72 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries |
- 5 Sep 1942, Barbara Anslow's diary
- 5 Sep 1942, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp
- 5 Sep 1942, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
- 5 Sep 1942, Eric MacNider's wartime diary
| 5 Sep 1942, Barbara Anslow's diary Posted: 26 Feb 2012 07:52 PM PST Book / Document: Barbara Anslow's diary Date of events described: Sat, 1942-09-05 Joyce Shaw's father died (Joyce was a friend of Mabel's). Further warning about taking too much notice of repatriation (prospects) came round today. Optimist's Concert good, especially Vi Evans and Mr Garton. ((Vivian Garton, PWD)). Played around with 'planchette' gadget this evening by Una's room - I always was incredulous.  |
| 5 Sep 1942, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp Posted: 25 May 2012 05:48 AM PDT Book / Document: Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp Date of events described: Sat, 1942-09-05 William Shaw, aged 58, dies of heart failure in bed just after lunch.
The Maryknollers receive HK$5 (presumably per head) as their share of the relief from the Pope.
Dorothy Jenner witnesses two fights: one is between a married couple, the other starts when one internee refers to another as an 'old bitch' and ends with bloodied noses.
The Optimists return to the Bowling Green 'and delight their audience'.
Captain Charles William Linklater Shearer, a retired Master Mariner, is released into Hong Kong. Sources: Shaw:http://www.hongkongwardiary.com/searchgarrison/nonuniformedcivilians.html#_Toc43367495 Shaw, Maryknollers, Optimists: Maryknoll Diary, September 5, 1942 Jenner: Christina Twomey, Australia's Forgotten Prisoners, 2007, 71 Shearer: Greg Leck, Captives of Empire, 2006, 647  |
| 5 Sep 1942, R. E. Jones Wartime diary Posted: 30 Aug 2012 06:50 AM PDT Book / Document: R. E. Jones Wartime diary Date of events described: Sat, 1942-09-05 All New Guinea in American hands? Foochow evacuated by Japs. Chinese making progress on Canton. Concert. Swim.  |
| 5 Sep 1942, Eric MacNider's wartime diary Posted: 08 Jul 2014 07:36 AM PDT Book / Document: Eric MacNider's wartime diary Date of events described: Sat, 1942-09-05 Death of Mr. William Shaw (58) Concert by Optimists (Carol Bateman)  |
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