30 Aug 1945, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp

Thanks to Elizabeth Ride for contributing this text from the diary of Capt  H. L. White, Winnipeg Grenadiers, who had been a POW in Shamshuipo camp:

"Aug.30, 1945.  Had a great day today.  Some of the people in Stanley sent invitations to Canadians to come over for a visit.  I went along with Ted, visited some nurses.  Had a very nice time.  They were so glad to see us, gave us a nice lunch.  We took some liquour.  Had a swim.

While there the British fleet that has been lying off the Island for the past two days suddenly decided to move in.  Vice-Admiral Harcourt and guard visited Stanley camp.  Had a flag raising ceremony.  The cheering was terrific, the children went crazy. ... ..."

The original is held in the Imperial War Museum, London.