72 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries

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24 May 1943, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp Posted: 17 Jan 2012 07:20 AM PST Book / Document:  Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp Date(s) of events described:  Mon, 24 May 1943 The banker D. C. Edmondston is arrested, probably for his role in planning escapes.   Mr. Hattori, Chief of Foreign Affairs, visits Stanley and says that repatriation of women, children and the sick will take place in the summer. Source Affidavit of Kathleen Helen Edmondston, reported in the China Mail, April 9, 1947, page 2 Hattori: Geoffrey Emerson, Hong Kong Internment, 1973, 68.

24 May 1943, R. E. Jones Wartime diary Posted: 28 Apr 2013 07:16 AM PDT Book / Document:  R. E. Jones Wartime diary Date(s) of events described:  Mon, 24 May 1943 Cloudy, hot, humid. Took Bonnie to beach am. ((G)) Swim pm. Statement made by Gimson re repatriation. A & B lists medical for men. A & B lists women & children, optional A. Empire Day Concert at St Stephens, very patriotic. ((G))

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