Very interesting.
Phil left Hong Kong in about 1961 or 62 and returned to Sydney. I do know that he was driving a taxi for some time and was living in one of the outer suburbs. His wife's name was Bunty.
If Phil were to be alive he would be about 86 or 87 by now. I think his son's name was Mark but I could be wrong.
I will PM you with more details when I have done some digging.
If we cannot find the family, I do know that CX is currently putting together memorabilia for a museum in Hong Kong. I am sure that they would be particularly interested in this important part of history.
I can only think that this letter and the book may have originated in Australia not the USA. It may have even been Phil&s own copy.
The author, Chic Eather is alive and living on the Gold Coast. He has a website and may I also suggest you send him an email as he may know more about this letter.
Last edited by Traffic; 19th February 2005 at 11:44.