Singapore Daily Times, 24 May 1877
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Title Section12 1877-05-24 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. 24th MAY. 1877. No. 13,18112 words
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P. & O. Company.
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Article, Illustration466 1877-05-24 1 Offices—D’Almeida Street. Go no wirs—At New Harbour. This following are the dates on which the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers nm De expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. I Homeward Tuesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th 21466 words
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101 1877-05-24 1 The 8 tea me rs of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Perang, Mculmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the nndernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22nd 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. n March101 words
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Article325 1877-05-24 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. M 3l do ,i 1 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 do 28 do .i 1325 words
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Article134 1877-05-24 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. 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 returning to London. Through Bills of Lading issued for all134 words
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188 1877-05-24 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pin an g. 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 after188 words
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744 1877-05-24 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Ba 1 1. 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 to744 words
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Insurance.
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396 1877-05-24 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. [1 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 available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. The success of this396 words
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Article72 1877-05-24 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A 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 and72 words
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96 1877-05-24 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, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,96 words
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44 1877-05-24 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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Article56 1877-05-24 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, DYCE A CO.56 words
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Article42 1877-05-24 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. (u. c.)42 words
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37 1877-05-24 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. 037 words
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191 1877-05-24 1 OFFICEB. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. ChairmaMTlf'ifie Company, Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 William Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the191 words
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144 1877-05-24 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 1877-05-24 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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Article30 1877-05-24 1 Capital fil .000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore: BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (u. c.)30 words
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52 1877-05-24 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, 1st April,52 words
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45 1877-05-24 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxebliko Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 8(1 000. Two adjoining do 12C ,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. i gents. Singapore. 17th Deo., 1875. (i. c.)45 words
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95 1877-05-24 1 Established 1840, a pi Empowered by Spe cial Act of ParliamenWCdfertal 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 extra95 words
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51 1877-05-24 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodi to all part* of the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (n.51 words
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69 1877-05-24 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. 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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84 1877-05-24 1 Subscribed Capital £2,0UU,UU0 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 Fir« Department, Net Premiums and Intreest... 917,178 The undersigned,84 words
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56 1877-05-24 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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219 1877-05-24 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq 7?.* Chairman —J as. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary—H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: (50 West George Glasgow Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. f 2 King William London, j Street. f Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water Street.219 words
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105 1877-05-24 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool —28, Exchang Street East. Birmingham— 12, Bennett’s Hill. London— 10, Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol —50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland,105 words
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284 1877-05-24 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA136 CANNING STREET, CALCUTTA, With Agencies at Bombay, Madras, Singapore, Colombo, and all the Principal TownB 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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Advertisement57 1877-05-24 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appomtds Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th Jnne, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount aooeptances, give money iu loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this place. HOOGLANDT57 words
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Article40 1877-05-24 2 The 8. 8. GLENEAGLES, Capt MacBain doe here about the end of May, with the New Season's Teas, will hare aoeomnindation for first class passengers. For particulara, apply DY0E A CO. Singapore, 25th April, 1877. (to 31 May.40 words
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Article145 1877-05-24 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the Matter of Chin Ah Swee, Chop, Eng Nfah, residing at No. 11, Phillip St., at Singapore. George E. Evans, Official Assignee has been appointed trustee of the property of the Bankrupt. The Court145 words
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Article158 1877-05-24 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division op Singapore. In the Matter of Hasban bin Mohamed and Miskinsah carrying on business as Cloth Shop Keepers at No, 31, A, Kling Street at Singapore and residing at Albert Street at Singapore aforesaid, Bankrupts. Theodor Heinrich158 words
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Article50 1877-05-24 2 The Spanish steamer “VICTORIA,” Captain M. de Bolligui, expected here on or about the 28tb inst, has room for cargo which can now be engaged. She has excellent accommodation for passengers. For freight or passage, apply to V-. AH. HINNEKINDT. Agents. Singapore, I7th May, 1877. 11 in 850 words
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48 1877-05-24 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. 7 ins.48 words
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Article43 1877-05-24 2 FOR PENANG CALCUTTA. Messrs. Apcar. A Co.’s steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 23rd instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SAKKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 19th May, 1877.43 words
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Article42 1877-05-24 2 Messrs. Apcar, A Co.’s steamer JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain De Smidt, may be expected here on or about the 1st June, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIE6 A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 19th May, 1877.42 words
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Article65 1877-05-24 2 Estate or Chia Poh Puan, Bankrupt. Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of Creditors will be held at the office of the unders'gned, on Tuesday, the 5th June, 1877, at 4.30 p. m. Business. To Appoint a Committee of Inspection in room of Messrs. Forrest and65 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, MAY 24TH. 1877.
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Article182 1877-05-24 2 Sinoap* be. 24th May, 1877. Oamb er I 4.42L Black Pepptr ,..7.75 White Pepper 14. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3 05. Pearl Sago 3.50. Coffee, Bontyne nominal. Tin 19.f I Os. Mule twisi.TSk 90. 3$ lbs. Shirtings...! 1.65. 7 do do 1.40. i do T. Cloth 1.20 7182 words
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1847 1877-05-24 2 London, 2srd May. —The Russians have captured Ardhan. (Ardahan.) The Roumanian Chamber of Deputies has decided to declare war against Turkey and to assert the independence of Roumania. Turkey is aiding Circassia. The British Iron-clad fleet is at Piraeus. [Ardahan is a1,847 words
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Article2707 1877-05-24 2 (From our own Correspondent.) Paris, 21st April. Home, rather than foreign anxieties engage most attention with the French, and, Heaven knows, the Eastern Question is occupation enough. .The Bishop of Nevers does not think so, he believes the world ought to occupy itself with nothing else but the2,707 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement372 1877-05-24 2 #rtn Sbbtrttsttntnte. NOTICE. Is hereby given that masters of vessels bound to France or to any port of its kraiee must be furnished with a bill of health, to be delivered to them by the French Consulate. The acting French Consul, M. CRAVERI Singapore, 27th April, 1877. (1 m.) FURNITURE372 words
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Advertisement476 1877-05-24 2 WANTED. Bra Mercantile Firm, 'an Eurasian Bookkeeper. Liberal enconragement given to a good man. Apply to“B.” Office of this Paper. Singapore, 21et May. 1877. 1 w k. NOTICE. An experienced European Accountant, who can give references, may be open to engagement in a few days. Salary 8125.—Conld take part in476 words
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Advertisement301 1877-05-24 2 TOWN HALL. grand fashionable and last NIGHT. Under the Immediate Patronage of Colonel Macleod and the Officers of the 74th Highlanders. D’ARCY READ’S GHOST.” Saturday, 29th May, 1877. •TEMPTATION’ The Celebrated CHINESE PHANTOM DANCE. CHRISTY MINSTREL Phantoms AN INTERVAL OF 10 MINUTES. To Conclude with THE GHOST’S REVELS IN THE301 words
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Notices.
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103 1877-05-24 3 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400.090 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongk0Dg. C insulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melcbers, A Co. I J. P Barnes (Messrs. HoUlday.Wise Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Donglas.LapraikACo.l H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos103 words
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140 1877-05-24 3 Capital £1,600,000. Paid up an&Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. I Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas Q. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. He van, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, j Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charle* Marryat,140 words
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Article52 1877-05-24 3 The Spanish steamer GLORIA,” will on her return from Manila, (about the last week in May,) call at the above port en route for Liverpool. Intending shippers are requested to make, early applications, so that room may be reserved at Manila. E. A H. HINNEKINDT. Agents. Singapore, 16th52 words
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64 1877-05-24 3 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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43 1877-05-24 3 The Company’s steamer PATOEAH,” will not ply between this port and Deli until further notice. This line will be resumed in October, should sufficient inducement offer. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Agents Singapore, 12th April, 1877. (u. c.)43 words
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57 1877-05-24 3 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks npon cargo by steam er or 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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70 1877-05-24 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. 83$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyagee, and 15 o/o on all risks70 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article221 1877-05-24 3 Tuesday, 22nd May. British ship Magnolia, 1,082 tons, Cator commander, Cochin 21st March. British steamer Anchises, 1,304 tons, Butler commauder, Hongkong 16th May, consignees W. Mansfield A Co. Dutch steamer Ophir, 332 tons, Cramer commander, Deli 20th May, consignees Hamilton, Gray A Co. Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke, 255 tons,221 words
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Article927 1877-05-24 3 x Datft hip's Namks < aptains i.ao Rio.' i of ar- vVhkki From Where Lying onsionbks or Agents. Destination. C, RIVAL8 MEN-OF-WAR Growler Jones H. M str. 464 Mar. 21 Hongkong Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station iGough H.N.M.’s str.| 70 Mar. 21 Acheen New Har. Dock927 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement225 1877-05-24 3 WANTED. A young servant maid, European or Eurasian, as a personal attendant only, where there are no children. Apply by letter to X. Straits Times Office. Singapore, 16th May, 1877. SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE T ROAD. Notice. On and after the 1st February, Ice will be sold retail, at225 words
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Advertisement283 1877-05-24 3 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office 13 Austin Friars. London. RENEWAL OF SERVIC 3 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 deGrtures of the steamers from283 words
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Advertisement256 1877-05-24 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 raises from the Moratahas entrance of the Sarawak River, navigable to above wharves for vessels of 1,000 tons burden. Vessels can go alongside the256 words
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Advertisement337 1877-05-24 3 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The undersigned hare received instructions, to sell bj Public Auction, at a future date of wbicb 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 tbs freehold337 words
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Docks.
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348 1877-05-24 4 Thi works of this Company era attested within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following eetabhshmente. ’'Vtiir —An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleren Teasels at one time, and haring sufficient water alongside for ii. Voaripst ships, where neither348 words
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189 1877-05-24 4 This Company executes ships repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of EuTan Shipwrights and Engineers, o. 1 Graving Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving189 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement163 1877-05-24 4 FANCY GOODS. Johs Little A Co have on hand a large assortment of Fancy Goods comprising photogaeaphic albums In a variety of sizes to hold 50,100, A 200. easel albums :—A new assortment of Eaael Albums for standing on the Table and holding 18 Photographs, oame chests :—A few very163 words
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Advertisement97 1877-05-24 4 Intimations. cutlery" John Little A Co., have just received h 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. Pen97 words
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Advertisement643 1877-05-24 4 VICTORIA ROBINSON Milliners, Drapers, Hosiers, Dress-makers and Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Have always on hand. Black and colored Silks in Gros grains and Glac4s. Black and colored Moire Antiques. Black and colored Broch«5 Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for trimmings. Black, white and643 words
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Advertisement646 1877-05-24 4 iHistellaneous. JOHN LITTLE CO. Have always on hand direct importa- I tions of the following goods. I WINES. Sherries from Cockborn and Campbell, White and other. Port from Cockborn and Campbell, Page and others. Clarets from Bordeaux direct. Champagne from Joles Momm, Geisler and others. Hocks and Moselles from do646 words
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Advertisement768 1877-05-24 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have always Halten fort- 1 Sont ton- j Hel.ben steeds on hand a well waehrend ein i jours bleu roor radig een selected and 1 wohlassortlr- assortis ryk assort irichly assort- tes T.ager al- dans tons ment van768 words
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Advertisement564 1877-05-24 4 m LIDDELOW MARTIN, Tailors by Special Appointment t<* H. E. The Governor Sir William Jervois, R.E., C.B., 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 1 CIVIL OTTTFITTERS, MILLINERS. DRESSMAKERS AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. UPPER AND LOWER SHOW ROOMS. W" bee to564 words
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