Photo courtesy of Dr. Bob Duncan:
Am scanning a photo of surgery opposite Star Ferry complete with working rick shaw and my professional name plate.
((Also visible is the nameplate for Sammy Shields))
Sammy Shields was a dentist with whom I worked in 1959 and had many stories to tell of Stanley jail. His main practice was at 2/F Gloucester Building HK. Branch at Star House Kowloon.... He came to HK pre-ww2 as a dental mechanic but his work in stanley persuaded Selwyn Clarke to let him practice post war as a dentist. Keen member and owner of RHKJC and Sports Club.
I met Selwyn Selwyn Clarke in Seychelles in 1972. He had been Governer and was paying a sentimental visit. I was working there as a dentist for the Seychelles Govt.. I told him of my association with Sammy and he replied that sammy was a bit of a loose cannon.
My first entry to HK was as a very young army officer and we landed at Kai Tak sideways on, as the sea runway was not built, 1946.
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Re: H F Shields
The sign reads H F Shields. China Mail dated 11 September 1945 reports that H F Shields, the well known local dentist will be operating a free dental clinic to members of the essential services at King's Building from 12 September.
Noted this IWM photo, I guess that is Mr. Shields wicker suitcase on the floor of the dental surgery in Stanley Camp.