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SHAMEEN-CANTON,"
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Under the Personal Superintendence of H. HAYNES, late Manager Hongkong Hotel MACAO HOTEL,
TELEGRAMS-FARMER, MACAO, MACAO, CHINA.
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For further particulars apply to the Agents at Hongkong...
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Hongkong, 1st December, 1800,
JAVA-CHINA-JAPAN LIJN,
YORK BUILDINGS.
WM, FARMER, Profi or
"BOA VISTA"
(HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH
CHINA). MAÇAO:
TIAS been re-opened under European management and most strict supervision
as to food oleanliness and bygiene of the place
All comforts of a home.
A most pleasant retreat for those desirous of
a low days rest and quiet,
Comfortable accommodation for travellers.
a visit to the historical and ploturesque paying colony of Macso
Masso in 40 miles south-west of Hongkong.. Two steamers (B. But An and Sui Tai) doily to from Canton, give easy communication with both and from Hongkong, and two steamers to and
thes oentren
Cable Audio BOAVISTA” Per Terms apply
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