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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY
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In Cake 375 lbs, nah,
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MITSUBISHI
SHAWAN, TOMBS & Co., DOCKYARD AND ENGINE WORKS.
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+
Dept of Water on Blocks at Spring Tide
Floating Crane capable of lifting 20 tons weight.
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