17 Aug 1945, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
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Fri, 17 Aug 1945
Fine. E wind.
No roll-call. all Camp control by Japs eased. 8 Formosans left by sampan early am.
Delegate expected today from Macases [?Macassar?]
Kadawaki issued official statement this forenoon re Rescript.
Inundated with food now, what with reserve rations & what people cannot eat. ¼ lb Mutton, bran, rice & biscuits issued.
Attended Thanksgiving Service pm with V & G. Prepared U.J. [Union Jack] and staff for hoisting. Electricity on pm. HK Police on guard duty. ∴
