The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 November 1901

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    18 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, 7 th NOVEMBER, 1901. DAILY ISSUE, No. 4327
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      771 1 Yr O Office. Telegraph St. Xyj Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, KGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bilb ot Lading issued for Persian Gulf, Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast. MAIL LINES. OUTWARD HOMEWARD
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      811 1 COMPANY ACCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL O STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND rpOYO KISEN KAISHA A CO.) VIA INLAND SEA OF ]APAN AND HONOLULU. Through Passage Tickets granted o England France, and Germany by all trans-Atl.intic lines of steamers, and to the principal cities of the United States or Canada. Rates may be obtained
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      995 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKETI Undid Cohtract wit« tv Nit Agents at Singapore, ShipAgincy. lati THI UNDBRMINTIOkTRD DATSS Steamer From Bspected Van der Psrra Batavia via BiUiton Nov. 6 I Brou-wr Dell via ports Nov. 4 Mtw-^suycker Batavia Nov. 4 J Mill Vajtranhis Padaog via ports Nov. 4 I Nienhuijs Coetei vis
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      723 1 EXONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL |i0,000,0-jo RESERVE FUND.— Sterling Reserve $10,000,000') s Silver Reserve 3 750,000 j *'3.75<>,000 RBSKKVK LIABILITY OV PROPRIETOR i Ei^ooo.f Coukt op OiRECTOBa. i*. Shbwam, E»q. Chaibmam. Hob. J J. Ukll-Irvino,— Dupury Chaikma*. H. E. Tomkimb, Esq. R. L. Richardson B»q A. HAurr, Esa
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      461 1 Ideal MM Enriched 20 per cent. lOT§f^l terillzed Not Sweetened. L^g^^y A Perfect Substitute for Fresh JOTORWICH UNION PIRE INSUR- ANCK SOCIETY OF NORWICH AND LONDON. KSTAILoHID 17 07. FOR PIRE INSURANCR ONLY. Vmoumt Usi/rbd Ko^bsPaid 2 11,600,000 PrbbHUH ikcohe 906,000 Insurance effected on almost every daacriptian et property at
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      313 1 tfk RIGAUDS pj TOILET WATER J> Rigaud's Kanaka Wa m£ ter li^-. ti.^- sweet pen;..: P' M l yQ J 'JJ ■> sootbiug f J RIGAUD C° B, rue Vivlenne 8 j? Il«-\\ari' U 01 iiniUitlonat WHITE HORSE 3 CELLAR" WHISKY. As used by the Red Cross Society during the
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    The Singapore Free Press. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1901.
    612 2 The Singapore Free Press. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1901. ilt* ihall the ['mi to* Fenf *'i right maint«in. L'r.awtd br influence m 1 BSSMasI ky gam H«r« patriot Trotk htt flarioui pr*c«p«* n«««»« to Rciirar. L*r»!tv. an 4 Law. Turkey, which may be looked upon as the China of Europe, as
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    896 2 The M. M. Company's steamer Ville-de-la-Ciotat left Colombo at 3 a.m. on the 6th inst., and may be expected here on Sunday the 10th inst., about noon. The German Mail steamer Stuttgart having left Penang yesterday at midnight, may be expected to arrive here to-morrow m the morning. The strength
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    ILLEGAL IMPORTATION OF OPIUM.
    96 2 This morning m the Fourth Magistrates court two Chinamen were charged with the abetment of illegal importation of opium SL A aV g >,i heir P°*»f«ion on board tne S.S. G. G. Meyer on the 30th October opium other than has been purchased from the Opium
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  • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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      FRANCE AND TURKEY.
      26 2 Admiral Caillard's Action. Admiral Caillard has telegraphed to the French charge a" affaires at Constantinople that he has seized the Customs at Mitylenc
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      ADDITIONAL FRENCH DEMANDS.
      27 2 France haa notified the Porte of various additional demand*, stating that a settlement of all of these must precede any renewal of diplomatic relations.
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      MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN NEW YORK.
      24 2 Tammany Discomfited. The returns of the iNew York ward elections indicate a complete defeat of the Tammany candidates. (Later.)
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      FRANCE AND TURKEY.
      40 2 The Porte Paying Up. The Porte has sent to the French Chartf d'ajfaires at Constantinople a note enclosing monthly dratts on the Customs m pay. ment of the French claims. The note has been referred to Paris.
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      SOUTH AFRICA.
      21 2 Further Relieving Drafts. Seven hundred mounted infantry have been ordered to be m readiness to embark for the Cape.
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      ARTILLERY FROM INDIA.
      15 2 It is believed that a battery of artillery is proceeding from India.
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      CAVALRY FROM CANADA.
      19 2 The offer of a strong Canadian Cavalry contingent will probably he accepted Ltndtn, November yth, 1901
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    " CHARLEY'S AUNT."
    21 2 CHARLEY'S AUNT." This successful and mirth-provoking play again to-night at the Town Hall, preceded, at 8.45 p.m. sharp, by "Grass Widows."
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    ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL.
    42 2 A reception will be held of old students of the Anglo-Chinese School to-morrow evening Nov. Bth, t p.m., at 188 Orchard Road. Those who have been connected with the institution either as masters or students arefcorJially invited to be present.
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    SHIPPING NEWS.
    54 2 The Russian Transport Kiev, with *6« ■dldiers on board, homeward bound, left yesterday morning for Odessa. H.M.S. /sis, also homeward bound, left the wharf this morning at 7 o'clock after coaling. The Opium steamer Arrmtoon Apcar is due from Hongkong to-morrow and the B"t>sh steamer Calliope is due
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    TEMPERANCE INSTITUTE.
    129 2 In connection with the recent concefta gY" ty the Singapore Mir^Ti mi n aid of the Temperance Institut^ffujiding Fund fi|urST-— tO PU the fo owin Expenses Balance debtor 7 .,0 to w- m 5! tt 1 c of tbc In «»»ute desire U •Publicly thank Mr. Salzmann for
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    62 2 w The total number of deaths for the month ot October is 929— a ratio of 4435 per mine— 179 were <j ue t0 fever# 4Oto pht hi. sis, and 19 were due to cholera. The total number of death for the week ended No?. and w 195— a ratio
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      538 2 Christmas AND New Year Presents FOR FRIENDS AND RELATIONS AT HOME. INDIAN and Chinese made Silver Ware and Silver Jewellery and Curios specially made after our plan and design, Ijo uumeious to detail. Not possessed by any other trader m Singapore. CHINESE made Grass Cloth Embroidery, comprising Table Covers, Sofa
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      20 2 CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co, Wine and Spirit Merchants Singapore. (Also at LONDON, GLASGOW, SHANGHAI HONGKONG.) Price lost on Application. Oetlo a.
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      331 2 NOTICE THK EXCHANGE BANKS will olom on Monday, 11th instant, m honour of HN Majesty's Birthday. Nov 6 NOTICE FRASER Sc NEAVK, Ltd., will be closed on Monday, 11 Ih instant, m honour of H. M The King's Birthday. Nov 6 8.11 i H. M, The Kings Birthday. NOTICE. ~TILK
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      858 2 TO -DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. PARSEE THEATRE j GRANDHiSPECIAL NIGHT, j Under the DistinguishedjPatronage of His Excsllsncy Sm Pun**. Swittbnham, X C.M.U., "Alibaba" To be followed by Ja comic~farce. Fancy Dress Ball." BAND IN ATTENDANCE. GRAND ILLUMINATIONS. Nov 7 Not Responsible For Debts NEITHER the Captain. Agent* nor Owners of the British
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      389 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. In the Supreme Court of tho Straits Settlements SITTLIMBMT oh SINOAPORS. V In the goods of William Dallan, deceased. OURSUANT to Section/ 4« of the Conveyan--1 cinq and Law of Property Ordinance 1886, notice ii« hereby given tha,t all creditors and other persons having any clams or demands
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  • Page 2 Miscellaneous
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      238 2 The Week Thursday, 7th Hitfb Water .—7.40 a., 8.0 p. Dalhousie Chapter, 8.30 p. Charley's Aunt," Town Hall, 8.45 p. Friday, 8th High Water 8.2* a., 8.59 p. N.D.L. Mail Outwards due 5 a.m. S.V.R. Recruits Drill, Casuals Musketry, A. Sc B. Coy.'s Skeleton Battalion Drill, 5.10 p. S.V.A. Maxim
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    THE INTER-COLONIAL RIFLE MATCH (1901)
    499 3 THE INTER-COLONIAL RIFLE MATCH (1 90 1) Hovokomo At.uw Wins. Hongkong 901 Singapore 884 Shanghai 841 By telegram received to-day from Hongkong it was ascertained that Hongkong m the iath annual Inter-Colonial Rifle match between Hongkong, Shanghai and Singapore, made 901 points, and Shanghai 841. Hongkong thus wias the match
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    THE BANGKOK BAR.
    309 3 It is singular that such ao enlightened and progressive potentate as the King of Siaai should overlook an obstacle which must have roost damaging effect on the tea-borne commerce of his kingdom. The Menam, the great river on which Bangkok stands, has a barrier of sand across
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    83 3 There were rumours m Shanghai last week of anti-foreign trouble m Peking, but, the N.-C. Dsdy News s*y«, we were unable to obtain any confirmation of them. The general opinion aaaong well-informed native journalist* is that nothing of the kind will occur, at any rate before the evacuation of Tientsin
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    MUNICIPAL COMMISSION.
    621 3 A meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon, the President m the chair. There were also present Messrs. Jago. Evans, Wee Theam Tew, Sohst, Maclaren, Moses, Cuscaden, and Lee Clioon Guan. The Municipal Loait. With regard to the Municipal Loan, the President said the Commissioners were
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    AN EXECUTION IN MANILA.
    187 3 Four Filipinos were executed by hanging m Fort Malate, Manila, on the iBih inst. There were about 100 spectators, admitted by card. The iiamlm Times, m a long description of the execution, reports —After a delay that seemed as if it would never end, the men
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    55 3 Corps Orders by Major the Hon'ble A. Murray, Commandant, Singapore Volunteer Corps, Head Quarter Office, Fort Fullerton, Singapore, November 7th, iqoi. Vollhtekr Dbcoratio* Hi» Excellency the Governor has been pleased to approve of the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Decoration being awarded to Major the Hon'ble A. Murray C.
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY.
    89 3 I. DUTIBb Orderly Officer for the ensuing week and Lieut. L. A. M. Johnston. Orderly N. C. O. for the ensuing week Sergt. E. Wallace. 3. PA* ADI a:— Tubsday lath, at 5.15 p.m. Maxim Gun Drill. Wbdmisday 13th, at 5.15 p.m. Friday 15th, at 5.15 p.m.
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER RIFLES.
    164 3 1. DUTIIS:— Orderly Officer for the ensuing week and Lieut. C. V. Priichard. Orderly N.C.O. for the ensuing week A Coy. Corpi. L. T. Easton. B Coy. Corpl. C. H. Follett. 2. PaRADIS:— Wbdmisday 13th, at 5.10 p.m. Recruits Drill, Casuals Musketry, A. Ac B. oy.'s Skirmishing
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    LAND SALE.
    95 3 At Powell and Co.'i sale-room yesterday the following properties were disposed of Freehold land situate at Mount Elizabeth, Tanglin, area 30,199 *qj*re feet, together with the European residence thereon known as Tyrie. Bought by Eng Seng Guan for $10,000. Leasehold land at the corner of Upper Circular Road,
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    THE HONGKONG COLLEGE OF MEDICINE.
    253 3 The authorities of the Hongkong College of Medicine for Chinese have issued a oew prospect** of this Institution. The College was founded m 1887. Since then there have been three Deans Dr. Patrick Manson, Dr. James Cantlie, and Dr. F. W. Clark. Down to date,
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    SUBSIDIES AND THE MERCANTILE MARINE.
    548 3 (To the Editor of tk« London Timts.) Sir,— Recently there appeared m m? columns o Tht Timts a letter from Herr BMlin, Director-gen-eral of the Hamburg -American line, Kiting forth that the prosperity of the Germau oversea trade is iq no way to be attributed
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    GOLF.
    295 3 Ihi Skasom's Prospicts. [Eugliihmen.) Now is the lime when Golfers, on record making intent, carefully peruse their Badminton on Golf," and other books of instructions and guidance, whose name is legion, with a view to the redaction of their scores m the forthcoming competitions. And a veritable Solon is
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    THE LAW OF GRAVITATION.
    740 3 Tbb Ukivmsi a Vbry Shall Appair. In the Physics Section of the British Association m Glasgow. Lord Kelvin read a paper on 'The absolute amount of gravitational matter m any large volume of interstellar space.' At the outset he remarked that he might say with absolute
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    THE NEW AMEER.
    789 3 His Mi l-iiii c Mtrmnoviti Arranobmints. The late Abdur Rahman Khan, m his recently published autobiography, has very fully detailed the matrimonial provision he made for his eldest son and successor, Habibullah Khan, the present Ameer. This is the catalogue At the throne is practically m the
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    EXCHANGE.
    71 3 (Corrected OP TO November 7.) On London. B»nk4»/» «/»<>H demand i/io| Private credits 3 m/s 1/10 documents 3 m/s r 1 M credits 6 ro/s i/n{ Prance, demand 2374 Germany, demand 193 India, T. T 141 Hongkong, demand 4 pm. Yokohama, demand <>}% pm JAVA, demand 115 Manila, demand
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    PRODUCE.
    111 3 (November f.\ Tki 166.75 Gambter 13.50 do. Cube No. 1 17.50 Pepper, Black (ordinary S'porc 30.50 do. White, (Fair L/W-5% 47. Nutmeg* no* to the Ib.) 5a do. (See to the Ib) 64 Mace (Banda) <o Cloves (Amboina) 3a Liberian Coffee 19. Tapioca, small pearl (Fair quality, 5.35 do.
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    SHARE LIST, NOVEMBER 7th 1901.
    235 3 SHARE LIST, NOVEMBER 7 th 1901. guoTATio». Paid. Ditidimbs. Bank of '-ma .»nj Japan, I .to. i Nominal. Deferred. £s.s/ H«U's Asbestos Rastern Agency. Nominal. Bersawah Gold Mine Co. 14.75 Sales. s Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. $100 9 (00 P«ser and Neave Ufc $87 Buyers. $So ?o for year
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      469 3 WILSON Co. PHOTOGRAPHERS 17, ARMENIAN BTREET. Telephone No. tf& The Finest Studio m charge of skilled and experienced hands work* ing with tho latest and best applianoes All descriptions of Photos ta<en and finished as XMAH and NEW YEAR CARDS at onr ordinary price* Photos can be taken m orr
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      318 3 OCEAN IWM STEAM SHIP |P* Co. AND NEDERLANDSCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ OCEAAN. Tons. Tons. Achilles 7043 Myrmidon 3870**' Agamemnon 701 1 Nestor 3809 Aiax 7039 Orestes Alcinous 6743 Patroclus 5500. Anchises 3739 Peleus 7500 Antenor 5531 Polyphemus 3613 Calchas 6748 Priam 3845 Cyclops 3066 Prometheus 5570 Dardanus 4653 Pyrrhus 3631 Deucalion
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  • Page 3 Miscellaneous
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      888 3 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-W.r Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From For When Brisk Brit cruU., 1770 Martin Oct 17 Dinding, Unccruin Sogrib Sum g.b., 650 Backc OeiS Bangkok rnecrtain P l^ Br;t crop., 0600 TiUard v i Hongkong rhathaia Nov 6 Ltt Bnt crul.., 5600 Wlndhau, Nr6 HAnJkong Chatham Not
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      755 4 WANTED I T-*nAßii linglishman near I Nov 5 M 1 WAN.iiD A N efficient Compositor for job work. One able Ate md mantacriij. p pw |W§f Oct 3 WANTED TO brn an iron or steel sailing vwsel or ]>*«l*°Tenacity from 400 to 700. tons Registered. Apply to R. S., c/o
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      599 4 For Sale. A SMALL BtCam trit* H. PAWRSON, Cousulting fcgiaaor. Nov 2 For Sale /-»HFSTNUT OBLDING and BLAOK MARE. c v loto ,u (j--» J sffis: Oct 30 !^i_ FOR SALE HNE Premier" High O»2SiS y< Sbo Ax»g3 For Sale A USTRALIAN Mare, with compte* h n A and dog-can
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      546 4 HOWARTH ERSKISfE, IMITED. j ENGINEERS AliD CONTRACTORS "S PEC I ALITY" Mining Machinery and Appliances WINDING GEARS, ENGINES, BOILERS, PUMPS, STEEL PIPE LINES FITTINGS. The Pulsometer. (TRADE MA V K). STEAM_PUMP WORLD-KNOW* UNRIVALLED Please write or call and give us particulars of your requirements. HOWARTH ERSKINE, LIMITED. ENGINEERS SINGAPORE, PERAK
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      372 4 Mess, Tanglin. THKEJB VACANCIES Apply B. c/o Free Press. Spy* 11.11 Furnished House \\T ANTED from January Ist for snail family. VV Apply MANAGKIt Fret Press. Oct. ai uc TO LET r*ODOWSSo. 94Kobuwon Koad. Two Storied. VJ Entry l»t Octolxsr. Apply M. 8. E. AXGULLIA 8c Co. Au X 31
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      943 4 NOTICE THE Firm of J den Bak Ihe Pik To Co.'s Stevedoresaud Shipchandlers Semarang wi II from this day bs known as The New Semarang Stevedore Company and carried on by the same Proprietor The Pik To. May 16 *h THE NEW SEMA.RANG STEVEDORE COMPANY Tklbphone No. 339Telegraphic address Stevedore
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      653 4 mm DIAPHRAGM HAND-PUMPS SOLE IMPORTERS The Indian Oil Well Supply Stores, SINGAPORE. A pump can be seen m working order near Cavenagh Bridge. Capacity 4,000 gallons per hour. Nov 4 11.11 Estate ot TAN CHIN HOON DECEASED. AUCTION SALE OF Valuable 999 Years' Leasehold Land WITH Spacious Mercantile Offices, Godowns
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