Singapore Daily Times, 4 February 1878

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 4th FEBRUARY, 1878. No. 13,392
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  • 461 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. he following are the dates on which Company’s Contract Mail Steamers -ft tfpmw Ul 11 nil lllli 111 !BWi 1 Ottwasd. I Hombwabd. a "-r*e i sth Feb Mb Feb. Z mh 20th sth Mar 6th Mar.
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  • 146 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclub. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedoh. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelacs. Tbucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, *nd from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon modatu n for first and
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  • 310 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. 1878. 1878. Wednesday, 3o January Thursday, 31 January 13 February 14 February 27 do 28 do 13 March 14 March 27
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  • 92 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang. Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta daring the current/year at the undernoted JSDMuy t+U. awimdny, Ju* 13th28th 27th February 11th August 10th 25th 24th March 4th September 7th 18th 21st April Ist October
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  • 185 1 Mail service to Malacca, Lingy, Klang, Salangore, Durian Sab&t&ng (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. The
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  • 50 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co’s, steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain i Mactavish, may be expected here on or j about the 20th instant en route to above I ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb, 1878. (to 20th inst.i
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  • 47 1 Messes. Apcab A Co's, steamer DOsTAN," 992 tons, Captain Gabdner, i may be expected to arrive here on the 28th i instant cn route to above port. I For freight or passage, apply to' SARK1ES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 1st Feb., 1878. (to 28th inst.)
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  • 811 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Mon by, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia J
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  • Insurance.
    • 400 1 Capital, £500,000, with power to increase. fist issue at par £100,00( Subscribed j 2nd do at 5* prem £125,000 3rd do at 10« prem.£lso,oofl the £75.000 premiums on shares being availc/ 0r ie ma n tonance and extension of the Company’s business.
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    • 71 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 and
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    • 97 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,
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    • 47 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. I RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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    • 65 1 EBTABLIBHED 1710. 1 Insurances effected upon almost every H B 's p t o pV» i „r perty th I Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980 367 Claims arranged by the Local Agents! i an lP a d Promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals
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    • 42 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. a c.)
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    • 44 1 Capital 2.000.000. r UNDB IN RESERVE EXCLUSIVE OF Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and PenangBOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Live depaktmiskt: Limit «2,000, on one life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. n c
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    • 186 1 OFFICK8. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracecburch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman gind. Es1re- Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,,
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    • 64 1 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 current
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    • 56 1 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 customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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    • 96 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital' £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. >. 99 Life 133.000. 99 99 .> Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for 1 this Company
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    • 29 1 Capital €1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICE'?. London 79. Cornhili, E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOU8TEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (u. c.)
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    • 53 1 B— iEifETi 1881 Stabwribed Onrittl *2.00(1.000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON. SIMONS A 00. Singapore. 1st
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    • 43 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sieblino Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160 000 PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Pec., 1875. n c.)
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    • 96 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. Psee Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge for
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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, 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 OO.) Singapore, sth April. 1866. (u.c.)
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    • 42 1 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 sailing vessels and steamers. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, Ist June, 1877. (u.c.)
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    • 69 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 foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporate bt Royal Chart**.) 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 for
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    • 57 1 Bonus Year. N ext 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 ot i-1, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO.,
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    • 219 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, p.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: 50 s™ G 0 Edinburgh 17 George Street. i f 2 King William t tttppnAAT f Oriel Chambers, Lr KKPOOI i Water
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    • 99 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD,Esq. (Messrs. Todd Cos ton,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. ChaB. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.
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    • 302 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£loo,ooo. HEAD OFFICE IN INDIA 136 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 LanI cashire” have the pleasure to announce J
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    • 103 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, k Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday, Wise k Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Lid.) J. J. dos
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    • 71 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 j customary terms. 331 °/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all
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    • 72 4 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,
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    • 135 4 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Ganger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, George Hibbert, Percival Bosauquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave, Charles Marryat, George H.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 67 1 PACIFIC MAIL S. S. COMPANY. Through passage tickets granted to iverpool by all Transatlantic lines of steamers. A reduction of 20 o/o on ordinary rates V ran tod to Officers of the Army and **J and members of the Civil and Con- I U p n, ce8 to Commission. or
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  • 59 2 Thi Ocean Steam-Ship Company's steamer HECTOR,” 1,589 tons, Captain C. Butler, will be despatched for the above port, via Penang, takme through cargo and passengers for Rotterdam and other Continental ports on or about the 15th Proximo:— For freight or passage, apply to W. MANSFIELD A CO.
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  • 47 2 Thk S.B. GLENGYLE Captain B. Qcartly, due here about the end of the month, ha 8 room for cargo, and has also accommodation for a few first class passengers. For further particulars, apply to MARTIN, DYOE A CO., Agents. Singapore, 15th Jan., 1878. (u o.)
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, FEB. 4TH, 1878.
    • 159 2 Singapore 4th Fib., 1878. Gaubier. 4.32 J. Black Pepper 7.35. White Pepper 13. 3ago Flour. Sarawak 3 20 Pearl Sago 3.90. Coffee, Bontyne 21 Tin 18.65. Ioe. Mule twist 97.50. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.574. 7 do do 1.35. 6 do T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do 1.30.
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    • 833 2 England. London, 1 st February. —The London Times publishes a report that the Greek Chamber has approved a resolution of confidence in the proceedings of the Government, which is tantamount to a declaration of war against Turkey. The Chief Secretary for Ireland, Sir M. Hicks-Beach,
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    • 814 2 The time of scarcity of rice and consequent high prices would now appear to be over, if we may judge from the latest advices from Bangkok and Saigon, which ports may lie termed the Rice Granaries of the Straits Settlements. The embargo on the export of rice
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    • 4025 3 The following items are condensed from the Sarawak Gazette of the 22nd January:— On the 3rd December, four Chinese, Ah Sang, Ah Seng, Bun Liong, and Juban, were arraigned before the Supreme Court for the wilful murder of a fellowcountryman, Khoo Ah Goh, and sentenced to"death. The Judges
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 595 2 #dn aSbtrttsemtnM. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid op Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Pond 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. Hoppius, Esq. (->t Messrs. Siemssen Co.) Deputy Chairman.— F. D. Sassoon, Esq (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. Wm. H. Fobbis, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell
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    • 877 2 NOTICE. Mb. Wilhelm Heinrich Ludwig Siegfried, has, from the Ist day of January 1 instant, undertaken the management and conduct of the Hotel De l’Europe ALBERT BECKER, Mr. Becker is leaving for Europe and requests all parties owing him money or to whom money is due, to settle with him
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    • 650 2 POLICE NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that all Dogs found straying in the Streets. Roads, or Public Thoroughfares, or beyond the enclosures of the houses of the Owners of such Dogs, in the Settlements of Singapore."**Penang, and Malacca, during the periods mentioned below, may be destroyed in accordance with Section
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    • 624 2 valuable freehold property IN TANGLIN FOR SALE. The undersigned has received instructions to offer for sale that valuable and pleasantly situated property known as Dalvey,” and lyinar between Dalvey and Bukit Timah Roads. The House was recently rebuilt at an outlay of 9,000, and the grounds, which are tastefully laid
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  • Notices.
    • 165 3 The Company’s steamer “INDIA,” Captain Dodero, haring left Genoa on the Ist inst. may be expected here on the 4th February, and will be despatched on her return voyage from Singapore on Wedneaday, the 20th February, fo Naples, Genoa and Marseilles via intermediate Ports. Rates of Passage money
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 108 3 TO BE LET. Two large rooms above the Godown of Messrs. Chib Hok Co., suitable for offices. Powell Sl Co. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. HAMBURG HOTEL. Italian Band. Concerts every evening from 8 to 12 o’clock, Sundays excepted. Play opera pieces. Singapore, 9th Jany. 1878. (1 m.) NOTICE. The undersigned
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    • 738 3 NOTICE. The undersigned beg 3 to announceto the public and the community of Singapore in general, that he will, on the 19th inat., open a Tiffin-room, Reading Saloon, and Billiard rooms, under the name of The Bank Exchange,” at the premises lately occupied by the Adelphi Hotel in Commercial Square,
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  • Docks.
    • 697 4 Th« work* of the Company are situated at Tsinong Pagar, within one the town of Singapore, and comprisetW following establishments, viz Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected by a breakwater
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    • 189 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 of water from 14 feet to 154 fee) Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 19 4 FOB SALE. C&KL8BBRO (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rime Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (a. o.)
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    • 432 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, &c., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding rings,
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    • 609 4 #ltsrfllanrmis» JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Imposters of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Deeartment. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • 642 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Have always I TTalten fort-1 Sont ton-1 Hebben steeds otihandawell waehrendeln jours bienl voor radieeen selected and wohlaasortir- assortis ryk assortij “sort-1 tea Tourer al-' dans tons ment van EuM stock of all ler Enropae- lea articles ropeiacheartiE'lropeanand
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    • 674 4 SAYLE CO. Ta lOT8 Special Sy Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. P. Rob'nson, k. c. m g And To H. H. The Maharajah of Johorf G. 0. M. G.. K. n. S T. Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers. Hatters. Dressmakers. Milliners. Drapers AND GENERAL DRY
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  • SUPPLEMENT TO THE DAILY TIMES, FEB. 4, 1878.
    • 108 5 Per Jeddah. —From Penang: 630 Pilgrims Per Pear/.—From Saigon: 205 Chinese. Per Paragua. —Mr. H. W. Cyemorse and Mr. E. Zeigler. Per General Pel.— lo saloon, 22 second class, 62 European soldiers, 240 coolies A 52 women. Per Ophir. —4 saloon soldiers A natives. Per Glenroy.— From London. For
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    • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
      • 336 5 Friday, Ist February. British barque Kelso, 556 tons, Vowell commander, Cardiff Ist Oct. consignees Gilfillan Wood A Co. British steamer Penedo, 652 tons, Cam commander, Rangoon 27th Jany. Saturday, 2nd February. British steamer Edinburgh, 1,817 tone, Worsley commander, Madras 7 sth Jany. consignees E. E. A. AC. T. Company.
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      • 33 5 Friday, Ist February. British steamer Madura, Smith, for Calcutta. British steamer Vidar, Barrow, for Sourabaya. British steamer Shuaydagone, Bowers, for Penang. Saturday, 2nd February. British steamer Thales. Coles, for Hongkong.
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      • 1199 5 n V IMlto. S urM-UnM* F*O.I »■>*■ A«MT.. D»TIF*TI«». SHIPS C R VAL6 MEN-OF-WAI. 2ft Acbeen IT. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consul GenerijjAcheen Palembang htaVman 5'VVr 0187 Jan 4Penang Admiralty Wh’rf Senior Naval Officer Station Charybdis iHptham g MOAn HEd! T. P. Wharf H.N M’s Consul General.,
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 88 5 NOTICE. All persons having claims against the Estate of the late Asdkew McAllah, Engineer, Sarawak Steamer Bojafad, requested to .end them m to the under. ..thin Administrator of the Estate and effects Andre. MeAllan,-{deceased.) Singapore, 16th Janj. 1878. _(!■>•) TO BE LET. With Emmediatk Entry. That large and comm odious
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    • 124 5 FOR SALE. The following very fine property called Mount Alma, situated ontbe Dalvey Road, within three miles of town, say. 1 Grant containing an area of 45. 3. 12. Acres for ever, and no Quit rent. This Hill is »ne of the finest in the Settlement, height above high water
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