Singapore Daily Times, 23 August 1877
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Title Section12 1877-08-23 1 Singapore Daily Times. vol. xvm SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 23rd AUGUST, 1877. No. 13,25812 words
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P. & O. Company.
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Article, Illustration464 1877-08-23 1 officer—D’Almeida Street. Gorowirß—At New Harbour. Th* following are tnc dates on which > the '"oirpanv’s Contract Mail Steamers mav be expected to arrive here in 1877 1 Outward. I Homeward TnesdaT 9th Jan. Wednesday 10th Jan. 2314 6th Feb. 7th Feb. 20th 21at 6th464 words
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100 1877-08-23 1 THb steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, retang, Mculmein, Rangoon and Calcutta j ring the current year at the undernoted date*;— VokUi, lan. Bth. Satnrday July 14th. n 22nd. 28th. Febry. sth. Aug. 11th. 19th. 25th. March sth. Sept.100 words
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Article318 1877-08-23 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. 3l do 1 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 do 28 do 1 March 14 MarcL318 words
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Article133 1877-08-23 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenoe. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Stentoe. Menelaus. The above steamers, having first class accommodation and carrying a Surgeon and Stewardess, run regularly every ten days from Liverpool outwards, and returningto London. Through Bills of Lading issued for all China133 words
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187 1877-08-23 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. The187 words
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744 1877-08-23 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 2-1 hours aftei the arrival of the Enelisb Mail from home. Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 8 46744 words
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Insurance.
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399 1877-08-23 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. r Ist issue at par £lOO,OOO Subscribed < 2nd do at 5s prom £125,000 (3rd do At 10* prem.£lso,ooo t he t/5.000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of the Company’s business.399 words
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Article71 1877-08-23 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., HongkoDg. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 5100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and71 words
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97 1877-08-23 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,97 words
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44 1877-08-23 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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56 1877-08-23 1 Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1876, £248,980,367. Claims an-anged 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 1877-08-23 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 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.42 words
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36 1877-08-23 1 Capital 2,000,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD A 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.)36 words
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191 1877-08-23 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman J Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,,191 words
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64 1877-08-23 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine risks on goods to all parts of the world at reduced rates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
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57 1877-08-23 1 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. Tbe usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME57 words
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88 1877-08-23 1 Financial Position (1875.) SubBcibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest i/pon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authoriI ty to88 words
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Article29 1877-08-23 1 Capital £1,000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. _Singspore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. 0.)29 words
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51 1877-08-23 1 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. lst April, 1875.51 words
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43 1877-08-23 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 5 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)43 words
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99 1877-08-23 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spa cial Act of Parli am ent.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. No99 words
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50 1877-08-23 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies oovering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n. 0.)50 words
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69 1877-08-23 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£ 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to Europe69 words
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82 1877-08-23 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charter.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1876... £796,747 Fire Premium Reserve 286,021 Total Fire Reserves 1,082,768 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 916,646 The undersigned, Agents for82 words
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56 1877-08-23 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, Der cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Agents.56 words
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222 1877-08-23 2 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairr-un Alexander Ronaldson.Esq F’\<> Chairman Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: f5O West George G**** oo 1 Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. C 2 Zing William Lo,rl>o,, i Street. T f Oriel Chambers,222 words
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109 1877-08-23 2 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool —2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham —l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London— lo, Cornhill. Glasgow l, South Hanover Street. Bristol— 6o, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Cos ton,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL.109 words
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286 1877-08-23 2 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. CONSIDERABLE REDUCTION IN RATES OF PREMIUM FOR INDIA. The Directors of the London and Lancashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after due286 words
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103 1877-08-23 2 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Mew*. Melcbers, k Co.) J.P B*nw (Mesors. Holliday, Wiss Co.) A. T. Manger, Messrs Douglas, LapraikACo.) H Nicaiee, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. 1. <Ua103 words
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Article139 1877-08-23 2 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barela;, I William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, i Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, >, Charles Cave. i139 words
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65 1877-08-23 2 HOME COLONIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Chief Office, 8 Royal Exchange, London E. C. Capital, One Million Pounds Sterling. The undersigned have been authorized to accept war risks to Europe at the following rates: —Up to 1st September J o/o per sailing vessels and 1 o/o per steamers. MACLAINE FRASER65 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement60 1877-08-23 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The 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 in loan on securities and generally tc represent said Bank at this60 words
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52 1877-08-23 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’s. Ld. steamer ORIENTAL,” expected on Thursday, will leave for above ports from the roads at 2 p. m. on Saturday, 25th iust. For freight or passage applv to HAMILTON GRAY, CO. Agents. Singapore 20th Aug., 1877, to52 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 23RD, 1877.
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Article145 1877-08-23 2 Singapcre, 23rd Aug., 1877. Gambier.... 6 4.67 J. Black Pepper 7.70. White Pepper.,, 14. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.30. Pearl Sago 3.70. Coffee, Bontyne 22.00 Tin 19.25. iOs. Mule twist 98. 3i lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth 1.074. 7 do do 1.30.145 words
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Article4002 1877-08-23 2 (For Straits Times.J The War in Turkey in Europe. London, 22 nd August. —Valentine Baker has been appointed to the command of the Turkish cavalry force in the field. Jt has now been ascertained that the loss of the Russians during their retreat on the Schipka Pass amounted4,002 words
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Article396 1877-08-23 3 THE PORT RULES. To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, “Vera” in his letter of yesterday says that no steps have been taken to carry out the Port rules. I just said, and stick to it, that the water Police clean the landing steps, and cannot help thinking396 words
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Extract.
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472 1877-08-23 3 We stated a few days ago, that the railway had been able to increase the 1 supplies of grain for Mysore to 4,000 tons i a week; but even this supply is not sufficient, and the Commissioner of Mysore I now declares that the province472 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement469 1877-08-23 2 2>bfrtistmfnt«. FOR SALE. A pair of dark bay Australian carriage horses standing 15} bands, sent down from Calcutta to special order a few months ago; a perfect match, warranted sound. POWELL A CO., Auctioneers. Singapore, 10th August, 1877. u. c. WOODLANDS BUNGALOW, AND 97 ACRES OF VALUABLE LAND SITUATE 0469 words
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Advertisement905 1877-08-23 2 NOTICE. The undersigned have received instructions from T. Sohst Esq Trustee of the Estate of Mr. Victor Pallies. bankrupt, to Bell by Public Auction at the Pioneer Ice works. Brass Bassa Road, on Tuesday, the 28th inst., commencing at 3 o’clock. An Ice making machine by Tellier Co., Paris, with905 words
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Advertisement364 1877-08-23 2 TO BE LETEntry From Ist September nex The dwelling House recently erected on the land above Sophia Road, opposite the residence of T. 1. Rowell Esq. m. d. j For particulars, apply to J. C. MITCHELL. Singapore, 22nd Augus*. 1877. (u. c.) THE TAN JONG PAG AR DOCK COM PANT,364 words
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Notices.
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73 1877-08-23 3 Cap tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY London Office 106 Cannon St. E. C. The undersigned have been appointed Agents in Singapore for this Company and are now prepared to accept Fire Risks of every description at the rates of Premium current here. Forms,73 words
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86 1877-08-23 3 NOTICE. RAFFLES’ LIBRARY MUSEUM. The Acting Librarian of the Raffles’ Library will be obliged by Subscribers returning. by Friday, the 10 th instant, any works now in their charge belonging to the Library, in order to permit < f the completion of a satisfactory catalogue. The loan of books to86 words
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Article44 1877-08-23 3 MESSRS. Apcar Co.’s steamer JAPAN” Captain de Smidt may be expected here on or about the 22nd instant, en route to Penaug and Calcutta. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents, (to 22nd instant.) Singapore, 11th August 1877.44 words
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44 1877-08-23 3 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The Agent in S ngapore ia prepared to issue Policies and to aocept risks by first class sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent' Singapore, 1st June, 1877. (a c‘)44 words
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238 1877-08-23 3 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED Head Office 13 Austin Friars, London. RENEWAL OF SERVICE JAVA under contract with tbe Governments of Netherlands India and South Australia. This service will be resumed in 1877 and five voyages performed each year; the deKrtures of the steamers from Batavia ing regulated at238 words
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Article36 1877-08-23 3 Congou Tea —John Little A Co. hare, just received their annual supply of the. above in boxes of 5 lbs each. Amo, Assam Tea, in tins of 2 lbs. each. Singapore, 11th August, 1877.36 words
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42 1877-08-23 3 The following steamers, carrying H.M.’. mails, will proceed direct to England, through the Canal. tons. Commander, Date. Hindostan 3,113, N. Roskell r.n.r. Ist Sept. H. W. ULOTH. Acting Agent. Singapore 10th July, 1877. (u. c.)42 words
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Article41 1877-08-23 3 Messrs Apcar A Co.’s steamer RINDOSTAN,” Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 27th instant en route to Hongkong. For freight or passage apply to SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. (to 27th instant.) Singapore, 11th August 1877.41 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement297 1877-08-23 3 NOTICE. John Little Co., have opened out for sale. Gentlemens’ Hosiery. —Plain and fancy Color Summer Merino i Hose, Plain White Cotton hose, Fine Embroidered Balbriggan hose, Thick Merino and Lambs* wool hose, Black Silk Half Hose for dress wear. Fine Summer Merino under Vests, short sleeves. Imitation Gauze Merino297 words
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Advertisement556 1877-08-23 3 IN THE GOODS OP JAMES WHELER WOODPORD BIRCH. DECEASED. Pursuant to the India Act No. 28 of 1#66, intituled an Act to give to Trustees, Mortgagees, and others in cases to which English Law is applicable, certain powers now commonly inserted in Settlements, Mortgages and Wills, and to amend tbe556 words
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Advertisement328 1877-08-23 3 NOTICE. The following goods will be sold at reduced prices from the Ist August prox for one month. They are marked in plain figures Albums, pocket-books, note books, pocket inkstands, scarves, collars, cuffs, comforters, travelling necessaires, frames, electro plated ware, cruets, crockery, pocket knives, French novels, standing lamps and concertinas.328 words
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Docks.
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390 1877-08-23 4 Tn works of this Company aresituated within one mile of the town of Singapore and comprise the following establishments, ▼is:— Whabt —An extensive Wharf capable of berthing ten or eleven vessels at one time, and having sufficient water alongside for the heaviest ships, where neither390 words
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188 1877-08-23 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—4ls feet. Depth fit w&tsr from 14 feet to 15| feci WidCh at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving188 words
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70 1877-08-23 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. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks70 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement237 1877-08-23 4 NOTICE. THE ARSENAL. JOHORE. Steam Saw Mills Department. Capable of turning oat 500,000 superficial feet of sawn timber per month. Vessels of the largest size can load alongside the mills wharf. Orders received for the supply of Railway sleepers, Beams and Piles. A lar ge assortment of planks and scantling237 words
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Advertisement747 1877-08-23 4 NOTICE. John Little A Co. have just received and opened for sale a larve assortment of Millinery. Haberdashery Ac., comprising. Ribbons.—All the new colors including the Mandarine,’ New Coral’, and Kosiki shades. Flowers —A lares assortment of Summer Flowers for the Dress and Hair. Ruffltnos.—A new selection of the best747 words
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Advertisement659 1877-08-23 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 BrochS Silks for dinner dresses. Colored Foulard and washing Silks. Black, white and colored Satins for659 words
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Advertisement596 1877-08-23 4 ifltgcellantous. JOHN LITTLE CO. Havb always on hand direct importa- I tions 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 do596 words
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Advertisement761 1877-08-23 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square. Beach Street 27. Have always 1 Haltenfort- Sont ton-1 Hebben atoerts j onhandawell waehrendein jours bien voor radip ocu 1 selected and j wohlassortir- assortis rvk assorti- j richly assort- tea Lager al- dans tous inent van Rued stock of all761 words
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Advertisement643 1877-08-23 4 MASON A CO.’S HARNESS. For Sale at G. HIEBER CO. Pony harness, plated mountings, Horse do. do. do. Pair horse do. do. do. Also. A few harness brass mounted riding whips. Gentlemen’s saddles, Pony do. The undersigned have received an invoice of excellent. Bordeaux wines, Breakfast Claret, Dinner Claret. After643 words
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