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WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS,

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ESTABLISHED 1815.

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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY

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TYPEWRITERS

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INSURANCE

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NOTICE.

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For further particulars apply to the Company, Hongkong, 12th July, 1905.

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MITSUI & CO)

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