27 Dec 1944, R. E. Jones Wartime diary | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

27 Dec 1944, R. E. Jones Wartime diary

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Wed, 27 Dec 1944

Dry, hazy, SW wind.

With J.C. on windows. ((Probably J C Chalmers, as on 3rd of January, Jones writes: "With Chalmers on windows."))

Air-raid alarm 11.45-12.30pm. 

Colder, Wind E.

Lorry 5pm with veg.

Paper tells of bombing of “Reinan [Reman?] Maru” last Sunday.

Repatriation still in the air.

Germans advance into Belgium but one side of their wedge is being attacked already.

Pork Y150 per catty in town (17/- per oz)