Singapore Daily Times, 9 February 1878
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Title Section12 1878-02-09 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX SINGAPORE, SATURDAY. 9th FEBRUARY, 1878. No. 13,39712 words
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Article, Illustration448 1878-02-09 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. The following are the dates on which the Company's Contract Mail Steamers wav v> Orrw*a». Homiwaxv. *th Jan. Wednesday 9th Jan. 22ad »rd sth Fab. 6th Feb. 19th 30th sth Mar. 6th Mar. 19th 30th KwteT l*t448 words
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Article147 1878-02-09 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patkoclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Pblam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Obestes. Hectob. Stentob. MENELACB. Teuceb. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon modatic n for first and147 words
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802 1878-02-09 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply 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 Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 j Padang802 words
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312 1878-02-09 1 The followin'' are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year.— OUTWARD. HoWEWiSD. 1878. 1878. Wediie»d»y, 3o January Thuniday, 31 January 13 February 14 February *7 do 28 do j >• 1.3 March 14312 words
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96 1878-02-09 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the nndernoted dates:— Monday, January 14th Saturday, July 13th 28th 27th February llth August 10th 25th 24th March 4th September 7th 18th96 words
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186 1878-02-09 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 abont 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival. The186 words
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Article47 1878-02-09 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co’s, steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain MactaviBH, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant en route to above ports. (Fofreight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb., 1878. (to 20th inst. 147 words
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Article44 1878-02-09 1 MesBks. Apcab A Co's, steamer HiN-DO--TAN,” 992 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected to arrive here on the 28th instant en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES. Agents Singapore, Ist Feb., 1878. (to 28th inst.44 words
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Insurance.
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391 1878-02-09 1 i Capital, £600,000, with power to increase. J «p«r eioo.ooc I Subscribed j 2nd do at 5* pren, £125,00C k < 3rd d prem.£150,000 1 £75,000 premiums on shares being available for the maintenance and extension of m Sc history 0 t391 words
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Article71 1878-02-09 1 Capital 1,500,000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. Geniral Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Si 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 and71 words
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105 1878-02-09 1 HEAD OFFICE, LIVERPOOL. Robert Galloway, Esq., Chairman. Georoe 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, Exchanqe Buildings East. 1 OFFICES IN105 words
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45 1878-02-09 1 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. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c45 words
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Article54 1878-02-09 1 E8TABLI8HED 1710. Insurances effected upon almost everv bXZ" pVmiar rert? the j Total Sum insured in 1876. £248,980.367 ai 8 by the Local Agents, i pa d Promptitude and liberality, j c of Local Tribunal' r«. Singapore Agents. 1 martin, dyce a CO. I Singapore, 1st54 words
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Article43 1878-02-09 1 wmran i. BBOAD Stbeeti h* 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. n 0 Rnv i T43 words
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45 1878-02-09 1 Capital 2,000.000. r UNDS 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. one Hf' D pi ,l,T: Limit £2,000, on Singapore, I9th Sept., 1877. n c.)45 words
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196 1878-02-09 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Graoechurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered196 words
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68 1878-02-09 1 AIJE.ALI UffFIUZ, DAT AVIA. 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 description68 words
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56 1878-02-09 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.56 words
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87 1878-02-09 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authoriW to grant87 words
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Article29 1878-02-09 1 Capital £1,000,000. CHIEF OFFICER. London 79, Cobnhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb„ 1876. (u. c.)29 words
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52 1878-02-09 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital e2.000.000 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, I.t April,52 words
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44 1878-02-09 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5.900.000 Extension op Limits. One P rat class risk t 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do. 160 000 PATERSON SIMONS A 00. n Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)44 words
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100 1878-02-09 1 o-nuiii inouruilUfl. Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe eial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums.100 words
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53 1878-02-09 1 n.Anv>£i wnrani, The undersigned, A (rents for the abovo Company, are prepared to issne Policies covering Marine Risks on goodi to all part* of the world. Policies payable one month after dne notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A 00.) Singapore, 5th53 words
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42 1878-02-09 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. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 1st June, 1877. (a. c.)42 words
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69 1878-02-09 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. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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82 1878-02-09 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Chartir.) 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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53 1878-02-09 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 ot £l, per cent per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON A CO., Singapore,53 words
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221 1878-02-09 4 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Bmith, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: 050 West Georgs Glasoow i Street. Edixburgh 17 George Street. 2 King William Lowdo Street. T Oriel Chambers, Liverpool I Water221 words
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106 1878-02-09 4 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East. Birmingham —l 2, Bennett’s Hill. Lonpon —lo,. Cornhill. Glasgow —t, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.106 words
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288 1878-02-09 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 Lancashire” have the pleasure to announce that, after due288 words
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101 1878-02-09 4 Capital 12,000,000 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 k Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.lfouglas.LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Bemedios, (J.101 words
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72 1878-02-09 4 i 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. 331 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all72 words
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73 1878-02-09 4 Cap tal, £250,000, fully subscribed. CHIEF OFFICE: HANLEY Loudon Office 100 Cannon St. E. C. The undersized have been appointed Affents 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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137 1878-02-09 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richsrd J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Goueer, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be van, George Hibbert, Perciral Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Lynll, Charles Care. Charles Marryat, George H.137 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement64 1878-02-09 1 PACIFIC MAIL S. S. COMPANY. Through passage tickets granted .to I "'erpool by all Transatlantic lines of i steamers. A reduction of 20 o/o on ordinary rates •a granted to Officers of the Army and a members of the Civil and Con- I suiar Services in Commission. *or further particulars64 words
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32 1878-02-09 2 PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. Under instructions from the Managing Directors, Mr. H. W. Geiger assumes charge of this Agency. H. W. ULOTH. Acting Agent. Singapore, 6th Feby., 1878. to 13th inst.32 words
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25 1878-02-09 2 Mr. H. W. Grioer assumes charge of this Agency. H. W. ULOTH, Acting Agent. Singapore, 6th Feby. 1878. to 13th inst.25 words
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58 1878-02-09 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. The B T. S. N. Co.’s steamer CANARA,” 1,903 tons. Captain Sharp, will sail for above ports on Saturday 9th instant, leaving Tanjong Pagar Wharf at 3 p. m. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON. GRAY CO. Aeents B. 1. S. N. Co.58 words
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Article177 1878-02-09 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Division of Singapore. In the matter of a Bankruptcy Petition against Henry Schustev, of Singapore Merchant, and Edward Engel, late of Solobond near Eidelstedt in Schleswig Holstein, Merchant, both trading at Singapore in partnership under the firm of177 words
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Article38 1878-02-09 2 The Turkish barque HAMODY will have a quick despatch for the above port. Has room for cargo, which can now be enfurther particulars, apply to S. M. ALSAGOFF, Agent. Singapore, Bth Feb., 1878. to 28th inst.38 words
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Article80 1878-02-09 2 The N. I. S. N. Co.’s Steamer GENERAAL PEL Captain de Hart, will leave Batavia for Port Darwin, Sydney Melbourne and Adelaide, on the 24th February. The Company’s Steamer PRINB ALEXANDER," will leave this port for Batavia, the morning following the arrival of the P. St O. Mail80 words
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STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, FEB. 9TH, 1878.
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Article102 1878-02-09 2 Singapore 9th Fbb., 1878. Gambier 4.32}. Black Pepper 7.35. White Pepper 13. Sago Floor, Sarawak...- 3 20 Pearl Sago 3.80. Ooffee, Bontyne 20 75. Tin. 18.65. U>s. Mule twist 97.50. 3i lbs. Shirtings 1 57}. 7 do do 1.35. 6 do T. Cloth 1.10. 7 do do102 words
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164 1878-02-09 2 Death op the Pope. Rome, 8 th February. —His Holiness the Pope is dead. The Greek invasion of Turkey j SUSPENDED. Athens, 8th February. —The army has been ordered to stop the invasion j of the Turkish territory, the Powers having promised to protect the164 words
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Article1503 1878-02-09 2 The following new notifications are taken from yesterday’s Gazette H. E. the Governor has been pleased I to authorise the following mutations in the Magistrates of Singapore and Province Wellesley to date from Ist Feb. Mr. F. H. Gottlieb to return to his i appointment1,503 words
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Article1208 1878-02-09 3 The discovery or invention of the telephone must certainly be pronounced one of the, if not, the most wounderful event of the age, and according to all accounts it threatens to supersede in great part the telegraph as a means of quick and easy communication. Its use seem1,208 words
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Article1144 1878-02-09 3 Minutes of Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners, on Friday, the 25th January, 1878. Commissioners Present. E. J. Wells, Esq. Major McNair. Tan Seng Poh, Esq. M. F. de Souza, Esq. In the absence of the President, E. J. Wells, Esq., was appointed Chairman. The Minutes of the last1,144 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement689 1878-02-09 2 gfobtrtttemtntf. HONGlfipNG AND SHANGHAI banking CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000.000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 650,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —H. Hoppius. Esq. (">f Messrs. Siemssen A O'. 1 Deputy Chairman. —F. D Sassoon, Esq (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. Wm. H. Forbes. Esq. (of689 words
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Advertisement882 1878-02-09 2 NOTICE. 4 Specially liberal terms will be offered to the first bora fide introducers of new Agricultural industries into Perak, which, though they may be modified to suit each particular case, will be governed generally by the following principles. 1. In the case of Agricultural industries requiring any considerable duration882 words
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Advertisement662 1878-02-09 2 POLICE NOTICE. Notick is hereby given that all Dofrs 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 with662 words
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Advertisement227 1878-02-09 2 NOTICE. The undersigned has received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on Thursday, the 14th February, 1878, at 2 o’clock, p. m., at his Godown, Battery Road. The following very fine property, called Mount Alma, situated on the Dalvey Road, within three miles of town, say 1 Grant containing an227 words
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Notices.
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Article67 1878-02-09 3 run, t—--1 The Ocean Steam-Ship Company s steai mer HECTOR,” 1.589 tons. Captain C. Butler, will be despatched for the above port, via Penang, taking throu/h cargo and 1 passengers for Rotterdam and other Coni tinental ports on or about the 15th Proxij mo:— For freight or67 words
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Article20 1878-02-09 3 Per Italian mail steamer India. —Frou Genoa Messrs. Spinola, G. B. Derkichim and V. Cerruti. From Jeddah 103 pilgrims.20 words
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Article162 1878-02-09 3 The Company’s steamer INDIA,” Captain Dodero, bavins' left Genoa on the 1st inst. may be expected here on the 4th February, and will be despatched on her return voyage from Singaoore ou Wednesday, the 20th February, fo.- Naples, Genoa and Marseilles via intermediate Ports. Bates of Passage money162 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article80 1878-02-09 3 Friday, Bth February. Italian steamer India, 928 tons, Dodero commander, Genoa Ist j Jan. consignees Reme Brothers. British barque E. Sutton, 545 tons. McLean commander, New i York 28th Augt. consignees Behn M-:yer A Co. German barque Deutschland, 594 tons, Stindt commander, Rotterdam 19th Oct. consignees A. L. Johnston80 words
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Article28 1878-02-09 3 Friday. Bth February. Italian ship Indus, Schiaffino, for London. Siamese steamer Bangkok, Rademaker, for Bangkok. Briti sh steamer Japan, Guan Hin, for Malacca A Penang.28 words
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Article1083 1878-02-09 3 I L'ATk Hip’s Names j < aptaiks. la* A Rio. I -par- a here From Where Lying onsioneks or Agents. Destination. MEN-OF-WAF TM q ct 20Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N.M.’s Consul General.;Acheen Palembang Stakman M str 1 2187 Jan 4 Penang Admiralty Wh’rf Senior Naval Officer1,083 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement163 1878-02-09 3 FOR SALE. A new 12 horse power Portable Steam Engine, ready for inspection. Also, A 14 horse power horizontal high prepsure Steam Engine, expected in a few days from England. Cambeon Dunlop o. Singapore, 20th Dec., 1877. NOTICE. Neither the Captain, Agents, nor Owners of the German barque “GEbINN BRONS,”163 words
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Advertisement88 1878-02-09 3 NOTICE. The undersigned has just received, ex: Mail steamer, a new assortment of Ladieff and GentWmen’s Gold Watches, Silver Watches, Gold Albert Chains, Signet Rings, Pencil cases Ac. J. MOTION. Flint Street, (1 Singapore, 23rd January, 1878. NOTICE. All persons havingi claims against the Estate of the late Akdbew McAllan,88 words
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Advertisement257 1878-02-09 3 NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H M. S. and other steamers is now constantIt kept at Pinding at the Company’s Wharves about 9 miles from the Moritahas entrance of the Sarawak River, navij gable to above wharves for vessels of 1,000 tons burden. Vessels can go alongside257 words
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Advertisement202 1878-02-09 3 TO BE LET. Entrance from Ist Proximo. The Shopa recently erected in Battery Road, at the corner of Collyer Quay. For further particulars, apply te A L. JOHNSTON k 00,. Singapore, 15th June, 1877. u. c. NOTICE. The undersigned offer for sale Pianos by M. F. Rachals <t Co., which202 words
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Docks.
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703 1878-02-09 4 Thi works of the Company are situated at Taniong Pagar, within one mile of the town oi Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz:— Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected703 words
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190 1878-02-09 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Grating Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Grating190 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement19 1878-02-09 4 FOR SALE. CA.BLBBEBG (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rime Brothers Singapore 15th November, 1877. (n. c.)19 words
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Advertisement413 1878-02-09 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having bee i appointed Agents by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June, 1869,) to the above Companv are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this413 words
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Advertisement609 1878-02-09 4 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 Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.609 words
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Advertisement662 1878-02-09 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square. Reach Street 27. Have»lw*y* I Ha)ten fort- Sont ton-1 Hebben steeds on band a well waehrend ein jours bien poor radie e«*n gp'ected and wohlaaaortlr- ae aortia| ryk aasortirirhly assort- tes T.atrer al- dans tons ment ran Enel stock ofall ler662 words
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Advertisement653 1878-02-09 4 Tailors SAYLE CO. Special by Appointment To H. E. The Governor. Sir William C. F. Rob-nson, k. c mo, And To H. H. The Maharajah of Johore C. M. G.. K. T 8 T Civil Naval and Military Outfitters. Hosiers. Hatters Dressmakers. Milliners. Draper* AND GENERAL DRY GOODS MEN. Lower653 words
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