Singapore Daily Times, 8 May 1877
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Title Section12 1877-05-08 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII, SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. Bth MAY. 1877. No. 13,16812 words
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P. & O. Company.
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Article, Illustration465 1877-05-08 1 Offices— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. Th f following are the dates on which the cnf anv’s Contract Mail Steamers m oe expected to arrive here in 1877 Outwarp. I Homeward Topslar 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 6ti Feb. Feb. 20tl 21st465 words
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103 1877-05-08 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, 1 eLang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta durii g the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth. I Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Ang. 11th. 19th. I 25th. March103 words
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Article318 1877-05-08 1 Thi following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here daring the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 i 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 31 do 1 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 do 28 do •> 1 March318 words
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Article133 1877-05-08 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Stentor. Menelaus. The above steamers, having first class accommodation and carrying a Surgeon and Stewardess, run regularly every ten days from Liverpool outwards, and returningto London. Through Bills of Lading issued for all China133 words
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185 1877-05-08 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Dnrian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. The Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly,—leaving Pinang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The185 words
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746 1877-05-08 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now plv between Singapore and Bat.;, via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 21 hours aftei the arrival of the Enelish Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monfy, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 8746 words
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Insurance.
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399 1877-05-08 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. J] st issue at par £lOO,OOO 2nd do at s*prem £125,00C 3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,ooo the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. The success of this399 words
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Article58 1877-05-08 1 Limit by first class Sailing Vessel or Steamer $lOO,OOO. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital £1,600,000. Paid up and invested £700,000 —Limit on first class Risks $40,000. HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Capital $2,000,000. Paid up s4oo,ooo—Reserve Fund $564,202 Limit on first class Risks $40,000. W. R. SCOTT58 words
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97 1877-05-08 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. James Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 A 21, Exchakoe Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,97 words
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44 1877-05-08 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appointed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c44 words
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Article55 1877-05-08 1 Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1875. £247,278.909. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DICE CO. Singapore, Ist January,55 words
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Article48 1877-05-08 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.) ROY AT. T xroTTU A \rnn nnwn48 words
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37 1877-05-08 1 Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £lO,OOO, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 14th May, 1867. (u. c.) Capital 2,000,000.37 words
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185 1877-05-08 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to185 words
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143 1877-05-08 1 Hanseatic Fiee Insurance Companyat Hamburo.) Paid up Capital Rmk: 1,500,000 or £75,000Capital of Companies with which contracts have been concluded for Re-Insurance, Rmk: 10,000,000 or £500,000. The undersigned having been appointed General Agents of the above Company for Singapore and Penang, are prepared to take143 words
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89 1877-05-08 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authorij ty to89 words
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Article29 1877-05-08 1 Capital €1.000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Cobnhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Sinsrapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. e.)29 words
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52 1877-05-08 1 Established 1821. Subscribed Capital €2.000.000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000.000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointed Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON. SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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43 1877-05-08 1 Capital €5,000.000 Sierlinq Extension op Limits. One F ret. class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)43 words
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97 1877-05-08 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra97 words
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50 1877-05-08 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. c.)50 words
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68 1877-05-08 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe68 words
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86 1877-05-08 1 (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Chartrr.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Fund Rest Account, 31st Dec., 1875... £753,947 Fire Premium d 0... 286,797 Total Fire Reserves d 0... 1,040,744 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Intreest... 917,17886 words
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41 1877-05-08 1 The undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. PUTTFARCKEN, RHEINER A CO. Singpaore, 19th January, 1877. (Sms.)41 words
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219 1877-05-08 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vi .c Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory —H. Ambrose Smith, p.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f5O West George GUBBOW i Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. 2 King William London Street. T < Oriel Chambers, Liverpool. J219 words
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Article104 1877-05-08 4 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham— l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London —lo, Cornhill. Glasgow —4, South Hano^rStreet. Bristol—so, Broad StreJHv CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. Joh n Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN104 words
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285 1877-05-08 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£loo,ooo. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA--136 CANNING STREET, CALCUTTA, With Agencies at Bombay, Madras, Singapore, Colombo, and all the Principal Towns in India. CONSIDERABLE REDUCTION IN RATES OF PREMIUM FOR INDIA. The Directors of the London and Lancashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after due285 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement59 1877-05-08 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointde A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this place.59 words
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Article43 1877-05-08 2 TH* 8. 8. GLENEAGLES, Capt. MacBain. due here about the end of May, with the New Season’s Teas, will have accommodation for first class passengers. For particulars, apply to VV MARTIN, DTCE A CO. Singapore, 25th April, 1877. (to 31 May.43 words
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Article141 1877-05-08 2 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600,000. Paid up and Invented 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. 1 Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat,141 words
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104 1877-05-08 2 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs J&rdine Matheaon Co. Hong* kong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday, Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs. Douglas, LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J.104 words
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Article71 1877-05-08 2 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Mathbson <fc Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and71 words
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42 1877-05-08 2 The N. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer “BANDA” is loading at Tanjong Pagar Wharf, for above ports. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON, GRAY CO. Agents. N. I. S. N. Co., LTD., Singapore, 7th May, 1877.42 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, MAY 8TH. 1877.
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Article156 1877-05-08 2 Singapore, Bth May, 1877. Gambier..... 4.525. Black Pepper-....- 8.05 White Pepper 14. Sago Flour. Sarawak 3.05. Pearl Sago 3.40. Ooffee, Boutyne ,21*. Tin. 20.45. 408. Mule twisi 100. 94 Ibe. Shirtings 1.65. 7 do do 1.40. t> do T. Cloth 1.20' 7 do do 13(). Benares Opium156 words
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1949 1877-05-08 2 London, 6 th May, a. m. —The transvaal has been annexed by Great Britain. The Russians, having made two attacks on Kars, were repulsed on both occasious, suffering heavy losses —and they have been compelled to fall back. The British Ironclad1,949 words
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Article1375 1877-05-08 2 We extract the following items from our China exchanges received by the Iraouaddy on the sth instant: The Japan papers contain little or 110 news of the Satsuma rebellion, and it is more than doubtful if the Imperial forces are making any progress in its suppression. General Saigo’s1,375 words
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Article972 1877-05-08 3 Delta writes a very good letter, but it is scarcely logical. It Sir Andrew Clarke did nothing for technical education, Sir William Jervois could have done scarcely less. Why cannot the Dutch Consul General start a Company managed, as is the Netherlands India Company, with Eurasian employes,972 words
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Correspondence.
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Article94 1877-05-08 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Deab Mb. Editob, —Mr. R. O. Bryce’s lamentation on the ruins of his desks and office furniture, on the occasion of the late fire at Cavenagh Bridge, is certainly a very pitiful one, and more so when he alluded to94 words
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Article183 1877-05-08 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib,—We all know how hard worked and how well worked is the Colonial Medical department. It is almost cruel to demand information at its hands considering how fully employed they are or should be. lam certain sure that Satan can183 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement791 1877-05-08 2 £rto Jfbtrtisfmtnte. NOTICE Me. John Anderson is authorised to sign our firm, per procuration, from this date. GUTHRIE Co. Singapore, 19th April, 1877. (1 m.) PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The undersigned have received instructions from Capt. Kkllock (leaving for Europe.) to sell by Public Auction at bis residence Mount Sophia, on Wednesday,791 words
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Advertisement281 1877-05-08 2 TOWN HALL. Thursday, 10th Mat, and Saturday, 12th May, .1877. SOMETHING NEW. For the First Time in Singapore, The greatest Novelty of the Age, D’ARCY READ’S Newly Invented and Wondrous SPECTRESCOPE; GHOSTOLOGT. To Commence with a Spectral Adaptation from the Metaphysical Romance of GOETHE’S FAUST, With Selections of Music, Songs,281 words
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Advertisement586 1877-05-08 2 NOTICE. MeS8R8.. Robinson A Dunlop, Brok- j era. Colombo, Ceylon, are prepared to book •orders for cases of Liberian Coffee Plants made for shipment to all ports in the East. each case containing 250 plants, »t Rs., 400 per case, f. o. b. deliverable in Jane, July and Auemst, next586 words
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Notices
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64 1877-05-08 3 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine risks on goods to all parts of the world AT REDUCED RATSB. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
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239 1877-05-08 3 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office 13 Austin Friars. London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA AUSTRALIA, under contract with the Governments of Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and jive voyayes performed each year; tbe departures of the steamers from Batavia. being239 words
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55 1877-05-08 3 Bonus Year. Next distribution at the close of 1877. Policies opened this year will be included in the distribution about to be made. The Bonus of 1872 gave an addition of £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON CO., Agents. Singapore,55 words
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55 1877-05-08 3 undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS. Singapore,55 words
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71 1877-05-08 4 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for ooasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article74 1877-05-08 3 Monday, 7th May. Chinese steamer Hwai Yuen, 672 tons, Hutchinson commander, Penang sth May, consignees Whampoa Co. British schooner Wee LiongSeng, 175 tons, Nacodah, Cheribo i Ist May. German barque Talee, 335 tons, Kruhn commander, Bangkok 19th April consignees Behn Meyer A Co, Tuesday, Bth May. British schooner Good74 words
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Article24 1877-05-08 3 Tuesday, Bth May. British steamer Pyah Pekket, Joyce, for Malacca A Penang. British brig Joseph Brown, Williamson, for Gibraltar f. o.24 words
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Article791 1877-05-08 3 I I x I Date I Ship’s Names. Captains, tlag Rig. of ab- Where From Where Lying [Consignees or Agents. Destination. j RIVALS j MEN-OF- W AR Growler Jones H. M. str. 464 Mar. 21 Hongkong Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Bon i Gough H.N.M.’s str.791 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement327 1877-05-08 3 •snijotf NOTICE. TREATIES WITH THE NATIVE STATES. Part III, is now ready for delivery to subscribers. It contains. JOHOBE. Dutch Treaty, 1641. English do with Sultan Abdulraman, Do with Sultan Hussain and gong. Dan, 18T^ Arrangements for the Government of Singapore, 1819. Memorandum by Sir T. S. Raffles, 1823. Final327 words
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Advertisement58 1877-05-08 3 CUTLERY. John Little Co., have just received large assortment of the best make of CUTLERY. Jable and Dessert Knives, by Rodgers, i, Meat and Game by do. r Knives, by do. 1 pair Leather Cases by do. Dp., Single Cases by do. Scissors? v Pen Machines for cutting Quills. Office58 words
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Advertisement311 1877-05-08 3 NOTICE. All goods scored at Tanjong Paggar Godowns, awaiting shipment by Messrs. Apcar A Co’tf steamer are stored at Shippers’ risk. SARKIES A MOSES. Singapore, 17th April, 1877. (1 m. NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H. M. S. and other steamers is now constantly kept at Pinding311 words
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Advertisement435 1877-05-08 3 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The undersigned have received instructions, to sell by Public Auction, at a future date of which due notice will be given, unless previously disposed of by private sale. The ground rents reserved on the leases granted by Dr. Oxley, amounting to $3,631.16 per annum together with the freehold435 words
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Docks.
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393 1877-05-08 4 Thi works of this Company are situated within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, Wharf.—An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time, and having sufficient water alongside for the heaviest ships, where neither the393 words
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190 1877-05-08 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15$ feoi Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving190 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement134 1877-05-08 4 NOTICE. The undersigned have now on hand a nice assortment of the following:— Hand Hurricane Lanterns, Wall Wall Lamps, do. do. with reflectors attached, Napkins, Table cloths, Collars in all shapes and sizes, Caffs, Fine Riding Spars (with leather) Wellington Leggings, Napoleon do. Plated Pickle frames, and a lot of134 words
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Advertisement60 1877-05-08 4 Jntimatfone. MILNERS’ PATENT SAFES. Martin Dyck Co., have received a small consignment of convenient sizes. Singapore, 19th Oct., 1875. (n. c.) NOTICE. Katz Brothkrs have now on hand. Natural Apollinaris weater, do. Seltzer do. Iron Chests; different Sizes, Merschaum Cigar holders, do. pipes, Accordions, Concertinas, Violins, do. bones, do. Strings,60 words
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Advertisement659 1877-05-08 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON A CO. Milliners, Drapers, Haberdashers, Hosiers, Dress-makers and Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Have always on hand. Black and colored Silks in Gros grains and Glacis. Black and colored Moire Antiques. Black and colored Broch6 Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for659 words
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Advertisement648 1877-05-08 4 JOHN LITTLE CO. Hays always on hand direct importations of the following goods. WINES. Sherries from Cockburn and Campbell, White and other. Port from Cockburn and Campbell, Page and others. Clarets from Bordeaux direct. Champagne from Jules Mumm, Geisler aud others. Hocks and Moselles from do do. Sauterne, Ac. Burgundy,648 words
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Advertisement742 1877-05-08 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square Beach Street 27. Have always I Halten fort-! Sont tou-1 Hebben steeds on band a well waehremleiii jours bien voor radii; eon selected and wohlassortir- assortis ryk assortirlchly assort- tes Latrer al- dans tous inent ran Eued stock of all ler742 words
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Advertisement591 1877-05-08 4 LIDDELOW A MARTIN, Tailors by Special Appointment to H. E. The Governor Sir William Jervois R E.. C. 8.. K.C.M.G. and To His Highness the Maharajah of Johore K.C.5.1.. K.C.C I. G.O.M.G. ARMY. NAVY OIVII, OUTFITTERS MILLINERS. DRESSMAKERS AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. UPPER AND LOWER SHOW ROOMS. We beg591 words
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