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Inspection Cordially invited. Hongkong, 3rd October, 1907.
PEAK
TRAMWAYS
LIMITED.
TIME TABLE.
WEEK DAYS. `-
1606
COMPANY,
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HIGHT CARS, ......
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every hour. SATURDAYS,
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SUNDAYS, ...
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Every-10-minuter. 1.00 pm to 5.CA p.....Every 15 minutes.
10
minutes. 8,00 Fm to 6.00 pm... Every
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STUMPS. LLG GUARDS, GLOVES, ETC.
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POSTS, NETS, COURTMARKERS, ETC.
STICKS from $2.75 each.
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Hongkong, 1st June, 1907.
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NEW CARTRIDGES.
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ON SALE.
A TABLE OF THE
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TALGEAMS-FAHMIE, MACAO," MACAO, CHINA.
In the Centre of the Praya Grande. CAPT. T. AUSTIN, Manager,
Both Hotels Electrically Lighted and unde experienced European Management,
Dvory Comfort and Convenience for Residents und Teorists.
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"BOA VISTA
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H
· CHINA),
MACAO.
A been re-opened under European management and most strict supervision
as to food cleanliness and hygiene of the place
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