Preparations for taking over the space on the frst' floor of the Hong-few Market were being made by the Japanese on Feb, 13. Coolles were hard at work clearing away partly tions and furnishings which were part of the former Chinese stalls on that floor, The ground space of the market thas Tong been utilized by "Japanese tradesmen, particularly for the sale Jof fruit, vegetables and groceries, [The customers of these shops 1s still largely military,
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