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Hamilton town (1991 pop. 51,667), South Lanarkshire, S central Scotland, near the confluence of the Avon and the Clyde rivers. Once known for its coal mining, Hamilton's industries have developed to include light engineering, textiles, and food processing. It is also a market town for fruits, vegetables, and dairy goods.

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Hamilton S. Lan. Hamelton 1291. The name may have been ‘imported’ here in the 13th cent. by Sir Walter de Hameldone, from Hamilton, Leics. Its earlier name was Cadzow (Cadihow 1150), of uncertain origin.

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	DuPont Photomasks, Inc. to Close Hamilton, Scotland Manufacturing Facility; Consolidation Part of Previously Announced Restructuring Plan. Business Wire; 5/4/2001
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	There are going to be a few people dreading day he walks out of prison a free man; SCOTLAND'S MOST-FEARED THUG, BACK ON STREET FOR FIRST TIME IN A DECADE: Torturer Hamilton due for release as he enjoys trips home to see mum.(News) Newspaper article from: Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland); 12/13/2009

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