72 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries |
| 28 Aug 1944, R. E. Jones Wartime diary Posted: 12 Jun 2014 05:22 AM PDT Book / Document: Date(s) of events described: Mon, 28 Aug 1944 Fine day. Wind E. Collected grass for drying & to help out the wood for water boiling which is now twice daily. Battle for Paris began 25th Anglo-US forces about 140 mls from German border & German forces let down very badly in Rumania due to collapse of Rumanian resistance. A few more words with Stevens re quiet hour. ((Is this the same person he usually calls "Steve"? Or is he referring to the family as a whole?)) We are allowed two Canteen purchases per month Y20 each as from 1st Sept. PM roll-calls now fixed 7pm so all lectures, concerts etc. must now come to an end. Some think the new order due to fact that patriotic songs were played & sung last night, others that trouble is expected at anytime. With Steve for ½ an hour. This new roll-call routine makes the evening seem very long. Damned hungry again. |
| 28 Aug 1944, Eric MacNider's wartime diary Posted: 01 Sep 2014 10:56 PM PDT Book / Document: Date(s) of events described: Mon, 28 Aug 1944 Canteen quota increased from Y88,000 to Y120,000 Roll call at 7p.m. nightly |
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