Singapore Daily Times, 18 May 1877
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Title Section12 1877-05-18 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII SINGAPORE, FRIDAY. 18th MAY. 1877 No. 13,17712 words
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P. & O. Company.
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Article, Illustration462 1877-05-18 1 Offices— D’Almeida Street. Qopoiiin—At New Harbour. The following are the dates on which ,hc 4 oD'pany’s Contract Mail Steamers ,v M expected to arrive here in 1877 1 Outward. Homeward Toes lay Pth Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th462 words
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97 1877-05-18 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. I Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. l&th. 25th. n March sth. Sept.97 words
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Article322 1877-05-18 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 99 3l do 1 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 do 99 28 do 1 March322 words
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Article133 1877-05-18 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sabpedon. 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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182 1877-05-18 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 Pinang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The182 words
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748 1877-05-18 1 Thf Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bat via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 2 5 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia748 words
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Insurance.
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378 1877-05-18 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. {lstissueatpar £lOO,OOO 2nd do at s«prem £125,000 3rd do at 10s prem.£lso,ooo the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. This is prove by two facts—viz., the amount378 words
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Article72 1877-05-18 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson k Co., Hongkong. 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 1877-05-18 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 k 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,97 words
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46 1877-05-18 1 SCHAFT, BERLIN. (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 k CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c46 words
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Article55 1877-05-18 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 ana liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. iSingaEft- Annuls, MARTIN, DYCE CO. Singapore,55 words
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Article42 1877-05-18 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 k CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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36 1877-05-18 1 ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL. CAPITAL 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD k CO. Fire department Limit £lO,OOO, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, Hth May, 1867. (u. c.)36 words
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194 1877-05-18 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman “T Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,,194 words
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144 1877-05-18 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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89 1877-05-18 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 authoriI ty to89 words
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Article29 1877-05-18 1 Capital £1,000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD k 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. e.)29 words
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52 1877-05-18 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 k 00. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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43 1877-05-18 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension op Limits. One F rat class risk t 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS k 00. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)43 words
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96 1877-05-18 1 Establiahed 1840, and Empowered by Sps 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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49 1877-05-18 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to isstie Policies covering Marine Risks on good* to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT k OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)49 words
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69 1877-05-18 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take riaks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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87 1877-05-18 1 I 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...87 words
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56 1877-05-18 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 k CO., Agents.56 words
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217 1877-05-18 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Chairman —Jah. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary —H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: (50 West George Gns®° w Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. 2 King William Lo!,do Street. Oriel Chambers, Liverpool, Water Street. Manchester, 47217 words
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Article105 1877-05-18 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 i, South Hanover Street. Bristol —so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs.Todd Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.105 words
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285 1877-05-18 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, after285 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement61 1877-05-18 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointds A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Bata* via, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and buy bills ou Java, discount acceptances, give money iu loan on securities and generally tc repre* sent said Bank at61 words
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Article42 1877-05-18 2 The S. 8. GLENEAGLES, Capt. MacBain, due 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. Singapore, 25th April, 1877. (to 31 May.42 words
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56 1877-05-18 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. nmn, uvun a, Thi B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer PENANG,” will sail for above ports on Saturday 19th inst., leaving the roads at 3 p. m. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON, GRAY Sc CO. Agents B. I. S. N. Co. Ld.56 words
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130 1877-05-18 2 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested,, 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, Robert C. L. Bevan, Percival Bosanquet, James Brand, Charles Cave, George H. Chambers, i Henry Davidson, H. Wm. Eaton, Esq. M.P. H. B. T, Farquhar, Esq Alfred130 words
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98 1877-05-18 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. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,WiseACo.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. do* Remedios, (J. J. dos98 words
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Article50 1877-05-18 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 V. H. HINNEKINDT. Agents. Singapore, I7th May, 1877. 11 i Q50 words
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Domestic Occurrencse.
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Article20 1877-05-18 2 At Zantha Lodge, Oxlej Road, on the 18th May, 1877, the wife of Mr. Alfred Martin, of a daughter.20 words
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STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, MAY 18TH. 1877.
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Article136 1877-05-18 2 Singapore. 18th Mat, 1877. Ghunbier 4.421. Black Pepper 7.75 White Pepper 14. Sago Flour, Sarawak 8.05. Pearl Sago- 3.40. Ooffee, Bontyne nominal. Tin. 20.25. 40b. Mule twist 99. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.65. 7 do do 1.40. 6 do T. Cloth 1.20. 7 do do 1.30. Benares Opium136 words
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107 1877-05-18 2 THE WAR. London, 15 th Mag.— The Russian head quarters have been transferred to Peoyesti. London, 16 th Mag.— The Russian repulse near Batoum has been substantially confirmed. Russian official despatches state that the Turkish Ironclad squadron has bombarded Sukhumkale, where a great107 words
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Article1700 1877-05-18 2 We take the following new notifications from to-day's Gazette Mr. James Irving has been appointed Surveyor of Steam-Vessels in Pinang in place of Mr. Small. Mr. J. M. R. Magalhaens has been appointed Municipal Commissioner, Penang, vice Captain Satterthwaite, R. E., absent on leave. The Secretary of State1,700 words
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Article2182 1877-05-18 2 The following items are condensed from the Pinang Gazette of the 12th instant, received yesterday Dr. Veitch, senior Medical Officer in Penang, has written to the Gazette stating that he was not responsible for the delay ill the reconstruction of the small-pox sheds at Butterworth, as he had2,182 words
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Correspondence.
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Article597 1877-05-18 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times Sie, —Some correspondence has recently appeared on a subject to which the above seductive title has been given. If an unpolished individual may be allowed to act up to his idea of the fitness of things by calling a spade a597 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement639 1877-05-18 2 fUto Sbbfrtianntnte. TO BE LET. With immediate entby The dwelling house No. 28 Waterloo Street, furnished. There is good accommodation for a family, with out houses and stabling for two horses. Gas laid on. Rent moderate. Apply to POWELL k CO. Auctioneer. Singapore, 15th May, 1877. u. c. NOTICE. Messes..639 words
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Advertisement387 1877-05-18 2 TOWN HALL. LAST TWO a IGHTS o f D’arcy 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, First Time in Singapore, The Celebrated. CHINESE PHANTOM DANCE. After which (First Time387 words
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Advertisement187 1877-05-18 2 CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON CHINA. From this date, Mr. A. J. Gunk assumes the Management of this Branch. By Order of the Court of Directors. F. 0. BISHOP. Manager, Singapore. Singapore, 16th May, 1877. (3 ins.) NOTICE. Emmerson’s Tiffin Billiard Rooms. Wii l be opened permanently on Monday187 words
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Obituary10 1877-05-18 2 DEATH At Bangkok, Siam, on the 4th instant, Charles Richten.10 words
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Notice.
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236 1877-05-18 3 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office 13 Austin Friars, London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE Sava under contract with the Governments of Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and five voyage* performed each year; the departures of the steamers from Batavia. being regulated at236 words
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57 1877-05-18 3 j The undersigned have been appointed aeents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer <>r sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME57 words
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64 1877-05-18 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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Article146 1877-05-18 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 the 11th day of May146 words
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70 1877-05-18 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 termB. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks70 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article18 1877-05-18 3 Friday, 18th May. Siamese steamer Bangkok, 336 tons, Rademaker commander, Bangkok 13th May consignee Kim Ah Mah.18 words
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Article41 1877-05-18 3 Friday, 18th May. British barque Canmcre. Robertson, for Mauritius. British steamer Benmore, Augustin, for M. A Penang. Siamese steamer Bangkok, Rademaker, for Tongka. British steamer Wm. Cores de Vries, Weiner, for Hongkong. British steamer Elgin, Miller, for Hongkong.41 words
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Article678 1877-05-18 3 x Data Ship’s Names. Captains. I Flag A Rig. 5 of ab- Where From Where Lying Consignees oe 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. 70 Mar. 21 Acheen New678 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement24 1877-05-18 3 FOR 20 strong Australian Horses gj and Saddle. May be viev Bandy’s Bungalow, Campong Singapore, 14th May, 1877. for Bugat Mrs., a Road, (lwk.)24 words
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Advertisement704 1877-05-18 3 NOTICE. Muggeridge A 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 Specimens on shew at Messrs. Cnane Bros’ Godowns, Battery Road. Messrs. Geo. Curling A Co.—London. Wholesale704 words
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Advertisement153 1877-05-18 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 Chains in newest shapes, buttons, watch keys. Marine and153 words
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Advertisement270 1877-05-18 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 about 9 miles from the Morataban entrance of the Sarawak River, navigable to above wharves for vessels of 1,000 j tons burden. Vessels can go alongside270 words
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Advertisement313 1877-05-18 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 freehold313 words
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Docks.
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391 1877-05-18 4 Th« 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. *nd having sufficient water alongside for the heaviest ships, where neither391 words
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190 1877-05-18 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 i feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No.190 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement166 1877-05-18 4 FANCY GOODS. Johe Little A Co have on hand a large assortment of Fancy Goods comprising photogaraphic albums :—In a variety of sizes to hold 50, 100, St 200. easel albums :—A new assortment of Easel Albums for standing on the Tab le and holding 18 Photographs, GAME chests :—A166 words
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Advertisement96 1877-05-18 4 Intimations. CUTLERY. John Little Co., have just received k large assortment of the best make of CUTLERY. Table and Dessert Knives, by Rodgers. Carvers, Meat and Game by do. Hunting Knives, by do. Razors in 1 pair Leather Cases by do. Do., in Single Cases by do. Scissors. Pen Machines96 words
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Advertisement645 1877-05-18 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.645 words
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Advertisement655 1877-05-18 4 Jfliscellaiuoug. JOHN LITTLE CO. Have always on hand direct importa- I tiona of the following goods. WINES. Sherries from Cockbnrn and Campbell, White and other. Port from Cockbum and Campbell, Page and others. Clarets from Bordeaux direct. Champagne from Jules Mumm, Geisler and others. Hocks and Moselles from do do.655 words
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Advertisement762 1877-05-18 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Havealways j Hal ten fort- 1 Sont ton- Hebben steeds on hand a well' waehrend ein jours blen voor raditr ecu selected and wohlassortlr- assortis ryk assortirichly assort- tes Laser al- dans tons ment Tan Filed stock of762 words
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Advertisement589 1877-05-18 4 m LIDDELOW MARTIN, Taii,ors by Special Appointment to H. E. The Governor Sir William Jervois, R.E., C.R., K.C.M.G. and To His Highness the Maharajah of Johore K.C.S.I., K.O.C I, G.C.M.G. ARMY. NAVY OTVTL OUTFITTERS MILLINERS. DRESSMAKERS AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. UPPER AND LOWER SHOW ROOMS. W“ beg to inform589 words
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