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Public Thanksgiving Observed With Citywide Trade Ban
The Bench of Magistrates at Batavia orders a public thanksgiving on July 27 for peace in Europe. All trades, shops, stalls, and craft work must close in the district from and during divine service, with fines or corporal punishment for violations. Noise, street disturbances, and children making noise are forbidden. Police are tasked to enforce the order. notices will be published in English, Dutch, Chinese, and local languages.
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