Singapore Daily Times, 9 May 1877
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Title Section12 1877-05-09 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. 9th MAY. 1877 No. 13,16912 words
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P. & O. Company.
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Article, Illustration441 1877-05-09 1 Offices —D’Almeida Street. GoDowHfr—At New Harbour. T following are the dates on which ■he rcrany’s Contract Mail Steamers 1" oe expected to arrive here in 18, < BJ nrTWAKD Homeward 9th Jan. Wednesday lttb Jan. 23rd 6th Feb. ™> Feb. 20tb 2 J S441 words
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96 1877-05-09 1 The steamers of this Company will be “/•patched from Singapore lor Malacca, tenang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta <t"nng the current year at the undernoted Jan. Bth. j Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. I 25th. March sth. Sept. Bth. 19th.96 words
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Article306 1877-05-09 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Mesßageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current yearOutward. Homewabd. 1877 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3l do 1 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 do 7 —frfc.l 28 do 29 do Monday306 words
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Article134 1877-05-09 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucus. Pbiam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Stentob. Menelaus. The above steamers, having first class accommodation and carrying a Surgeon and Stewardess, run regularly every ten days from Liverpool outwards, and returning to London. Through Bills of Lading issued for all134 words
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186 1877-05-09 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. The Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly,—leaving Pipang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The186 words
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741 1877-05-09 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Fbiars, London. Passage Monf.y, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 WByt.li.741 words
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Insurance.
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395 1877-05-09 1 Capital, £500,000, withpewer to increase. fist ilSfie at par £IOO,OOC 2nd do at s«prem £125,000 3rd do at 10s prem.£lso,oofl the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the 'maintenance and exteneion of the Company’s business. The success of this Company is395 words
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Article70 1877-05-09 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., HongkoDg. 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 and Machinery70 words
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97 1877-05-09 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 St 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,97 words
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45 1877-05-09 1 (Beblin 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 St CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c45 words
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Article55 1877-05-09 1 Established 1710. 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, DTCE CO. Singapore,55 words
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Article42 1877-05-09 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 St CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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37 1877-05-09 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD St 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.)37 words
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194 1877-05-09 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch 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,, to Policy194 words
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144 1877-05-09 1 Hanseatic Firf. Insurance Companyat Hamburg.) 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 take144 words
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90 1877-05-09 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 3121,000. 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 authori- ty to90 words
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Article29 1877-05-09 1 Capital £1.000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD Sl CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. o.)29 words
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51 1877-05-09 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 issne policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS CO. Singapore, Ist April, 1875.51 words
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41 1877-05-09 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension of Limits. One F rat class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)41 words
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96 1877-05-09 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 extra96 words
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50 1877-05-09 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 St CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n. c.)50 words
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68 1877-05-09 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. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe68 words
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85 1877-05-09 1 (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charter.) 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 Fir« Department, Net Premiums and Intreest... 917,17885 words
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43 1877-05-09 1 The undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by j steamer or sailing vessel on the customary I terms. PUTTFARCKEN, RHEINER St CO. Singpaore, 19th January, 1877. (Sms.)43 words
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222 1877-05-09 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairv.un —Alexander Ronaldson,Esq Vi.a Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory— H. Ambrose Smith, p.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: r, f5O WEBT George Gusoow i Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. f 2 King William Lo!,bo Street. T 0 Oriel Chambers, Liverpool,222 words
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Article106 1877-05-09 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, Comhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. Joh n Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd k Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland,106 words
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283 1877-05-09 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 due283 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement58 1877-05-09 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointda A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th Jane, 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.58 words
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Article43 1877-05-09 2 The S. S. GLENEAGLES, Capt. MacBain, doe here abont the end of May, with the New Season's Teas, will have accommodation for first class passengers. For particulars, apply to MARTIN, DTCE A CO. Si neapore, 25th April, 1877. (to 31 May.43 words
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139 1877-05-09 2 Capital £1,600,000. Paid up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be ran, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, i Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Marryat,139 words
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102 1877-05-09 2 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melcbers, Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise k Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs. Douglas, LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Remedios,102 words
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44 1877-05-09 2 The N. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer “BANDA” is loading at TaDjon'g Pagar Wharf, for above ports. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON, GRAY CO. Agents. N. I. S. N. Co., LTD Singapore, 7th May, 1877. l m.44 words
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52 1877-05-09 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer BAGHDAD.” will sail for above ports on Saturday. 12th inst., at 3 p. m. from the roads. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRAY CO. Agents B. I. S. N. Co. Ld. Singapore, Bth May, 1877.52 words
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Article63 1877-05-09 2 Estate of Yap Mah Teow, a Bankrupt. Notice is hereby given that a dividend will be paid at the Office of the Borneo Company, Limited, on 23rd May, on all claims on the above estate, proofs of which shall have been lodged with the Trustee on63 words
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STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, MAY 9TH. 1877
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Article178 1877-05-09 2 Singapore. 9th May, 1877. Gambier f 4.52$. Black Pepper 8.05 White Pepper... 14. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.05. Pearl Sago 3.40. CJoffee, Bontyne 21 j. Tin 20.45. 40a. Mule twist 100. 8J lbs. Shirtings, a 1.65. 7 do do 1.40. 6 do T. Cloth 1.20 7 do do178 words
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Article1314 1877-05-09 2 (No. 41 Special for the Straits.) London, 7 th Mai/, 7.30 p. m. —The China Express denies the truth of the report of Sir Thomas Sidgreave’s intended resignation. The P. and O. steamer Kashgar, with the London mails of the 13th April, left Galle on the afternoon of1,314 words
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Article3116 1877-05-09 2 The last home mail’s papers contain full accounts of the negotiations which led to the signing of the Russian Protocol, which was expected to secure the peace of Europe, and of the various speculations that were indulged in as to Russia’s real motives aud designs in3,116 words
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Correspondence.
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Article107 1877-05-09 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. SIR,—The Bird in the Ivy bush mast be an Owl to suppose that the Government pigeon holes are to be disturbed for his information. Owls should not be inquisitive, and valuable information should not be lavished indiscriminately. If the merchants107 words
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Article461 1877-05-09 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —Y'our remarks on the late fire in Flint Street, will I hope meet with some attention from our authorities. —I would, further bring to notice the following points Ist.—The Marine police were stationed at Cavenagh Bridge, not thirty yards461 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement791 1877-05-09 2 fUto ?.tibrrtittmtnts. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The undersigned have received instructions from Capt. Kellock (leaving for Europe.) to sell by Public Auction at his residence Mount Sophia, on Wednesday, 23rd May, at 12 o’clock. Valuable Household! furniture, glass, and crockery ware, including a handsome drawing room suite in walnut wood, mahogany dining791 words
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Advertisement363 1877-05-09 2 TOWN HALL. THURBDAY, 10TH MAY, AND SATURDAY, 12 'H 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,363 words
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Advertisement440 1877-05-09 2 NOTICE. Messrs.. Robinson A Dunlop, Brokers, 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, at Rs., 400 per case, f. o. b. deliverable in June, July and August, next Colombo, 6th440 words
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Notices.
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98 1877-05-09 3 Part 111, is now ready for delivery to subscribers. It contains. JOHORE. Dutch Treaty, 1641. English do with Sultan Abdulraman, 1818, Do with Sultan Hussain and Tumun* gong. Arrangements for the Government of Singapore, 1819. Memorandum by Sir T. S. Raffles, 1823. Final Cession98 words
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64 1877-05-09 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 rates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
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Article34 1877-05-09 3 The S. S. TEVIOT,” Captain Nisbet, shortly expected here from Europe, will I have room for cargo and passengers. Apply to RAUTENBERG SCHMIDT CO. Agents. Singapore, 30th April, 1877. (2wka.)34 words
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240 1877-05-09 3 Head Office: 13 Austin Friars, London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA A AUSTRALIA, under contract with the Governments of Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and five voyages performed each year; the departures of the steamers from Batavia240 words
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56 1877-05-09 3 The undersigned have been appointed accnts 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,56 words
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58 1877-05-09 3 wiui am. Bonus Tear. Next distribution at the close of 1877. Policies opened this year will be included in tbe distribution about to be made. The Bonus of 1872 pave an addition of £l, per cent per annum to the sum as* sured. HARRISON58 words
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72 1877-05-09 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 voyagee, and 15 o/o on all risks72 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article115 1877-05-09 3 Tuesday, Bth May. Dutch steamer Baron Sloet v/d Beele. 783 tons, Odern commander, Batavia sth May. consignees Hamilton, Gray Co. German brig Adelaide. 204 tons, Vorhn commander, Samarang 22nd April consignees Rauteuberg, Schmidt A Co. Sarawak Gun Boat Aline, 192 tons, Kirk commander, Sarawak sth May. Malay steamer Indau,115 words
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Article26 1877-05-09 3 Wednesday, 9th May. British steamer Antenor, Jones, for London. British steamer Pearl, Munk, for Saigon A Amoy. British steamer Celestial, White, for Bangkok.26 words
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Article847 1877-05-09 3 I I r. I Date Ship’s Names, i Captains. {<■ lag A Rig. of ar- vvhere From Where Lying Consignees or Agents Destination. 3. j KIVALS MEN-0F- W A R Growler Jones H. M. str. 464! Mar. 21 Hongkong Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station B Gough847 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement60 1877-05-09 3 BUKIT CHERMIN. To be Let. For particulars apply to CAPTAIN BING, Or A. P. ADAMS. Singapore, 21st Feb., 1877. n._c. FOR SALE. One full-sized Billiard Table, by Thu rston Sons, London, with thirty cues, long and short rests, pool and pyramid balls, and two marking boards. For further particulars, apply60 words
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Advertisement119 1877-05-09 3 NOTICE. My Interest and Responsibility in the firm of Keng Yc Co., chop Kim Yeap Sena, cease 1 from Ist March last. LIM SENG HOCK. Singapore, 10th April, 1877. (1 m NOTICE. Cheang Hong Poh, is no longer authorized to sign for and on my behalf any Bills, Promissory Not119 words
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Advertisement294 1877-05-09 3 NOTICE. All goods scored at Tanjong Paggar Godowns, awaiting shipment by Messrs. Apcar A Co’s 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 Pinding294 words
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Advertisement340 1877-05-09 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,<131.16 per annum together with the freehold340 words
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Docks.
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394 1877-05-09 4 The works of this Company are situated within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, V Wharf— An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time, and having sufficient water alongside tor the heaviest ships, where394 words
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186 1877-05-09 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* fee, Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving186 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement135 1877-05-09 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, Cuffs, Fine Riding Spurs (with leather) Wellington Leggings, Napoleon do. Plated Pickle frames, and a lot of135 words
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Advertisement60 1877-05-09 4 Intimations. MILNERS’ PATENT SAFES. Martin Dtce Co., have received a small consignment of convenient sizes. Singapore, 19th Oct., 1875. (n. c.) NOTICE. Katz Bkothers have now on hand. Natural Apollinaria 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 1877-05-09 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON 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 for trimmings.659 words
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Advertisement650 1877-05-09 4 itftscellaneous, JOHN LITTLE CO. Havk always on hand direct importations of the following goods. WINES. Sherries from Oockburn and Campbell, White and other. Port from Cockborn and Campbell, Page and others. Clarets from Bordeaux direct. Champagne from Jules Mumm, Geisler and others. Hocks and Moselles from do do. Sauterne, Ac.650 words
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Advertisement739 1877-05-09 4 iMfactllanfouS. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Hayealwsys] Halten fort- Sont tou-, Hel.ben steed* on hands well, waehrend ein jours bien voor ra.lie een selected and wohlassortlr-!assortis ryk assort!richly assort- tea Lager al- dans tons nient ran Rued stock of all ler Europoe- les739 words
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Advertisement585 1877-05-09 4 iflisrrllanfntis. m LIDDELOW 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 C.M.G. ARMY. NAVY t CIVIL OUTFITTERS MILLINERS. DRESSMAKERS AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. UPPER AND LOWER SHOW ROOMS.585 words
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