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The Norwegians arrive in Stanley today. They'd been allowed to stay in town, but are interned because two of them escaped. (See entry for February 10, 1943).

Some had been working pre-war in Hong Kong, others were merchant seamen in port when the hostilities began.

Note:

For more about the Norwegians see:

http://www.warsailors.com/POWs/pows3.html#foreignships

http://www.warsailors.com/POWs/pows2.html#haraldsvang

http://www.warsailors.com/singleships/haraldsvang.html

(40) Norwegians arr'd

Police impromptu concert. 

Bright & chilly.

Cookhouse.

((G.))

Norwegians arrived, quite cheerful & with good news too.

Walk with Steve pm.

((G.))