Singapore Daily Times, 21 January 1879
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Title Section12 1879-01-21 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 21st JANUARY. 1879. No. 13,68512 words
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Article, Illustration425 1879-01-21 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The urdemoted are the dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879:Ovtward. Homwabd. Tuesday 21st Ju Friday loth Jau. 4th Feb 24th 18th I 7th Feb. 4th425 words
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Article146 1879-01-21 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achillx8. Antehor. Diomid. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentob. Memelaub. Teucee. The Coy's Stiamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accoir modatirn for first and third146 words
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305 1879-01-21 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here daring the current year:— Outward. HowrwaM). 1878. 1878. Wedneediy, 3n January Thurtday, 31 January 13 Februai? I 27 do ..28 do 13 March U March W do305 words
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152 1879-01-21 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from SingffpTiW for Malacca, Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Yizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, January Uth I152 words
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Article43 1879-01-21 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to 8ARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Jan., 1879.43 words
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Article41 1879-01-21 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer "ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 24th instant, en route to above port. For freight Or passage, apply to SARKIESA MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Jan, 1879.41 words
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930 1879-01-21 1 The Steamers of the above Company will fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arriv. l of the Englisn Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia I 46 P, i., B Cheribon 60 Samarang930 words
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Insurance.
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Article74 1879-01-21 1 Gapttai, S 1.500 000. Paid-up 133.382 Reperve Fund 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardtnk Mathes<jn 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 the74 words
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47 1879-01-21 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. o.)47 words
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Article56 1879-01-21 1 Established 1710. Trunrsnces effected upon almost every d seription of property at the current '’ates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A56 words
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Article42 1879-01-21 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to taka risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. fu. c.)42 words
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49 1879-01-21 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, 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 CO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u.c49 words
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46 1879-01-21 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 cnrrent rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.46 words
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69 1879-01-21 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. 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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Article27 1879-01-21 1 Capital ei.ftno.ooo CHIEF OFFICE' 3 London 79, Cornhill F. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. BOTTSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (u. <027 words
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44 1879-01-21 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fibb department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life, Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (n. o.)44 words
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71 1879-01-21 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo bv 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 risks71 words
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190 1879-01-21 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Grac«cburch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman > Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London. Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered190 words
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64 1879-01-21 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 cnrrent64 words
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87 1879-01-21 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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52 1879-01-21 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome 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, 8IMONS 4 CO. Singapore, 1st April,52 words
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95 1879-01-21 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description “TllWfflfynPttTfSiONS combined Life Assn ranee. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge for95 words
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42 1879-01-21 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling 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 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)42 words
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45 1879-01-21 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 CO., Agents Singapore, llth July, 1878 (a. c.)45 words
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101 1879-01-21 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street Liverpool—28. Excbang Street East Birmingham—12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10. Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol-50, Broad Street CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston.) CHAIRMAN IN LITERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.101 words
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214 1879-01-21 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Snnnra. Chairman —Alexander Ropalmoh.Ew) Ft« Chairman —Jab. Nicol Fleming, Egg Secretary —H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, f 50 Wk8t 0>om» t Strut. Edinburgh, 17 George Strut. Lokdok, f 2 King William Strut. < 5£2» Manchester, 47 Brown214 words
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104 1879-01-21 4 Capital $2,000 000 Paid-up 400 000 Reserve Fnnd 564.202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Mstbeson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre. Esq. (Messrs, Melchers. k Co.) .T. P. Rarnes (Messrs. Hnllldar.Wiae A Co.) A. T. Manger, (Mesara.TVmglaa.UnraikACo.) H. Niraise. (Romeo Comnwr Ltd.) J. .T.104 words
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Article136 1879-01-21 4 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich»u1.1. Ashton. Esq. r Alf-eH Gonenr. Esq. Thnm*« G. Rsrelsv, William Rawthom, Robert O. T,. Reran, Georve Hlhhert, Rerriral Rooanqnet, Samuel Hyde. q, .Tamea Rrand, William T.rall, Charles Gave, Charles Msrrrat. Georve H.136 words
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79 1879-01-21 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 customarv terms. The nsnal discount, is allowed on all risks for coasting vovages79 words
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56 1879-01-21 4 The undersized have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks rpon cargo by steamer nr sailing vetsel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME RROTHERS.56 words
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62 1879-01-21 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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60 1879-01-21 4 The undersigned having been appointed Agents (1 y Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,) to the above Companv are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acoeptances, give money in 'oan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this60 words
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31 1879-01-21 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk* at current rates. PATERSON SIMON8 A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878 (u. c.)31 words
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38 1879-01-21 4 The undersigned, agents for the aboye company, are now prepared to accept insurances on the blocKs of steamers on favorable terms. Apply to PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)38 words
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82 1879-01-21 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHABTIRi.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves 1,132,248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents for82 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement99 1879-01-21 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RITER VALLEY ROAD. Notici. On and after the let January, Ion will retail, at the rate of 3 Cent. per. Ire Honee in opened for the aale of J roK A- to 6 p. fn* 0r or 5 lb.. can be procured, 1 t^e ce the proprietor*,99 words
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Advertisement108 1879-01-21 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHART8, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H M. S. and other steamers is now constantly kept at Pinding at the Company’s Wharves about 9 miles from108 words
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Advertisement83 1879-01-21 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. Thb undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. (n.0.) Singapore, Uth June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured83 words
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Article51 1879-01-21 2 Th* 0. 8. 8. Co’s, steamer Hector, Captain Bill in ge, dne here on 4th proximo, will hare room for Cargo for the above port and also for London, and will have quick despatch. For freight and passage, apply to W. MANSFIELD A CO., Agents. Singapore, 15th Jan.,.51 words
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Article223 1879-01-21 2 In the Supreme Court, Straits Settlements. Division of Singapore. In the Mater of Tan Ann Peng and Tan See Soon Bankrupts. W hereas at a Meeting of Creditors held under this Bankruptcy on the 12th day of October 1878 pursuant to notice given by publication, it223 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 21ST JAN., 1879.
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133 1879-01-21 2 G*uib er 4.221. BVk Pepper 7.37 J. Whit** Peppc, fair quality 13. Sago Flour. Saraw k 3.574. Peari Sigo... 4.40. Toffee, Bontyne 17. Tin 18.124. 4 n s. Mule twia 86. 8411* Shirtings 1.624. 7 do do 1.524. 6 do T. Cloth 1.024.133 words
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Article89 1879-01-21 2 Per Gfov. Oenl. Loudon, 20th Jan. For Batavia. —Messrs. Collins and J. C. Macklev. Per Japara, 20th Jan. For Batavia. —Messrs. G. Van Brummah and M. R. Mayell. Per Arabia, 21st Jan. For Singapore.— From Rangoon: Messrs. Kershaw, Mackay, and R. W. Bernard. From Malacca: Rt Revd. Dr. Guamer,89 words
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Article5160 1879-01-21 2 (For Straits Times.) London, 19M Jan. —The Secretary of State for the Colonies speaking at Stroud said that English labour had been undersold in the markets of Europe and America. He also said that Government would endeavour to extend British influence to Africa. To-morrow, being the commencement of5,160 words
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Article386 1879-01-21 3 (From our own Conespondcnt.) Mauritius, 6th Dec., 1878. Since the date of my last, things have, been going on smoothly in our little colony; but, as a matter of course, every one is looking forward somewhat anxiously for the next two or three months to go past, so386 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement585 1879-01-21 2 fi. rto gfobrrtfcrmmt*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,200,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.— F. D.8AS800N,Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. BELILI08, Esq. H. L. Dalrymplr Esq. (of585 words
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Advertisement780 1879-01-21 2 NOTICE. The undersigned Aka Runa Choona Pana Ramks Chetty, gives notice to this effect. As I have dissolved all connexion with Palaniappah Chetty, who carried on business with me, under the partnership title of Aka Ruka Chooka Pa v a, after having fully inquired into the accounts, and come to780 words
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Advertisement319 1879-01-21 2 POSTPONEMENT. The sa'e of the British ship Saiah Nicholson is postponed to a future date of which due notice shall be given. POWELL A CO. Auctioneers. Singapore, 1st January, 1879. NOTICE It is hereby notified, that during the ensuing Chinese New Tear. Crackers may be fired on the following days319 words
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Notices.
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Article71 1879-01-21 3 The Company’s Steamer Ikdu,” Cap. ,n Bbizzolmi, haring left Genoa on the 1st instant, may be expected here on or ab>nt the 3rd proximo, and will be despatched from Singapore for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles, on or about the 20th February. This steamer has excellent accommodation for first71 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article135 1879-01-21 3 Monday, 20th January. British ship Isles of the South, 821 tons, Watts commander, London 20th Sept, consignees Boustead A Co. Dutch steamer Gov. Genl. Loudon, 1,240 tons, Van Gevel commander, Penang 18th Jan. consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. i Swedish barque Java, 514 tons, Bengstrom commander, Swan i River135 words
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Article68 1879-01-21 3 Monday, 20th January. I British steamer Ban Tong Seng, Hide ror Bangkok. British steamer Columbian, Buldwin, for Calcutta via Penang and Karical. German barque Wilhelm Anton, Deneken, for New York. Dutch steamer Gov. Genl. Loudon, Van Gevel, for Batavia. German barque Ferdinand, Westergaard, for Bassien. Siamese brig68 words
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Article925 1879-01-21 3 I I Dill 1 1 Ship's Huns. I Ifni Bio. g wu- 1 Wining From. Vnubn Icomiomus or Aomm. DinjiHinoK. MKN-OF-WA I I Deli |Brockhuijß« H.HM’ B B tp.j7o« HoT. dAchoen T. P Wharf H.N. M’s. Consol General. Repairing Frolic A.E. Dupuis H. Ma. str. 4e2925 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement40 1879-01-21 3 LOST On 7th inBt., a Bank Note on the Chabtibbd Mkbcantile Bank for |lOO. No. 2373. A reward of flO will be raid on itai delivery to the Detective Office. The note has been stopped. Singapore, Bth Jan. 1879. (0.0.)40 words
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Advertisement225 1879-01-21 3 FOB SALE. Pbice 11,500. The Race Horse Novelty.” Winner at the SINGAPORE AoTUMY MEETING 1878. of The Maharajah’s Cup, The Celestial Plate, The Singapore Derby, and The Winner’s Handicap A Iso, Winnner of Queen’s Plate in Western. Australia and many other Races. Apply at the Office of the 8traits Times225 words
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Advertisement217 1879-01-21 3 INSTITUTION FILL PROPERTY. This very valuable property haring been placed in our hands for sale, we are now prepared to accept offers from intending purchasers. There are a number of eligible Building Sites commanding a very extensive view of the surrounding country and harbor. Plan may be seen and further217 words
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Advertisement174 1879-01-21 3 TO BE LET. “Pareee Lodge” iituated Paear. Apply to 0. A nous. Singapore, 20th Dec., 1878. Tanjoag t NOTICE. Thk partnership existing hitherto in this place between Mr. G. K alter bach, Mr. F. Enolkr and Mr. H. Fischer under the firm of Kaltehbach Enolkr i Co. haring expired on174 words
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Docks.
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706 1879-01-21 4 Tw* works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Psgar, within one mile of the town of 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 protected706 words
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189 1879-01-21 4 This Company executes skip*’repairs of all desonptioM in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Eoropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graying Dock189 words
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1169 1879-01-21 4 PROSPECTUS. THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” PROMOTERS. BANKERS. TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OF 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares of $100 EACH. Hon’ble Walter Scott, of Messrs. Brown A Co., Penang, David Brown, Esq Do. Do. Lawrence Combe Brown, Esq. Do. James Lamb, Esq. of1,169 words
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146 1879-01-21 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” Notice. With reference to the above advertisement, notice is hereby given that all shares in the Companv applied for prior to 12th instant have been allotted in full, and the Balance of $10 per share now dne thereon will be received here by the146 words
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81 1879-01-21 4 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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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement279 1879-01-21 4 NOTICE. J. M. LYON CO. Have on hand the following for sale Horizontal Engine 8 H. P. 2 Circular Saw Benches, 2 Screw Cutting Lathes for hand or power 6” heads, Portable Ice Machine 4 lb. size, Asbestos and Tuck’s Packing. Foot Rules and Spirit Levels, Circular Saws, Portable Forges.279 words
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Advertisement25 1879-01-21 4 iHwtellaneous, MILNER’S SA FES. Ths undersigned have just received a consignment of assorted sizes. MARTIN, DYCE A 00. Singapore, 27 tb Nov., 1878. (u. o.)25 words
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Advertisement606 1879-01-21 4 jfltsrtllantous. JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronomrter, Watch, and Clock Makers JKWELLER8 AND GOLDSMITHS; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Qentlemen’t outfiits made up on the xkorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine606 words
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Advertisement755 1879-01-21 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Hn v«*i way, on hand a well *l*My —~r,•d atork nfall European and "“her (food*, ndorate term a and careful at. tendance. Halten fort-! 8ont ton- Hebben steed* wMhrend ein intire bten voor radi? een wohlaeeortir- a o755 words
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