19 Jan 1942: RE Jones Diary | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

19 Jan 1942: RE Jones Diary

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Mon, 19 Jan 1942

Finished the ladder.

Rumours re Russians attacking Japan & of the Japs being told to get out of HK or be bombed out. The news is supposed to be authentic so we are feeling somewhat bucked.

Pris’s changed into their own clothing.

Ko So came to see me. ((This was probably Jones's amah. There is a bit more information about her at http://gwulo.com/comment/34555#comment-34555, where her name is spelled "Garso".))