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Hello,

I need help in deciphering the difference between what was called the "Union Theological Seminary" in Canton, and the "Canton Christian College", named as such until 1927 when it became Lingnan University.  I have not been able to identify the attached photos that is labelled "Union Theological Seminary, Canton".  Does this institution still exist or did it merge with Canton Christian College?  Your. assistance is welcome.  Thank you!

See photos here:

Hi all,

My grandfather did his military service in Hong Kong, 1948-49, and although sadly he was not able to return to visit before he passed, he always told us stories of the place and his times here.

I inherrited his photo album of these two years, and have uploaded the photos below. These are scans of each page, if people are interested I can upload higher resolution scans of each individual photo.

[July 2021 update: The recent forced closure of Apple Daily means the original links no longer work, but here are new links where you can find copies of the printed article and the online article & video interview.] 

Can anyone tell me anything about this school. I think it is where my grandfather taught from 1922 until invasion of HK by the Japanese. I don't know why he took up work there as he doesn't appear to have any teaching experience/qualifications unless these were gained via WW1 where he did become an officer. I don't know of any connections he had with HK or the school. Nor do I know how rececruitment may have taken place. On one return trip to HK from UK in 1937 he and his family are listed as Crown Agents.

LADY ROBBED

BROADWOOD ROAD INCIDENT

Mrs Deacon Gives Evidence

Au Hing, boilermaker, Leung Hung Kwan, a carpenter, and Mak Kam, a P.W.D. watchman, appeared before Mr. R.E. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy, yesterday afternoon, charged with robbery with violence against Mrs. Deacon, of 21 Broadwood Road on October 4^th.

There are lots of photos of HSBC buildings on this site, but I can't find one of the old HSB at the SE corner of Nathan & Argyle.

Thanks to Annemarie Evans for inviting me on to her weekly radio show, Hong Kong Heritage. We started off walking from Lok Fu to San Po Kong, exploring some of the historic sites we passed along the route. Then we finished up at Bleak House Books, our local English-language bookstore, where we sat and looked at some of the photos and stories in my new book.

You can listen to the recording of the show at:

Dear all,

I'm very keen to source information on the peaks of Hong Kong, and I'm finding it very difficult to do so accurately. I'd be very grateful for any pointers histoic or otherwise which might provide informtaion (including just accurate altitudes!). I am aslo keen to unearth information about the names of the peaks, both English and Cantonese.

Many thanks for any help given,

Vespasian

I have a bit difficulties to figure out, why the tram before had to make a sharp turn into Arsenal street. Johnston road was at the waterfront at that time. I always read from a sharp left turn and a sharp right turn into Arsenal street. How long on Arsenal street were the track leading. Perhaps someone has clear map to follow the former tram track please ,which leads with a sharp left turn into Arsenal street, and back into Johnston road again with a sharp right turn.?