Singapore Daily Times, 31 May 1877
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Title Section12 1877-05-31 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XVIII SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. 31st MAY. 1877. No. 13,18712 words
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P. & O. company.
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Article, Illustration466 1877-05-31 1 oyncES—D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. Tut following are tbe dates on which the (ompany's Contract Mail Steamers miy tie expected to atrire here in 1877: OIJTWABD. HOMEWARD Tuesday 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 23rd 24th 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th 21et 6th Mar.466 words
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97 1877-05-31 1 Tbe steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Pei ang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, Jan. Bth. I Saturday July 14th. 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. lltb. 19th. 25th. March sth. Sept.97 words
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Article321 1877-05-31 1 Th* following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to' arrive here during tbe current year Outward. Homeward. 1877 1877 Wednesday, 17 Jan. Thursday, 18 Jan. 3l do 1 Feb. i, 14 Feb. ii 15 do 28 do .< 1321 words
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Article132 1877-05-31 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Stentob. Menelaus. The above Bteamers, 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 China132 words
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189 1877-05-31 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.189 words
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484 1877-05-31 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bat* 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 Class. From Singapore to Batavia... 8484 words
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269 1877-05-31 1 This Company continues to perform the following regular services in the Indian Archipelago, under contract with the Netherlands Indian Government. From Singapore To Batavia...via Riouw and Muntok, and back, in correspondence with the mail steamers of the P. A O. Company every 14 days.269 words
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Insurance.
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397 1877-05-31 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £100,00( 2nd do at 5s 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. Cam pang’s, imsinftaa. The success of397 words
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Article72 1877-05-31 1 Capital 8 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson 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 1877-05-31 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 Sc 21, Exchange Buildings East. OFFICES IN LONDON,97 words
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45 1877-05-31 1 (Beblin-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 tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT Sc CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c45 words
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Article55 1877-05-31 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 re"cogniseST Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DTCE CO. Singapore,55 words
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Article42 1877-05-31 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 1877-05-31 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD Sc CO. Fire department: Limit £lO,OOO, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000, on one life. Singapore, 14th May, 1867. (u. 0.)37 words
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196 1877-05-31 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to Policy196 words
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144 1877-05-31 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 1877-05-31 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 *****. Tbe undersigned have to announce that I they are the duly appointed Agents for I this Company in Singapore; with authorij89 words
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Article28 1877-05-31 1 Capital £1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 Oeorgr Striht. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. o.)28 words
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52 1877-05-31 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 Sc CO. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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42 1877-05-31 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension op Limits. One F rst. class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS Sc CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)42 words
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96 1877-05-31 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spa 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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50 1877-05-31 1 The undersigned, Agents for the abovs 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 Si OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. 0.)50 words
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58 1877-05-31 1 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 iu loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this place.58 words
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69 1877-05-31 1 Hud 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. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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86 1877-05-31 1 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 Fire Department, Net Premiums and Intreest... 917,17886 words
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56 1877-05-31 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 St CO., Agents.56 words
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220 1877-05-31 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chatw'.un —Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vi.a Chairman Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq decretory—H. Ambrose Smith, ju.a. CHIEF OFFICES: o f6O West George Gtiaoow t Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. f 2 King William London, Street. T Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water Street.220 words
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101 1877-05-31 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool —2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Comhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD,Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLABGOW.101 words
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28 1877-05-31 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital— £loo,ooo. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA—--136 CANNING BTREET, CALCUTTA, With Agencies at Bombay, Madras, Singapore, Colombo, and all the Principal Towns in India.28 words
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260 1877-05-31 4 The Directors of the London and Lancashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after due consideration, they have resolved to considerably reduce the Rates of Premium for India, both Civil and Military. This reduction applies to all the Tables in the Company’s260 words
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Article42 1877-05-31 2 The 8. 8. GLENEAGLEa 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, DYCE A CO. Singapore, 25th April, 1877. (to 31 May.42 words
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54 1877-05-31 2 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The Agent in Singapore is prepared to issue 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, 26th54 words
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Article65 1877-05-31 2 Ebtatk of Chia Poh Phan, 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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50 1877-05-31 2 i B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer ARABIA’” leave for above ports, from the roads, on Saturday, 2nd June, at 3 p. m. For freight or passage apply to HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. to l»t Jnne Agents B. L S. N. Co. Ld.50 words
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35 1877-05-31 2 PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. SINGAPORE. Under instructions from the Managing Directors, Mb., 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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Article52 1877-05-31 2 The Spanish steamer GLORIA,” will on her return from Manila, (about the last week in May,) call at the above port tn routs 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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49 1877-05-31 2 Notice is hereby given that a Dividend of 15 per cent will be payble at the Company’s Office, No. 14, Battery Road, from the 25th May, to the sth June, 1877. SYED MOHAMED BIN A. ALSAGOFF. Manager Singapore, 17th May, 1877. to 5 June49 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, MAY 31ST. 1877.
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Article144 1877-05-31 2 Singapore, 31st May, 1877. Gambier S 4.30. Black Pepper 7.60 White Pepper 13.75. Sago, Flour, Sarawak 8.07*. Pearl Sago 3.60. Ooffee, Bontyne 1 nominal. Tin 19.40 40s. Mule twist 1 98. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.625. 7 do do 1.40. 6 do T. Cloth ...4 1.12*. 7 do144 words
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789 1877-05-31 2 England. London 30 th May, 1877.—The Russian Ambassador at the Court of St. James has gone to St. Petersburg. Germany and Austria. A German Ironclad Squadron has gone to the Levant. The Russian Ambassadors at the Courts of Berlin, and Vienna have proceeded to789 words
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Article281 1877-05-31 2 We extract the following items from the Hongkong Daily Press received by the Brisbane on Monday The Hongkoug folks are somewhat alarmed concerning their defences in view of the breaking out of the RussoTurkish war. And the Japanese native papers appear to be in some trepidation also, believing281 words
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Article2948 1877-05-31 2 Aeting Governor Low to The Earl of Carnarvon. I abuan, March 14, 1876. My Lord, —I have the honour to forward the annual returns composing the Blue Book of this Colony for the year 1875, with the following explanatory remarks 2. Revenue and Expenditure. —The receipts on account of2,948 words
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Article776 1877-05-31 3 (by XJOtO.) The recurrence of so many tires in Singapore of late brings to mind the old adage that “it never rains but it pours,” and that ill fortune comes apace when the devil drives.” During the course of the last ten years there have been five or six776 words
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Correspondence.
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Article296 1877-05-31 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —Knowing the usually genial temper of the gentleman whom I suppose to be Nemo,” l was somewhat surprised to see in your issue of the 29th instant, such a series of growls and grumbles from his pen. To296 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement431 1877-05-31 2 #rto Jftbfrtfsrawnts. FOR SALE. A Steam Launch, just arrived from England, 35 feet long, Tubular Boiler tested to 120 lbs.; double Engines; twin screw awnings complete. Steams very fast, also Vertical Tubular Boiler and Engine 4 inch. Cylinder Brass, shaft propeller, mountings, pipes, complete for a steam Launch. Apply to431 words
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Advertisement638 1877-05-31 2 FURNITURE SALE. The undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction at the residence of Mr. Miller, Hill Street, on Friday, the Ist June, at 3 o’clock, the sitting room, dining and bed room furniture, glass and crockery ware; pictures, curios. Also a palanquin, horse, and harness. The property638 words
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Advertisement432 1877-05-31 2 NOTICE. The undersigned has received instructions from Mr. John Fisher, (leaving for Europe), to sell by Public Auction, on Tuesday the 12th June 1877, at 7 o’clock a. m., on the spot. i The following very valuable, property situated in Campong Malacca. No. I.—A very valuable, convenient and i waterside432 words
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Notices.
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100 1877-05-31 3 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,Wise Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Remedios, (J. J.100 words
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42 1877-05-31 3 The Company’s steamer PATOEAA,” will not ply between this port and Deli until further notice. This line will be resumed in October, should sufficient inducement offer. HAMILTON, GRAY CO. Agents Singapore, 12th April, 1877. (a. c.)42 words
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57 1877-05-31 3 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon 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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140 1877-05-31 3 Capital < j £1,600,000. Paid- up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. I Alfred Gouger. Esq. Thomas O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charles140 words
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64 1877-05-31 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 R4.TS8. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
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240 1877-05-31 3 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office 13 Austin Friars, London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE 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 departures of the steamers from Batavia.240 words
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71 1877-05-31 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. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks for eoasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article56 1877-05-31 3 Wednesday, 30th May. i British steamer Pontianak, 99 tons, Lyon commander, Pou- j tianak 28th May consignees Lee Keng Yong, A Brothers. British barque Aikshaw, 575 tons, Tyson commander, Shields 26(h Jany. consignees Gilfillan, Wood A Co. Thursday 31st May. British barque Archos, 448 tons, Gibbs commander, Sunder- land56 words
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Article65 1877-05-31 3 Wednesday, 30th May. Italian barque Francesco Starace, Gargulo, for Bangkok. British barque Indian, Millington, for Cotie. Thursday, 31st May. British steamer Paknsm, Stratton, for Saigon. British barque Helene, Inkster, for Liverpool. British steamer Penang. Barker, for Samarang 4 Chenboon. British steamer Pontianak, Lyon, for Billiton <fc Pontianak.65 words
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Article833 1877-05-31 3 |i —hip's Names. (laptaims. uoJßio I up AH' whk«i From WhkbeLyino Comiuk.m OE Aoraw.Dmum I f. RIVALS E r E Bowie.- H.N.M.’s str. lltllt May SjSounbaya Victoria Dock H. N. Oon-olGeneral. Repairing n S Wilcox HM. atr. 464 May I9jCruising Roads -emor Naval Officer. Station TVmar833 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement457 1877-05-31 3 r SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. Ob and after the 1st February, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perpound. The Ice House i6 opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. m. to 6 p. m. Tickets for 2, 3 or457 words
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Advertisement79 1877-05-31 3 NOTICE. In re the Estate of Ch Falck A Co. All claims against the above estate must be sent in on or before the 30th of June. A. D. 1877, and all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to F. MASIUS, Co-liquidator. Bangkok 17th79 words
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Advertisement396 1877-05-31 3 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Thk 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 freehold396 words
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Docks.
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391 1877-05-31 4 The works of this Company are situated within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, Wh abf. —An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time, and having sufficient water alongside for the heaviest ships, where391 words
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188 1877-05-31 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 15J feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving188 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement163 1877-05-31 4 FANCY GOODS. Johs Little A Co have on hand a large assortment of Fancy Goods comprising photogaraphic ALBUMS :—ln a variety of sizes to hold 50, 100, A 200. easel albums :—A new assortment of Easel Albums for standing on the Table and holding 18 Photographs, game chests :—A few163 words
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Advertisement97 1877-05-31 4 Intimations. CUTLERY. John Little A Co., have just received a 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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Advertisement647 1877-05-31 4 VICTORIA HOUSE. ROBINSON A CO. Milliners, Drapers, Haberdashers, Hosiers, Dress-makers and Gentlemen’s Outfitters. Have always on hand. Black and colored Silks in Gros grains and Glacis. Black and colored Moire Antiques. Black and colored Broch6 Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for647 words
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Advertisement657 1877-05-31 4 fHlgctllanrous. JOHN LITTLE CO. Hate always on hand direct importations of the following goods. WINES. Sherries from Cockborn 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. Sauterne, Ac.657 words
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Advertisement775 1877-05-31 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have always I Hal ten fort- Sont tou- j Kehben steeds on hand a well waehrendein jours bien voor radii; een selected and wohlassortir- asso r ti s ryk assortirichly assort- tes Lager al- dans tous raent van775 words
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Advertisement592 1877-05-31 4 m LIDDELOW A MARTIN, Tailors by Special Appointment to H. E. The Governor Sir William Jervois, R.E., G. 8., K.C.M.G. and To His Highness the Maharajah of Johore K.C.5.1., K.C.CI, G.C.M.G. ARMY. NAVY GIVTL OUTFITTERS, MTLLTNERR. DRESSMAKERS AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. UPPER AND LOWER SHOW ROOMS. We beg to592 words
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