Singapore Daily Times, 1 August 1878
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Title Section12 1878-08-01 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XIX SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, Ist AUGUST, 1878. No. 13,54112 words
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Article, Illustration436 1878-08-01 1 Office —D’Almeida Street. Godowns —At New Harbour. The follow mg sr«- tbe dates on which tl« (Ympsny’s Contract Mail Steamers irav be expertid to arrive here in 1878: "iiiir 1 Tuewtey Mb Jan WHneaday Wb Jan. 2Snd 2»rd Mb Feb. «*b Feb. 19th 2Mb436 words
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Article150 1878-08-01 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. A CHILLEB. AnTENOR. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestoe. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Bectob. Stentor. Meneiaus. Teccer. The Coy’s St amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for Lond. n every ten days, and have accoc ni"dati< n150 words
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317 1878-08-01 1 Th e following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here dnring the current year:— Outward. HonewaßU. 1878. 1678. Wednesday, 3o January Thursday, 31 January 13 February 14 February 27 do 28 do 13 March 14 March317 words
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97 1878-08-01 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta duriug the current year at tbe undernoted dates: Monday, January 14th Saturday, July 13tb 28th 27th February lltb August 10th 25th 24th March 4th Biptwtw 7th 18tb97 words
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187 1878-08-01 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 PiDang immediately after ar rival of the English mail, commencing about 3rd June, and returning from Singapore 48 hours after arrival.187 words
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Article44 1878-08-01 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 19th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Aug., 1878.44 words
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Article42 1878-08-01 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain de Sinidt, may be expected here on or about the 27th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Aug., 1878.42 words
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804 1878-08-01 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Batavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 honrs aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia AK Padang804 words
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Insurance.
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Article72 1878-08-01 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine MATHEBON A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. I Ceding Vessels or Steamers to the extent ‘>f 3100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block72 words
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104 1878-08-01 1 Established 1836. Capitai. £1,000,000. Reserve I'flto.ooo. The undersigned bas been appointed Atrent at Singapore for tbe above Company. and is prepared ti> accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent.. Singapore. 14th Fcby. 1878. fn c.) SEN FTRE OFFICE,104 words
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Article42 1878-08-01 1 London Office. 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Oompany, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the onstomary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore. 15th July, 1872. tu. e.)42 words
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50 1878-08-01 1 The nndersiirned. A cents for the ahove Company, arc prewired to issne 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 00.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u.c.)50 words
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45 1878-08-01 1 (Berlin-Coloone 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 tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.45 words
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69 1878-08-01 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or Bailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to Europe69 words
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82 1878-08-01 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Chartkki.) 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 fur82 words
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44 1878-08-01 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. 0.)44 words
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Article29 1878-08-01 1 Capital €1,000.000. CHIEF OFFICER London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for SingaDore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. e.)29 words
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55 1878-08-01 1 Bonus Year. N ext distribution at the close of 1877. Policies opened this year will be included m the distribution about to be made The Bonne of 1972 „«ye an addition of l, P er cent Per annum to the sum assured. HARRISON CO.,55 words
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200 1878-08-01 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insnranee Buildings. 60Gracechurcb Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, ir an in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered200 words
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64 1878-08-01 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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86 1878-08-01 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 they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to grant86 words
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52 1878-08-01 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 appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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43 1878-08-01 1 ALLAINCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Slerling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk S 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)43 words
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98 1878-08-01 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. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra98 words
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46 1878-08-01 1 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878. (1 wk.)46 words
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110 1878-08-01 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool—^ 2B. Exchang Street Bast. Birmingham —l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London— lo, Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland,110 words
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222 1878-08-01 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chatman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O Georg. I Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. Londos f 2 Kino W,uii« l Street. LivFipom f oei,l CHAMBIM, LivnraoL222 words
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287 1878-08-01 4 LONDON LANCASHIRE LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—£loo,ooo. HEAD OFFICE IH 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 due287 words
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103 1878-08-01 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 Karnes 'Messrs. Holliday. Wise A Co.) A. T. Manner, 'Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos103 words
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136 1878-08-01 4 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Fundß in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Ooii*er, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Bevan, Georee Hibhert, Perciral Bosanquet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lyall, Charles Cave. Charles Marryat, George H. Chambers,136 words
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71 1878-08-01 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. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyagee, and 15 0/0 on all risks71 words
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Article72 1878-08-01 4 The undersigned, Agents fur the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America.72 words
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56 1878-08-01 4 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. REME56 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement104 1878-08-01 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. n and after the let February, Ice wil| *°ld retail, at the rate of 4 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of from 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs. can be104 words
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Advertisement81 1878-08-01 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OP UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request, that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d mage. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured81 words
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Article88 1878-08-01 2 The Company’s steamer Sumatra Captain Caboara, having left Galle yestertcrday afternoon, may be expected here on or about the 31st instant, and will leave for Batavia at daylight on the 2nd A ugust, taking any Cargo and passengers offering. The steamer will be despatched on her return voyage88 words
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77 1878-08-01 2 FOR SAMARANG, SOURABAYA, BALLY MACASSAR. The N. I. S. N Co.’s Steamer “Banda,” Captain Van Loenen, will leave for above ports at daylight on Friday, 2nd August, from Tanjong Pagar wharf, taking cargo and passengers for Bima, Ti mor Koepang, Timor Delhi, Banda. Amboina, Boeroe, Temate. Menado, Gorontalo, Cotie, Boeton,77 words
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60 1878-08-01 2 The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with arerage by Steamer to Mediterranean and Adriatic Porta, at a considerably reduced rate; and a further reduction of premium is granted on shipments by the Steamers of the P. AO. Company, Menageries and Rubattino60 words
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Domestic Occurence.
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Article17 1878-08-01 2 On the night of the 31st July, the wife of Me. William Donough, of a son.17 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 1ST AUG., 1878.
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Article1129 1878-08-01 2 uai.uux oiauu. u i yfuuiaiiuiio. Singapore, Ist August, 1878. Gunbier 4.274Black Pepper 7.50. White Pepper, fair quality 13.50. Sigo Flour. Sarawak 3 57J. I’darl Sago 4.174. Ooff'e, Bonryne nominal. Tin 18.25. 4 A s. Mn'e tw’s 90 84 Os Sbirtuus 1.55. 7 do do 140 6 do1,129 words
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Article3607 1878-08-01 2 Before F. H. Gottlieb, Eso-, Junior Magistrate. j John Edmund Cooper, versus Harrv J L. Hughes. This was an action for defamation brought bv tbe Plaintiff, clerk to the RegistrarGeneral, against the Defendant, who is Editor and Propritor of the Straits Chronirlr, in consequence of an article3,607 words
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Article2825 1878-08-01 3 llis Worship said This case h is alreidy lasted some time, but unler th; whole circumstances t di n it consider that it has lasted longer thin was necessa y to elicit all the fictsboth for the prosecution and for the defence, which are equally important to both.2,825 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement733 1878-08-01 2 fltto asbrrtisrnunts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,000,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon, Esq (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) Deputy Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. of Messrs. Rnssell A Oo.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrymplk Esq. (of733 words
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Advertisement533 1878-08-01 2 TO LET. From 1st August. The Godown at the corner of Baffles Place. next to Messrs. T.’Ltttle A Go ’s premises) now occupied by G. Gaggino Esq. Apply to, JOHN LITTLE A CO. Singapore, 29th July, 1878. MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF FREEHOLD PROPERTY. The undersigned have received instructions from the Mortgagee,533 words
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Advertisement575 1878-08-01 2 W HERE IT IS JW THEATRE ROYAL, Town Hall. DAVE CARSON'S Variety and Comedy Company. FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY SATURDAY. AUGUST 3rd 1878. ADMISSION ONE DOLLAR. A Limited Number of Orchestra Stalls (Reserved) at $2 A plan of wbicb can be seen at the Town Hall, where seats may be575 words
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Advertisement461 1878-08-01 2 NOTICE. The undersigned beg to announce that they have established themselves in a Copartnership under the Style and Firm of Howarth, Erskine A Co., and will carry on the Business of Engineers, Ironfound*T8, Contractors Ac., in the Premises (River Valley Road.) formerly occupied by the late Firm of Howarth, Lton,461 words
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Notices.
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172 1878-08-01 3 In the Supreme Court op the Straits Settlkmbnts. Division of Singapore. In the matter of a bankruptcy petition against Teo Gwan Tye, by himself, residing and carrying on business at No. 13, Market Street, Singapore, under the Chop of Teang Gwan.” Teo Gwan Tye, having172 words
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Article107 1878-08-01 3 Per Qlenorchy, 31st July. For New York. —From Japan: Master and Miss Dickson, and Master Sergent. Per Carrisbrooke, 31st July.—From China 520 passengers. Per Ban Yong Seng, 31st July.—From Bangkok 3 Europeans, 9 Chinese, and 10 Siamese and Malays. Per Qenl. Pel, 31st July.—From Acheen: Mr. Guffroi, Mr. Hamilton,107 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement277 1878-08-01 3 FOR GENTLEMEN. Just opened new invoices of White longcloth Shirts Regatta do Oxford do Shakespeare and other collars Silk Umbrellas Summer Gauze underclothing Spun silk do. Hosiery of every description Boots and Shoes. ROBINSON CO., Singapore, 29th July, 1878. TEN DOLLARS REWARD. To Advocates’ Clerks and others. The above reward277 words
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Advertisement423 1878-08-01 3 NOTICE. Imitations of the well-known Atf brand of Gin bavins' become more frequent of jate, evidently with the view of curtailing, if possible, the sale of the genuine brand! a slight alteration has been made in the marking of the cases. The name of the makers is now more conspicuous423 words
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Docks.
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705 1878-08-01 4 The works of the Company are situatod at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vis Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected705 words
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195 1878-08-01 4 rA« I UJUIAU. 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 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet.195 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement43 1878-08-01 4 REVALENTA ARABIC a. John Little Co. have just received a supply of the above, prepared by Dc Barry Sl Co London, highly recommended for Invalids and Infants. Also Patent Barley for Invalids. Patent Greats Savory and Moore’s Infants’ Food. Singapore, 3rd July, 1878.43 words
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Advertisement644 1878-08-01 4 iHfSttnantmw. NOTICE. THE ARSENAL. JOHORE. Steam Saw Mills Department. Capable of turning out 500.000 superficial feet of sawn timber per montb. Vessels of the largest size can load alongside the mills wharf. Orders received for the supply of Railway sleepers. Beams and Piles. A large assortment of planks and scantling644 words
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Advertisement605 1878-08-01 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op 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,605 words
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Advertisement685 1878-08-01 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. H*Tealwari .1 handa wull selected and richly assorted stock of all European and other goods. Moderate terms and Halten fort Sont ton-1 Hebben steeds waelirend ein ionrs bien roor radie een wohlassortir-1 as s o r ti s|685 words
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Advertisement629 1878-08-01 4 FOR SALE A Fast Steam Launch. Built of teak and copper fastened, Length 45 feet, Beam 9 feet, draft when loaded 3 feet. Ran accommodation for 50 to 60 passen. srera, is fitted with fresh water tanks, and can carry two days’ coals. Boilers and ongine in good order, nearly629 words
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