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        "title": "CO129-030 - Bonham - 1849 [8-12]",
        "content_text": "subject, and much in \n\nthe \n\nsame terms, \n\nand as I declined that account to \n\nyou subscribe their letter, I returned it as \n\nthey requested. \n\nant N.10. \n\nUpon the 26th I received an application from the Council administering the Provisional Government, requesting that I would send troops to assist them in repelling attack threatened by the Chinese. Upon referring to Sir John Davis's correspondence in October 1846, with Commodore MacDougall R.N., when a similar loan was made by the Macao Government, I found that his proceedings on that occasion had been entirely approved of by your Lordship, \n\nand in my reply, I of course, declined to act any but a neutral part, in accordance with the instructions which had guided my predecessor. \n\nVictoria, Hongkong, \n\n20th August 1849 \n\nNo.12. \n\nBy the Medea which brought over the letter of the Council, I also received one from Captain F.T. Troubridge, stating that the Council had written to him, first, to inform him that Siew's reply to them was so unsatisfactory that their troops had taken a fort which they intended to hold and again, to request that he would immediately assist them, as a Chinese fort had fired on their troops. He therefore requested my instructions. In my reply, I expressed a hope that the presence of two British Men of war would deter the Chinese mob, within Macao, from any acts of violence which might place in jeopardy the lives or property of British residents, \n\nand recommended that he should confine himself to the protection of",
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        "title": "CO129-591-18 Liberation of Hong Kong- arrangements for Japanese surrender 15-8-1945 - 19-4-1946",
        "content_text": "Page 7 of Cor zoom-in-thief's, Hongwong No. G. in C. Hongkong 5/67/3 \n\nof 6th October, 1945.\n\n3.3 \n\n41. The formal surrender was in the presence of senior and distinguished officials. The streets were lined with massed Royal Marine, Commando and Naval detachments and a combined Naval, Military and Air Force Band were drawn up in review order with massed Royal Marine and Commando Pipe Bands at Government House. The scene of the ceremony was in the lofty entrance hall in which were assembled the senior officials including Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, Rear Admiral Daniel, Major General F.F. Festing, Air Commodore H.. Bartholomew (Ambassador at Chungking), Mr. H. Gimson (former Colonial Secretary), and Mr. MacDougall.\n\n42. The Japanese representatives, Vice Admiral Ruitaro Fujita and Lt. General Umelichi Okada, were escorted from Kowloon by Captain J.A.S. Eccles, R.N., and six Royal Marine Commandos. Arrangements were made to stand behind a small table a few feet away from where I, together with the other Allied official observers, Mr. Tih Hua Kuo, Colonel Adrian Williamson, A.U.S., and Captain W.B. Bu, J.A., took their places.\n\n43. I instructed the Japanese representatives to sign the Instrument of Surrender, a copy of which had been given to them beforehand, and to surrender their swords to me.\n\n44. When this had been done I signed on behalf of the Government of the United Kingdom and the Commander-in-Chief of the British Pacific Fleet.\n\n45. The swords were taken back to Kowloon under escort.\n\n46. After the ceremony we assembled in the grounds where I inspected the Combined Detachment. The Union Jack was then ceremonially hoisted to the accompaniment of the National Anthem followed by a salute of 21 guns from H.M. ships in the harbour and a fly-past by naval aircraft.\n\n47. In the evening there was a searchlight and firework display by the Fleet which was excellent and greatly delighted the local population.\n\n(Sgd.) Harcourt\n\nCOMMANDER-IN-CHIEF.",
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        "content_text": "251\n\n13th September.\n\n35. On 13th September at 21.00 a proclamation was issued re-introducing the Hong Kong dollar at the rate of 1/3d sterling the following day. The Hong Kong dollar was in no way tied to the Japanese Yen which had been current until now. The supply of actual dollar notes was small and limits were imposed on the amount that could be drawn from banking accounts and by the Services. The basic rates for day by day labour were fixed at $1 for unskilled labour, $1.50 for semi-skilled, domestic servants, etcetera, and $2.00 for chargehands. The price of rice was fixed at 20 cents a catty.\n\n14th September.\n\n36. It was half expected that there might be trouble on 14th September over the introduction of the new currency and consequent inflation of the Military Yen, but although most of the shops were closed, there were no incidents.\n\n37. DUKE OF YORK arrived and secured to the only buoy afloat in the harbour. She was wearing the Flag of Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser who was returning from the surrender ceremonies at Tokio.\n\n38. A detachment of Commandos went by train, run by Naval and R.A.F. personnel to Fanling, rounded up about 800 docile Japanese troops and brought them back to Kowloon.\n\n15th September.\n\n39. On 15th September I took Admiral Fraser for a tour of the Colony, the Island of Hong Kong in the forenoon and Kowloon in the afternoon.\n\n40. Some light was thrown on the continued delay in obtaining permission to sign the formal surrender by a signal from London to Chungking showing apparent misunderstanding in co-ordination. However, this was cleared up by a further signal during the night and the ceremony for which we and the Chinese and American representatives had waited so long was fixed for 16.00 the following day.\n\n16th September.\n\n41. The formal surrender was arranged to take place at Government House. The streets were lined with Service detachments and a combined Naval, Royal Marine, Commando and R.A.F. Guard with massed Royal Marine and Commando Pipe Band were drawn up in the grounds of Government House. The scene of the signing was in the large and lofty entrance hall in which were assembled the senior and distinguished guests including Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, Rear Admiral D.B. Fisher, Rear Admiral C.S. Daniel, Major General F.W. Festing, Air Commodore G. Bartholomew (representing H.M. Ambassador at Chungking), Mr. H. Gimson (former Colonial Secretary), and Brigadier D.M. MacDougall.\n\n42. The Japanese representatives, Vice Admiral Ruitaro Fujita and Major General Umekichi Okade, were escorted from Kowloon by Captain J.A.S. Eccles, R.N. and six Royal Marine Commandos. They were made to stand behind a small table a few feet away from a larger table where I, together with the other Allied official observers, Major General Pan Hwa Kuo, and Colonel...",
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        "content_text": "260\n\n13th September.\n\n35. On 13th September at 21.00 a proclamation was issued re-introducing the Hong Kong dollar at the rate of 1/3d sterling the following day. The Hong Kong dollar was in no way tied to the Japanese Yen which had been current until now. The supply of actual dollar notes was small and limits were imposed on the amount that could be drawn from banking accounts and by the Services. The basic rates for day by day labour were fixed at $1 for unskilled labour, $1.50 for semi-skilled, domestic servants, etcetera, and $2.00 for chargehands. The price of rice was fixed at 20 cents a catty.\n\n36.\n\n14th September.\n\nIt was half expected that there might be trouble on 14th September over the introduction of the new currency and consequent inflation of the Military Yen, but although most of the shops were closed, there were no incidents.\n\n37. DUKE OF YORK arrived and secured to the only buoy afloat in the harbour. She was wearing the Flag of Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser who was returning from the surrender ceremonies at Tokyo.\n\n38. A detachment of Commandos went by train, run by Naval and R.A.F. personnel to Fanling, rounded up about 800 docile Japanese troops and brought them back to Kowloon.\n\n39.\n\n15th September.\n\nOn 15th September I took Admiral Fraser for a tour of the Colony, the Island of Hong Kong in the forenoon and Kowloon in the afternoon.\n\n40. Some light was thrown on the continued delay in obtaining permission to sign the formal surrender by a signal from London to Chungking showing apparent misunderstanding in co-ordination. However, this was cleared up by a further signal during the night and the ceremony for which we and the Chinese and American representatives had waited so long was fixed for 16.00 the following day.\n\n16th September.\n\n41. The formal surrender was arranged to take place at Government House. The streets were lined with Service detachments and a combined Naval, Royal Marine, Commando and R.A.F. Guard with massed Royal Marine and Commando Pipe Band were drawn up in the grounds of Government House. The scene of the signing was in the large and lofty entrance hall in which were assembled the senior and distinguished guests including Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, Rear Admiral D.B. Fisher, Rear Admiral G.S. Daniel, Major General F.V. Festing, Air Commodore G. Bartholomew (representing H.M. Ambassador at Chungking), Mr. H. Gimson (former Colonial Secretary), and Brigadier D.M. MacDougall.\n\n42. The Japanese representatives, Vice Admiral Ruitero Fujita and Major General Umekichi Okada, were escorted from Kowloon by Captain J.A.S. Eccles, R.N. and six Royal Marine Commandos. They were made to stand behind a small table a few feet away from a larger table where I, together with the other Allied official observers, Major General Pan Hwa Kuo, and Colonel ...",
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        "content_text": "269\n\n13th September.\n\n35. On 13th September at 21.00 a proclamation was issued re-introducing the Hong Kong dollar at the rate of 1/3d sterling the following day. The Hong Kong dollar was in no way tied to the Japanese Yen which had been current until now. The supply of actual dollar notes was small and limits were imposed on the amount that could be drawn from banking accounts and by the Services. The basic rates for day by day labour were fixed at $1 for unskilled labour, $1.50 for semi-skilled, domestic servants, etcetera, and $2.00 for chargehands. The price of rice was fixed at 20 cents a catty.\n\n14th September.\n\n36. It was half expected that there might be trouble on 14th September over the introduction of the new currency and consequent inflation of the Military Yen, but although most of the shops were closed, there were no incidents.\n\n37. DUKE OF YORK arrived and secured to the only buoy afloat in the harbour. She was wearing the Flag of Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser who was returning from the surrender ceremonies at Tokio.\n\n38. A detachment of Commandos went by train, run by Naval and R.A.F. personnel to Fanling, rounded up about 800 docile Japanese troops and brought them back to Kowloon.\n\n15th September.\n\n39. On 15th September I took Admiral Fraser for a tour of the Colony, the Island of Hong Kong in the forenoon and Kowloon in the afternoon.\n\n40. Some light was thrown on the continued delay in obtaining permission to sign the formal surrender by a signal from London to Chungking showing apparent misunderstanding in co-ordination. However, this was cleared up by a further signal during the night and the ceremony for which we and the Chinese and American representatives had waited so long was fixed for 16.00 the following day.\n\n16th September.\n\n41. The formal surrender was arranged to take place at Government House. The streets were lined with Service detachments and a combined Naval, Royal Marine, Commando and R.A.F. Guard with massed Royal Marine and Commando Pipe Band were drawn up in the grounds of Government House. The scene of the signing was in the large and lofty entrance hall in which were assembled the senior and distinguished guests including Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, Rear Admiral D.B. Fisher, Rear Admiral C.S. Daniel, Major General F. Festing, Air Commodore G. Bartholomew (representing H.E. Ambassador at Chungking), Mr. H. Gimson (former Colonial Secretary), and Brigadier D.M. MacDougall.\n\n42. The Japanese representatives, Vice Admiral Ruitero Fujita and Major General Umekichi Okada, were escorted from Kowloon by Captain J.A.S. Eccles, R.N. and six Royal Marine Commandos. They were made to stand behind a small table a few feet away from a larger table where I, together with the other Allied official observers, Major General Pan Hwa Kuo, Colonel ...\n\nPage 270\n\nPage 271",
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        "content_text": "278\n\n13th September.\n\n35. On 13th September at 21.00 a proclamation was issued re-introducing the Hong Kong dollar at the rate of 1/5d sterling the following day. The Hong Kong dollar was in no way tied to the Japanese Yen which had been current until now. The supply of actual dollar notes was small and limits were imposed on the amount that could be drawn from banking accounts and by the Services. The basic rates for day by day labour were fixed at $1 for unskilled labour, $1.50 for semi-skilled, domestic servants, etcetera, and $2.00 for chargehands. Rice was fixed at 20 cents a catty.\n\nThe price of\n\n36.\n\n14th September.\n\nIt was half expected that there might be trouble on 14th September over the introduction of the new currency and consequent inflation of the Military Yen, but although most of the shops were closed, there were no incidents.\n\n37.\n\nDUKE OF YORK arrived and secured to the only buoy afloat in the harbour. She was wearing the Flag of Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser who was returning from the surrender ceremonies at Tokio,\n\n38. A detachment of Commandos went by train, run by Naval and R.A.F. personnel to Fanling, rounded up about 800 docile Japanese troops and brought them back to Kowloon.\n\n39.\n\n15th September.\n\nOn 15th September I took Admiral Fraser for a tour of the Colony, the Island of Hong Kong in the forenoon and Kowloon in the afternoon.\n\n40. Some light was thrown on the continued delay in obtaining permission to sign the formal surrender by a signal from London to Chungking showing apparent misunderstanding in co-ordination. However, this was cleared up by a further signal during the night and the ceremony for which we and the Chinese and American representatives had waited so long was fixed for 16.00 the following day.\n\n16th September.\n\n41. The formal surrender was arranged to take place at Government House. The streets were lined with Service detachments and a combined Naval, Royal Marine, Commando and R.A.F. Guard with massed Royal Marine and Commando Pipe Band were drawn up in the grounds of Government House. The scene of the signing was in the large and lofty entrance hall in which were assembled the senior and distinguished guests including Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, Rear Admiral D.B. Fisher, Rear Admiral O.S. Daniel, Major General F.V. Festing, Air Commodore G. Bartholomew (representing H.E. Ambassador at Chungking), Mr. H. Gimson (former Colonial Secretary), and Brigadier D.M. MacDougall.\n\n42. The Japanese representatives, Vice Admiral Ruitero Fujita and Major General Umekichi Okada, were escorted from Kowloon by Captain J.A.S. Eccles, R.N. and six Royal Marine Commandos. They were made to stand behind a small table a few feet away from a larger table where I, together with the other Allied official observers, Major General Pan Hwa Kuo, and Colonel",
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        "title": "CO129-595-4 Governor's report on arrival in Hong Kong and resumption of duty 8-5-1946 - 2-7-1946",
        "content_text": "# No. 2.\n\nSir,\n\nGOVERNMENT HOUSE, \nHONG KONG.\n8th May, 1946.\n\nI have the honour to report that I arrived in the Colony by special Transport Command aircraft shortly after 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, 30th April, 1946. I was received at Kaitak airfield by His Excellency the Commander-in-Chief, Hong Kong, (Vice-Admiral Sir Cecil Harcourt, K.C.B., C.B.E., R.N.), the Chief Civil Affairs Officer (Brigadier D. M. MacDougall, C.M.G.) and the Air Officer Commanding (Air Commodore W. A. D. Brook, C.B.E., R.A.F.). After inspecting the Guard of Honour, which was supplied by the Royal Air Force, I drove to the Peninsula Hotel, Kowloon, and shortly afterwards crossed the harbour in the Commander-in-Chief's barge.\n\n## 2.\n\nAt Queen's Pier in Victoria I was received by the General Officer Commanding, Land Forces, Hong Kong, (Major-General F. W. Festing, C.B.E., D.S.O.), the Deputy of the Commander-in-Chief of the British Pacific Fleet, (Vice-Admiral J. H. Edelsten, C.B., C.B.E., R.N.), the Commodore-in-Charge, Hong Kong, (Commodore D. H. Everett, D.S.O., R.N.), the Chief of Staff to the Commander-in-Chief, Hong Kong, (Air Commodore B. V. Reynolds, C.B.E., R.A.F.), and Air Commodore W. A. D. Brook. After inspecting the Guard of Honour which was drawn from the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, 3rd Commando Brigade and Jaipur Guards, I drove to Government House.\n\n## Enclosure No.1.\n\n## 3.\n\nThere was no further ceremony on the 30th April but at 9 o'clock in the evening I made a short broadcast from Government House on all three wavelengths of the Hong Kong broadcasting system. The text of my address is attached as enclosure No. 1 to this despatch.\n\n**THE RIGHT HONOURABLE GEORGE HALL, M.P., &c., &c., &c.**\n\n## 4.\n\n12",
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