72 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries |
- 6 Jul 1942, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp
- 6 - 8 Jul 1942, Rev. Buuck's autobiographical notes
- 6 Jul 1942, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
- 6 Jul 1942, Ella Buuck's wartime diary
- 6 Jul 1942, Don Ady's wartime memories
| 6 Jul 1942, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp Posted: 05 Jun 2012 05:14 AM PDT Book / Document: Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp Date of events described: Mon, 1942-07-06 While 2,500 people are wondering how they can follow the Americans out of Stanley, one brave man is trying to get in. Daily Mirror, page 8: 'HONG KONG' BISHOP WANTS TO FLY TO PRISONERS IN CHINA
THE "fighting Bishop" of Hong Kong - the Right Rev. Ronald Hall—is fighting to get back to his diocese, to minister to thousands of Protestants who are prisoners in the hands of the Japanese, Bishop Hall, who is in England, was here when Hong Kong fell, and for months has been trying to obtain permission to return. He has now been granted facilities for a special priority flight to China. He hopes he will be allowed to visit Hong Kong. "The Japanese have permitted the Roman Catholic Bishop of Hong Kong to resume his ministrations, but he is an Italian," Bishop Hall told the 'Daily Mirror' yesterday.  |
| 6 - 8 Jul 1942, Rev. Buuck's autobiographical notes Posted: 20 Jun 2012 03:15 AM PDT Book / Document: Rev. Buuck's autobiographical notes Date of events described: Mon, 1942-07-06 - Wed, 1942-07-08 ((Dates approximate. Elsewhere a map has the legend "Combined Japanese Army and Navy aerial display on July 8".)) Now our voyage took us in the direction of Singapore. Anchored about 25 miles out for several days in calm, very hot weather we really felt the lack of water. While here, the Japanese sent over planes in many formations to impress us with their air power. While our ship was riding at anchor, the Conte Verde, an Italian liner with the repatriates from the Shanghai and North China areas, joined us. From here to Africa the two ships traveled together, a beautiful sight, especially at night when, according to international agreement the ships were lit from bow to stern so all knew their identity.  |
| 6 Jul 1942, R. E. Jones Wartime diary Posted: 26 Jun 2012 01:44 AM PDT Book / Document: R. E. Jones Wartime diary Date of events described: Mon, 1942-07-06 Settling down & getting kitchen gear together ready for a start within the next day or two. Held a meeting of all occupants. Willcocks elected Chairman. I'm to be a cook. C.S. went to town. What for?  |
| 6 Jul 1942, Ella Buuck's wartime diary Posted: 03 Jul 2012 01:39 AM PDT Book / Document: Ella Buuck's wartime diary Date of events described: Mon, 1942-07-06 We anchored this a.m. when we reached the outskirts of Singapore where the Shanghai Conte Verde was anchored. She is also covered with white crosses and it's exciting to see it so near. We shall make the trip together to Africa. We wonder if we can obtain any information as to whether our folks ((fellow Missionaries)) are on board. We had to fill out papers to say who would pay our passage. What a business where one has no choice.  |
| 6 Jul 1942, Don Ady's wartime memories Posted: 20 Jul 2012 04:30 AM PDT Book / Document: Don Ady's wartime memories Date of events described: Mon, 1942-07-06 I recall parking with an anchor out of sight of land, which Ella seems to confirm. At the time I did not know Singapore was over the horizon somewhere. Mr. Buuch's diary recently quoted said 25 miles offshore.  |
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