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Birth of Alexander Ramsey.

Source:

China Mail, September15, 1945, 3

Note:

Judging by the age of the people named Ramsey/Ramsay on the Stanley Roll, his parents were probably Mr. A. and Mrs. M. Ramsey, both born in 1909, he a mariner and she a housewife.

To Mr. & Mrs. Ramsay, son

“A” Bl. Baking own bread

Issue of sugar, tea

B.O.

Fine, little warmer.

Bread flour & beans.

2 ½ oz tea issued.

Mary unlucky in raffle.

“Elijah” choir practice pm.

Did not see Steve.

Damned hungry again.

(No.1 Wharf & two ships & Kai Tak hit in last air-raid)

New ration scheme still being worked out.