12 Jan 1943, Diary of George Gerrard in Stanley Internment Camp Hong Kong

Our 22nd Wedding Anniversary my dearest, another of our years has past and still we are far from each other but that wonderful thing Hope lives eternally with us and we do trust that our day of reunion is not far distant. First of all release from this detention so that we can have cable and letter communications with each other.

This time last year we had hopes that it couldn't be so very long but it has lasted longer than we anticipated, however dear I feel very confidant that our united strength shall smash the axis powers completely and so allow us to lead our lives someday. I am longingly longing to have word from you and of you Nell, tho' some people have lately received letters none have come my way but I know that there are letters somewhere for me from my sweet.

This day has been spent very quietly as of course every day is and D.B.B. went for a walk around the boundary. For supper I supplied a tin of corned beef which we divided and toasted your good health in a cup of tea and wished you the very best of everything. God bless you my Lass.