15 Aug 1945, R. E. Jones Wartime diary | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

15 Aug 1945, R. E. Jones Wartime diary

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Wed, 15 Aug 1945

Fine, light SE wind, showery.

Odd jobs.

Rec. Sept.43 from Marj.

(Russians penetrated Manchuria to a depth of 150 mls by 10th. New bombs use [sic] by US on Jap. caused Japs to appeal to Geneva & US against their use. The reply they got was, “There are plenty more, we have only used them twice”) 

Lorry at 4pm with cigs & toilet paper, wong tong & soap. 34 cigs 5Y10 issued. ∴