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In searching for information about my grandfather ...

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I see that the origins of the history of Deacons has been recorded on their website:

"The firm takes its name from a young English solicitor, Victor Deacon, who arrived in the burgeoning British colony of Hong Kong in 1880 to join the legal practice established by William Bridges in 1851.

Hi Everyone, 

This website is great! I grew up in Hong Kong and have lived in Mansfield Road over the 1990s. Wondering are there any photos or photos anyone has taken of the Peak area Guildford road to Mansfield road during 1960s onwards? It is a very peaceful area and I have revisited it after moving to California. There is even a football team that plays in the park every now and then... my eldest son's childhood was that park took him there almost each day and was nice chatting to parents. Am interested in having a look at what it was during that era. 

I am trying to identify and locate two geographical references referred to in U.S. Army Air Forces after-action reports written in 1945.

The first is Chelang Point, which is apparently on the south China coast.  Does anyone know where this is, and what the contemporary name might be?

The second is Tungku Island, said to be in the mouth of the Canton River.  Again, does anyone know where this particular island is, and what its contemporary name might be?

I'll be greatly appreciative of any help with this puzzle. 

Thanks!

Steve Bailey

Hi  I am n Hong Kong until 24/9 If anybody is interested in my knowledge of the fault control and underground h/q below Victoria barracks please call me on 66774166

regards     Roy Jones