An internee doctor examines Bidmead, Fay, Morrison and Randall, the four unsuccessful escapers, and finds signs of undernourishment and dirty conditions but not of violence.
Source:
Geoffrey Emerson, Hong Kong Internment, 1973, 237
Note:
Those who saw them on their way to Stanley Prison and at their release believed they showed marks of torture or beating. But my own guess is that the doctor was right.
Workers medically examined by Tomlinson.
Sudden drop in temperature.
Permission granted to write one letter each to Europe, Africa, America, Australasia, India, etc., via Lorenço Marques. (See page 31). (Rec’d reply on 8.4.44 from Given ((sp unclear))).
Saw Dr. re feet. Bed & Vit. B1.
75% Jap force in Coral Sea affair lost.
Italy in trouble with herself Rex v Fascists.
Rained all day
Wrote short note to Marj & it will go with the repatriated people next month.