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Power-house of Hong Kong Tramway

Text on Flickr: Hong Kong Tramway. View of Power-house looking North-East, showing pump & man-hole being constructed. May.1904.

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1904

Firing a salute on Statue Square

Firing a salute on Statue Square with Hongkong Club Building still under construction. This indicates the date of this image to be 1896.

This photo from the UK National Archives gives no further explanation for this occasion. Unveiling of Queen Victoria's Statue. 

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1896

Laying the foundation-stone of the New Hospital

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Description: Laying the foundation-stone of the New Hospital.

 Location: Hongkong, Hongkong

 Date: 1897

The date hints to the foundation of Victoria Hospital at Barker Road.

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1897
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Found in National Archives UK on flickr. 700 images (including flood of 1897)

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1897
Places shown in this photo: 

Apollo Moon Cakes

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Seems appropriate as we head to mid-Autumn festival - using the moon landing to sell moon cakes

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1969
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Au Tau police station

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