72 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries |
2 Mar 1942, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp Posted: 12 Jan 2012 06:07 AM PST Book / Document: Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp Date of events described: Mon, 1942-03-02 The internees insist on a separate election for chairman and vice-chairman of the British Communal Council, and this takes place today. L. R. Nielsen, a New Zealand businessman with American interests, is elected chairman. Eventually a deal is reached by which Franklin Gimson, still not yet in Stanley, will become a partner of the chairman. Source: G. B. Endacott and Alan Birch, Hong Kong Eclipse, 1978, 208. |
2 Mar 1942, R. E. Jones Wartime diary Posted: 10 Feb 2012 12:10 AM PST Book / Document: R. E. Jones Wartime diary Date of events described: Mon, 1942-03-02 Quiet day. No rumours. Jap admiral came out to the Prison. No-one allowed to see. |
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