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25 Jul 1942, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp

Date(s) of events described: 
Sat, 25 Jul 1942

Stanley Herbert Marvin, a prison officer, marries Clementie Maria Fernandes, a nurse with the HKVDC.VAD.

 

The Optimists present Stalling Stanley at the Stanley Empire - the bowling green outside the former American club.

It's described as A Non Stop Revue in Sixteen Shocks & Spasms. Entry is free, it starts at 7 p.m., and the Maryknoll Diary considers it a 'good show'.

Sources:

Marriage: Greg Leck, Captives of Empire, 625

Show: Jim Shepherd, Silks, Satins, Gold Braid and Monkey Jackets, 1996, 81;

Maryknoll Diary, July 25, 1942