Singapore Daily Times, 1 February 1879
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Title Section12 1879-02-01 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, Ist FEBRUARY, 1879. No. 13,09412 words
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Article, Illustration414 1879-02-01 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. The urdernoted are tbe dates on which j I '"■> u pected to arrive at Singapore during tbe year 1879: Omwssn. Hoaiwiao. Tuesday 21st J*»- Friday Jan I. 4th Feb »;V l»h Jl? Feb i.v Mar. 21st isth414 words
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Article145 1879-02-01 1 AGAMEMNON. ULTBBIB. Ajax. Patroclus. A CHILLBB. AhTINORDiomsd. Deucalion. Nebtor. Glaucub. Priam. Anchibes. Sarpeoon. Orestes. B ECTOR. StENTOR. Menelaub. Tiucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from I.i'erpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accoirmodaticn for first and third145 words
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287 1879-02-01 1 The following are the dates on which tbe steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Outward. Homeward. 1879. 1879. Wednesday 12 February 1 Friday, 17 January 28 do m 31 do 12 March >. 1* February 26 do287 words
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146 1879-02-01 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates 'Saturday, January 11th Saturday, July146 words
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Article43 1879-02-01 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.*b steamer “JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, mar 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, 1st Jan., 1879.43 words
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Article40 1879-02-01 1 Messrs. Apcar 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 SARKIESA MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Jan, 1879.40 words
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922 1879-02-01 1 The Steamers of the above Company will fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, IS Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang 94 Cheribon 60 I Samarang viA Batavia922 words
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Insurance.
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Article71 1879-02-01 1 Capttai, t l.snn.nnn. Paifl.pp 133.332-R-sprye Fund 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson ft Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for tbe Office, are antborised to insure goods by A. 1. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent ofJlrtO.rtOO on each bottom, and on tbe Block and Machinery71 words
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46 1879-02-01 1 EBTABLIBHED 1836. Capital £1.000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned bas been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent, Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. c.)46 words
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Article56 1879-02-01 1 Established 1719. Insurances effected upon almost ovenr description of property at the current I’ates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303.817. Claims arranged bv the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberalitv. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A CO.56 words
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Article42 1879-02-01 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 St CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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49 1879-02-01 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 St OO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u.c.)49 words
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44 1879-02-01 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 CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.44 words
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69 1879-02-01 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agent* for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 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 1879-02-01 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD ft CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (n. o.)44 words
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Article29 1879-02-01 1 Capital ei.nnn.oon. CHTFF OFFTPFB London 79, Cornhilt. F. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD ft CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., ’876. (u. c.)29 words
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71 1879-02-01 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon ca.rgo by steamer or sailing vessel on the 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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193 1879-02-01 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Graceoburch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esq re. Deputy Chairman WiUiam Hind, Eaqre. Patnck Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security193 words
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64 1879-02-01 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 bates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
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88 1879-02-01 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. M Life 133.000. n Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that tbey are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority88 words
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52 1879-02-01 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 1879-02-01 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxrrlinq Extension OP LIMIT8. One F rat class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A OO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. 0.)42 words
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98 1879-02-01 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Bpe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non -payment of premiums. No98 words
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46 1879-02-01 1 It is requested that tbe Masters of all vessels insured in tbe above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP ft 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)46 words
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102 1879-02-01 1 OFFICES OF THE OOMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2, Branett’s Hill. London— lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN OLABGOW. Alex.102 words
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212 1879-02-01 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman Alexander Rohaldsoh.Esq r Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, p.la. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O Gnonoi l Street. Edinburgh, 17 Giobob Street. v— <—■ {'SESKSS? Manchester, 47 Brown Street. Tbe undersigned having been212 words
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102 1879-02-01 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Mstheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eaq. fMeaarr. Melcher*. A Co.) J. P. Rarnee (Maser*. HollMar.Wire ft Co.) A. T. Manser, rMea»ra.TV)nslaa,UnraikACo.) H. Nicaiae. (Romeo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedioe.102 words
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138 1879-02-01 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directorr. Rirh«r<1 .1. Ashton, Ewj. Alfred Goiirer, Esq. Thoma« G. Bsrelay, William Hawthorn, Robert O. L. Reran, Georce Rihhert, Perm*! Rnoenquet, Samuel Rrde. Jamee Brand, William T.vall, Oiarlee Care. Charier Marrrat. Oeoree H. Chambers,138 words
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79 1879-02-01 4 The undersigned. Agents for the “Ttat.ia” Marine Insurance Company Limtted. at Genoa. Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The nsnal discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages79 words
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56 1879-02-01 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks fur coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME RROTHERS.56 words
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62 1879-02-01 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 the Steamers of the P. A O. Company, Menageries Maritime#62 words
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31 1879-02-01 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk* at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18 th Dec, 1878 (u. c.)31 words
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82 1879-02-01 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incobpokatid bt Royal Chabtbri.) Subscribed Capital 152,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves ,,1,182.248 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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Advertisement114 1879-02-01 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notici. On and after the let January, lee will *>lu retail, at the rate of 8 Cents perponnd. The Ice House is opened for the sale of lee daily from 6 a. m. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs.114 words
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Advertisement127 1879-02-01 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price or Nautical Almanac Charts, de (Double Sheet) Eacn. 11.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply127 words
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Advertisement82 1879-02-01 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communioate with them in case ofloss or d imaee. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. (o-oO Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in82 words
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Article42 1879-02-01 2 Yhi Spanish Steamer Victoria, Captain >de Mendezona, due here on the 10th February, has room for cargo for the above pot l. She has excellent accommodation for passengers. E. A H. HINNEKINDT. Agents. Singapore, 31st Jan., 1879. (to 10th Feb.)42 words
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STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 1ST FEB., 1879.
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Article132 1879-02-01 2 Singapore, 1ST February, 1879. Gambier 4.25. Blauk Pepper 7.821. White Pepper, fair quality 12.50. Sago Flour. Santw ik 3.52*. Pearl Sago 4.20. Coffee, Bontyne 17. Tin 19. 40s. Mule twis 88. 8} lbs. Shirtings 1.821, 7 do do 1.52 j. 6 do T. Cloth.. 1021. 7 do132 words
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Article95 1879-02-01 2 Per M M. mail s‘earner Emime, on the 29th January. For Singapore—Hr. Mccall and Miss Keochemin, Captain Castellan and 18 Italian seamen, Wr. Reutens, 26 Javaueie, 10 Chinese and 4 Arabs. For Marseilles Mr. and Mrs. Mudler and child, Mr. and Mrs. Plate and child, Mrs. Clark and child,95 words
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1962 1879-02-01 2 {Received at 10.15.) France. The Ministry. Parle, 31*/ Jan. —The Ministers remain in office, the President having refused to accept their resignation. The Late President. Marshal Macraahon intends retiriug into private life. (Received 10.20.) France. Election of President to the Chamber of Deputies. Paris, 31«J1,962 words
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Article4470 1879-02-01 2 28th JAN., 1879. PRE8ENT: His Eicellency the Governor. The Hon’ble the Colonial Secretary. The Hon’ble the Attorney-General. The Hon’ble the Auditor-General. The Hon’ble the Colonial Engineer. The Hon’ble W. H. Read. The Hon’ble I. S. Bond. The Hon'ble Thomas Shelford. The Hon'ble Robert Campbell. The Minutes of the4,470 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement667 1879-02-01 2 jlrtn aibtrtiSftntntS. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. P.M op Mto. Reserve Fund v 1,900,000 Doltart. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman—F. D.Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. [<4 Mmmm. Russell Co.) E. R. Bflilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrtmple Esq. (of Messrs. Birley Co.)667 words
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Advertisement701 1879-02-01 2 furniture sale. Th» undersigned have received instructions from H. Fischer, Esq. leaving for Enrope, to sell by Public Auction, at Belvidere, entrance from top of Orchard Road, on Wednesday. 26th February, commencing at noon. The valuable Household Furniture, Ac asunder:— Dining Room:—Carved miraboo sideboard, dinner wagon in carved miraboo, dinner701 words
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Advertisement447 1879-02-01 2 NOTICE. Lim Chan Soo, is authorize! to sign our firm from this day. LEAGK CHIN SENG 4 CO. Singapore, Ist Feb, 1879. (to 28th inat.'l NOTICE. Tan Chang Watt, recently employed by us as Collector, haring left onr employ, is longer authorized to receive money on our behalf. RILEY HARGREAVES447 words
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Obituary14 1879-02-01 2 DEATH. On the 31st January, Mrs. Gxlenchy Helena Deighton, aged 31 year*.14 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article79 1879-02-01 3 Friday, 31st January. German brig Carl, 225 tons, Thomson commander, Bangkok 17th Jan. consignees Rautenberg Schmidt Co. British steamer Radnorshire, 1,281 tons, Thompson commander, London 17th Dec. consignees Boustead Co. M. M. steamer Iraouaddy, 3,600 tons, Gauvain commander Saigon 29th Jan. consignees Messageries Maritimeß. British steamer Jeddah, 994 tons,79 words
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Article15 1879-02-01 3 Friday, 31st January. British steamer Japan, Guan Hin, for Malacca A Penang.15 words
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Article860 1879-02-01 3 I Date Ship's Ninas. I Gaptaihs. |fla<i A Rio. |1 op ah- WheruFhom. WhereLyipo jcomnnriis oh Aon.vrs. Destikation. rivals. VTFN-OF-W t Brockhuijzen H.N.M's.str. Toil Nov. S.itheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M's. Consul General. Repairing Mend H. M's. str. 1500 Jan. 11l Penan# Roads Senior Naval Officer.860 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement83 1879-02-01 3 ftotires. NOTICE. Th k undersigned begs t~> announce that he will open on Saturday next 1st February. A Licensed Stor f r Arms and Ammunition At 11-3 Beach Road, Campong Glam, near the Clyde Terrace Market. They will comprise Rifles and Revolvers of all descriptions, of the latest improvements, the83 words
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Advertisement313 1879-02-01 3 NURSE WANTED. A Lady, leaving (or 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 Straits Times, Singapore. Singapore, 9th Jany. 1879. (to 9th Feby.) m NOTICE. Sealed Tenders,313 words
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Docks.
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702 1879-02-01 4 Tit* works of the Company are situated at Tinjong 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 ressels of the heaviest draught, and protected702 words
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192 1879-02-01 4 Tail Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence ol Bnropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Doce. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving192 words
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Article1171 1879-02-01 4 THE PRTE RIVER DOCK COMPANT LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OF 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares or $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 Prye1,171 words
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143 1879-02-01 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 the143 words
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80 1879-02-01 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,” NOTICE. Thk Company are now fully prepared to undertake the docking, cleaning, painting and repairing of steamers and vessels and to execute repairs to machinery of every description. The following are the dimensions of the Graving Dock:— Length on the blocks 280 feet. Breadth80 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement283 1879-02-01 4 NOTICE. J. M. LYON A CO. Hate on band the following for sale Horizontal Engine 8 H. P. 2 Circular Saw Benches, 2 Screw Cutting Lathes for hand or power 6" heads, Portable Ice Machine 4 lb. size, Asbestos and Tuck’s Packing, Foot Rules and Spirit Levels, Circular Saws, Portable283 words
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Advertisement142 1879-02-01 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.142 words
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Advertisement609 1879-02-01 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 shorten notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.609 words
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Advertisement745 1879-02-01 4 Hwilwftyi on hud a well richly •d "took of all European and Other (rood*. Mod erate term* and careful attendance. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG Commercial Bqnare, Beach Street 27 Halten fort- Bont too- 1 Hebben «teed« waehrend eln 1 lour* Wen *oor radiv m>h wohla**ortir- a*•or t745 words