Singapore Daily Times, 7 January 1879
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Title Section12 1879-01-07 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 7th JANUARY, 1879. No. 13,67312 words
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Article, Illustration431 1879-01-07 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. Thb following are the fotes on whifh n ay be expected in 1878 Outward. Horsward. Tuesday 8th" Jan. Wednesday 9th Jan. m *Hh I&M Iwh Feb. 19th »th 5th Mar. 6th Mar. 19th 90th Monday lat April.431 words
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Article145 1879-01-07 1 Agamemnon. Ultsbes. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbibeb. Fabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentob. Menelaus. Teucer. 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 modaticn for first and third145 words
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251 1879-01-07 1 The following are tbe dates on which the steamers of the Messages Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the cnrrent year OlJTW ARP. 187R 1878. Wednesday, 30 January Thursday, SI J»p°«7 ISF.W7 I 8£*, J -»*sf Mondv. h April 11 A F rtl a251 words
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97 1879-01-07 1 The steamers of this Company II be dsspaSohsd 4r«m< Sisgsf***- tof-lLLta*, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at tbe undernoted dates Monday, January 14th I Saturday, July WJh 28th 27,11 February 11th Au*uri 10th 25th I 24th March 4th I September97 words
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Article42 1879-01-07 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer “JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about tbe 20th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, AgentsSingapore, Ist Jan., 1879.42 words
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Article42 1879-01-07 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co.’s steamer “A RRATOON” APCAR,” 1.392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about tbe 24th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, AgentsSingapore, Ist Jan, 1879.42 words
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802 1879-01-07 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßats via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei 1 the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. I Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia802 words
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Insurance.
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Article70 1879-01-07 1 Capital 1,500.000. i Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Mathison A Co., i Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. extent 1 of 3100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery of Steamers70 words
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47 1879-01-07 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Company. and is prepared to accept risks iby first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels; H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)47 words
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Article58 1879-01-07 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected npon almost every d scription of property at the current Petes of Premium. Total Snm insured in 1877. £254,303.817. Claims amnged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude And liberality. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A58 words
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Article42 1879-01-07 1 London Oppici, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks npon cargo on tbe customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th Jnly, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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50 1879-01-07 1 The nndersigned, 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 GO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. o.)50 words
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45 1879-01-07 1 (Berlin-Colooni 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. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.45 words
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69 1879-01-07 1 Head Oppici, Batavia. The undersigned, Agenlfc for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on tbe customary terms. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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84 1879-01-07 1 London and Edinburgh. f Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charteri.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 301,671 Total Fire Reserves ~1,132,248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908/ffl4 The undersigned, Agents84 words
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44 1879-01-07 1 Capital 2,000,000. FUNDB IN BEBERVE EXCLUSIVE OP Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lipe department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. o.)44 words
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Article29 1879-01-07 1 Capital fil.OOft.nOO. CHTEF OFFICE'*. London 79, Cornhill E. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. c.)29 words
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70 1879-01-07 1 Capital 10.000,000 Francs. The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon careo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks70 words
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190 1879-01-07 1 Omen. Queen Insurant-. Bnildineo. Liverpool. Queen In.nrnnce BniMinm. SOGraceohurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, H,q,e. Deputy Chairman > Hind, Eeqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLapan.^q Deputy Chairman, John T. Paean, P.qre, The security offered hy the Queen,,190 words
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67 1879-01-07 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 ratrs. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current67 words
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87 1879-01-07 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 authority to grant87 words
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54 1879-01-07 1 Establishid 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 j issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, BIMONS A GO. i Singapore,54 words
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45 1879-01-07 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierlino Extension or Limits. j One F rst class risk.f 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. j Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS 4 CO. 1 Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)45 words
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97 1879-01-07 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe oial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Frei Policies issued whioh can never al* JSfgta ikrouEUoi-fw.’iml of jut-. No extra charge97 words
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46 1879-01-07 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 Jnly, 1878 (u. c.)46 words
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103 1879-01-07 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Btreet 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. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.103 words
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210 1879-01-07 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steblino. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman— Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.I-A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f“ I8T 0,OMB l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Strut. >—«. {‘5S2lsr M ANCHE8TEB, 47 BbOWN STRUT. The undersigned haring been210 words
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106 1879-01-07 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 Grniral Managers. Messrs J&rdine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melrbers, k Co.) J. P Ram** fMeam-s. Holliday,Wise A Co.) A. T. Manner, f Meaar*. Don elan, LanraikACo.) H. Niraiae, (Borneo Company Ltd.)106 words
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137 1879-01-07 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq- Alfred Goneer. Esq. Thomas 0. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert. C. L. Beran, Oeonre Hihhert, Pereira) Roaanqnet, 1 Samuel Hyde. .Tames Brand, i William Lyall, Diaries rare. Diaries Marryat. Oeoree137 words
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79 1879-01-07 4 The undersigned, Agents for 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 enstomarv terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting vovages79 words
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56 1879-01-07 4 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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62 1879-01-07 4 The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average bv Steamer to Mediterranean and Adriatic Ports, at a considerably reduced rate; and a further reduction of premium is granted on shipments by the Steamers of the P. A O. Company, Messageries Maritimes62 words
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30 1879-01-07 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk* at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878 (n. c.)30 words
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37 1879-01-07 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are now prepared to accept insurances on the blocks of steamers on favorable terms. Apply to PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)37 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement115 1879-01-07 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5115 words
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Advertisement132 1879-01-07 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacu. Nautical Almanac* I L 25. Charts, de (Double Bbeet) 1.80. j (Single SEeet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (a. o.) NOTICE. A stock132 words
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Advertisement84 1879-01-07 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them incase of loss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (a. cO MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. N The Masters of Ships or vessels84 words
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Article48 1879-01-07 2 mainujA. The Spanish steamer Aurrera, Captain Urrntia, doe here on the 11th inst has room for cargo for the above port, whioh can now be engaged: She has exoellent accomodation for first class passengers. E. A H. HINNBKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 3rd Jan., 1879. to 11th inst48 words
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42 1879-01-07 2 PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. The mail steamer “Teheran,” leaving Hongkong today, may be expected to arrive on 9th instant, and will have room for Cargo for London and Continental ports. H. W. GEIGER Agent. Singapore 4th Jan., 1879. (to 9th inst.)42 words
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Article39 1879-01-07 2 The Spanish Steamer Leon,” Captain J. de Arana, due here on the 20th instant, has room for 400 tons cargo, which can now be engaged. E. A H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 6th Jan., 1879. (to 20th inat.)39 words
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933 1879-01-07 2 PROSPECTUS. THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OF 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares of $100 each. PROMOTERS. Hon’blb Walter Scott, of Messrs. Brown A Co., Penang, David Brown, Esq. Do. Do. Lawrence Combe Brown, Esq. Do. James Lamb, Esq. of Prye933 words
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144 1879-01-07 2 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” Notice. With reference to the above advertisement, notice is hereby given that all shares in the Company applied for prior to 12th instant have been allotted in full, and the Balance of $10 per share now due thereon will be received here by the144 words
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81 1879-01-07 2 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY. LIMITED,” Notice. The Company are now fully prepared to undertake the docking, cleaning, painting and repairing of steamers and vessels and to execute repairs to machinery of every description. The following are the dimensions of the Graving Dock Length on the blocks 280 feet. Breadth81 words
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63 1879-01-07 2 The British I. S. N. Co’s, steamer PutI tialla, will leave the Roads for above ports j taking cargo and passengers for Bassein, Akyat, Bimlipatam, Coconada, Madras Ac. at 2 p. m. on Saturday the 11th Instant. For freight or passage, apply to63 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 7TH JAN., 1879.
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Article127 1879-01-07 2 Singapore 7th January, 1879. Gambier. 4.25. Black Pepper 7.30. White Peppev, fair quality 13.25. Sago Flour. Sarawak 3.80. Pearl Sago 4.37J. Coffee, Bontyne 17.12$. Tin 18.50. 40s. Mule twis 85. 8$ >bs Shirtings 1.62$. 7 do do 1.52$. 6 do T. Cloth 102$. 7 do do 1.20.127 words
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Article307 1879-01-07 2 Per Benmore. 6th Jan.—From Penang and Malacca: Mr. and Mrs. E. Irving, Mr. and Mrs. Evans and family, and 130 steerage. Per Somerset, 7th Jan For Thursday Island. —6 Natives. For Brisbane.— Messrs. Williams, Louthean and J. Watts. lor Sydney.— Mr. R. A. Nelson, Mr. J. Burns, Monsr. Batailie,307 words
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50 1879-01-07 2 French Senate Elections. London, 6/4 Jan. —The Senatorial French Elections have resulted in a triumph for the republicans—fifteen I conservatives and sixty-four republicans have been elected. Truro Bank. The suspension of the Truro Bank has revived the uneasy feeling. Its Liabilities are estimated at £500,000.50 words
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1010 1879-01-07 2 London 21*/ Dec. —Consols being repeated, Rentes 113$, Bar Silver 48$, Payments into Bank about £75,000, Market rate of discount higher than Banks, Cotton steady, Oriental Bank Corporation shares £30, Chartered Mercantile Bank £21, Chartered Bank £17 10s. Hongkong and Shanghai £32. Constantinople, Z'lnd Dec.1,010 words
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2007 1879-01-07 2 (From an occasional Correspondent) Penang, 3rd Jan., 1879. The first day of the present year 1879 has been one of most marked interest in the history of Penang and Province Wellesley, on it have dawned the beams of a new morning2,007 words
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Article1222 1879-01-07 3 (From the London and China Express, December 6.) Parliament. —Parliament was opened yesterday by commission. The 1 Royal Message expressed regret at the necessity for summoning the Legislature for a winter Session, referred to the despatch of an expedition to Af--1 ghanistan, promised that papers on the subject should1,222 words
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Correspondence.
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Article220 1879-01-07 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sib, I don’t know who is the party really responsible, but there is great annoyance and inconvenience caused to residents on a certain road—at the junction of Robertson and Sophia Roads—and a deterioration caused to the property of the220 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement569 1879-01-07 2 #eto gfoberttemntt*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollar*. Reserve Fund 1,200,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman.— F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon 8on* A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— Wm. H. FoRBEi, E*q. (of Me**r*. Russell A Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrymple Esq.569 words
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Advertisement491 1879-01-07 2 Payment of Purchase Money has been arranged to be made to the proprietors in four instalments without interest as follows On the 1st November next d the sum of 124,000, and 120,000 on the 12th of March, July and November 1879, respectively. Capital of the Company. Although the purchase monev491 words
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Advertisement318 1879-01-07 2 FOR SALE. The B. A. M. Btlth,” steady in saddle and double and single harness. Apply to—Me. ABRAMS, HORSE REPOSITORY. Singapore, 6th Jan., 1879. (to Bth inst.) NOTICE. I, the undersigned, hereby notify that, from and after this date. I have trans. ferred my business as General Store-keep-er, No. 170,318 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article38 1879-01-07 3 Monday, 6th January. P. AO. steamer Malwa, 2,933 tons, Tomlin commander, Bombay 24th Dec. consignees P. k O. Company. Tuesday, 7th January. British steamer Puttialla, 839 tons, Britten commander, Calcutta 22nd Dec. consignees Hamilton Gray k Co.38 words
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Article36 1879-01-07 3 Monday, 6th January. British steamer Banca, Craig, for Batavia. British steamer Kromahtah, Tullock, for Bangkok. British steamer Menelaua, Scale, for Amsterdam. Dutch steamer Sindoro, Bekhius, for Batavia. German barque Peibo, Leekamp, for Bangkok.36 words
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Article1040 1879-01-07 3 r i Hat* Ship’s Names. Captains. Flag k Rio. g or as- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. £h rivals. 3 men-of-wa r Deli Brockhuijzen H.N.M’s. str. 700 Nov. 6Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General. Repairing > Frolic A. E. Dupuis H.1,040 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement64 1879-01-07 3 !!};;["@_;^!(@`:|=.<;$/{)<<-`"{ INSTITUTION HILL PROPERTY. This very valuable property having been placed in our hands for sale, we are now prepared to acc ;pt offers from intending purch asers. There are a number of eligible Building Sites commanding a very extensive view of the surrounding country and harbor. Plan may be64 words
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Advertisement342 1879-01-07 3 NOTICE. The undersigned has received instructions to sell by Pnblic Auction, on Saturday, the 11th January, 1879, at 2 o’clock p. m., at his Godown, Battery Road. The following valuable property adjoining the property of C. Dunlop, Esq., Tanglin Road. 1. Grant No. 64 containing an area of 10. 1.342 words
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Advertisement291 1879-01-07 3 FOE BALE. Peic* $1,500. The Race Horae Notiltt.” Winner at the Singapore Autumn Meeting 1878. of The Maharajah’s Cop, The Celestial Plate, The Singapore Derby, and The Winner’s Handicap; Also, Winnner of Queen’s Plate in Western. Australia and many other Races. Apply at the Office of the BtraitB Time* Singapore,291 words
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Docks.
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704 1879-01-07 4 Twi work, of the Company ere eitneted at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vix Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and704 words
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192 1879-01-07 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gravihg Dock. Length-415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15| feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. i. Gravihg192 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement196 1879-01-07 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Thi undersigned having been appointed Agents (bj Power of Attorney dated Batarn, 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 to represent the said Bank at this place.196 words
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Advertisement788 1879-01-07 4 FOR SALE. Carisberg (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Reme Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (n. c.) J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clocx Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watche,788 words
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Advertisement606 1879-01-07 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,606 words
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Advertisement720 1879-01-07 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Sqnare, Beach Street 27. Have wat« HAlton fort- Sont ton- Hebbw gtoe'to on hand a well waehrend ein jours bien voor rsdir een selected And wohlAasortir- as sortie ryk Assort irichly Assort- tes Lw«r al- dsns tons ment tab fined stock of720 words
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Advertisement718 1879-01-07 4 NOTICE. J. M. LYON A CO. Ravi on band the following for sale Horizontal Engine 8 H. P. 2 Circular Saw Benches, 2 Screw Catting Lathes for hand or P°wer 6" heads, Portable Ioe Machine 4 lb. size, Asbestos and Tuck’s Packing. Foot Rules and Spirit Levels, Circular Saws, Portable718 words
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