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Cricket at Sek Kong
The lengthy fax would arrive about once a week, sent to all cricketers of the Chinese University, announcing an upcoming match and asking if we could play. Sent by the captain David Gilkes, the Bursar,...
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What was Hong Kong like in the early 1960s and late 1950s?
I want to start by thanking you all for creating such a fascinating and insightful website. My grandmother lived in Hong Kong until she moved to England in 1960 or 61 when she was 20. She has been back...
View ArticleBrick & Cement Manufacturing in HK Circa 1900
Hi,I'm looking at the History of Bishop Hill underground reservoir, which has been in the news recently following a local community intervention to demoltion works (Link -...
View ArticleOrphanages 1900
Do you know which orphanages were open in Hong Kong in 1900? My grand mothe Elizabeth Alice Grimble and her 3 siblings were orphaned in 1900 when their father (Joseph Robert Grimble) died and we...
View ArticleSeeking information on early HK photographer
Hi. I am helping my husband in his photographic research and we have reached a dead end. I am hoping that someone on this Forum might be able to help.We are looking for any information about the...
View ArticleThe Catholic Club
Have I missed information on the Catholic Club? Is there a photo of it around the 1920s? I ask because my grandfather, Charles Warren had a debenture in it when he died in 1923 and it was probably...
View Article1.2 Gwulo.com - new features
Later in 2021, I plan to spend time adding new features to the site. Here are some of my early ideas. I'll also welcome your input - please leave a comment below with your thoughts.NB These are just...
View ArticleHankou utube clip
vhttps://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Ff...Is this Hankou or Hong Kong ? it is not Red army but Chian Kai shek army due to flags and armbandsForum: General
View ArticleThe last spitfires in Hong Kong
From the IWM: https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/1060042560Their notes:Object descriptionAmateur film shot by Dick Labrum while serving with the Hong Kong Auxiliary Air Force (HKAAF) Film...
View ArticleWomen, Crime and the Courts - a talk 3rd March
Next Wednesday, 3rd March, I will be speaking for the Royal Asiatic Society on Women, Crime and the Courts-Hong Kong 1841-1941, which was recently published in HK by Blacksmith Books. The talk will be...
View ArticleForgotten war crimes during the battle of Hong Kong.
This is a forum for the unknown Japanese war crimes during the Battle of Hong Kong.Forum: GeneralTags: Japanese
View ArticleHong Kong Oral History Webinar
Hi everyone,My name is Ryan Sun. The Hong Kong Studies Initiative at UBC will be hosting a webinar given by Amelia Allsop titled "Recording Hong Kong: The Oral History Collection of the Hong Kong...
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Mystery items
Hello all,Along with the Japanese dog tag pictured below, I also dug up two more items. All found in the hills below Jardine's Lookout, Wong Nai Chong area. Can anyone enlighten me as to what they...
View ArticleLooking for Gerald Blakey, 54 Field Independent Squadron
Captain Gerald Blakey RE (Now Brigadier Retired!)Any information? Anyone here served in Kota Belud North Borneo?Thanks,Muhd.Forum: GeneralTags: Royal Engineer
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2021-02-27 i-Cable interview
i-Cable invited me on to their Wish program (小事大意義) to talk about old Hong Kong photos, the Gwulo website, and one of the site's most touching stories.The video starts at the Peak, using old photos to...
View ArticleHong Kong in the 1930s
https://youtu.be/D62TzU1X2jk Old 8mm movies shot in the 1930s by Douglas Chun Wai Yee (1906-1983). https://www.geni.com/people/Douglas-Wai-Yee/6000000009196913617 Original film discovered and digitized...
View ArticleShips sailing from Hong Kong to Australia in 1981
Hi there,Is there anyone here who would know about ships sailing from Hong Kong to Australia in the second half of 1981?I was told that most vessels used to go to Western Australia (especially...
View ArticleScottish Masonic Quadrille Association
The Calico Ball held by the Scottish Masonic Quadrille Association on 3rd April 1907 was the final of the Association’s monthly dances and was reported in all the newspapers. Miss Olson, (Nellie), the...
View ArticleSek Kong HMArmy Camp
Hi Everyone, I served with 14 Regiment Royal Artillery @Sek Kong camp 1960/62, I am trying to find out what Regiment replaced 14 Regiment when we left for UK 1962, any info would be much appreciated,...
View ArticleTHE COLONY’S WATERWORKS.
This is a transcript of a speech given by Governor Clementi to Legco on 5 September 1929, talking about the work to provide a reliable supply of water to Hong Kong's residents. He looks back at Hong...
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