1 - 11 Dec 1944, Tom Hutchinson's Wartime Diary

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Tom Hutchinson's War Diary - Page 58

Notes:

2/12/44 - 1¢ ((Cattie)) Oil from Lim (99.20) ((Not paid for))
              - 24" Stove Pipe   20.-
4/12/44 - Jeng came with 5¢ ((Catties)) Peanuts worth @ ¥80-00 p. ¢ = ¥400.- ((Not paid for))
6/12/44 - Rec'd Fred's Remitt TT ((Telegraphic Transfer)) to Sarah of Oct. ¥200.- only rec'd today.
11/12/44 - Baked Biscuits for Bea with Dover Stove, using 5¢ Coal. Worked fast well also roasted 4 lots peanuts one lot peas + boiled stew, rice, 6 pots water for bath

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Comments

The South China Morning Post for September 4, 1945 (p. 3) records that a telegram is waiting for D. Jeng of 3, Cumberland Road. This means that Mr. Jeng probably survived the occupation.