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Hongkong Lightering and Storage Company, 1867

March 21, 2017 james chan Articles, Hong Kong Companies, Shipyards + Shipping
Hongkong Lightering And Storage Company Company China Mail 28.5.1868

This article was first posted on 21st March 2017. Related Indhhk articles: J S Hook, Son & Company, shipping and commission agents  

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7 Origin of the word ‘Godown’

May 15, 2013 Malcolm Morris Queries + Answers

Newsletter Five mentioned the term ‘godown’ and suggested it originated from 16th Century Portuguese, ‘gudão’ or possibly an Indian language. Godown remains a common term in many parts of India and was frequently used in 19th century Hong Kong (eg The Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited) and Chinese ports. Does any reader have more information?

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