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Panorama of Central from Caine Road

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Panorama of Central from Caine Road

Source: The National Archives: 1069 416 15

Date could be anywhere from 1875-1885. Nothing jumps out at me helping to narrow it down any further. 

Date picture taken
1 Jan 1880
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