9 Mar 1942, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp

Just over six weeks after Stanley was set up, life is still grim, as the American community hears at its monthly meeting, where reports are made about conditions and prospects. Continual representations are being made by Bill Hunt and the British leaders to try to get the Japanese to provide milk for babies, medicines and other basic supplies. Many people are still sleeping on concrete floors.

It’s announced that there are 324 Americans in camp and their food rations are listed:

80-100 pounds of meat daily (bones and fat included)

80 lbs of green vegetables

4 ozs of rice per meal

8 or 9 loaves of bread, enough for a slice or half a slice daily.

Some of these rations are reserved to increased shares to babies, growing children and convalescents.

Source:

Maryknoll Diary, March 9, 1942