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No. 15,939. 號九十三百九千五萬一第 日天初月四年元銃宜 HONGKONG, MONDAY, MAY 24TH, 1909.

AT

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GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY

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Hongkong, 19th May, 1909."

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461

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137

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MANAGER.

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APPROACH FROM KENNEDY ROAD AND MACDONNEL ROAD.

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Authorised Capital

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SHEWAN, TOMES & CO...

Agents.

[1019 Hongkong, 21st July, 1908.

2

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THE latest Method of the AMERICAN

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MRS. M. MATTHAEY, Proprietress.

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Hongkong, 5th October, 1908.

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"BOA VISTA ”. (HOTEL-SANITARIUM OF SOUTH!"

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A most pleasant retreat for those desirous for

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for travellers

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THE MANAGEE.

VICTORIA HOTEL

SHAMEEN-CANTON.

MANAGER ME. H. HAYNES, Telegraphic address" VICTORIA, SHAMBEN. SITUATED ON THE BRITISH CONCESSION.

MACAO HOTEL.

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3623)

KIALAT

I'

WM. FARMER,

Proprietors

HOTEL,

"SWATOW.

F you go to Swatow don't forget to stay

at the KIALAT HOTEL. Nic Comfortable Rooms, excellent cuisine. Situated five minutes run by rickshaw from German Consulate,

MISS E. WILL

Proprietress

1652 Swatow, 1st April, 1909.