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General
December, 1941.
79 years ago tensions were high as war with Japan seemed inevitable. On December 8th, those fears were confirmed when Japanese planes attacked Kai Tak, and Japanese soldiers crossed the border into the New Territories. The fighting continued until the British surrendered on Christmas Day.
The fourth and final extract from the new Gwulo book introduces Kowloon's first skyscraper.
Simmering cauldrons, steam cranes, and a disappointing statue all make appearances in this third extract from the new Gwulo book.
Four buildings, a uniform, and a 'traffic stave' will pin down the date of the photo in this second extract from the new Gwulo book.