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Introduction

My partner and I are making a documentary about Jimmy Tsui, a neglected Hong Kong fashion icon, who founded and ran the JMT brand from the 60s to the 80s. He dressed many years names, including Sophia Loren and Brigitte Bardot when they visited Hong Kong, as well as all the local Hong Kong divas. Jimmy is still with us, and we have been able to interview him at length about his memories of the golden era of Hong Kong fashion. I would love to hear from anyone who knew Jimmy in his heyday, or who remembers the JMT brand. 

Hi,

As a long time resident I enjoy reading personnel accounts of life in HK

Having read and re-read Charles Barmans almost unbelievable story in "Resist to the end" about his time as Quatermaster in 4th Medium Battery of the first HK/SRA, One thing that Iam confused about. Where is (or was) the Magazine Gap Road Bridge that he refers to several times? I have lived here for 46 years and know that area well ( obviously not that well!!). Can any one out there help?

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I have just come across some envelopes of my father who was in Hong Kong and i know visited Australia at the end of WW2. 

Can anyone point me in the direction of what the Malaria and Hygine Unit No 7 was involved in, what ship they were assigned to etc and help me understand the abbreviations:

D/Jx 731593, Mess 24.  Was that his service number and what does the D/Jx mean.

What is F.T.P   R.A.F.T.  mean.

Thank you in anticipation

My family and I lived in Peak Mansions from 1951-1954. My dad was in the Navy and was chief Engineer in the dockyard. We were housed on the Peak, as I had 2 baby brothers and it was said that the temperature was 10 degrees cooler there. We lived in flats 6 and 16 (not sure which way  round) and we were moved so that our flat could be refurbished. I remember that my room had been a bathroom as there were the remains of a lavatory and the walls were tiled.

I have a collection of photos taken during my childhood back in late 50s/early 60s outside a factory. I was told that was Waton's (Bottling Factory?) at Mok Cheong Street, To Kwa Wan near Sung Wong Toi & Kai Tak Airport. 

Does anyone have relevant information or photos to share?

Much appreciated.

Ray  

Hello,

Looking for information about these two bottles. 

I pressume the dairy farm glass bottle is for milk, but not the same shape as other known milk bottles.  Found on the peak.  Any ideas of what it was used for and / or date?

I lived in a 5/5 floor row of 1930's Art Deco style flats in the 1980's opposite Park'nShop and I know theyve been bulldozed but does anyone please know anything about them. Many journalists and I John Crampton shared the great spacious homes. Robinson Road.

Dear Sir, 

I don't know why I can't upload the photo when I try to reply to the comment.  

Can you help me to see if there is any problem? 

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