Singapore Daily Times, 29 May 1877
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Title Section12 1877-05-29 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY. 29th MAY. 1877 No. 13,18512 words
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P. & O. Company.
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Article, Illustration462 1877-05-29 1 Office*— D’Almeida Street. Godowh*— At New Harbour. The following are the dates on which the Company’s Contract Mail Steamers miy oe expected to arrive here in 1877 Outward. I Homeward Tueelay 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th 99462 words
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97 1877-05-29 1 Taj steamer* of thi* Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth. Saturday July 14th. 22»d. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. March sth. Sept. Bth. 19th.97 words
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Article323 1877-05-29 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. n 3l do 1 Feb. >, 14 Feb. 15 do h 28 do 1323 words
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Article134 1877-05-29 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Dbijcalion. NEBTOB. 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 returning to London. Through Bills of Lading issued for all134 words
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183 1877-05-29 1 Mail service to Malacca, Linpy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sabatang (Perak), and Pinang. The Steamers of the above Company will leave Singapore and Penang fortnightly,—leaving Piiang immediately after arrival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The183 words
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756 1877-05-29 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bate, via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First (.-lass. From Singapore to Batavia I756 words
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Insurance.
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395 1877-05-29 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. (1st issue at par £100,00( subscribed j 2nd do at 5* prem £125,00C (3rd do at 10* prem.£150,000 the £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business. < ►•“■■w®M®*395 words
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Article72 1877-05-29 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 1877-05-29 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. George C. Frames, Esq. Deputy-Chairman. Underwriters. Herbert B. Brayne, Esq., Liverpool. Charles T. Manley, Es<i., 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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48 1877-05-29 1 (Behlin Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The uudersigued, having been appointed General Agents of the above Com j any are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT Si CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c48 words
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Article59 1877-05-29 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, aD m promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. m iin -I, r-«i itm Singapore Agents,59 words
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Article42 1877-05-29 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, GftAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. u c.)42 words
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36 1877-05-29 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and Penanir BOUSTEAD CO. Fire department Limit £10,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, I4th May, 1867. u c.)36 words
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185 1877-05-29 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman WiUiam Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security185 words
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145 1877-05-29 1 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 to145 words
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86 1877-05-29 1 Financial Position (1875.) Sybacibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000, Life 193.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with author!ty to grant86 words
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Article30 1877-05-29 1 Capital £1,000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. o BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)30 words
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52 1877-05-29 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 00. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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43 1877-05-29 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerlino Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 8 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.)43 words
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100 1877-05-29 1 ‘"ill l IIIOIIJ.UIIOD. Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cinl Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions confined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issned which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of100 words
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50 1877-05-29 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (a. o.)50 words
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69 1877-05-29 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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84 1877-05-29 1 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capitol 250,000 Fire Fund Rest Account, 3Isi 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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55 1877-05-29 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 Benue of 1872 gave an adiition of Ll, per cent per annam to tbe sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents.55 words
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215 1877-05-29 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chair*-.>in —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq F»'.* Chairman —Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory —H. Ambrose Smith, p.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: f5O West George Edinburgh 17 George Street. f 2 King William Lokdon Street. Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water Street. Manchester, 47 Brown Street.215 words
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102 1877-05-29 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW.102 words
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284 1877-05-29 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£100,000. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA 136 CANNING STREET, CALCUTTA, With Agencies at Bombay, Madras, Singaj pore, 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,284 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement58 1877-05-29 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned, having been appointds A gents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June, 1869) to the above Company, are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this place.58 words
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Article43 1877-05-29 2 The S. 8. GLENEAGLE8, Capt. MacBain, dne 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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50 1877-05-29 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 Jane, 1877. STED MOHAMED BIN A. ALSAGOFF. Man ager Singapore, 17th May, 1877. to 5 Jane50 words
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Article65 1877-05-29 2 Estate of Chia Poh Puan, Bankrupt. Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of Creditors will be held at the office of the underagned, on Tuesday, the 5th June, 1877, at 4.30 p. m. Business To Appoint a Committee of Inspection in room of Messrs. Fobbest and65 words
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56 1877-05-29 2 The B. I. 8. N. Co’s steamer ARABIA.” expected on tbe 30th instant, will leave for above ports, from the roads, on Saturday, 2nd Jane, at 3 p. m. For freight or passage apply to HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. to 1st June Agents56 words
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55 1877-05-29 2 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The Agent in S ngapore is prepared to issne Policies and to accept risks by First Class steamers and Sailing Vessels. Mr. H. W. Uloth will assume charge of the Agency until further notice. J. R. KELLOCK, Agent. Singapore,55 words
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35 1877-05-29 2 PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. SINGAPORE. Undek instructions from the Managing Directors, Me H. W. Uloth will assume charge of this Agency until further notice. J. R. KELLOCK. Agent. Singapore, 26th May, 1877. (1 wk.)35 words
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49 1877-05-29 2 Notice is hereby given that a Dividend at 15 per cent will be payble at the Company’s Office, No. 14, Battery Road, from tbe 25th May, to the 5th Juue, 1877. SYED MOHAMED BIN A. AL3AGOFF. Manager Singapore, 17th May, 1877. to 5 June49 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, MAY 29TH. 1877.
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Article1135 1877-05-29 2 Singapore. 29th Mat, 1877. Gambier 4.35. Black Pepper 775 White Pepper... 14 Sago Flour. Sarawak 3 05. Pearl Sago 3.50. Coffee, Pontyue nominal. Tin 19.40 40s. Mule twist .99. 3$ lbs. Shirtings 165. 7 do do 140. •5 dc T. Cloth 1.20 7 do do 130. Benares1,135 words
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Article1311 1877-05-29 2 We take the following telegrams from the Rangoon Times of the 18th instant, as they are either altogether new or are more detailed than those yet published here. It may be men- tioued with regard to Reuter’s Telegram, dated Bucharest 11th May, that the province of Terek, in1,311 words
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Article755 1877-05-29 2 The currency question is at present occupying the attention of merchants in Hongkong. Some time ago the Canton Cotton Guild attempted to force foreign nierchauts to take chopped dollars in payment for goods by refusing to buy goods unless their stipulation was accepted. This attempt was resisted for755 words
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Article1099 1877-05-29 3 (by nemo.) How about the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals? What has it done and what is it doing I hear much grumbling from members, and that several have refused to continue subscribers. If the police only understood their duty and did it, such a Society would1,099 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement471 1877-05-29 2 #rtn ai’btrttsrmtnte. FURNITURE SALE. Tbe undersigned are instructed to Bell by Public Auction, at the residence of A. F. Andebson Es<i., M. d. (left for Europe), at the Sepoy Lines, on Wednesday, 80th Mar, commencing at 2 p. m. The Household Furniture consisting of Drawing. Dining, and Bedroom furniture. Cottage471 words
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Advertisement610 1877-05-29 2 NOTICE. An experienced European Accountant, who can give references, may be open to engagement in a few days. Stlary 3125.—C0u1d take part in correspondence. No objection to an cntstation. Or 9100, on an Estate. Understands Sugar and Tobacco. Address S. S. care of tbe Editor. Singapore, 22nd May, 1877. (1610 words
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Advertisement227 1877-05-29 2 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANT LIMITED. To Builders. Tenders wanted for the construction or several houses and other works at Tanjong Pasfar. Flans and Specifications can be seen at the Company’s OfiLe. E. M. SMITH, Manager. Singapore, 220 d May, 1877. (u. c.) MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that227 words
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Notice.
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Article56 1877-05-29 3 The Spanish steamer GLORIA,” will on her return from Manila, (about the j last week in May.) call at the above port 1 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,56 words
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64 1877-05-29 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 RVT'S. They are aho prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
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104 1877-05-29 3 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matbeson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Etc. (Meeerw. Melcher*, A Co.) J. P Barnes Messrs. Holliday, Wise A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Mea-rs. Douglas,Lapraik&Co.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J.104 words
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44 1877-05-29 3 uiaunsis. The Company’s steamer PATOEAA,’’ will not ply between this port and Deli until further notice. This line will be resnmed in October, should sufficient inducement offer. Hamilton, gray a co. Agents Singapore, 12th April, 1877. (u. c.)44 words
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56 1877-05-29 3 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the cnstomarv terms. The nsnal discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME RROTHERS.56 words
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140 1877-05-29 3 Capital £1,600,000. Paid np and Invested 700.090. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich«rd J. Ashton. Esq. I Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas Q. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert. 0. L. Bevnu, j George Hibbert, Percivsl Bomnquet, Samuel Hyde, James B'and, i William I,vail, Charles Have, Charle*140 words
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239 1877-05-29 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 royageg performed each year; the departures of the steamers from Batavia heing239 words
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70 1877-05-29 4 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. Tff* undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for ooasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks70 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article95 1877-05-29 3 Monday, 29th May. British steamer Far EasN 120 tons, Armstrong commander. Rhio 28th May. consignees C. A Co. Malay Bteamer Poolie, 70 tons, Kassim commander, Johore 28th May, consignee Mahar»jah of Johore. Dutch Bteamer Oph r, 332 tons, Cramer commander, Rhio 28th May, consignees Hamilton, Gray A Co. Tuesday,95 words
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Article25 1877-05-29 3 Tuesday, 29th May. British steamer Petrel, St John, for Penang. British brig Prospero, Malzard, for Adelaide. Dutch steamer Ophir, Cramer, for Siak.25 words
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Article924 1877-05-29 3 1 I OxTIt I I Sh.p'h Names. Captains. tag 4 Rio. 1 .it ar- Wheee Feom: Whebi Lying 'Consignees oe Agents. Destination. i 8 j RIVALS i imB-OF-WAS B H.N M.’s str. IlOU.May oSpuiNbaya 'Victoria Dock H. N. M’s Gene‘Ml.|^p«iri g IwitM H M atr. 464924 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement195 1877-05-29 3 NOTICE. ALEX. ROSS’S CELEBRATED PREPARATIONS. CHIROPO —Corns cured in one day This preparation gradually dissolves the Corn in a few hours, removing the very root. Cantharides Oil.—For restoring Hair and producing Whiskers. Depilatory.—It removes superfluous Hair from the face, neck, arms, or hands without the slightest injury to the Skin.195 words
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Advertisement535 1877-05-29 3 NOTICE. M r.sHKs. Robinson Dunlop, Brokers, Colombo, C- ylon, are prepared to book orders for ca-es of Liberian Coffee Plants made for shipment to all poitsinthe East, each case containing 250 plants, at R8., 400 per case, f. o. b. deliverable in June, July and August, next CC?ombo, 6th April,535 words
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Advertisement309 1877-05-29 3 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The undersigned have received infractions, to sell by Public Auction, »U future date of which due notice will be (fiver, 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 freehold in309 words
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Docks.
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382 1877-05-29 4 Thr works 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, and having sufficient water alongside for the heaviest ships, where neither382 words
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193 1877-05-29 4 CAil 1 1UJiuijji/. This Company executes ships’ repairs of alT 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 154 fee Width at Entrance 42 feet.193 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement164 1877-05-29 4 FANCY GOODS. Johs Little A Co have on hand a large assortment of Fancy Goods comprising photogabaphic albums In a variety of sizes to hold 50, 100, 200. babel albums :—A new assortment of Easel Albums for standing on the Table snd holding 18 Photographs, game chests A few very164 words
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Advertisement95 1877-05-29 4 intimations. CUTLERY." John Little A 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 pair Leather Cases by do. Do., in Single Cases by do. Scissors. Pen Machines for95 words
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Advertisement648 1877-05-29 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.648 words
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Advertisement657 1877-05-29 4 ifitsttllantous. JOHN LITTLE CO. Hays 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.657 words
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Advertisement760 1877-05-29 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. H.vealway,! Haltcufort- Sontton-1 Hobbensteeds on hand a well waehrend ein jours bien roor radiir een selected and wohlassortlr- assortis ryk assort irichly assort- tes Latrer al- dans tous ment van Euea stock of all ler Europae- les articles760 words
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Advertisement597 1877-05-29 4 m 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.0.U1, G.C.M.G. ARMY. NAVY < OIVTL OUTFITTERS, MILLINERS. DRESSMAKERS AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. UPPER AND LOWER SHOW ROOMS. We beg597 words
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