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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
ISLAND OF STROMA Island of Stroma Mr J. Manson Stroma
Mr J. Dass Stroma
Mr William Robertson Stroma
002 ; 002 ; 003 ; 003 Contains about a 1000 acres. had a population of 300 inhabitants at last census. chiefly Pilots and fishermen. About half the island is cultivated, and produces very good crops. There is no fuel of any kind to be got on the island. it has all to be taken from the mainland. it is Said to be about a league from the mainland. There is a very good school but no minister or place of worship. About one third belongs to the Earl of Caithness and the remainder to Mrs J. Sinclair Freswick.

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Island of Stroma -- Ph [Parish] of Canisbay -- Co [County] of Caithness

[Signed] Alexander J. Scally C/A [Civilian Assistant]

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