Singapore Daily Times, 30 January 1879
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Title Section12 1879-01-30 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 30th JANUARY, 1879. No. 13,69212 words
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Article, Illustration414 1879-01-30 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godownb—At New Harbour. Tbs urdernoted are the dates on which ji n Miii atw— —w rioted to »mve at Singapore during the year 1879 r Outward. Hobbwabd. Tuwday 21« t Jm. Frid*y loth Jan. **h Feb. *4th lWh Jth Feb. £1 T414 words
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Article145 1879-01-30 1 Agamemnon. Ultssks. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalipn. Nebtob. Glaucus. Pbiam. Anchibeb. Sabpedon. Obestes. Hectob. Stentob. Men klaus. Teuceb. The Coy’s Stcamerß are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Btraita and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodation for first and third145 words
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297 1879-01-30 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime! may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homeward. 1879. !879. Wednesday 12 February Friday, 17 January 26 do 1 31 do i 12 March 14 February 26 do 28297 words
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147 1879-01-30 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers aud Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Viz&gapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, January 11th Saturday,147 words
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Article43 1879-01-30 1 Messrs. Apcab 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 SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, lac Jan., 1879.43 words
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Article40 1879-01-30 1 Messrs. Apcab Co.’s steamer "ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1,392 tone, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 24th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES& MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Jan, 1879.40 words
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906 1879-01-30 1 The Steamers of the above Company wi: now ply between Singapore andBata via ever fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 honrs afte the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia I 46 Padang906 words
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Insurance.
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Article72 1879-01-30 1 Capital S 1.500,000. Paid-up ,133.332 Reserve Fund *90,000. Gfnfral AOENTB. Messrs. Jardine Mathebon A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, arp authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block72 words
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47 1879-01-30 1 Established 1836. Capital £1.000,000. Reserve £340.000. The undersigned has been appointed Aeent at Singapore for the above Companv. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. fn. c.)47 words
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Article57 1879-01-30 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost everv d seription of property at the current Istes of Premium. Total Sum insnred in 1877. £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A57 words
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Article42 1879-01-30 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. fn. c.)42 words
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50 1879-01-30 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n. c.)50 words
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47 1879-01-30 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, haring been appoint ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at tne current rates of preminm. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. •Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c t47 words
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69 1879-01-30 1 Head Office, flkTAviA. 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 1879-01-30 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agentß at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £l2,ooo, 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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Article29 1879-01-30 1 Oapttal fii.fton.nnn. CHTFF OFFTOE^ London 79. Cornhill V.. 0. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., '876. (u. c.)29 words
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70 1879-01-30 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 the customary terms. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15'o/o on all risks to70 words
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194 1879-01-30 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechnrch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind. Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered194 words
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64 1879-01-30 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 1879-01-30 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 1879-01-30 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 nsnal terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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42 1879-01-30 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Slerlino Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. 0.)42 words
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99 1879-01-30 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Bpe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retieino Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued whioh can never altogether lapse through non-payment af pra. turns. No99 words
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46 1879-01-30 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 (u. c.)46 words
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102 1879-01-30 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East. Birmingham— l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo. Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLABGOW. Alex.102 words
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222 1879-01-30 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambbosb Smith, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, f 50 Y* 8T 0 OMI l Stbebt. Edikboesh 17 Geoeoe Steeit. London f 2 King William l Strut. Manchester 47222 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement113 1879-01-30 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE! ROAD. None*. Ob and after the lit January, Ice will he sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per* pound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. m. to 6 P. M. Ticket* for 2,3 or 5113 words
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Advertisement131 1879-01-30 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS admiralty CHARTS, OF THE LATWT BUBVIY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modibati Pbicbs, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Pbici of Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 9 1 •25Charts. de (Double Bheet) 1-80. y (Single Sheet) »0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (n- c.) NOTICE. A stock of131 words
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Advertisement82 1879-01-30 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. Th* undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them incase ofloss or dtmage. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ship# or vessel# insured in82 words
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Article53 1879-01-30 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. 1879.53 words
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Domestic Occurence.
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Article34 1879-01-30 2 On Saturday, the 25th instant, at St. Andrew's Cathedral, by the Yen. Archdeacon Hose, C'ranstoun Erasmus Ommanney, Acting Superintendent of Police, Penang, to Ethel Anne Dyke, daughter of W. Marshall Esq., of Bedford.34 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 30TH JAN., 1879.
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Article188 1879-01-30 2 Singapore 30th January, 1879. Gambier 425. B'aok Pepper 7.62$. White Pepper, fair quality 12.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.57$. Pearl Sago 4.20. Coffee, B-ontyne 17. Tin 18.55. 40*. Ma>e twis 86. 8i Is. Sliirtin.8 1.62$. 7 do do 1.52$. 6 do T. Cloth 1.02$. 7 do do 1.17$.188 words
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Article37 1879-01-30 2 Per Ava, 29th Jan. For Saigon.— From Singapore: Mrs. Davids >n and 2 children, Messrs. Manteau and Hermann, 7 Annamites and 2 Klings. For Hongkong—From Singapore: M. Guyon. For Yokohama.— From Singapore: Eevd. Mother Ste. Mathilde.37 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
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Article36 1879-01-30 2 Bombay, 29th Jan. —Wali Mahomed, a brother of the Ameer, has arrived at Kurram and has solicited General Roberts to receive him. He is accompanied by a number of influential Afghan Chiefs.36 words
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84 1879-01-30 2 SH Y. Paris, 29 th Jan. —Marshal Macmahon has refused absolutely to accede to changes in the Command of Army Corps, stating that he would rather resign his position than allow the army to be disorganized. Majority then intimated that if he tendered his84 words
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42 1879-01-30 2 vyoourAiiua ur iyll*i Bombay, 29M January, (evening.) Advices just to hand regarding the capture of Kelatighilzai state that Stewart’s Cavalry entered the place on the 21st January and the garrison surrendered without firing a shot.42 words
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360 1879-01-30 2 Paris, 2 9th Jan. —Marshal Macmahon persisting in his refusal to accede to the proposed changes in the Command of the Army Corps is considered to have virtually resigned the Presidency. His formal resignation will probably be tendered to-morrow. A Congress of the360 words
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Article2984 1879-01-30 2 28th January, 1879. Present: H. E. the Governor, The Hon. the Colonial Secretary, the Attorney-General, the Auditor-General, the Colonial Engineer, W. H. Read, I. S. Bond, T. Shelford, R. Campbell. The minutes of the last meeting are read and confirmed. The Hon. W. H. Read puts the question2,984 words
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Article1198 1879-01-30 3 lit is requested of our oontemportries that, in reprodMtaf these translations, their original appearance in the Sfraiti Tims* may be acknowledged.j Hortet from Europe.— Under the conditions on which the programme of the forthcoming races has been drawn up, it would not be strange, should someone with resources1,198 words
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Correspondence.
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Article190 1879-01-30 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —Happening to read the Treaty about the cession of Singapore, dated 2nd August, 1824, concluded between the East India Company, Sultan Hussain Mahomed Shah and Tamoongong Abdul Rahman, I find the following to be the 10th article. The contracting parties190 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement601 1879-01-30 2 £rtn aJbtrtttemtntt. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. P.id up Capital 5.000,000 Do lara. R<«rTe Fund 1,200,000 Dollar!. COURT OF DIRECTORS. CTurimon.—F. D. Si«!OOT,EM _(of Mefflr!. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) M Chairman.—Wu. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Rnssell A Oo.)_ E. R. Bflilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrymple Esq. (of Messrs.601 words
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Advertisement632 1879-01-30 2 FOR SALE. A chestnut horse, the property of Lieut. Hindb, 28th Regiment; quiet to ride and drive and stands fire. Price 1200. Also. A Pony, Pony dogcart and harness in good order. Price |2'H) —Apply to Lieut. Hindb, Tanglin Barracks, Singapore, 27th January, 1879. to 27th Feb' NOTICE. John Little632 words
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Advertisement300 1879-01-30 2 CRICKET CLUR RAND KERCHIEFS. Wi have received Er. Gordon Cattle, a fresh supply. SAYLE A CO. Singapore, 18th Jan. 1879. FOR SALE. French Cement equal to the best Portland. REME BROTHERS. Singapore, 29th Jan., 1879. (u. c.) NOTICE. The undersigned have received instructions from Lieut. Walker a. d. c., to300 words
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Notices.
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Article52 1879-01-30 3 The 0. 8. S. 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. For freight and passage, apply to W. MANSFIELD A CO., Agents. Singapore, 15th Jan., 1879. to52 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article111 1879-01-30 3 Wednesday, 29th January. German ship Melpomene, 1,029 tons, Thieinig commander, Cardiff 24th Sept, consignees Gilfillan Wood Co. Dutch steamer Banda, 790 tons, Van Loenen commander, Macassar 15 h Jan. consignees Hamilton Gray Co. German ship Kepur, 1,212 tons, Dau commander, Hamburg 15th Sept, consignees Bebn Meyer A Co. British111 words
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Article36 1879-01-30 3 1 Wednesday, 29th January. British steamer Paknam, Stratton, for Saigon. German barque Anna, Jessen, for Hamburg Dutch steamer Vice President Prins, Schippers for Achccn via Penang. M. M. steamer Ava, Rapatel, for Saigon.36 words
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Article1048 1879-01-30 3 Date i Ship’s Names. Captains. iFlao a Rio. g of ae- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS. JtEH-OF-VA Deli Brockhuijzen H.N.M’s. str. 700 Nov. 6 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General. Repairing Modestc Mead H. M’s. str. 1500 Jan. 10 Penang1,048 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement406 1879-01-30 3 NOTICE. I, the undersigned, hereby notify that, from and after this date, I have transferred iny business as General Store-keep-er, No. 170, Heercn Street, to Mr. Hoh Seng Luan, mv brother, who has established himself her' as a General Warehouseman, Ac., under the style of Hoh Seng Luan A Co.,406 words
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Advertisement218 1879-01-30 3 Notices, 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’B An Open Verdict. Good Words, volume for 1878. Sunday at Home, volume for 1878. Whittaker’s Almanac 1879. Crawley’s Billiard Book. Collins’ Library218 words
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Advertisement329 1879-01-30 3 #otitts. Wed'day 22nd Thursday 23rd Friday 24th Saturday 25th Thursday 30th NOTICE It is hereby notified, that during the ensuing Chinese New Year. Crackers may be fired on the following days and hours specified, viz Tuesday 21st Jan., 1879, New Tear's Ere. from 6p m. to 12 Midnifrbt. New Tear's329 words
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Advertisement212 1879-01-30 3 itoticrt. NURBE WANTED. A Lady, leaving for England in March next, wishes to engage a Nurse to accompany her, and to take charge of three young children. Apply by letter to A. B. C., care of the Btraits Times, Singapore. Singapore, 9th Jany 1879. (to 9th Peby.) NOTICE. The partnership212 words
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Docks.
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705 1879-01-30 4 T»« work, o, the Comp*nj we Bit Jited at T.nione P»<fw, within one mile o, the town of Kinnnpore, and comjtnee the ,ollowing establishments, viz: Wharv. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught,705 words
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188 1879-01-30 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Door. Length-415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Bntranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving188 words
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936 1879-01-30 4 PROSPECTUS. THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OP 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares op $100 each. PROMOTERS. Hon’ble Walter Scott, of Messrs. Brown Co., Penang, David Brown, Esq. Do. Do. Lawrence Combe Brown, Esq. Do. James Lamb, Esq. of Prye Sugar936 words
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101 1879-01-30 4 Capital 82.000.oix) Paid-np 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs J&rdine Mstheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Anita*, Esq. (Messrs. Melrhers. A Co.) J. P Barnes (Messrs. Holliday.Wise A Co.) A.T Msnirer, (Me*srs.T)onrias,LanraikACo.) H. Nicaiss. (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedioe. (J.101 words
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134 1879-01-30 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard -T- Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gonirer. Esq. Thnmss G. Unrclsr, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Be ran, Geowre Hihhert, Percival Bosanqoet, Samuel Hyde. James Brand, William Lrall. Charles C«ye. Charles Marryat. Oeorge H.134 words
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79 1879-01-30 4 The undersigned. Agents for tbe "Italia” Marine Insurance Compant Limited, at Genoa. Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on tbe enstomarv terms. Tbe usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages79 words
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58 1879-01-30 4 AiiVEiO mananaiDo. The undersigned have been appointed agents for tbe above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. Tbe usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America.58 words
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62 1879-01-30 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 by tbe Steamers of the P. A O. Company, Messageries Maritimes62 words
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33 1879-01-30 4 The under sighed, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk® at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18 th Dec 1878 (u. c.)33 words
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83 1879-01-30 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (INCORPORATED BT ROTAL CHABTBEl.) Subscribed Capital Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 30*2,671 Total Fire Reserves H 1,132,248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents for83 words
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144 1879-01-30 4 Notice. With reference to the above advertisement, notice is hereby given that all shares in the Companv applied for prior to 12th instant have been allotted in full, and the Balance of $lO per share now due thereon will be received here by the144 words
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79 1879-01-30 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 tbe blocks 280 feet. Breadth79 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement522 1879-01-30 4 Payment of Purchase. Money has been arranged to.be made to tbe proprietors in four instalments without interest as follows On the Ist November next the sum of $24,000, and $20,000 on the 12th of March, July and November 1879, respectively. Capital of the Company. Although the purchase monev is $84,000522 words
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Advertisement148 1879-01-30 4 Singapore, jury, iqiq. NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Th* 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 Bank148 words
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Advertisement603 1879-01-30 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, general warehousemen Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chbonometeb, 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,603 words
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Advertisement722 1879-01-30 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial 8quare, Beach Street 27. RivAalwiyg on hand ft well ■elected and richly ftftaorted »toek of all European and other Rood*. M o d era t.e terms and Hal ten fori- Sont ton- Hehben ateedi waehrendein ionre Men roor radix em wohlaesortir- is722 words