to cover expenses.

M.F.K., Hong Kong, June, 1946