Wednesday, December 17, 2014

72 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries

72 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries


18 Dec 1942, Barbara Anslow's diary

Posted: 13 Mar 2012 02:39 AM PDT

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Date(s) of events described: 
Fri, 18 Dec 1942

But Japs didn't come for Blitz after all.

So busy -  passage cleaning ((we took turns at this)), choir practice, washing and packing mittens, and vest and mending outfit to Arthur.

Margaret Lillian McDermott born today, 8 lbs.

18 Dec 1942, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp

Posted: 12 Oct 2012 01:17 AM PDT

Date(s) of events described: 
Fri, 18 Dec 1942

Mr. E. McDermott, a photographer, and Mrs. M. McDermott have a girl.

 

Rosamund Judah (Block A2 Room 24) sends combined birthday and Christmas greetings to a friend in Shamshuipo:

To Pte Philip Samuel (British)

Prisoner of War

Shamshuipo Camp

 

Seasons Greetings!

Many happier returns of December 23rd.

Love from

Rosie & Keach

Source:

Birth: China Mail, September 15, 1945, page 3; Stanley Roll

Card: for sale on Ebay

Note:

The McDermott family are listed as Irish on the Stanley Roll, so presumably in Camp by choice.

18 Dec 1942, R. E. Jones Wartime diary

Posted: 13 Dec 2012 11:19 PM PST

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Date(s) of events described: 
Fri, 18 Dec 1942

Another wasted year gone dearest but I wish you Many Happy Returns pal.

Fine & warm.

Too late for concert at St Stephens.

((G.))

Pd for Bonnie's picture which was not so good.

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