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香港 PRO 史料コピー, 1945-1949, 1952, 1954, 1956-1958, 1960, undated

 File — Box: 28, Folder: 29
Identifier: 0099_PER_JMCC_Series_1_Folder_29

戰後英國政府對戰爭受害人提供的賠償計劃資料。複印自香港歷史檔案館。

-Memorandum for the guidance of the Chinese Seamen's Compensation Committee in making awards to dependants of deceased, missing or detained Chinese seamen. 26th February, 1945. 7 sheets. Typescript (photocopy). In English. Gen. 435. With handwritten notes: 41 1/835 の中の文書 別表を除いてコピーした (Note 2)

-Letter from W. C. Letts to G. C. Allchin. 24th June, 1946. 7 sheets. Typescript (photocopy). On problems of settling the payments to the dependants of Chinese Seamen's Compensation Scheme. In English. Gen/ 35. With handwritten notes: 41 1/835 中の文書 (Note 2)

-Letter from G. C. S. Dodds to Commander-in-Chief of Mediterranean, British Pacific Fleet, East Indies etc. 20th March, 1947. 2 sheets. Typescript (photocopy). On 4 Allied powers finished distributed Japanese vessels, and the British Government would share the ships to the Commonwealth. In English. M.02990/46. With handwritten notes: 163 1/341 中の文書 (Note 2)

-Enclosure to Admiralty letter M.02990/46: Estimate of Japanese Naval ships available for disposal among the Allied Powers. Dated 20.3.47. 4 sheets. Typescript (photocopy). Inventory and survey of the Japanese Fleet available for disposal. In English. With handwritten notes: 163 1/341 の中の文書 (Note 2)

-Memorandum from Colonial Secretariat to Reparation Claims Officer. 3rd July, 1948. 1 sheet. Typescript (photocopy). On preparing to inform the claimants that no payment can be made, registered claims remained for further actions. In English. Subject: Reparation Claims. Ref: 72/812/46. With handwritten notes: K51 163 1/136 在中 (Note 2)

-Secretariat Administrative Circular No. 51 from R.R. Todd to Heads of Departments. 24th December, 1949. 1 sheet. Typescript (photocopy). Subject: United Kingdom Superannuation Scheme. In English. File No. 4369/49. "41 1/7234 336 と 337 の間" (Note 2)

-POWs compensation. Reuter. 1 Newspaper clipping. Typescript (photocopy). The British government would distribute Japanese assets as compensation, former prisoners of war in the Far East would get £15 each. In English. "Extracted from S.C.M. Post dated 8.10.52." (Note 2)

-Payment to Ex-war prisoners. Reuter. 1 Newspaper clipping. Typescript (photocopy). The British Government proposed to extend the payment scheme which made out of Japanese assets. In English. "Extract from S.C.M.P. 31.7.54." (Note 2)

-Former P.O.W.s final share-out. France-Presse. 1 Newspaper clipping. Typescript (photocopy). Compensation from Japanese Assets was sent to captives of the Japanese during the war or their relatives. In English. "SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST dated Tuesday, Dec. 25th 1956." (Note 2)

-Money for Ex-POWs. 1 Newspaper clipping. Typescript (photocopy). Former prisoners of war or their dependents would receive £25 from the International Red Cross. In English. "Cutting from S.C.M.P. dated 25.1.57". Attached with a post-it: 香港 PRO 史料 copy 南華早報 1954.7.31 1957.1.25 (Note 2)

-Payment to former POW. 1 Newspaper clipping. Typescript (photocopy). Payment of money through Japanese assets would be made. In English. "Extracted from South China Morning Post of 9.4.57" (Note 2)

-Letter from Jean Mathers to the Colonial Secretariat. 24th May, 1957. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (photocopy). On applying the money for Ex-Pows as a former member of Hong Kong Air Raid Precaution Unit who interned in Stanley. In English (Note 2)

-Letter from M. D. A. Clinton to Jean Mathers. 28th May, 1957. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (photocopy). On replying the letter of 24th May 1957, except Forces or H.M. Prison staff, persons interned in civilian camps could not receive the distribution of certain Japanese assets. In English. GR 5/811/52 (Note 2)

-Letter from D. Barton to J.A. Selavisa Alves. 1st May, 1958. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (photocopy). On replying the letters of 30th April and 19th June 1957, except Forces or prison staff, persons interned in civilian camps could not receive the distribution of certain Japanese assets. In English. GR 5/811/52 (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from D. Barton to D. Taylor. 1st May, 1958. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (photocopy). On replying the letters of 2nd May and 25th June 1957, except Forces or prison staff, persons interned in civilian camps could not receive the distribution of certain Japanese assets. In English. GR 5/811/52 (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from G. M. Gillard to D. Barton. May 4, 1958. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (photocopy). Subject: GR 5/811/52. On explaining the circumstances before and during the Japanese invasion again, and requesting the assistance without delay. In English (Note 1) (Note 2)

-Letter from L. M. Remedios to the Colonial Secretary. 5th May, 1958. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed with handwritten notes (photocopy). On referring to GR 5/811/52 dated 1st May 1958, enclosing a copy of Certificate of Service and a signed pay-slip dated 21.9.45. In English (Note 2)

-Memo from R. W. Sampson to Deputy Financial Secretary (Finance). 4 July, 1960. 1 sheet. Typescript, signed (photocopy). Subject: Japanese Assets under Article XVI of the Peace Treaty. On referring to GR 1/5/811/52 of 16th June 1960, about the allocation of the Red Cross, recipients authorised, payments etc. In English. Ref.: A/108-II (187) (Note 2)

-Savingram No. 1415 from the Governor Hong Kong to the Secretary of State for the Colonies. 9 July, 1960. 1 sheet. Typescript (photocopy). On replying Savingram No. 1074 of 24 May 1960, details of the Assets under Article 16 of the Treaty of Peace with Japan. In English. Reference: GR 1/5/811/52-I (Note 2)

-Conflicting views. Compensation for Ex-P.O.Ws and Ex-internees. Question of distribution. 1 Newspaper clipping. Typescript (photocopy). Difference of opinion between British civilian ex-internees and ex-prisoners-of-war about sharing £850,000 Japanese assets. In English. "Oct. 8" (Note 2)

Dates

  • 1945-1949, 1952, 1954, 1956-1958, 1960, undated

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Note 1: Contains personal data or sensitive information; access restricted

Conditions Governing Use

Note 2: Copyright restrictions may apply

Extent

20 item(s)

Repository Details

Part of the CUHK Library Archival Collections Repository

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