Singapore Daily Times, 23 January 1879
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Title Section12 1879-01-23 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 23rd JANUARY, 1879. No. 13,68612 words
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Article, Illustration437 1879-01-23 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. 4 The urdernoted are the dates on which this Company’* Mail Steamer* may he expected to arrive at Singapore daring the year 1879 Outward. HohewaU). Tnosday 21»t Jan. I Friday 10th Jan. j Oh Feb. 24th lftth 1 7th437 words
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Article132 1879-01-23 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclub. Achilles. Aktrhor. Diomid. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. Sarpedon. Orebtes. Hector. Stentob. Minelacb. Tsucib. The Coy** Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwarda for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homeward* for London every ten days, and have accoirmodstkn for first and third class132 words
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310 1879-01-23 1 wnran 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Mantimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Outward. Horkwasd. 1878. 1878. Wednesday, So January Thursday, 31 January 13 February 14 February 27 do ~28 do 1.3 March 14310 words
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151 1879-01-23 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatain, Coconada, Masulipatam. Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, January llth I151 words
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Article43 1879-01-23 1 Messrs. Apoar 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 SARKfES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Jan., 1879.43 words
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Article42 1879-01-23 1 Messrs. Apcab 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 SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Jan, 1879.42 words
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924 1879-01-23 1 Thk Steamers of the above Company will nowplybetween Singapore and Bata via 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 Padang 94924 words
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Insurance.
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Article73 1879-01-23 1 Capital S 1.500.000, Paid-up 133.332 Reserve Fund 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. Jaedine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The nudersigned, Agents for the Office. a authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block73 words
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48 1879-01-23 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The nndersigned 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, A rent. Singapore, 14fh Teby. 1878. (n. c.j'48 words
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Article55 1879-01-23 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every d peription of property at tbe current ’ate* of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877, £254,303.817. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agent*, and paid with promptitude and liberalitv. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunal* recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCEACO. Singapore,55 words
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Article42 1879-01-23 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks npon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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51 1879-01-23 1 The undersigned, Agent* for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks <m goods to all partof the world. t Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A GO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.51 words
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45 1879-01-23 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company. Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having &een 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. o.45 words
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69 1879-01-23 1 Hiad Office, Batavia. Thi undersigned, Agent* for the above Company, are prepared to take risk* upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyage*, and 15 o/o on all risk* to Europe69 words
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44 1879-01-23 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve rxclusiv* of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A 00. Fir* dipartmint Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lifi dipartmint: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. o.)44 words
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Article24 1879-01-23 1 Capital (M.nnn.noft. CHIEF OFF’TCE'v London 79. Cornhilt. E. C. Edinburgh, 37 George Street. Agent* for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. 'B7l,24 words
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73 1879-01-23 1 Capital 10.000,000 Piuses. Thi undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks npon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on tbe customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all ri*k* for coasting voyage*, and 15 o/o on all risk*73 words
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188 1879-01-23 1 O.FICII, yueen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Bsqre. Deputy Chairman > William Hind. Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan, Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The seonrity offered188 words
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64 1879-01-23 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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87 1879-01-23 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 1879-01-23 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome upwards of 400,000 The nndersigned hare 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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42 1879-01-23 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Siebling Extension or 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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88 1879-01-23 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. 's£ mium*. No extra charge for *ea Passages. Reduction to European rates without medical88 words
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46 1879-01-23 1 It is requested that the Master* of all vessel* insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO., Agent* Singapore, llth July, 1878 (u. c.)46 words
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Article99 1879-01-23 1 Capital, Two Millions Stirling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange 8treet. Liverpool—28. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—12. Bennett’s Hill. London—10. Oornhill. Glasgow—A, South Hanover Street. Bristol-50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. \lei. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs.99 words
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224 1879-01-23 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexandre Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, P.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O w ™t G*oegi t Street. Edinburgh 17 Georg* Street. London f 2 *""> Wilum Street. Livinpool f 0.1. L224 words
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100 1879-01-23 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fnnd 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Mstheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, ft Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Hollidav.Wise ft Co.) A.T. Mansrer, (Messrs.TVni(rlas,TanraikftCo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Remedies, (.T.100 words
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Article139 1879-01-23 4 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600.090. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich»rd .1. Ashton, Esq. i A!fw>d Grniew. Esq. Thorn** O. RsrclsT, j William Hawthorn, Rohsrt O. L. Roran, Oeonre ffihhort, Pnroival Uoaanqnet, I Samurl Hrilo, Jams* Brand, William T.rall, Charles Cure, Charles Msrryat.139 words
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79 1879-01-23 4 The undersigned, Agents for the Italia Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks npon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the enstomary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages79 words
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55 1879-01-23 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 RROTHERS. Singapore,55 words
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62 1879-01-23 4 The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average bv 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. A O. Company, Messageries Maritimes62 words
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31 1879-01-23 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878 (u. c.)31 words
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38 1879-01-23 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 A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)38 words
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82 1879-01-23 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charters.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capita] 25(^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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Advertisement73 1879-01-23 1 BINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYER VALLEY ROAD. None*. i *fter the l»t January, lee will *t the rate of 3 Cents perAk® House is opened for the sale of from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for t 4 0r H>s. can be procured, office proprietors, from tk tour Ice will be73 words
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Advertisement131 1879-01-23 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THI LATKBT BURVKY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modkbate Pricks, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Prick of Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 9 1.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailorb’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (a. c.) NOTICE. A stock of131 words
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Advertisement84 1879-01-23 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ABSO(RATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDER. WRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case oflogs or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. Singapore, Uth June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ABSO- The Masters of Ship* or vessels84 words
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Article49 1879-01-23 2 The 0. 8. 8. Co’s. steamer Hector, Captain Billing®, due here on 4th proximo, will hare room for Cargo for the above port and also for London, and will have qnick despatch. For freight and passage, apply to W. MANSFIELD A CO., Agents. Singapore, 15th Jan., 1879.49 words
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Article221 1879-01-23 2 In the Supreme Court, Straits Settlements. Division oi Singapore. In the Mater of Tan Ann Peng and Tan See Boon Bankrupts. Whereas at a Meeting of Creditors held under this Bankruptcy on the 12th day of October 1878 pursuant to notice given by publication, it was221 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 23RD JAN., 1879.
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Article221 1879-01-23 2 Singapore, 23rd January, 1879. Ga-ub er 4 22*. Bla:k Pepper 7.32*. Waite Pepper, fair quality 13. Sago Flour. Sarav k 3.57*. Peari Sigo 4.20. Ooffeo, Boutyue ,17. Tin. 18.12*. 4V Male twU 86. 8* lbs Sbirtin.s. 1.62*. 7 do do 1.52*. 6 do T. Cloth 102*. 7221 words
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2071 1879-01-23 2 Cape Colony. London, 19 th Jan. —Cetewayo (the Zulu King) has assented to some of the demands and has asked for time to consider the others which the Governor and High Commissioner positively refused and Cetewayo is reported to be massing troops. London 20 Ik2,071 words
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Article388 1879-01-23 2 21st January, 1879. Present: H. E. the Governo*. The Hon. the Colonial Secretary. the Treasurer. the Auditor-General, the Colonial Engineer. W. H. Read. I. S. Bond. T. Shelfonl. The minutes of the last meeting are read and confirmed. The Hon. W. H. Read gives the following notice of388 words
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Article2540 1879-01-23 3 (From our own Corretpondent.) Sydney, 27th Dec., 1878. You will see from the date of this letter that I am in a most unpropitious time for making any lengthy communication. But there have been two severe crises here which compel me to send you some account of them.2,540 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement577 1879-01-23 2 fttto SOjbtrtttnnfnt*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid op Capital 5.000,080 Dollar*. Reserve Pond 1.900,000 Dollar*. COURT OFWRICTOR& Chairman F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—W M. H. Fobbbs, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Bklilios. Esq. H. L. Dalbtmpl* Esq. Xof577 words
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Advertisement511 1879-01-23 2 NOTICE. The undersigned Ana Buna Choona Pana Ramen Chetty, gives notion to this effect. As I have dissolved all connexion with Palaniappah Chetty, who carried on business with me, under the partnership title of Ana Runa Choona Pa"A, after having fully inquired into the accounts, and come to a settlement511 words
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Advertisement434 1879-01-23 2 POSTPONEMENT. The sa’e of the British ship Sarah Nicholson is postponed to a futare date of which due notice shall be given. POWELL A CO. Auctioneers. Singapore, Ist January, 1879. DANISH BEER. Tuborg’s Fabrikker Beard. Geok Teat A Co. have now on sale 'the above well known brand of Danish434 words
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Notices.
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Article70 1879-01-23 3 The Company’s Bteamer India,” Captain Bkizzolbbi, having left Genoa on the Ist instant, may be expected here on or ab)ut the 3rd proximo, and will be despatched from Singapore for Naplea, Genoa and Marseilles, on or about the 20th February. This steamer has excellent accommodaLon for first aud70 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article113 1879-01-23 3 Wednesday, 22nd JanuaryBritish steamer Banca, 235 tons, Craig commander, Java 18th Jan, consignees Paterson Simons A Co. Dutch steamer G. G. Meyer, 899 tons, Lindemann commander, Batavia 19th Jan. consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. Dutch barque Luctor et Emergo, 677 tons, Haasnoot commander, Cardiff 21st Sept. British barque The113 words
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Article19 1879-01-23 3 Tuesday, 21st January. Spanish steamer Leon, Arana, for Liverpool. British steamer Brisbane, Reddell, for Hongkong. t_19 words
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Article1069 1879-01-23 3 I Date I Ship’s Names. Captains. Flag A Rio. g of ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination I h rivals. men-of-wa I I Deli Brockhuijzen H.N.M’s. str. 700 Nov. 6 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General. Repairing Modeste Mead H. M’s.1,069 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement352 1879-01-23 3 CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC DR. BRIGHT’S PHOSPHODYNE. Whereas it having become known to the Proprietors of Dr. Brioht’s Phosphodyne that a worthless imitation, bearing a similar name, is exported to India, China, Ac., and endeavoured to be foisted on purchasers as equal in efficacy to Dr. Bright’s Phosphodyne, they feel352 words
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Advertisement279 1879-01-23 3 FOR SALE. Price 11,500. The Race Horse Novelty.” Winner at the Singapore Autumn Meeting 1878. of The Maharajah’s Cup, 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 Straits Times Singapore,279 words
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Advertisement254 1879-01-23 3 INSTITUTION HILL PROPERTY. This very valuable property having been placed in our hands for sale, we are now prepared to accept offen 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 further254 words
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Advertisement192 1879-01-23 3 TO BE LET. Parsee lodge" aituiited at Tnjoag Paear. Apply to 0. A mm. Singapore, 20th Dec., 1878. NOTICE. The partnership existing hitherto in this place between Mr. 0. Kaltknbacb, Mr. F. Engler and Mr. H. Fischer underthe firm of Kaltenbach Engler C«. having expired on the 31st December, 1878,192 words
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Docks.
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705 1879-01-23 4 Tn work* of the Comply are situated at Tsmong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vis WBA*r.—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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192 1879-01-23 4 This Company executes ships* repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Esropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gbatiio Dock. Length—4ls feet Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Bntranoe 42 feet. No. 1 Geavino192 words
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1172 1879-01-23 4 PROSPECTUS. THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OP 1866. CAPITAL 9200.000. In 2000 Shares op 9100 each. PROMOTERS. Hon’ble Walter Scott, of Messrs. Brown A Co., Penang, David Brown, Esq. Do. Do. Lawrencr Combe Brown, Esq. Do. James Lamb, Esq. of Prye1,172 words
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146 1879-01-23 4 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 910 per share now dne thereon will be received here by the146 words
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80 1879-01-23 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. Breadth80 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement283 1879-01-23 4 NOTICE. J. M. LYON A CO. Have on band 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 Baws, Portable283 words
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Advertisement83 1879-01-23 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents f by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 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 this83 words
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Advertisement608 1879-01-23 4 JOHN LITTLE fe CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN I Importers 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 of608 words
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Advertisement699 1879-01-23 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL BTORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Oommercitl Squire, Reach Street 27. H a slimy« on hands well •elected and rlfWy anort•<i s'ook of all Enropean and other rood*, nod erate terms and careful attendance. wohlaaeortirte* T,arer alHalten fortinchen ft anderen Artikel. Hi llite Pr*iae ft reelU Redienunt mtresi chert.699 words