Florence's date of birth was Nov 17th. As recorded byMildred Dibden in the flyleaf of her Bible. Florence's husband ('Mr Robinson') was October 3rd. (no year given)
They were friends and supporters of Fanling Babies' Home. During the War, both the Robinsons were interned at Stanley along with daughter Bonnie Penny. In June 1942 when the Habade parcels were given out with money provided by the Japanese (or Red Cross) Florence Robinson received foodstuffs like jam, cocoa and Oxo, together with sunglasses, and a thermos flask, while James Robinson asked for and received a toothbrush, toothpaste and a shaving stick. They all survived the war.
Bonnie was a close friend of Miss Dibden and lifelong supporter of her work. Her parents were also close friends and helped in the work. After the War they moved into the Fanling Home to help with the housekeeping, and when the new roof on the Home was celebrated with a service of thanksgiving in 1947, it was Florence who put on the tea afterwards for staff, children and guests. In 1949, we learn the Robinsons moved out to a home of their own. (Was this retirement? She was in her 60s and husband James in his 70s by this time)
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Florence's DOB
Florence's date of birth was Nov 17th. As recorded by Mildred Dibden in the flyleaf of her Bible. Florence's husband ('Mr Robinson') was October 3rd. (no year given)
They were friends and supporters of Fanling Babies' Home. During the War, both the Robinsons were interned at Stanley along with daughter Bonnie Penny. In June 1942 when the Habade parcels were given out with money provided by the Japanese (or Red Cross) Florence Robinson received foodstuffs like jam, cocoa and Oxo, together with sunglasses, and a thermos flask, while James Robinson asked for and received a toothbrush, toothpaste and a shaving stick. They all survived the war.
Bonnie was a close friend of Miss Dibden and lifelong supporter of her work. Her parents were also close friends and helped in the work. After the War they moved into the Fanling Home to help with the housekeeping, and when the new roof on the Home was celebrated with a service of thanksgiving in 1947, it was Florence who put on the tea afterwards for staff, children and guests. In 1949, we learn the Robinsons moved out to a home of their own. (Was this retirement? She was in her 60s and husband James in his 70s by this time)
They lived in Kowloon.
Florence died in 1954, aged 70.
Sources:
The Yip Family of Amah Rock by Jill Doggett
Barbara Anslow's Diary
Another list from Ron Bridge…
Another list from Ron Bridge confirms her husband was James Porter Robinson.
I've added a comment to her entry in John Black's list.