Blow-up image of the Tai Koo Sanitairum that appears on a Hong Kong Island map taken from page 31 of 'The Tourist's Guide to Hong Kong, with short trips to the Mainland of China by R. C. Hurley. Published in 1897.<Read more ...>
Image taken from page 31 of 'The Tourist's Guide to Hong Kong, with short trips to the Mainland of China by R. C. Hurley. Published in 1897.<Read more ...>
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Image taken from page 165 of 'The Tourist's Guide to Hong Kong, with short trips to the Mainland of China by R. C. Hurley. Published in 1897.<Read more ...>
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos):
Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos):
1884
HK Daily Press 4 and 5 November 1884
This ties up a loose end as seen here Although racing events at Happy Valley had been held previously, the first races under 'Club management' were held in February 1885. <Read more ...>
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1866
Thanks to Vanessa for this:
Please find a scan of a rather interesting piece of social history from 1866.
By the look of things, the houseboy needed a slip of paper which allowed him to leave his master's house after dark! Feel free to share on your site - the item belongs to me :)
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1897
The trowel used by Sir William Robinson to lay the foundation stone of the Victoria Hospital on 22 June 1897. It is made of silver with an ivory handle. <Read more ...>
