Singapore Daily Times, 25 May 1877
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Title Section12 1877-05-25 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. 25th MAY. 1877 No. 13,18212 words
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P. & O. Company.
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Article, Illustration418 1877-05-25 1 Offices—D’Almeida Street. Godowhs —At New Harbour. Th» following are the dates on which the CoTr."*'. C0Dtact M.il Ftamta Tuesday 9th JaD. Weduesday Wth Jar. oo r( i sS Feb. 20th 2 i“* 6th Mar. M»r. -20th 21 Mcday M Apr* «**»> oa.v, Saturday 28th418 words
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97 1877-05-25 1 Tax steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore xor 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. llth. 19th. 25th. >, March sth. Sept. Bth.97 words
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Article315 1877-05-25 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. 31 do 1 Feb. 14 Feb. 15. do 28 do 1 March 14 Marcb315 words
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Article133 1877-05-25 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. Sarpedon. Stentor. MENELAUB. 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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188 1877-05-25 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and PinaDg. 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. The188 words
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480 1877-05-25 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Ba tvia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 21 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 5 46480 words
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269 1877-05-25 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. Si O. Company every 14 days.269 words
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Insurance.
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401 1877-05-25 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. f 1st issue at par £100,000 I Subscribed j 2nd do at 5* prem £125,000 j (3rd do at 10* prem.£150,00fl the £75,000 premiums on shares being availI able for the maintenance and extension of the401 words
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Article73 1877-05-25 1 Capital 8 1,500,000. Paid-op 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 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block73 words
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98 1877-05-25 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robebt 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,98 words
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47 1877-05-25 1 (Berlin Cologne Fire Insurance Com pan y, 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. c’47 words
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Article57 1877-05-25 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. 1 Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE A57 words
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Article42 1877-05-25 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 c42 words
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37 1877-05-25 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £lO,OOO, on a first class risk. Lifi department Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 14th May, 1867. n c.)37 words
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198 1877-05-25 1 OFFICEB. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 William Hind, E«qre. I Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre.198 words
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145 1877-05-25 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 take145 words
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86 1877-05-25 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 authoriU to grant86 words
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Article29 1877-05-25 1 Capital £1.000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cobnhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD Sl 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. e.)29 words
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52 1877-05-25 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 term*. PATERSON, SIMONS Sl 00. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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43 1877-05-25 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension op Limits. One F rst, class risk S 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS Sl CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)43 words
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96 1877-05-25 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe eial 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 1877-05-25 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 dne notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT Si OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n.c.)49 words
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69 1877-05-25 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. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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85 1877-05-25 1 London and Edinburgh, 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 do... 286,797 Total Fire Reserves do... 1,040,744 Income of the Fir« Department, Net Premiums and Intreest... 917,178 The85 words
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56 1877-05-25 1 Bonus Year. Next distribution at the close of 1877 Policies opened this year will be included m 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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220 1877-05-25 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairn-.un —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vi.* Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f5O West George Glasgow Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. 2 King William Loi,doit 1 Street. f Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water Street. Manchester220 words
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Article105 1877-05-25 4 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool —2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham —l 2, Bennett’B Hill. London —lo, Comhill. Glasgow —l, 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 1877-05-25 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 Towns in India. CONSIDERABLE REDUCTION IN RATES OF PREMIUM FOR INDIA. The Directors of the London and Lancashire” have the pleasure to, announce that, after due285 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement60 1877-05-25 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Thjc undersigned, having been appointde 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 represent said Bank at this60 words
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Article42 1877-05-25 2 The S. S. GLENEAGLES, Capt. MacBain, due here about the end of May, with the New Season’s Teas, will have accommodation for first class passengers. For particulars, apply to MARTIN, DTCE A CO. Singapore, 25th April, 1877. (to 31 May.42 words
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Article147 1877-05-25 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the Matter of Chin Ah Swbb, Chop, Eng Neah, residing at No. 11, Phillip St., at Singapore. Gbobge E. Evans, Official Assignee has been appointed trustee of the property of the Bankrupt. The Court147 words
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Article158 1877-05-25 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the Matter of Hasban BIN Mohamed and MISKIN8AH carrying on business as Cloth Shop Keepers at No, 31, A, Kling Street at Singapore and residing at Albert Street at Singapore aforesaid, Ban krupts. Theodor158 words
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Article51 1877-05-25 2 The Spanish steamer “VICTORIA,” Captain M. de Bolligui, expected here on or about the 28th inst, has room for cargo wh ch can now be engaged. She h«8 excellent accommodation for j passengers. For freight or passage, apply to K. H. HI\NEKINDT. Agents Singapore, 17th May, 1877. 1151 words
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Article42 1877-05-25 2 Messrs. Apcar, A Co.’s steamer JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain De Smidt, may be expected here on or abont the 1st Jane, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 19th May, 1877.42 words
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Article66 1877-05-25 2 Estate of Chia Poh Puan, Bankbupt. Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of Creditois 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. Fobbest66 words
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STRAITS TIMES. FRIDAY, MAY 25TH. 1877.
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Article158 1877-05-25 2 Singapore. 25th May, 1877. Gambier L 4.42 J. Black Tepp«r I 7.75 White Pepper 14. Sago Flour. Sarawak 3.05. Pearl -Sago .1 3.50. Ooffee, Bontyne nominal. Tin 19 -i 40s. Mule twist 99. 31 lbs. Shirtings 1 65. 7 do do 140. t> do T. Cloth 1.20158 words
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3413 1877-05-25 2 THE WAR. Loudon, 24M May. —There have been heavy floods in Roumania, carrying away bridges and railways. Several Turkish Iron-clads are now actively employed bombarding Russian towns on the Caucasus Coast. It is announced that the Emperor of Russia will proceed to Ployesti on3,413 words
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Article749 1877-05-25 3 Minutes of Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners on Tuesday, the Bth May, 1877. Committionert Pretent. Hon’ble W. H. Read President. J. R. Kellock Esq., E. J. Wells, Captain H. Walshe. The Minutes of the last Meeting were read and confirmed. Read the Municipal Engineer’s fortnightly report. Bukit Timah749 words
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Correspondence.
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Article224 1877-05-25 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sir, I wish to draw attention to the i existence of an evil practice in connection i with shipping matters at this port. From i certain facts I know that some of the subordinates in the Master Attendant’s i Office224 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement374 1877-05-25 2 £eto ?ftbtrtfement6. NOTICE. Is hereby given that masters of vessels bound to France or to any port of its Colonies most 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.) FURNITURE374 words
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Advertisement549 1877-05-25 2 WANTED. By a Mercantile Firm, an Eurasian Bookkeeper. Liberal encouragement given < to a good man. Apply to“B.” Office of this Paper. Singapore, 21st May. 1877. 1 wk. 1 NOTICE. An experienced European Accountant, who can give references, may be open to engagement in a few days. Salary $125.—Could take549 words
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Advertisement259 1877-05-25 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." Sa urday, 26th May, 1877. TEMPTATION’ The Celebrated CHINESE PHANTOM DANCE. CHRISTY MINSTREL Phantoms AN INTERVAL OF 10 MINUTES. To Conclude with THE GHOST’S REVELS IN259 words
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Notices.
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138 1877-05-25 3 Capitae £1,000.000Paid up and Invested 700.0 JO. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich-rd J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, George Hibbert,. Perciral Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Braud, William I-yall, Charles Cave. Charles Marryat, 1 George138 words
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Article52 1877-05-25 3 The Spanish steamer GLORIA,” will on her return from Manila, (about the last week in May,) call at the abov* 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, I*'th52 words
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64 1877-05-25 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 RATiS. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every djy.ripuon at the lowest current64 words
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44 1877-05-25 3 The Company’s steamer PATOEAH,” will not ply between this port and Deli until further notice. This li« e will be resumed in October, should sufficient inducement offer. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Agents Singapore, 12th April, 1877. (u. c.)44 words
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248 1877-05-25 3 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office 13 Austin Friars. London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE Between JAVA li AUSTRALIA, under contract with the Governments of i Netherlands India and South Australia. 1 "his service will be resumed in 1877 and i five voyages performed each year; the de- J nurture*248 words
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58 1877-05-25 3 The undersigned have been appointed a ents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steaui 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.58 words
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71 1877-05-25 4 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. Thi undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks71 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article98 1877-05-25 3 Thursday, 24th May. British steamer Venice, 1,271 tons, Rhode commander, Hongkong 17th May, consignees W. R. Scott Co. Dutch steamer Karang, 326 tons, Kettel commander, Deli 22nd May, consignees Hamilton, Gray Co. British steamer Far East, 120 tons, Armstrong commander, Rhio 24tb May consignees C. Schombnrgk A Co. British98 words
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Article64 1877-05-25 3 Wednesday, 23rd May. Srawak steamer Royalist, Reynolds, for Batavia. Siamese barque Race Horse, Edlefson, for Bangkok. British steamer Anchises, Butler, for Penang A London. Friday, 25th May. British steamer Japan, Guan Hin, for M. A Penang. Srawak steamer Rajah Brooke, Pender, for Sarawak. British barque Advance, Semple,64 words
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Article901 1877-05-25 3 6h)f's Names 1 Captains. 1 i aoAßig j of ar- Where From Where Lying Consignees or Agents Destination. KIVALB MEN-OF-WAR Curacoa Bowier H.N M.’s str. 1100 May sSouiabaya Victoria Dock H. N. M’s Consul General. Repairing Growler Wilcox !h. M. str. 164 May 19 Cruising Roads901 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement322 1877-05-25 3 NOTICE. Messes. Robinson Dunlop, Brokers, Colombo, Ct ylon, 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, 6th322 words
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Advertisement42 1877-05-25 3 FOR SALE. One full-sized Billiard Table, by Thurston Si Sons, London, with thirty cues, long and short rests, pool and pyramid balls, and two marking boards. For further particulars, apply to A. B., Straits Times Office. Singapore, 4tb May, 1877. 1 ui,42 words
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Advertisement257 1877-05-25 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 mi'es from the Moratabus entrance of the Sarawak River, navigable to above wharves for vessels of 1,000 tons burden. Vessels can go alongside the257 words
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Advertisement340 1877-05-25 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 freehold340 words
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Docks.
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384 1877-05-25 4 Turn works ol this Oompsny sre Mtnatefi witkin one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments. Whabf. —An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time, and having snfficient water alongside for the heaviest ships, where neither384 words
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187 1877-05-25 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gkavihg Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feci Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Gkatiho187 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement164 1877-05-25 4 FANCY GOODS. Johs Little Sl Co have on hand a large assortment of Fancy Goods comprising photogaraphic albums —ln a variety of sizes to hold 50, 100, St 200. EASEL ALBUMS A new assortment of Easel Albums for standing on the Table and holding 18 Photographs, GAME CHESTS A few164 words
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Advertisement95 1877-05-25 4 Intimations. CUTLERY. John Little Co., have just received 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 Machines for95 words
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Advertisement651 1877-05-25 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON 00. 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.651 words
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Advertisement656 1877-05-25 4 Miscellaneous. JOHN LITTLE CO. Hav* always on hand direct importa- I tions of the following goods. WINES. Sherries from Cockburn and Campbell, White and other. Port from Cockbnrn and Campbell, Page and others. Clarets from Bordeaux direct. Champagne from Jules Mumm, Geisler and others. Hocks and Moselles from do do.656 words
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Advertisement765 1877-05-25 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. H»re always 1 Hal ten fort- Sont ton- i Hebben steeds on hand a well l waehrend ein jours Men voor radig een selected and wohlassortlr- assort!s ryk assortirichly assort- tea Lager al- dans tous ment van Eued765 words
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Advertisement591 1877-05-25 4 m LIDDELOW MARTIN, Tailors by Special Appointment to H. E. The Governor Sir William Jcrvois, R.E., C. 8., K.C.M.G. and To His Highness the Maharajah of Johore K.C.5.1., K.r.C I, G.C.M.G. ARMY. NAVY v CIVTL OUTFITTERS MILLINERS. DRESSMAKERS AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. UPPER AND LOWER SHOW ROOMS. W° beg591 words
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