Singapore Daily Times, 25 January 1879
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Title Section12 1879-01-25 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 25th JANUARY, 1879. No. 13,68812 words
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Article, Illustration430 1879-01-25 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. GoDOWHfr— At New Harbour. The urdernoted are the dstes on which this Company's Mail Steamers may be expet ted to arrive at Singapore daring the Tear 1879:Otjtwabd. Homeward. Tuesdtj 21»t Jan. FH<Jay 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 19th 7th Feb. 4th430 words
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Article141 1879-01-25 1 Agamxmhoh. Ultssis. Ajax. Patboclus. Achjllbs. Ahtbhob. Diomid. Deucalion. Nistob. Glaucus. Pbiam. Ahchises. Sabpidoh. Ormtis. Hictob. Stbntob. Mihilaub. Tbucee. The Coy’s Bt* amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for Lon-' don every ten days, and have accommodation for first and141 words
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307 1879-01-25 1 The following are the dates on which the Bteamera of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here-during the current year:— Outward. Homew»»P- 1879. 1979. Wednesday, So January Thursday, 31 January >, IS February 14 February 27 do 28 do 13 March 14 March 27307 words
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162 1879-01-25 1 xiv/iv wbau i, mail a au. Tm of tb.i Ckxqpsnv will be despatched from Singapore* for’Malacca, Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatsm. Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates162 words
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Article43 1879-01-25 1 Messrs. Apcab ft. Co.’s steamer JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected bere on or about the 20th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES ft MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Jan., 1879.43 words
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Article44 1879-01-25 1 ryjai nv/nuAunu, 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, Ist Jan, 1879.44 words
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921 1879-01-25 1 Thi Steamers of the above Company will n owply between Singapore andßata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Fbiabs, London. Passage Monet, Fibst Class. From Singapore to i Batavia I921 words
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Insurance.
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Article73 1879-01-25 1 Capital S 1.506 non. Paid-up 1.33.332 Reserve Fund 90.000. General Agents. Mosers. Jabdine Matheson k Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, ere authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of >160,000 on each bottom, and on the73 words
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48 1879-01-25 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 by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, v Agent. Singapore, 14t.h Feby. 1878. fu. c.)48 words
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Article57 1879-01-25 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every d scription of property at tb4 current Vates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303.817. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberalitv. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A57 words
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Article42 1879-01-25 1 London Office, 2 old Bboad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Oompany, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY k CO. Singapore, 15th Jnly, 1872. (n. c.)42 words
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50 1879-01-25 1 The undersigned, 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. c50 words
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45 1879-01-25 1 (Berlin- Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) Thi undersigned, haring 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. o.45 words
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69 1879-01-25 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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44 1879-01-25 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in besebve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUBTEAD A 00, Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. o.)44 words
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Article30 1879-01-25 1 Capital 61.00n.ft00. OHTEF OFFICE 6 London 79, Oobnhill E. C. Edinburgh. 31 George Street. Agente for Singapore. BOUSTEAT) A CO. Piwunore, 22nd Fab.. 1876. in- o.\30 words
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71 1879-01-25 1 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 tbe 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 1879-01-25 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Oracecbnrch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman WiUiam Hin< L Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan, Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security190 words
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64 1879-01-25 1 Head Office, Batayia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine risks on goods to all parts of the world at eeduced bates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
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86 1879-01-25 1 Financial Position (1875.) Snbscibed 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 grant86 words
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52 1879-01-25 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 k 00. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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43 1879-01-25 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Smiling Extension of Limits. One F rat class risk f 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000, PATERSON SIMONS k 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)43 words
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98 1879-01-25 1 E»t»bliili.d 1840, .nil Empowered br Bpe oial Act of Parliament.C.pit.l Ope Milliea. Llpp Asaupawcpe ofererydeeoriptiep granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never sitogether lapse through non-pa J lUßßk l *«p*a miums. No extra98 words
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45 1879-01-25 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 (u. c.)45 words
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101 1879-01-25 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street Bast. Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo. Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street Bristol—so, Broad Street CHAIRMAN IN MANCHIBTRR. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd AOoston.) CHAIRMAN in LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alix. Ewing,101 words
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214 1879-01-25 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stnruno. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.ijl. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O Vis* Glow. l Strebt. Edinburgh 17 (Jeorgi Streii. London f 2 William Street. MANCH ESTER, 47 BIOWN STURT. The214 words
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102 1879-01-25 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid -tip 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eeq. (Meter*. Melcber*. A Co.) J. P. Berne* fMeeur*. Hollldar.Wiee A Co.) A. T. Manner, fMeem.Donriae.LanraikACo.) H. Nicaise. (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe102 words
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138 1879-01-25 4 CAPITAL ....i. £1,600.000. Paid-up anil Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richord J. Ashton, Esq. i Alfred Gousrer, Esq. Thoms* Cl. Barclay, j William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, Oeorce Hihhert, Peroiral Bosanqnet, Samuel Hyde, James Brand, William Lrall, Charles Care, Charles Marryat,138 words
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79 1879-01-25 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 cnstomarv terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages79 words
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56 1879-01-25 4 Thb undersitrned have been appointed aeenta for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon carjjo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting vnvajes and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.56 words
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62 1879-01-25 4 The nndereigced have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average by 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 Maritime*62 words
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31 1879-01-25 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk* at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. lB th Dec 1878 (u. c.)31 words
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83 1879-01-25 4 London and Edinburgh. I Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charters 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, Agents83 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement108 1879-01-25 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. None*. On and after the l*t January, lee will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The lee House is opened for the sale of Ic^T a J trom 6 a. m. to 6 p. Tickets for 2,3 or 5 lbs.108 words
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Advertisement130 1879-01-25 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, Or THI LATEST BURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Prior or Nautical Almanaca Charts, de (Doable Sheet) j (Single Bleet) Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (n- o NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H130 words
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Advertisement82 1879-01-25 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 in case ofloes or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP k 00. Agents. Singapore, llth June, 1878. (u. c.) IS s S, MONTROSE UNDERWRITING A880CIATION. The Masters of82 words
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Article51 1879-01-25 2 Th* 0. 8.8. Co's. 6te*mer Hector, Captain Billinge, doe here on 4th proximo, will hare room for Cargo for the above port and alao for London, and will hare quick despatch For freight and passage, applr to W. MANSFIELD A CO., Agents. Singapore, 15th Jaiu, 1879. to 4th51 words
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Domestic Occurrence.
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Article52 1879-01-25 2 Rore-de Souza. On January 20th in the St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, bj the Ven. Archdeacon Hrae, assisted by the Revd. Mr. Gomes, William Harley Ro8B, eldest son of the late Chas. E. S. Rose, Esq. of Liverpool, to Jane Cabo* link, second daughter of M. F. de Souza Esq.52 words
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STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 25TH JAN., 1879.
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Article254 1879-01-25 2 SiNGArcßr, 25th January, 1879. Gatnb er 4 221. B'ark Pepprr 7.321. Wiite Pepper, fair quality 13. Sago Flour. Simw-k 3.574. Pearl Sago 4 20. OoflV, Bontyne 17. Tin 18.124. 4 s Mule twis 86. 841 s Sliirtin.s 1.62 J. 7 do do 1.524. 6 do T. Cloth254 words
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296 1879-01-25 2 The following new notifications are taken from yesterday’s Gazelle Official intelligence having reached the Colony of the death of H.R.H. the Graud-Duchess of Hesse-Darmstadt (Princess Alice of England), His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Friday, the 24th instant, as a day of296 words
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Article2979 1879-01-25 2 Although the Hon. W. H. Head was unable the other day for want of a seconder to put his motion regarding the Residential system in the Native States, yet his notice of it had the effect of eliciting some information, which is very instructive, as to the2,979 words
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Article2600 1879-01-25 3 The following fuller telegraphic details of the Afghan campaign are taken from the Englishman. Our Indian contemporaries indulge in some sharp criticism upon the generalship displayed by the chiefs of the three columns and condemn the slow progress made, contrasting it unfavourably with the dash of Generals2,600 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement558 1879-01-25 2 #fto gfobtrtfsnwnt*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. P»id up Capital 5.000,000 Mm Reserve Fund 1,200,000 Dollars COURT OF DIRECTORS. Ctairmoa.—F. D.SiMOOK.Ew- (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Oo.) Deputy Chairman.— Wm, H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Oo.) E. R. BKLILIOB, Esq. H. L. Dalbympli Esq. (of Messrs. Birley558 words
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Advertisement759 1879-01-25 2 WATCHER AND CLOOKB. John Little Co. have always on hand a large and well selected assortment of Watches and Clocks comprising. English Lever and Geneve Watches.—ln Gold or Silver by the best makers, guaranteed for 12 months. AluminiuJi Ac. Ac Watches.—From K? upwards. Clocks.—Drawing Room in Marble, Gut and Alabaster,759 words
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Advertisement461 1879-01-25 2 DANISH BEER. Tuborg’s Fabrikker Brand. Giok Teat A Co have now on gale the above well known brand of Danish Beer, in pints and quarts. Singapore, 14th Jan., 1879. to 14th Feb FURNITURE SALE. The undersigned have received instructions from Y. C. Valtriny Esq., leaving for Europe, to sell by461 words
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Notices.
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Article69 1879-01-25 3 The Company’s Steamer" India,” Captain Brizzolbsi, having left Genoa on the Ist instant, may be expected here on or abmt 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 first and69 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article96 1879-01-25 3 Friday, 24th January. British steamer Japan, 1,865 tons, de Smidt commander, Hongkong 18th Jan. consignees Sarkies Moses. British schooner Ban Seng Heng, 125 tons, Nacodah, Pontianak 13th Jan. Dutch schconer Fathool Mazana, 138 tons, Nacodah, Pontianak 14th Jan. German barque Wega, 395 tons, Mahl commander, Saigon 20th Jan. consignees96 words
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Article29 1879-01-25 3 Friday 24th January. British steam er Bentan, Moppett, for Cheriboon. British steamer Benmore, Augustin, for Malacca A Penang. P. A O. steamer Mongolia, Coleman, for Bombay.29 words
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Article990 1879-01-25 3 I I Date I I Ship’s Names. Captains. Flao v Rig., g op ar- 'Where From. Where Lying Consignees oe Agents. Destination. RIVALS, j hen-of-wa Deli Brockhuijzen H.N.M’s. str. 700 Nov. 6 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M's. Consul General. Repairing Modesto Mead H. M’s. str.990 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement171 1879-01-25 3 NOTICE. The undersigned has received instructions (rum the administrator of the Estate of the late William Samuel Leicester, to sell bj Public Auction, on Saturday the 15th February 1879, at 2 o’clock p. m. at his Godown, Battery Road, the valuable property called the. Sura—Ranee. The following property adjoining Rosemary171 words
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Advertisement396 1879-01-25 3 NOTICE. 1. the undersigned, hereby notify that, from and after this date, I have transferred my business as General Store-keep-er, No. 170, Heeren Street, to Mr. Hoh Sing Luan, my brother, who has estab. hshed himself her- as a General Warehouseman, Ac., under the style of Hoh Sing Luan A396 words
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Advertisement200 1879-01-25 3 TO BE LET. “Parsee Lodge” situated at Tanjong Pagar. Apply to 0. A nous. Singapore, 20th Dec., 1878. NOTICE. The partnership existing hitherto in this place between Mr. G. Kaltenbach, Mr. F. Engler and Mr. H. Fischer under the firm of Kaltenbach Engler A Co. having expired on the 31st200 words
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Advertisement260 1879-01-25 3 NURSE WANTED. A Lady, leaving (or Eneiand in March next, wisher to engage a Nnrae to aooont. pany her, and to tahe charge ol three yonng children. 1 by letter to A. B. C., care of the Straits Times. Singapore. Singapore. 9th Jany. 1879. (to 9th Feby.) SOUTHBOROUGH, Tunbridge Wills.260 words
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Docks.
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703 1879-01-25 4 Twr works of the Company are situated »t Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the ♦own 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 protected703 words
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192 1879-01-25 4 The Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Grating Door. Length-415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Grating192 words
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Article1166 1879-01-25 4 THE PRTE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. Of 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares or $100 each. PROMOTERS. Hon’ble Walter 8cott, of Messrs. Brown A Co., Penang, David Brown, Esq. Do. Do. Lawrence Combe Brown, Esq. Do. James Lamb, Esq. of Prye1,166 words
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145 1879-01-25 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 $10 per share now due thereon will be received here by the145 words
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81 1879-01-25 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,” NOTICE. Thr Company are now fully prepared to undertake the docking, cleaning, painting and repairing of steamers and Teasels 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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Advertisement281 1879-01-25 4 NOTICE. J. M. LYON 4 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, Portable281 words
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Advertisement141 1879-01-25 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents 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 this place.141 words
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Advertisement605 1879-01-25 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN I Importers op Europra.it, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronomrtir, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gtnilemerit outfiitt made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine605 words
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Advertisement725 1879-01-25 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG Commercial Square, Reach Street’s: H«-P«lw»yn on h*nd a well ■elected and richly aaunrt•d «t<vkofall E’lropean and other mods Moderate terms a«A oarefnl Halten fort- Bont ton- j Hehber waehrend ein ionra Wen »oor rvli**., wohlaegortir- aasortii ryk aaaorti tee Leper aJ- dan* tone725 words