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SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers...
+fongkong, 29th April, 1908.
THE
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FIRING 10 SHOTS ↳ 3 SECONDS,
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OCHI, HOJO, NAMAZUTA, SAYO, ....
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KOMATSU Coala.
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CHINA), MACAO.
THE Hotel is under European "manage
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SPECIAL REDUCED BUMMER RATES PRE DAY 4 to 87 according to Room solpeted WEEX $25 to $40 do do do. do. do.
More $90 to $110 do
WEEK-END-Saturday afternoon to Monday morning-$7 to $10. Two persons occupying one room, will be charged a rate and a half only. Children under 12-half ratos,
SPECIAL TERMS FOR FAMILIES. Excellent Cooking by Ax Carong, for ever seventeen years Chief Cook with the late Mr. J. W. OSBORNE
=1243
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On Bale at
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MET KELLY & WALSHL · Meears. W. BREWER & Co. Menare, AS. WAPRON & 676.
Canton Hongkong 4th October, 1903-