72 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries

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• 24 Aug 1943, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
• 24 - 27 Aug 1943, Tom Hutchinson's Wartime Diary
• 24 Aug 1943, Eric MacNider's wartime diary

24 Aug 1943, R. E. Jones Wartime diary Posted: 04 Aug 2013 01:50 PM PDT Book / Document:  R. E. Jones Wartime diary Date(s) of events described:  Tue, 24 Aug 1943 Fine hot day Choir practice 5-6pm. Steve to practice at St Stephens. ((G)) Tea & pancakes with Mrs Raymond. ((The list of internees on the Stanley Camp discussion list's site includes a Mrs R Raymond b.1886, Mrs E M Raymond b.1886, and a Mrs Raymond b.1888. I'm not sure which was the provider of today's pancakes.)) Received letter from Hilda (Oct 1942).

24 - 27 Aug 1943, Tom Hutchinson's Wartime Diary Posted: 14 Sep 2013 12:28 AM PDT Book / Document:  Tom Hutchinson's Wartime Diary Date(s) of events described:  Tue, 24 Aug 1943 to Fri, 27 Aug 1943 Notes: 27th "Filter Candle    8.50". ((This was the filter inside a domestic stoneware pottery water filter.)) "Transportation Bea Hosp   .60". ((Presumably to visit daughter Bea who was in hospital.)) Supporting information: List of translations and abbreviations List of foods Tags:  food Hong Kong Mongkok second world war civilians survival family

24 Aug 1943, Eric MacNider's wartime diary Posted: 18 Aug 2014 08:24 PM PDT Book / Document:  Eric MacNider's wartime diary Date(s) of events described:  Tue, 24 Aug 1943  "Allowance may be expected before end of week" Sailing ships (Capt. H. Nish) Suggest ((unclear))

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