Thanks Brian for putting us on to that touching poem about Gerald, whom I remember in camp as a very tough, positive little boy. What a beautiful tribute from...
Thanks, Brian, for sending the link. That poem is earthy, ironic, and poignant, a touching tribute to the father, Mr. Manwaring. Regards, Don...
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Tony Banham
tony@...
Jul 22, 2010 10:06 am
Brian, I'm a bit late to this, having been on vacation. I see that there is now a password on the blog. Do you know it? The Manwarings were in Room 9/40. ...
Tony has been catching up on Brian's story about G G Manwaring. I posted a reference on 1 July about Gerald' s father Arthur Edward Manwaring I believe...
Richard,please will you make contact with me again ,as I have tried to email you at yahoo email address but no reply, use my other email, rosemarymit@......
HI Rosemary, Can you please send me your Uncle Jack's phone number? I have mislaid the piece of paper I wrote it on. Lots of memories surging through my mind...
Even after 65 years, I've been recollecting with clarity the events of VJ Day (although we in Stanley weren't informed of Japan's surrender until 17th August.)...
Dear Barbara, Brian and others, Thanks so much for these further memories, Barbara. Fancy a radio appearing - wonder where that came from. Brian - ironically I...
Hello Barbara, sorry I haven't replyed sooner,but have been away, Jack's phone numebr is : 01444 441318 . Im so looking forward to meeting with you at long...
Hi, Geoff. I'm back in Exeter now, teaching English at a local school. I'm investigating up a new source and will post about it soon. Hope all's well with you....
25th Aug 2010 In case some members may not have seen the attached statement by Hirohito made in Aug 1945, here it is. Chris Chubb was a small boy in Stanley...
Thanks, Chris, for sending this to Barbara and to Barbara for forwarding it to us all. Fascinating reading, of course. I wonder who actually wrote it and who...
First of all, thanks for accepting me in your group. I am doing a research on the "Misssing History of Hong Kong Police between 1841 and 1941". I was advised...
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Tony Banham
tony@...
Aug 26, 2010 11:24 am
Damon, I should probably email you privately tomorrow to introduce you to someone who might be able to help. Regards Tony (Banham) ... Damon, I should probably...
25th Aug 2010 Tony - You have probably already thought of this - the Hong Kong Police Association must surely have, or have access to, old HK Police Records. ...
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Philippa Deane
PDeane@...
Aug 26, 2010 3:34 pm
Are there any Stanley Camp reunions where families can attend too? Philippa Deane pdeane@...<mailto:pdeane@...> From:...
Philippa - I haven't heard of any recent reunions. There was one in 1997 and another about 5 years later both of which I attended - some internees' spouses...
Philippa - this is a PS to the message I've just posted:- If there could be another reunion, it could include not only camp children, but other descendants or...
Dear Barbara,  Thanks for your advice. Do you mean the Royal Hong Kong Police Association. Yes, I will try that since they were established in 1938!! ...
Good idea, Barbara. I would try to attend for sure. Geoff Emerson At 03:35 AM 27/08/2010, you wrote: Philippa - I haven't heard of any recent reunions. There...
Dear Damon, A thought - I feel people would be more willing to help you if you let us know who you are, why you want this information and what you intend to do...
Hi Christine - my dad (Vitaly Veriga) was part of the White Russian anti piracy group and we have little information of how/way they formed a unit and their...
Hi Nikki, Contact details are Christine Thomas - e-mail twiglet.thomas@.... ________________________________ From: Nikki Veriga...
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Tony Banham
tony@...
Aug 27, 2010 9:17 am
Barbara, (and everyone). 2011 approaches rapidly. It's likely to be the last 'special anniversary' date when we could bring large numbers of people together. ...
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Tony Banham
tony@...
Aug 27, 2010 9:28 am
Barbara, I must admit that I've never tried the HKPA directly, but I am in touch with the forces various historians. As Geoff points out, in practice a lot...
Hi Tony - my sister was born in the camp so I'll let her know. Look forward to receiving any advice regarding dates. Nikki Nikki Veriga 0428 28 5200 "It's the...
