72 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries |
- 25 Jun 1944, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
- 25 Jun 1944, Eric MacNider's wartime diary
- 25 Jun 1944, Harry Ching's wartime diary
| 25 Jun 1944, R. E. Jones Wartime diary Posted: 21 May 2014 12:57 AM PDT Book / Document: Date(s) of events described: Sun, 25 Jun 1944 Overcast, squally & muggy. Paper news very heartening even as printed by Japs. We are advancing on all fronts. The "new weapon" seems to have been accounted for, 19,000 tons of bombs on the release area in two days has quietened them down somewhat. Japs stress vital importance of Saipan, 1,268 naut. mls from Tokyo & 1,500 from the Phillipines [sic]. Russians started new offensive in Vitebsk area. Japs significantly silent about Imphal. Local conditions not so good for Japs due to lack of cooperation on part of residents. Pork, hard to obtain, Y34 per catty, chicken Y40 = 2/4d per oz. Gold up in value & foreign currency too since Chinese heard the good news. Iceland broke off from Denmark & declared own independence. Rained heavily all night. Houses collapsing due to being under-run by so much water. Beach not very popular this year due to bad weather and lack of energy. No canteen orders coming in. |
| 25 Jun 1944, Eric MacNider's wartime diary Posted: 24 Jun 2014 05:42 AM PDT Book / Document: Date(s) of events described: Sun, 25 Jun 1944 |
| 25 Jun 1944, Harry Ching's wartime diary Posted: 02 Jul 2014 03:34 AM PDT Book / Document: Date(s) of events described: Sun, 25 Jun 1944 ((Following text not dated:)) Several night alerts. Sound of planes. Kids very scared. Twice on 13th, second time about 2 a.m. no all clear so went to bed. Handcart built on two motor tyres with five rows of seats for ten passengers is pulled by four coolies Causeway Bay to town. Fifty sen per section. Coolie calls to take away power meter. Decent old bird. He removes and places on ground and I notice U device has scratched inside of wire outlets. Rushed upstairs for small tin black paint and Chinese pen. Then followed him from distance waiting chance. Eventually he places meters on pavement and goes inside entrance of house. Quick painting job while he busy. |
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