72 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries |
| 13 Oct 1943, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp Posted: 28 May 2012 10:31 PM PDT Book / Document: Date(s) of events described: Wed, 13 Oct 1943 A British Community Council notice dated this day begins: The supply of rice polishings used in the manufacture of biscuits (supplementary rations) is exhausted. In its place will be substituted peanut butter. To furnish this and to provide for requirements of defective vision cases...65 lbs. peanut butter per week is required.... To grind the peanuts into butter two parties of three men will be required on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week. The schedule below gives times and allocation of this duty.... Grinding at the mill opposite the Diet Kitchen in the Married Qtrs. compound, Block 3. The milling is under the direction of Dr. Graham-Cumming, and a supervisor will be in attendance on each party.
Source: Jim Shepherd, Silks, Satins, Gold Braid and Monkey Jackets, 1996, 66 |
| 13 Oct 1943, R. E. Jones Wartime diary Posted: 30 Sep 2013 03:25 AM PDT Book / Document: Date(s) of events described: Wed, 13 Oct 1943 Official rubbish emptier. Choir practice at St Stephen's 11-noon. With Steve pm. Home with E. Plenty of Jap air activity. |
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