72 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries |
- 25 Jul 1942, Barbara Anslow's diary
- 25 Jul 1942, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp
- 25 Jul 1942, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
- 25 Jul 1942, Ella Buuck's wartime diary
- 25 Jul 1942, Harry Ching's wartime diary
- 25 Jul 1942, Eric MacNider's wartime diary
| 25 Jul 1942, Barbara Anslow's diary Posted: 19 Feb 2012 05:31 AM PST Book / Document: Barbara Anslow's diary Date of events described: Sat, 1942-07-25 Grand concert on Bowling Green. Good new song - 'We're going to sail away, sail away etc (('We know internment here will end one day; we want to go; we've got to go, for we're longing to see the land that we love so.... |
| 25 Jul 1942, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp Posted: 28 May 2012 10:48 PM PDT Book / Document: Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp Date of events described: Sat, 1942-07-25 Stanley Herbert Marvin, a prison officer, marries Clementie Maria Fernandes, a nurse with the HKVDC.VAD.
The Optimists present Stalling Stanley at the Stanley Empire - the bowling green outside the former American club.
It's described as A Non Stop Revue in Sixteen Shocks & Spasms. Entry is free, it starts at 7 p.m., and the Maryknoll Diary considers it a 'good show'.
Sources:
Marriage: Greg Leck, Captives of Empire, 625
Show: Jim Shepherd, Silks, Satins, Gold Braid and Monkey Jackets, 1996, 81;
Maryknoll Diary, July 25, 1942 |
| 25 Jul 1942, R. E. Jones Wartime diary Posted: 26 Jun 2012 02:18 AM PDT Book / Document: R. E. Jones Wartime diary Date of events described: Sat, 1942-07-25 Shanghailanders warned of for 8AM, 10AM & then delayed until tomorrow. Concert on Bowling green. Cloudy, cool & a little rain. (Beef) Marvin married. |
| 25 Jul 1942, Ella Buuck's wartime diary Posted: 10 Jul 2012 02:05 AM PDT Book / Document: Ella Buuck's wartime diary Date of events described: Sat, 1942-07-25 This morning I was busy getting settled in our new cabin. After dinner and rest Leonard and I went downtown. I bought a birthday cake for Elaine. Then I also went to the place where they gave out clothing for the Hong Kong folks which had been collected by Mrs. Preston of the local U.S. Consul. The children received some things and I a nice dress. |
| 25 Jul 1942, Harry Ching's wartime diary Posted: 13 Mar 2013 06:51 AM PDT Book / Document: Harry Ching's wartime diary Date of events described: Sat, 1942-07-25 Planes allegedly over Hongkong in a.m. causing much rumouring. Australian radio says Hongkong bombed four times. Hadn't noticed it. |
| 25 Jul 1942, Eric MacNider's wartime diary Posted: 16 Jul 2014 11:51 PM PDT Book / Document: Eric MacNider's wartime diary Date of events described: Sat, 1942-07-25 Wedding – Mr. S.H. Marvin & Miss C. Fernandez Excellent concert = Stalling Stanley "The Optimist" (produced and presented by Carol Bateman), Gimson spoke (Cast. Reed, Gomerall, Leslie, Duncan, Sir A. + Lady Blackburn, Mrs. Boyd, Miss Palmer, Hewitt, Hill, Hayes) |
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