FO371-24688 — Page 239

Air mail.

No. 59.

My Lord,

Page 239

British Consulate-General

MANILA.

399

Page 239

August 12th, 1940.

I have the honour to transmit herewith a list

of Hong Kong evacuees who sailed from Manila for

Australia in s.s. "Zealandia" on August 9th.

The majority of the evacuees on this list are civilians

but a certain number of military and naval families

are also included.

I have the honour to be,

With the highest respect,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient,

humble Servant,

5. Sethunt

Consul General. General.

Consul Ge

The Right Honourable

The Viscount Halifax, K.G., P.C., G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E.,

etc.,

etc.,

Foreign Office,

LONDON.

etc.,

Page 239

Page 239

Page 239