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72 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries

72 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries

21 Sep 1943, R. E. Jones Wartime diary

Posted: 26 Aug 2013 06:22 AM PDT

Book / Document: 
R. E. Jones Wartime diary
Date(s) of events described: 
Tue, 21 Sep 1943

Rained off roof 5.30am. Windy but fine.

Saw G at noon & arranged to say Cheerio 8pm but fresh orders delayed. Now they do not board till Thurs 23rd. Talk with Steve pm. G called too.

Food from A1, 2 & 3 pretty good.

Choir practice 5-6pm.

21 Sep 1943, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp

Posted: 30 Mar 2014 11:07 AM PDT

Book / Document: 
Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp
Date(s) of events described: 
Tue, 21 Sep 1943

The Japanese discover a secret radio at the Argyle Street Camp.

There are a number of arrests later in  the day, including that of the New Zealander Lt. H. C. Dixon, the main radio operative, whose taken to Yaumati Gendarmerie. These continue until September 27 when Major Charles Boxer and Capatain Woodward are taken away. Nine men are arrested in all.

Source:

Ralph Goodwin, Passport to Eternity, 1956, 43-46

21 Sep 1943, Eric MacNider's wartime diary

Posted: 04 Nov 2014 10:04 PM PST

Book / Document: 
Eric MacNider's wartime diary
Date(s) of events described: 
Tue, 21 Sep 1943

 "Sugar" (H de V. Booten).
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