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"COASTWISE"-An Interesting book of cartoons depicting "Happenings" on the China Coast. Price $1, on sale at the "China Mall" offices, 3A, Wynd- ham Street.
AN INTRODUCTORY HISTORY for schools by A. H. Crook, W. Kay and W. L. Handyside. Price $2, on sale at the publishers, Newspaper Enter- prise, Ltd., BA, Wyndham Street.
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By Order,
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INTRODUCTORY
HISTORY
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W. L. HANDYSIDE, M.A, RSC.
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NOW ON SALE AT THE PUBLISHERS
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THE SECULAR ARM.
COASTWISE
ALGIE
BENNETT.
An interesting book of Cartoons depicting "Happenings on the China Coast
PRICE $1.00.
New on sale at
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