On this day 80 years ago, the Post’s first issue after the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong was published, ending a nearly four-year hiatus
This article was first published on August 30, 1945
The first communique from the Hongkong Government to the people of Hongkong since December 1941 was issued this morning at 11 o’clock as follows:
“Rear Admiral Harcourt is lying outside Hongkong with a very strong fleet. The Naval Dockyard is to be ready for his arrival by noon to-day.
“Admiral Harcourt will enter the harbour having transferred his flag to the cruiser Swiftsure which will be accompanied by destroyers and submarines.
