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Madras Harbour
The scene of a British victory over the French, in 1758. After the French, under Lally, had occupied a part of the town of Madras and invested the Fort, the situation was relieved by the appearance of...
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The Madras Club
This Club enjoys the reputation of being one of the best in India.
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The Madras Boat Club
A favourite resort of the European community, on the Adyar River.
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Head-quarters of the Madras Volunteer Guards
This, the oldest Volunteer Corps in India, was raised in 1857, and now numbers over 1,200 strong.
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Statue of Sir Thomas Munro, Governor of Madras, 1820-1827.
This Statue, by Chantrey, which stands in Mount Road, is perhaps the best known landmark in Madras.
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The Esplanade
The High Courts and Law College are to be seen on the left.
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Morning in Madras Harbour
Madras Harbour, sleepily beginning its day of movement, presents a sight of imposing grandeur.
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The Central Station
The terminus of the Madras and Southern Mahratta Railways.
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An old Gun in the Madras Museum compound
This fine old gun was captured at the fall of Seringapatam in 1799.
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A Madras Catamaran
These primitive craft of the Madras fishermen are constructed from roughly hewn logs.
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Madras Cricket Club, Chepauk
The premier cricket and tennis club in S. India.
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The Moore Market
The market was opened in 1900, has a frontage of 350 feet and a depth of 242 feet. Here takes place practically all the early morning marketing of Madras.
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The Bank of Madras
This fine building is situated on First Line Beach.
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Armenian Street, George Town
A portion of the business part of Madras, within the old city limits.
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A Palm Grove at Chetput
Chetput is a picturesque residential suburb of Madras.
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Egmore Station
The newly built terminus of the S. Indian Railway.
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Government House
The residence of H.E. the Governor is situated in a fine deer-park.
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The Esplanade-" Parry's Corner"
The Harbour is to be seen in the distance.
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The Government Museum at Egmore
The Museum contains the Connemara Library. The rounded wing on the right is the Museum Theatre.
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The Armenian Church of St. Mary
This Church, situated in Armenian Street, was opened in 1712.
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