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CANTON

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EARLY HISTORY

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Canton, which is one of the most interesting cities in China, is situated

the Chu-kiang or Pearl River, in latitude 23 deg. 7 min. sec. N.. and longitude 113 deg. 14 min. 30 sec. E. It is the capi- tal of the province of Kwangtung. It is sometimes called the City of Rams

and the City of Genii both of which

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CONSIDER AUSTRALIAN TRADE.

Australia is the logical Source of Supply for Eastern markets particularly in PRIMARY PRODUCTS-FOODSTUFFS AND RAW MATERIALS.

AN AUSTRALIAN BUYING SERVICE.

We offer our Services as a Commission Buying and Shipping House, and will Buy, Collect and arrange to Ship orders for any number of Suppliers under one B/L.

We are also in a position to make firm C.I.F. and E. offers of BULK MERCHANDISE such as Flour, Wheat, Butter, Meat, Hides, Tallow, etc.

AN AUSTRALIAN SELLING SERVICE.

As Merchandise Brokers we can sell a variety of Eastern Products and we are prepare to negotiate with regard to appointing SUITABLE SELLING AGENTS throughout the Commonwealth for Manufacturers and others desirous of taking advantage of the Australian Market.

Enquiries for either of the above are cordially invited.

Mercantile Brokers.

Exporters of Primary Produce. Manufacturers' Agents.

Import and Export.

Cables: "BOLTONCO," BRISBANE.

Codes used: Bentley's & Bentley's Second.

Bankers: COMMERCIAL BANK OF AUSTRALIA, LTD.

F. B. BOLTON & Co.,

ALBERT HOUSE,

289, Albert Street,

BRISBANE.

The city which is rapidly expanding now extends along the river front for a length of some four miles, having a depth of some two miles. It was formerly enclosed by walls 43 ft. thick at the base and from 25 to 40 ft. in height. This wall has in recent years been demolished in order that its site could be used for a motor road some 80 to 100 ft. in width. In January 1921 a service of ommibusses was started running from the Canton-Kowloon Railway to various parts of the city. This service has been gradually expand- ing in all directions with the completion of more and more motor roads, the construction of which is still going on apace. Canton has now four small parks, the Central Park in the heart of the city, the Hoi Chu Park on the Bund; the Tung Shan Park in the eastern suburb, and the Yueh Sau Park on Kan Yin Hill. Within the grounds of the last named park stands the newly erected memorial tablet dedicated to Dr. Sun Yat Sen, which is the