CO129-590-23 Situation in Hong Kong 25-4-1905 - 25-4-1905 — Page 286

Cypher Telegram

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Disted, 4/1

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FROM STRAITS SETTLEMENTS

FROM: Governor (Sir S. Thomas)

TO: Secretary of State for the Colonies.

D. 6th January, 1942. 17.53 hra. (local time) R. 6th

03.45 hrs. (London time)

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No. 13 Government House.

I am informed by Rogers late Financial Adviser, Chungking, that there were approximately 980 European women and children in Hong Kong when last count was taken four months ago, and he does not think many had left before the attack commenced.