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Access to Star Ferry 1949/1959

Submitted by Klaus on Fri, 2020-04-03 00:02
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1949

From HKMS 2.0

Left 1949-05-17, right 1959-10-05

In 1949, the tracks to the Kowloon Wharves are still there. As there are no aerial photos in between, the next one is from 1959. Here the new concourse has alreday been built. 

 

TKACHENKO's Russian Restaurant advert

Submitted by IDJ on Wed, 2020-04-01 02:16
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1947

This advert additionally gives a flavour of the dishes available.

Although I've visited Kiev several times starting from the mid-1990s I don't recall ever being served 'Chicken Kiev' there!

HMS STRIKER being tied up at Holt's Wharf

Submitted by IDJ on Mon, 2020-03-30 18:29
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1945

At Holt's Wharf, Peninsula hotel in background

Its a pity that more of the ship is not visible

Holt's Wharf-liberation aircraft carrier moored-1945

Submitted by IDJ on Fri, 2020-03-27 22:25
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1945

This screen grab from an IWM film shows an aircraft carrier moored at Holt’s Wharf.

Usually they have been photographed anchored mid-stream in the harbour.

Kowloon Wharves exit gate-railway tracks in place-POWs exiting

Submitted by IDJ on Fri, 2020-03-27 22:22
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1945

This screen grab from an IWM film shows Japanese POWs being marched out of Kowloon Wharves gates.

Of interest on the ground are the railway tracks connecting the wharves with the KCR terminus.

aerial view 1949-06-17 details

Submitted by Klaus on Sat, 2020-03-21 19:55
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1949

Source: HKMS 2.0

This set shows the houses built on the block between Nathan, Peking, Hankow, and Haiphong Roads.

Skating-Rink-corner-of-Argyle-&-Nathan-Roads-news-clip-5-April-1948

Submitted by IDJ on Tue, 2020-03-03 19:28
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1948

Presumably the skating rink was for roller skating at this time.

No doubt 'Old Timer' Peter can enlighten us?

TST aerial view 1949-06-17

Submitted by Klaus on Sun, 2020-03-01 02:27
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1949

From HKMS 2.0

Shows houses that mostly were built between 1900 and 1930.

Very clearly visible are Whitfied Barracks. Also the European houses on Hankow Road.  And many more.

Spraying Hong Kong with DDT

Submitted by IDJ on Sun, 2020-02-23 18:33
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1946

Can I spray you now Sir?

see also related https://gwulo.com/atom/17499

Hong Kong-Kowloon-East TST & Chatham Road

Submitted by IDJ on Sun, 2020-02-23 18:25
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1947

Holt's Wharf & Peninsula hotel on the left. Chatham Road across the image.

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