72 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries |
| 5 Jul 1944, R. E. Jones Wartime diary Posted: 01 Jun 2014 10:11 PM PDT Book / Document: Date(s) of events described: Wed, 5 Jul 1944 Wed 5th, and 4 yrs since we parted darling. Rained during the night, cloudy & hot. Medical inspection. Weight now 156lbs. from 165 & 175 before the war. Petition re food etc. handed to Gimson and by him to Japs. 2012 had signed it out of a possible 2191 91.8%. Lorry arrived at last, no Canteen gear. Rice in town works out at 3d an ounce & milk at 7/- a pint. Japs seem to be getting on OK with their campaign in China battling strongly against US forces in Saipan & Bonin Islands. Advances made in Russia, Italy, and Finnland by us. As the Japs over emphasise their gains and under emphasise our own, things seem very good for the Allies. North's notes ((R A C North, or Rees North?)) very enlightening re US Pacific strategy & likely happenings on China Coast. Total daily food consumption per head per day 1lb 6oz approx. With Steve pm. "Coolie" by Madelon H.Lulops deals with Dutch Colonial contrast methods which were abolished 1931. Full MOON, ㊸ 17/8/44 ((That's how it's been transcribed. Not sure what it meant?)) |
| 5 Jul 1944, Eric MacNider's wartime diary Posted: 24 Jun 2014 05:46 AM PDT |
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