Singapore Daily Times, 27 January 1879
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Title Section12 1879-01-27 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL XX. SINGAPORE. MONDAY, 27th JANUARY, 1879. No. 13,08912 words
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Article, Illustration439 1879-01-27 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. Thi urdemoted are the dates on which {|„g Company’s Mail Steamers may be exmvled to arrive at Singapore during the War 1879 sOlTWARD. HOMKWARD. 21st Jan. 1 Friday loth Jan. 44b Feb. I 24th 18th 7th Feb.439 words
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Article148 1879-01-27 1 Agamemnon. Ultsbes. Ajax. Patroclub. Achilles. Antenor. Diomid. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Priam. Ancribis. Sarprdoh. Orestes. Hector. Stentob. Menelaub. Teucer. The Coy’B Steamers are despatched from I iverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for Lond"n every ten days, and have accommodation for first and third148 words
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312 1879-01-27 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year OcTWjBn. Homeward187R. 1878. Wednesday, 3n January Thursday, 31 January L3 February 14 February *7 do .,28 do 1.3 March 14 March »t 27312 words
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143 1879-01-27 1 The steamers of this Company will be dc*T'atcb<»d fxqjn Sinaanore for Malacca, ii,; jjii r L’mlipstam, Vizagnpatain, Coconada, Masulipntim, Madras. Calicut, Tellicbcry Ac., during the ourrent year at the undernoted dates Saturday, January lltfa I Saturday, July 12th 85th 26th February 8th August 9th143 words
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Article43 1879-01-27 1 Messrs. Apcar A. 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 A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Jan., 1879.43 words
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Article42 1879-01-27 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co.’s steamer “ARRATOON” APCAR,’’ 1.392 tons, Captain Mactovish, 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, tot Jan 1879.42 words
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927 1879-01-27 1 The Steamers of the above Company wil rowply between Singapore andBata via ever] fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 3 46 i927 words
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Insurance.
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Article74 1879-01-27 1 Capttal 3 1.*****0. Paid-up 133 332 Reserve Fund 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. Jarptne Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned. Agents for the Office, aro authorised to insnre goods by A. T. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 3100.000 on each bottom, and on the74 words
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47 1879-01-27 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reservb £340.000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class 8teamen and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. vwWujpr]K.re, 14th Ftby. 1878. fn. c.)47 words
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Article57 1879-01-27 1 Established 1716. Inmmmoos effected upon almost, overy d scription of property at the current ■stes of Premium. Total Rum insured in 1877. £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents. ™d paid with promptitude and liheralitv. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A57 words
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Article42 1879-01-27 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Oompany, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. In. c.)42 words
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49 1879-01-27 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodi to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u.c49 words
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46 1879-01-27 1 The undersigned, having been appoint cd General Agents of the shove Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERO, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.46 words
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69 1879-01-27 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are preparea to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 ofo on all risks to Europe69 words
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45 1879-01-27 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on I a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. 0.)45 words
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Article28 1879-01-27 1 Capttal ffl.ftort.ooft CHTEF OFFICE 5 London 79. Oornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. —MnysW gaMTIErWE Tn. c.T28 words
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71 1879-01-27 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, arc prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks71 words
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189 1879-01-27 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman > Wil,iam Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security189 words
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64 1879-01-27 1 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 1879-01-27 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 1879-01-27 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 uaual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April,52 words
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42 1879-01-27 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling 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 CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)42 words
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96 1879-01-27 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by 8pe cial Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assuranoe. Free Policies issued whldfi HU BiFmtF' together lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge96 words
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41 1879-01-27 1 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, Jjpgri themselves to the undersigned ately on arrival here. CAMERON, D Singapore, 11th (a. c.)41 words
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110 1879-01-27 1 OFFICES OF THE COMP AN Y N Manchester— Exchange Street. v* Liverpool—28. Exchang Street Ba*tft|, Birmingham—12. Beitfirtt’s H4|w London— 10. Oornhill, Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol— 50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Cost**! CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL.110 words
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218 1879-01-27 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander RoNALDBON.Esq Fiee Chairman*— Jab. Nicol Fleming, Ebq Secretory— H. Ambrose Smith, p.la. CHIEF OFFICE8: Glasgow, Wist George 1 Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. London f 2 King William Street. Liverpool, {"SSSiSr Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The218 words
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102 1879-01-27 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Mclchers, A. Cn.l J. P. Rarnes (Messrs. Hnllidav.Wise Co.l A T Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LanraikACn.l H. Nicaise, (Borneo Com nan v Ltd.) J. -T. dos102 words
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138 1879-01-27 4 Capttat £1,606.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. < Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich«rd .1. Ashton, Esq. i Atf-ivt Gnnsrer. Esq. Thomss O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert O. T,. Sevan, j Oeorye Hihhert, Per rival Bosanqnet, Samuel Hv4». James Brand, William T.vali. Charlea Cave. Charles138 words
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79 1879-01-27 4 The undersigned. Agents for the Tt»t,ia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa. Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo hv steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages79 words
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56 1879-01-27 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and arc prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or Railing 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 1879-01-27 4 The undersigned 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 hy the Steamers of the P. A O. Company, Messageries Maritimes62 words
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30 1879-01-27 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.)30 words
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81 1879-01-27 4 London and Edinburgh. < 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 ,,302,671 Total Fire Reserves ,,1,132,248 Inoume of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents81 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement110 1879-01-27 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS EIYER VALLEI ROAD. None*. On and after the 1st January, Ice will aold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of lc lM from 6 a. M. to 6 p. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs.110 words
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Advertisement130 1879-01-27 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHART8, or THE LATEST 8UEVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price or Eacn. Nautical Almanac f 1.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (n. c.) NOTICE. A 8took of Sarawak130 words
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Advertisement84 1879-01-27 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessel* insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case of loss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels84 words
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Article49 1879-01-27 2 The 0. 8. 8. Co’s, steamer Hector, Captain Billinge, due here on 4th proximo, have room for Cargo for the above port and also for London, and will have despatch. Fdr freight and passage, apply to W. MANSFIELD CO., Agents. Singapore, 15th Jan., 1879. to 4th Feb,49 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article39 1879-01-27 2 On the 27th Inst., at the Royal Naval Coal Depot, Pnlo Brani, the wife of Mr. John D’Sodza of a daughter. At Northam Lodge, Penang, on the 23rd instant, the wife of John Allan, Esq. of a son.39 words
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STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 27TH JAN., 1879.
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Article138 1879-01-27 2 Singapore 27th January, 1879. Gtmb er 4 22}. B uik Pepper...... 7.324. Wait: Peppe- fair quality 13. Sago Flour, k 3.574. Pear! Sigo... 4.25. Coffee, Bontyne ,17. Tin 18.30. 4°s. Mule tw s 86. 84 Us duirt n 8 1 624. 7 do do I.524. 6 do138 words
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Article1547 1879-01-27 2 Per Glaucus, 26th January. For Singapore.—F om Pinang; Hon’ble Mrs. Braddell and Mrs. James. From Jeddah: 275 Pilgrims. For Hongkong.—F rom Pinang: 67 Chinese. Per Japan, 27th January. For Singapore,— From Pinang and Malacca Messrs J. G. Davidson W. R. Fox, Alexander Armstrong, James Rodyk and L. H. Wooda,1,547 words
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Article965 1879-01-27 2 (Before the Chief Jnstice and a Common hr).) The following are the retaaiuder ,f the cases tried at the late assizes:— The Qu ’en v,. Seng Lam.-Oharjed .i lh (l) Delivery of current coin possessed with the knowledge that it was counterfeit f-» Possession of cur. ent coin965 words
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55 1879-01-27 3 Italy. The following message, was received on the 24th iustant, delayed owing to mutilation in transit. Home, i-ird Jan.— The Minister of Justice and Ecclesiastical affairs has stated iu the Senate, that the friendly attitude of His Holiness the Pope renders certain concession (the rest55 words
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Article15 1879-01-27 3 Berlin, t'ird January. —The Lower House has passed a resolution condemning the Discipline Bill.15 words
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Article32 1879-01-27 3 Berlin, tbtk Jan.— The Governments of Germany and Austria contemplate placing a Sanitary Cordon aloug the Russiau frontier, should the plague increase. Frequent Cabinet Councils are beiug held.32 words
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Article32 1879-01-27 3 Bombay, iUk Jan. —Yakoob Khan has seized the fort and families of the Chiefs of Babekakhel. The powerful (rhilzais tribe has commenced hostities. Mira (or Mirza) Khan is dead.32 words
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71 1879-01-27 3 London, i<6th Jan. —Latest advices from the Cape state that Cetywayo, the Kiug of the Zulu Kaffirs, had not accepted the ultimatum up to the 6th iustant, and a general impression prevails that he intends fighting. The Bntisli Commander has decided to71 words
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3099 1879-01-27 3 London, 11/4 Jan. —Lord Cranbrook has expressed his concurrence with the decision to restrict the exchanges of officers of the line with the Indian Staff Corps to the rank of subalterns, the acceptance of any application conditional on immediate and suitable employment being available for3,099 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement556 1879-01-27 2 #tto asbtrttstmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,200,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.—F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —Wm. H. FORBES, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Beliliob, Esq. H. L. Dalrymple Esq. (of556 words
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Advertisement750 1879-01-27 2 NEW BOOKS. Jo BIT Little A Co. hare just received a few copies of each of the following Books. Blank’s New Novel, Green Pastures and Piccadilly. Braddon’s An Open Verdict. Good Words, volume for 1^78. Sunday at Home, volume for 1878. Whittaker’s Almanac 1879. Crawley’s Billiard Book. Collins’ Library Dictionary.750 words
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Advertisement373 1879-01-27 2 WANTED In a Solicitor's Office an efficient Conveyancing and Managing Clerk, well np in Office routine and cap iblc of undertaking Court and Police Niork with slight supervision. Apply by letter, stating age, experience, references, and salary required, to C. B. Office of this paper. Singapore, 24th Jan, 1879. (1373 words
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Obituary16 1879-01-27 2 DEATH. At Burnbank, on 26tb January, Jane, the beloved wife of Alexander M. Martin, aged 40.16 words
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Article147 1879-01-27 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sir, —Those of your readers who admire monstrosities like Dr. Beccari’s new Conophallus may he gflad to know that a figure of the Titan,” one thirteenth of the natural size, is given at page 781 of the Oardener’s Chronicle for December 21st,147 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article165 1879-01-27 3 Saturday, 25th January. British ship Montgomery Castle, 871 tons, Owen commander, Cardiff 26th Sept, consignees W. Mansfield A Co. British steamer Pontianak, 99 tons, Milnes commander, Pontianak 23rd Jan. consignees Lee Keng Yong A Bros, Malay steamer Telegraph, 150 tons, Valberg commander, Malacca 24th Jan. consignees Leack Chin Seng165 words
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Article47 1879-01-27 3 Saturday, 25th January. British steamer Banca, Craig for Samar&ng. Siamese steamer Kromahtab, Tullock for Bangkok. British steamer Stentor, Kirkpatrick, for London. British steamer Arabia, Mar i, for Calcutta via the intermediate ports. Siamese steamer Bangkok, Bademaker, for Bangkok. Dutch steamer Ophir, Besseling, for Deli.47 words
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Article1138 1879-01-27 3 Date Ship’s Naurs. Captains. Fla t Rio. g of ar- Where From.! Where Lying Consigners or Agents.Dbstination. U| I RIVALS. VIEN-OF-WAR j I Deli 1 Brockhnqsan H.N.M’s. str.; 700 Nov. 6|Acheen T. P. Wharf I H.N. M’s. Consul General. Repairing Modeste Mead H. M’s. str. 15001,138 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement101 1879-01-27 3 NOTICE. 1, the undersigned, hereby notify that, from and after this date, 1 hare transferred my business as General Store-keep-er, No. 170, Heeren Street, to Me. Hoh Seng Luan, mv brother, who has established himself here as a General Warehouseman, <4c., under the style of Hoh Sens Luan Co., and101 words
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Docks.
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702 1879-01-27 4 Twit works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, 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 protected702 words
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203 1879-01-27 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Eu- ronean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graying Dock. Length—415 feet. j Depth of water from 14 feet to 15J feet < Width at Entrance 42 feet.203 words
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1166 1879-01-27 4 PROSPECTUS. THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OF 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Share8OF$100 each. PROMOTERS. Hon’ble Walter Scott, of Messrs. Brown A Co., Penang, David Brown, Esq. Do. Do. Lawrence Combe Brown, Esq. Do. James Lamb, Esq. of Prye Sugar Estate,1,166 words
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150 1879-01-27 4 With reference to the above advertise- ment, notice is hereby given that all I 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 here150 words
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79 1879-01-27 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,” NOTICE. The Company are now fully prepared to undertake the dockiDg, cleaning, painting and repairing of steamers and vessels and to execute repairrf to machinery of every description. The following are the dimensions of the Graving Dock: Length on the blocks 280 feet. Breadth79 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement281 1879-01-27 4 NOTICE. J. M. LYON A CO. Havk 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 IK size, Asbestos and Tuck’s Packing, Foot Rules and Spirit Levels, Circular Saws, Portable281 words
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Advertisement144 1879-01-27 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Til k undersigned bavins' 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 this144 words
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Advertisement604 1879-01-27 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'i outfiitt made tip on the ehnrteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,604 words
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Advertisement744 1879-01-27 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27 H*»p*lw*y* on hand a well •elected and richly assort•1 stock of all Enrol** n Wd Other foods. Moderate tonne and careful attendance. hi«e heidnityc. voerd. Halten fort- Sont tonwaehrend ein ionrs Wen wohlassortir- a s s o r744 words
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