Hotel Victoria
Hotel Victoria was located in Allan Wilson Street, Fort Victoria. The hotel was part of Meikle’s Associated Hotels.
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Hotel Victoria was located in Allan Wilson Street, Fort Victoria. The hotel was part of Meikle’s Associated Hotels.
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