Singapore Daily Times, 29 January 1879
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Title Section12 1879-01-29 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY, 29th JANUARY, 1879. No. 13,69112 words
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Article, Illustration426 1879-01-29 1 Opfice— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. Tbe urderaoted are tbe dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be exported to arrive at Singapore during the ytar 1879: 1 Ottwibd. Homiwasd. TuwdM 21 it Jib. Friday loth Jbb. 4th Feb. 84th Iftth 7th426 words
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Article148 1879-01-29 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patkoclds. Achillx8. Antinob. Diomid. Deucalion. Nestoe. Glaucus. Pbiam. Anchises. SaBPEDON. OEI8TE8. Hector. Stentob. Menelacs. Teuceb. The Coy’s St< amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodation for first and third148 words
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314 1879-01-29 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1879. 1879. Wednewky 12 February j Friday, 17 January 26 do 31 do 12 Mrrch 14 February 26 do 28 do314 words
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142 1879-01-29 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, taking" Passengers' and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, January 11th Saturday, July 12th 25th 26th February142 words
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Article43 1879-01-29 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en routj to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARK1ES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, lsc Jan., 1879.43 words
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Article43 1879-01-29 1 xuxv nUUUAUHU. Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer “ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, m.y be expected here on or about the 24th instant, en route to above port. For freight Or passage, apply to SARK1ESA MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Jan, 1879.43 words
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911 1879-01-29 1 The Steamers of the above Company will fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail fronj home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia I 46 Padang 94 Cheribon 80 Samarang vi4 Batavia911 words
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Insurance.
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Article72 1879-01-29 1 Capital S 1.500,000. Paid-up 133.332 Reserve Fund 90.000. General Agents. MeBBTB. JARDINE MATHEBON St Co., Hongkong. The undersigned. Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to tbe extent *lOO,OOO on eaeh bottom, and on the Block and72 words
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46 1879-01-29 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, B S!ngapore, 14tb*Feby. 1878. (u. c.)46 words
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Article57 1879-01-29 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost, every d scription of property at tbe 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 jnrisdiction of Local Tribunals reoogpised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN. DYCE A57 words
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Article42 1879-01-29 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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50 1879-01-29 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodt 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. c.)50 words
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46 1879-01-29 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 current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.46 words
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69 1879-01-29 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 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to Europe69 words
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44 1879-01-29 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 a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. 0.)44 words
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Article26 1879-01-29 1 Capital Pl.oon.noo. OHTEF OFFICER London 79, Cornhti-i. H. O. Edinburgh, 31 Oforoe Street. Agents for Singapore. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. fn. c.126 words
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71 1879-01-29 1 Capital 10.onn.non Francs. The undersigned. Aeents 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 1879-01-29 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman V Willia Eaqre. 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 1879-01-29 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 beduced bates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
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87 1879-01-29 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 1879-01-29 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 A CO. Singapore, 1st April,52 words
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42 1879-01-29 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Siebling Extension ov 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. (a. o.)42 words
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94 1879-01-29 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Bpe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Lip* Assurances of every description granted. Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge for sea Passages.94 words
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46 1879-01-29 1 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (n. c.)46 words
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102 1879-01-29 1 OFFICES OF THE OOMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street Bast. Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. IiONDON—IO, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street, CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. ChaB. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing,102 words
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218 1879-01-29 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stmiiho. Chairman —Alixandir Viet Chairman —Ja8. Nicol Flimiho, Esq Secretary— H. Ambeosi Smith, p.i.a. CHIEF OFFICE8: Glasgow f 50 West George l St but. Edinburgh 17 George 8tbibt. Lohdom f 2 Ring William l Stbbit. {w'a^I^’ Manchester, 47 Brown218 words
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103 1879-01-29 4 Oapttal $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Mstheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, E*q. (M@s«r*. Melohers, Co.l .T. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holtidav. Wise A Co.) A T Manirer, (Messrs.Donsrlas.lanraikAO.) H. Nicaise, (Romeo Commit* LM.I J. J. doe Remedies.103 words
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Article136 1879-01-29 4 Instituted 1803. Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richsrd .1. Ashton. F,«q. Alfred Gonirer. Esq. Thomas O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert O. L. Reran, Geenre Hihhert, Perciral Poaanqnet, Samuel Hvde. .Tamea Rr&nd, William T.rall, Charles Care. Charles Man-rat. Oeors-e H. Chambers,136 words
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80 1879-01-29 4 The undersigned. 4 (rents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo bv steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting80 words
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56 1879-01-29 4 The nndersigned 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.56 words
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61 1879-01-29 4 The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on good* 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 0. Company, Messageries Maritime*61 words
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30 1879-01-29 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk* at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Dec, 1878 (u. c.)30 words
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82 1879-01-29 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Chartbri.) 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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Advertisement112 1879-01-29 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE I ROAD. None*. On and after the lit Jaguar?, Ice will he sola retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of ws daily from 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. Tickets for 2, 3 or112 words
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Advertisement129 1879-01-29 1 notice to mariners admiralty charts, OF THE IAT*8T SURVEY, and nautical books, At Moderate Pmces, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS' HOME. Prici of Nautical Almana-a Charts, de (Doable Sheet) y (Single Sheet) Eacn. 11.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (n. c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak129 words
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Advertisement83 1879-01-29 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. Thk undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case oflosa or d imaee. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (n. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING AS80CIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured83 words
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Article51 1879-01-29 2 The O. 8. 8. Co’s. steamer Hector, Captain Billinge, due here on 4th proximo, will have room for Cargo for the above port and also for London, and will have quick despatch. Por freight and passage, apply to W. MANSFIELD CO., Agents. Singapore, 15th Jan., 1879. to 4th51 words
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Article50 1879-01-29 2 The Italian mail steamer India, Captain Brizzolesi, will be despatched from Singapore for Naples. Genoa, and Marseilles, calling at Colombo, on or about the 20th February. She has excellent accommodation for 40 first class and 30 second class passengers. Apply to REME BROTHERS. Agents. Singapore 29th Jany. 1879.50 words
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STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 29TH JAN., 1879.
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Article132 1879-01-29 2 Singapore 29th January, 1879. Gambler 4 25. Black Pepper 7.62*. Wfcite Pepper, fair quality 12.50. Sago Flour, Saraw.k 3.57*. Pearl Sago 4 20. Ooffee, Boutyne 17. Tin 18.55. 4 ft s. Mmc twis 86. 81 Is. Shirtings 1.6247 do do 1.524. 6 do T. Cloth 1 02*.132 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
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Article31 1879-01-29 2 Bombay, 28 th Jan. —The British forces have occupied Kelatighilsi unopposed. [Kelat-i-Ghilzai is some 40 miles on the road from Kandahar to Ghuzni and Cabul.—Ed. S. T.]31 words
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Article950 1879-01-29 2 London, 28/A Jan. —Lightfoot has been appointed Bishop of Durham in the place of the Right Reverend Charles Baring, D. D. (The Revd. Dr. J. B. Lightfoot?) The M. M. Co’s steamer Iraouaddg, will leave Saigon at 3 p. m. to-day, and may be expected to950 words
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Article4543 1879-01-29 2 Ol'R Penang contemporaries have given but meagre details of the trial of the Pangkore prisoners, but the Pinatig Gazette of the 24th instant publishes the summing up of the Chief Justice and the passing of the sentence of death upon the three found guilty, which4,543 words
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Article787 1879-01-29 3 (From our own Correspondent.) Perth W. A., 30 th Dec., 1878.—The success of Novelty, on the Singapore course, the news of which has just arrived by telegram, has afforded great satisfaction to the breeders of racing stock. Novelty, though a fairly good, honest, little horse, was quite a787 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement547 1879-01-29 2 fittv gjbrrtiarnunts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Pud op C»pit*I 5.000.000 MOm 1,200,000 Doll«rt>. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Cfcrir-o*.—F D.Si»!OOF,E«i_(oI Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—Vf m. H. FobbM, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Belilios, Esq. H. L. Dalbtmple Esq. (of Messrs. Birley A Co.) The547 words
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Advertisement727 1879-01-29 2 NOTICE. John Little A Co. have just receive! a supply of. Cooking Stoves —Complete w.th Ovens Sauce-pans, Prying-pans, Stew pans and Potato steamer. Lamps.—HinVs Patent Duplex Lamps, Silber’s Patent Table Lamps. Hanging Lamps, with 1,2, 3 and 4 lights Signal Lanterns, with green and red glasses, Hurricane Lamps, useful for727 words
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Advertisement403 1879-01-29 2 NOTICE. Strayed from Fern Hill, a white Fox Terrier *****, with black patch on one ear. Any one returning the same to Martin Dyce Co. will be rewarded. Singapore, 25th Jan., 18 9. (to 31st inst.) FOR SALE. A chestnut horse, the property of Lieut. Hinde, 28th Regiment; quiet to403 words
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Notices.
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Article66 1879-01-29 3 Thk Company’s Steamer India.,” Captain Brizzolbsi, haVing left Genoa on the 1st instant, may be expected here on or abjut 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 and66 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article65 1879-01-29 3 Tuesday, 28th January. Dutch steamer Bromo, 1,470 tons, Soeters cotnmand<M‘ Mtavia 23rd Jan. consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. > <* v British schooner Kim Hock Liong, 117 tons, Naci.v < Pontianak 20th Jan. je Ji -n, British steamer Paknam, 359 tons, Stratton/ymmander, Saigon 26th Jau. consignees Guthrie A Co.65 words
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Article49 1879-01-29 3 Tuesday, 28th January. a British steamer Pyah Pekhet, Joyce, for Penang via Malacca and Native States. British steamer Shuaydagone, Brown, for Rangoon via Penang. British steamer Weazel, Burlingbam, for Siak. German barque Hieronymus, Spland, for Saigon. British steamer Gkucus, Jackson, for Hongkong and Shanghai. I i49 words
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Article1018 1879-01-29 3 i oo Datb i Ship's Names. Captains. Flag Rio. or as- Where From. Where Lying (Consignees or Agents. Destination. rivals. Y. KN-0F- W A 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. 15001,018 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement208 1879-01-29 3 NEW BOOKS. John Little A Co. have just re eived a few copies of each of the following Books. Black's New Novel, Green Pastures and Piccadilly. Braddon’s An Open Verdict. Good Words, volume for 1878 Sunday at Home, volume for 1 78. Whittaker’s Almanac 1879. Crawley’s Billiard Book. Collins’ Library208 words
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Advertisement372 1879-01-29 3 NOTICE It is hereby notified, that during the ensuing Chinese New Tear. Crackers may be fired on the following days and hours specified, viz Tuesday 21*t Jan., 1879, New Year’s Ere. from 6 p.m. to 12 MUbfeht. Wed’day 22nd New Year's Day, from 4 to 6 a.m. and from 7372 words
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Advertisement189 1879-01-29 3 NURSE WANTED. A Lady, leaving for England in March next, wishes to engage a Nurse to accompany her, and to take charge of three yonng children. Apply by letter to A. B. C., care of the Straits Times, Singapore. Singapore, 9th Jany. 1870. (to 9th Feby.) PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT. Stamford189 words
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Docks.
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702 1879-01-29 4 Twi work* of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Sinirapore, and comprise the following eatabliahmenta, via» Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty Teasels at one time with aufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected702 words
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191 1879-01-29 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Grating Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Grating191 words
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Article1164 1879-01-29 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OF 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares op $lOO 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 Prye1,164 words
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145 1879-01-29 4 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 due thereon will be received here by the145 words
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82 1879-01-29 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED," NOTICE. Thb 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. Breadth82 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement283 1879-01-29 4 notice. J. M. LYON A 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, Portable283 words
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Advertisement141 1879-01-29 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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Advertisement604 1879-01-29 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, general warehousemen 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 of fine Tweeds.604 words
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Advertisement725 1879-01-29 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL BTORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Btreet 2? Hirnlutji on hand a w«U Mfectod and rinhly aaaort.•d stack of all European and other (rood*. Mod erate term* and careful attendance. Toerd. Halten wohlaaeortirte» T.<urer alter Enrnpaeischen k anderen Artiket. Rillire Pr»i»e A recite Bediennn* zufeeichert. Bonttoo-725 words