Friday, April 18, 2014

72 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries

72 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries


19 Apr 1942, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp

Posted: 01 Mar 2012 12:27 AM PST

Date of events described: 
Sun, 1942-04-19

Death of A. Ogilvie, aged 66.

 

The American community hold their monthly meeting and discuss the loan (see April 13) and repatriation.

A few Norwegians and two American women are allowed to leave for town under the 'guaranteeing out' system.

Sources:

Death: Geoffrey Emerson, Hong Kong Internment, 1973, 271

Meeting, leaving camp: Maryknoll Diary, April 20

19 Apr 1942, R. E. Jones Wartime diary

Posted: 13 Mar 2012 12:32 AM PDT

Book / Document: 
R. E. Jones Wartime diary
Date of events described: 
Sun, 1942-04-19

Rain & wind. Quiet day.

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