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I need information please on Mrs Rhona Mary Simpson who sailed in July 1940 with newborn baby to Australia, in transit Manila - on SS Taiping. Married to Mr Sydney Simpson. They were married in the Cathedral Hong Kong on 13th September 1934. Thanks. M Sheen - daughter
Hi there,
Alert. There would be new Exhibits in the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea started 26th March 2014 through 10th July 2014 for their 30th Anniversary. The new Exhibits are in collaboration with the Nanjing Museum - Gems of Yixing Tea Ware from the Nanjing Museum.
Details please see main site of Hong Kong Museum of Art.
Thanks & Best Regards,
T
I haven't been along yet, but I'll post this first as it's only on for a short time.
It's organised by the Hong Kong Collectors Society, and according to the SCMP:
"Highlights from personal collections, including Chow's stereo-cards, will feature at the society's 20th anniversary exhibition... "
If you've already been to see it, what do they have on show?
Regards, David
In 50's, some brick works were located in the junction of the streets. Attached photo, it was circled in blue. I had checked with the staff of HK Museum. They had no idea about that. Could someone know the usage of the brick work?
Hello,
I am hoping to find someone who lived through the 1937 Typhoon for a piece I am writing. I would love to hear their memories of their experience in the storm and the aftermath.
Thank You,
Olivia Rosenman
The Conservancy Association Centre for Heritage has an exhibition of typhoon photos going back to the 1870s. It's on until the 17th of April.
Details:
I have recently acquired a HKAAF other ranks cap-badge, which, I am told, dates from between 1949 and 1951, the dates which apparently mark respectively the creation of the HKAAF and its metamorphosis into the RHKAAF. The badge is the standard World War Two RAF pattern, very similar to that also used by the RAAF, the RCAF and the RNZAF. It has the pierced brass letters HKAAF within a wreath of leaves and a King's crown up top. I'd be happy to supply a photo should anyone wish.
Can anybody offer a date for the resumption of cross harbour services in 1945?
Dave W
My father, a RN gunner, sailed to Hong Kong from Australia on HMS Vindex arriving August 1945. He was involved in the liberation of Stanley Internment camp and never forgot the dreadful scenes he witnessed. He remained in Hong Kong until late 1946 working in the RN Mobile Malaria unit . I understand some of the Japanese guards at the camp were placed in work parties supervised by the RN then taken to clear the area around the south of the island. I have several photos of dad with these Japanese which I will upload to the site if of interest.
My mother and Grandmother left Hong Kong in 1940 on a ship. My grandfather remained as a serviceman. My mother ended up in Brighton, a suburb of Melbourne. My initial question is what boat did she leave on. I believe the Empress boats were for civilians only, is this correct. My mother does believe she went to Manilla initially. Her maiden name was Simms. She evntually returned to England via the Suez Canal during the war - I am also seeking information about this.