The lease on this lot began in 1855
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That Commodious Two-storied HOUSE, in Castle Road, known as "WOODLANDS" and lately in the occupation of G. VON OVERBECK, Esq., with Out-offices, Stabling, Coach-house, Cow-house, Garden, and also a Croquet Lawn attached. Has Gas and Water laid throughout.
for Further particulars, apply to
F. DOS REMEDIOS
Mr. POLLARD'S Office
No. 1, Club Chambers
Hongkong, 19th April, 1873
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That Commodious Two-storied HOUSE, in Castle Road, known as "WOODLANDS" and lately in the occupation of G. VON OVERBECK, Esq., with Out-offices, Stabling, Coach-house, Cow-house, Garden, and also a Croquet Lawn attached. Has Gas and Water laid throughout. for Further particulars, apply to F. DOS REMEDIOS
Mr. POLLARD'S Office
No. 1, Club chambers
Hongkong, 19th April, 1873
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Annelise notes this building was used as a mess for the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co in 1884.
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Cow-house
First time I've heard one one of these mentioned. The "Dairy farm" company didn't start until 1886, so I wonder if it was quite common at this time for wealthy people to keep their own cows for milk?