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This photograph, taken in between mid-1883 to end 1888, shows a view of Battery Road, towards Commercial Square. The signboards in the photograph are of Moses & Co., Straits Dispensary and Ann Lock & Co on the left. On the right are D. Davies Sail Maker & Co., Colonial Dispensary, Geok Teat & Co and Sayle & Co. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated. Information contributed by Richard Hale.
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