Singapore Daily Times, 17 May 1877
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Title Section12 1877-05-17 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. 17th MAY. 1877. No. 13,17612 words
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P. & O. Company.
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Article, Illustration467 1877-05-17 1 Offices —D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. Thf following are the dates on which the (offpony’s Contract Mail Steamers nnj i>e expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. Homeward Tuesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th 21st Oth467 words
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97 1877-05-17 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Mculmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. m March sth. Sept. Bth.97 words
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Article327 1877-05-17 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during tbe current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 31 do ,i 1 Feb. ]4 Feb. 15 do -28 do •> 1 March327 words
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Article130 1877-05-17 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 China130 words
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185 1877-05-17 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. The Steamers of tbe 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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485 1877-05-17 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bati. via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monft, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 8485 words
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268 1877-05-17 1 This Company continues to perform the following regular services in the Indian Archipelago, under contract with the Netherlands Indian Government. From Singapore To BATAViA...via Riouw and Muntok, and back, in correspondence with the mail steamers of the P. A O. Company every 14 days.268 words
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Insurance.
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393 1877-05-17 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. st issue at par £100,00( 2nd do at s*prem £125,000 3rd do at 10* prem.£lso,ooo the £75,000 premiums on shares being avail--■able fur thn mnwi<Mi—es iiuri PilWfgflW 8T the Company’s business. The success of this Company393 words
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Article72 1877-05-17 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., HongkoDg. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and72 words
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97 1877-05-17 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Bkayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Esq., London. Secretaries. James Paul, Esq., Liverpool. Anthony Radcliffe, Esq., London. OFFICES IN LIVERPOOL, 20 A 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,97 words
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45 1877-05-17 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. c45 words
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Article44 1877-05-17 1 Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1875, £247,278,909. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE A CO. Singapore, 1st January, 1877. (u. c.) Established 1710.44 words
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Article42 1877-05-17 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 A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. n c42 words
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37 1877-05-17 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang* BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £10,000, 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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189 1877-05-17 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 McLagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to Policy189 words
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144 1877-05-17 1 Hanseatic Fire 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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85 1877-05-17 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 authority to grant85 words
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Article23 1877-05-17 1 Capital £1.000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 Qrorgk Street. Agents for Singapore. ilUW?Wirs»<l n ygr23 words
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52 1877-05-17 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. PATEF-SON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April,52 words
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42 1877-05-17 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxirling Extension of Limits. One F rst 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.)42 words
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96 1877-05-17 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spa oial 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 1877-05-17 1 The undersigned, Agents for the abova 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 00.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. c.)50 words
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70 1877-05-17 1 Head Office, Batavia. i The undersigned, Agents for the above' Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on ths customary terms. 331 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to70 words
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84 1877-05-17 1 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Fund Rest Account, 31st Dec., 1875... £753,947 Fire Premium do... 286,797 Total Fire Reserves do... 1,040,744 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Intreest... 917,178 The undersigned,84 words
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56 1877-05-17 1 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 A CO., Agents.56 words
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217 1877-05-17 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vi.a Chairman Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory —H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: (50 West George Glisoow I Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. C 2 King William London Street. Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water Street. Manchester,217 words
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95 1877-05-17 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchesteb —Exchange Street. Livebpool—28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHE8TEB. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs.Todd&Coston,) CHAIBMAN IN LIVEBPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIBMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs. Ewing, Angus,95 words
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284 1877-05-17 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA—136 CANNING STBEET, 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 due284 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement60 1877-05-17 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT company. The undersigned, having been appointd# A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money iu loan on securities and generally tc repre>\ sent said Bank at60 words
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Article43 1877-05-17 2 The S. S. GLENEAGLES. Capt. MacBain, doe here about the end of May, with the New Season’s Teas, will have accommodation for first class passengers. For par ticnlars, apply to MARTIN, DYCE A CO. Singapore, 25th April, 1877. (to 31 May.43 words
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58 1877-05-17 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. aiXiiii nauuwii a uauu u x la. The B. I. 8. N. Co.’s steamer PENANG,” will sailfor above ports on Saturday 19th inet., leaving the roads at 3 p. m. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON, GRAY CO. Agents B. I. S. N.58 words
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Article138 1877-05-17 2 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600,000. Paid- up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. A1 fred Gouger. Esq. Thomas G. Barclay. Willianj Mwthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, George Hibbert, Pereival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charlo« Marryat,138 words
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108 1877-05-17 2 Capital J2.000.000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 584,202 General Managers, i Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. HongI Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, Co. i J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACd.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Remedies,108 words
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Article47 1877-05-17 2 The Spanish steamer VICTORIA,” Captain M. de Bolligui, expected here on or about the 28th inst, has room for cargo which can now be engaged. She has excellent accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage, apply to K. AH. HINNEKINDT. Agents. Singapore, I7th May, 1877.47 words
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46 1877-05-17 2 Notice is hereby given that a Dividend of 15 per cent will be payable at the Company’s Office, No. 14. Battery Road, from the 25th May, to the 5th June, 1877. SYED MOHAMED BIN A. ALSAGOFF. Manager. Singapore, 17th May, 1877.46 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, MAY 17TH. 1877.
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Article671 1877-05-17 2 Singapore, 17th May, 1877. Gambier 4.42 J. Black Pepper 7.75 White Pepper H. Sago Flour. Saraw 3 05. Pearl Sago 3.40. Ooffee, Bontyne..... oominal. Tin, 20.25. 40s. Mule twist 99 8i lbs. Shirtings 1.65. 7 do do 140. 6 do T. Cloth 1.20 7 do do 130.671 words
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3236 1877-05-17 2 Press of other matter has hitherto prevented our noticing the annual report of the Inspector General of Police for 1876, which we published on the 7th instant, and which no doubt our readers perused with much interest. It is a3,236 words
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Correspondence
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Article90 1877-05-17 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. I)e\e Sib, —Can you or any of your readers oblige me by giving the reason why the rates of postage are higher from Singapore to England and other countries in Europe than from Java The postage from here is 16 cents90 words
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Article211 1877-05-17 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Dear Sib, —Perhaps jmu will be kind enough to grant me space in your valuable columns, that I may ask your assistance in procuring a situation as an overseer, either in the Municipal or P. W. D. lam weary of quill211 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement690 1877-05-17 2 #rtn PRELIMINARY NOTICETh* undersigned have received instructions from Capt. Kkllock (leaving for Europe.) to sell by Public Auction at bis 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 dining table, sideboard with690 words
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Advertisement407 1877-05-17 2 TOWN HALL. LAST TWO WIGHTS o f D’aecy Read's GHOST,” To-Night Thursday, 17th May, And Saturday, 19th May, 1877.' CHANGE And Addition in Programme. To Commence with a Spectral Legend, Entitled ‘TEMPTATION’ To be followed by, Finit Time in Singapore, The Celebrated. CHINESE PHANTOM DANCE. After which (First Time Here),407 words
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Advertisement366 1877-05-17 2 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. THE LATE FIRE. All Charges against this Company for services rendered during the late fire must be sent in to the undersigned by Tuesday, the 22nd current, for adjustment, after which no claims will be recognised. E. M. SMITH, Manager. Singapore, 15th May, 1877.366 words
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Notice.
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45 1877-05-17 3 The business of this Company has Inday been transferred to The Marine et, puranee Company of 20 old Broad Stre London. By order of the Proprietors, WILLIAM HUNT, 137, Leadenhall St. Secretary. London, Ist Jany., 1877.45 words
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108 1877-05-17 3 ESTABLISHED 1836. Capital £1,000,000, Sterling. Reserve Fund (.£340,000, With reference to the foregoing advertisement, the Marine Insurance Company, has this day taken over the business of the London and Oriental Steam Transit Insurance Company, and has appointed Mr.108 words
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239 1877-05-17 3 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 five voyages performed each year: the departures of the steamers from Batavia being239 words
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64 1877-05-17 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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Article143 1877-05-17 3 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. Hassan Bin Mahomed andMusKiNSAH carrying on business as cloth shop keepers at No 31 A Kling Street at Singapore and residing at Albert Street at Singapore were adjudged Bankrupts on'tlje 11th day of The first143 words
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71 1877-05-17 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 coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article36 1877-05-17 3 Wednesday, 16th May. British steamer Elgin, 900 tons, Milled commander, London Ist April, consignees Paterson Simons A Co. Thursday, J7th May. British steamer Imbros, 1,275 tons, Burington commander, Hongkong Bth May, consignees Behn, Meyer Co.36 words
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Article26 1877-05-17 3 Thursday, 17th May. British steamer Imbros, Binnington, for London. British steamer Vidar, Barrow, for Banjermassin. British steamer Penang, Haddley, for Samarang A Cheribon.26 words
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Article703 1877-05-17 3 TT L I ti I DATi I I I -hip’s Names. Captains, flag A Rig. z op ar- Where From Whkbe Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. ■3. RIVALS MEN-OF-WAR Growler Jones H. M. str. 464,Mar. 21 Hongkong Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Boni Gough H.N.M.’s str.703 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement340 1877-05-17 3 BOOKS. John Little A Co. have now on hand a large assortment of Books in all classes of Literature, comprising. Illustrated Table Books.— Hogarth’s Works, 2 vole., illustrated with Photographs. Court Beauties of Charles II Rei?n, Sun Pictures’ Ac. Ac. Works in General Literature.— Knight’s Half Hours with the best340 words
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Advertisement554 1877-05-17 3 NOTICE. Mugg fridge Co., beg to announce that they have been appointed by- the undermentioned Firms their Sole Agents for the Straits Settlements, Siam, Borneo Java Ac. Commissions carefully and promptly executed. Samples and Specimen’ on shew at Messrs. C»ane Bros’ Godowns, Battery Road. MESSRS. Geo. Curling A Co. —London.554 words
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Advertisement150 1877-05-17 3 NOTICE. We have received per French mail steamer AVA,” Jewellery 18 CaratGold.—Earrings, Lockets, Sets of Bracelet Earrings and Broach, enamelled and richly inlaid with real rubies* emeralds, and pearls. Diamond Rings—With one, two and more diamonds. Plated Jewellery Albert Ciains in newest shapes, buttons, watch keys. Marine and Opera Glasses.150 words
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Advertisement322 1877-05-17 3 NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H. M. S. and other steamers is now constantly kept at Pinding at the Company’s Wharves aboMt 9 mi'es from the Morafcabas entrance Of the Sarawak River, nsvigablc to above wharves for vessels of 1,000 tons burden. Vessels can go alongside the322 words
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Advertisement295 1877-05-17 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 83,631.16 per annum together with the freehold295 words
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Docks.
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393 1877-05-17 4 The work* of this Company are situated within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishment?. Wharf —An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time, i an d having sufficient water alongside for J the heaviest393 words
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188 1877-05-17 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—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15* feel Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving188 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement133 1877-05-17 4 NOTICE. The undersigned have sow 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 Biding Spars (with leather) Wellington Leggings, Napoleon do. Plated Pickle frames, and a lot of133 words
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Advertisement70 1877-05-17 4 Intimations. f John Little Co., have just received a supply of Australian Sheep’s Tongues in 1 lb. and 2 lb. Tins, also, Prime Stilton Cheese in Tins. Singapore, 2nd March, 1877. NOTICE. Katz Brothers have now on hand. Natural Apollinaris weater, do. Seltzer do. Iron Chests different Sizes, Merschaum Cigar70 words
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Advertisement662 1877-05-17 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 Satina for662 words
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Advertisement649 1877-05-17 4 JOHN LITTLE CO. Have 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 and others. Hocks and Moselles from do do. Sauterne, Ac. Burgundy,649 words
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Advertisement744 1877-05-17 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Hare always I Hal ten fort- j Sont tou- j Hebben steeds on hand a well waehrend ein jours bien voor radie een selected and[wohlassortir- assortis ryk assortirichly assort- j tes Laser al- dans tous ment van Eued744 words
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Advertisement586 1877-05-17 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.n.C I, G.C.M.O. ARMY. NAVY CIVIL OTTTPITTERS, MILLINERS. DRESSMAKERS AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. UPPER AND LOWER SHOW ROOMS. We hep .to586 words
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