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BOVRIL

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on Bottom.

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(BINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., LD., HEAD OFFICE, SHANGHAI,

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|BEEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY

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In Casks 376 lbs. not

In Bars 250 lbs. not

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Hongkong, 29th April, 1908,

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THIS THROUGH MAIL STEAMER FOR MARSEILLES AND LONDON

DIRECT.

WELL LEAVE HONGKONG ON MARCH 16TH, 1912 CALLING AT STRAITS, COLOMBO, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES AND GIBRALTAR, AND IS DUE TO ARRIVE AT—— MARSEILLES LONDON

ÁPEIL 13TH. APRIL 20TH.

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CANTON, MACAO AND WEST RIVER

STEAMERS.

HONGKONG TO CANTON~ Daily at 8 A.W. (Sunday excepted) and 10 p.2. (Saturday

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Hongkong

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STANDING in its own gronada with Tennis and Croquet Lawns, Large Airy anf Wall Furnished Rooms, every home comfort

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fo-

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elomakong 16th June, 1911

HOME MAIL.

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BADIUM WATCHES :

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Darkness as in the Light,

Bole Agenta:

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