Thursday, June 16, 2016

72 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries

72 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries


17 Jun 1944, R. E. Jones Wartime diary

Posted: 19 May 2014 08:19 PM PDT

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Date(s) of events described: 
Sat, 17 Jun 1944

Rained, overcast, muggy.

4 cigs, 1 matches issued Y1.97.

Kyushu, the Southern Island of Japan raided 2am 16th. Turkish Foreign Minister resigned 15th. US forces succeeded in landing on Sai-pan Island in Mariana Group 15th. All news indicates stepping up of our pressure on all fronts.

Brightened during afternoon.

With Steve pm.

17 Jun 1944, Eric MacNider's wartime diary

Posted: 30 May 2016 12:31 AM PDT

Date(s) of events described: 
Sat, 17 Jun 1944

Beethoven concert (Bicheno , Drown, Goodban, Heasman)

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