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Port Royal

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An aerial view of Port Royal showing mainly the roofs of buildings

Port Royal Street from Church Street

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A section of Port Royal Street with debris and damaged buildings after an earthquake.

Push Cart Derby

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Spectators line the street to watch youngsters participate in a Push Cart Derby.

Recruiting meeting

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A large number of prospective recruits for the War turn up for the recruitment meeting.

Return of B.W.I. R

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A massive crowd turns out to welcome members of the British West Indies Regiment as they return from the World War

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Return of last contingent

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The last contingent of the British West Indies Regiment disembarks the ship that is docked at the pier, as they return from the War.

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Reverend T. Gordon Somers

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Black and white half portrait of Reverend T. Gordon Somers, J.P. and preacher of the First Baptist Church in Spanish Town.

Road to Bog Walk

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A lone carriage travels along the road in the Bog Walk Gorge. The river meanders next to the road.

Ruined City of Kingston

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A view of the City of Kingston taken from the sea after the earthquake and fire in 1907

Shipping sugar

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Men pushing barrels of sugar, transported by horse-drawn cart, onto a boat, to be transferred to ships anchored nearby. Small warehouse seen on the beach.