CO129-591-18 Liberation of Hong Kong- arrangements for Japanese surrender 15-8-1945 - 19-4-1946 — Page 69

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From CT 111.2.

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Dato. 1.9.45.

Rocd. 1030.

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C.in C. B.F.F.

CCM Naval Cen Sec. by W/T

Info CTF 111, N.A. Chungking, Admiralty.

IMEDIATE

Japanese Command was today Friday instructed that .. all Japanese Forces and Japanese civilians were to be clear of Victoria by 1600 I on 1st September. Evacuation is proceeding.

2. Taps continue to be responsible for law and order on Kowloon

ace and this must continue until arrival of 3,000 airmen in MIRESS OF AUSTRALIA.

3.

Kai Tak Aerodrome is being taken over tomorrow Saturday.

4. All Naval Vessels to be demilitarized by 1200 I tomorrow 1st.

1st S.L.(3)

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4th S.L

5th S.L

V.C.N.S.

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D.I.A.0.(2)

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