Everything tagged: England

Before the war, Miss Bicheno was a teacher at the Peak School.

In Stanley Camp she often gave piano performances.

DoB from John Black's list, which gives Mr Bendall's occupation in 1941 as "Accountant".

He was married to Louisa Helen Sigaton in St John's Cathedral on 16th October 1929, see http://gwulo.com/node/9223

John Black's list gives Dr. Barwell's occupation in 1941 as "Medical Officer".

Barbara Anslow:

Alan Barwell was a medical doctor.

M.F. Key,   O.B.E. - Secretary to the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce - was an internee in Stanley Prison Camp during WWII. For some time he shared a room with the Vice-Chancellor of the University - (who was giving lectures at the camp on English literature for two years, twice a week).

Mr Key published a small, 12 page, soft-cover booklet/pamphlet initially in Kaplee, Kapunda, Australia, in November 1945.  Because of heavy demand, he re-produced the booklet in Hong Kong in June 1946.

The booklet is titled:

HONG KONG 

Barbara Anslow:

Mr Weir was the father of Alan.

DoB from John Black's list, which gives Mrs Cryan's occupation in 1941 as "Housewife".

Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong during the war years.

Barbara Anslow:

Mrs. Betty Drown was a talented pianist who played for us every Sunday evening in the Prison Officers' Club  aka American Club aka Central Recreation Club.