Singapore Daily Times, 5 February 1879
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Title Section12 1879-02-05 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, sth FEBRUARY, 1879. No. 13,69712 words
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Article, Illustration429 1879-02-05 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The nr demoted are tl>e dstts on which (lug Company’s Mail Steamers may be exerted to arrive at Singapore during the war 1879. OnviiD. Hoaiwt«D. 2l at Jan. Friday llHh Jan. 4fb Feb *♦»}> lWb 7th Feb.429 words
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Article144 1879-02-05 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclub. Achilleb. Antenor. Diombd. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchibes. SaBPEDON. OREBTEB. Hector. Strntob. Menelaub. Tiucer. The Coy’s Strainers are despatched from I lvtrpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodation for first and third144 words
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240 1879-02-05 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may he expected to arrive here during the current year_ Oitw,a. H °fS* l**?’ 'rsr Mond»j. “A "Jk. 0 ”*p"' tfr St 1* Mr S J£ *> i. liiw* g A r“ Wednesday,240 words
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152 1879-02-05 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipntam, Vizagapatain, Coconada, Masulipatam. Madras. Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday, January 11th I152 words
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Article44 1879-02-05 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSEgd Agents. Singapore, 1st Feb., 1879.44 words
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Article41 1879-02-05 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer “JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Gaptain Gardner, mav be expected here on or about the 24th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb., 1879.41 words
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921 1879-02-05 1 r lUiS i 1V/11 VU4U I The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andBata via every 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 Singapore921 words
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Insurance.
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Article73 1879-02-05 1 Capital S 1.*****0. Paid-up 133.332 Reserve Fund 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. .Tardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned. Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent "f >lOO,OOO on eaeh bottom, and on the Rloek73 words
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47 1879-02-05 1 Established 1836. Capital £1.000.000. Reserve £340.000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Railing vessels: H. W. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)47 words
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Article57 1879-02-05 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost, every de rrintion of property at the current R'tes of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. €254.303,81". Claims arranged bv the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTTN. DYCE A57 words
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Article42 1879-02-05 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 1879-02-05 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n. 0.)50 words
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46 1879-02-05 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. o.46 words
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69 1879-02-05 1 Head Office, Batayia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33$ 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 1879-02-05 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. (a. o.)44 words
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Article29 1879-02-05 1 Capital ei.000.000. CHIEF OFFICER London 79. Cornhill E. P. Edinburgh. 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD 4 CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. '876. (u. c.)29 words
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71 1879-02-05 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon carro bv 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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191 1879-02-05 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracecburch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. T).pnty Chairman Wfflhm Rind. R.-in-. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. v. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered191 words
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64 1879-02-05 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 1879-02-05 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 1879-02-05 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, 8IMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April,52 words
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44 1879-02-05 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerlino Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. i Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Deo., 1875. (u. o.)44 words
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94 1879-02-05 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Erie Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge94 words
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46 1879-02-05 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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107 1879-02-05 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool— 2B. Exohang Street East Birmingham— l 2. B<ranett’s Hill. London—lo. Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.107 words
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208 1879-02-05 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldbon.Esq Vice Chairman Ja.8. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: G— Edinburgh 17 George Street. {*w“ irs Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed cents of the above Company at208 words
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103 1879-02-05 4 Oapttal $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Mstheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melrhers, A Co.' J. P Rentes (Messrs. Hnllldnv. Wine A Co.' A. T. Menger, (Messrs.TV>nelil*,T,*nr»ikftC<v) W. Niesise, (Romeo Comma* LM.' J. J. doe103 words
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138 1879-02-05 4 Capital £1.600.000. Paid np and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .T. Ashton, Esq Alfred Gomrer. Esq. Theme* G. Rerclsr. William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, I George Hibhert, Perrivnl Rossnqnet, Samuel H*de. .Tame* Rrand, William T,yall, CWlesCsre. Charles Msnw*t Oaer?e H.138 words
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78 1879-02-05 4 The undersigned. e«nt,R for the "Ttat.ia” Marine Insurance Compant Limited, at Genoa. Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo bv steamer and sailing vessel on the eustomarv terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages78 words
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56 1879-02-05 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 nsnal discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME RROTHERS.56 words
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62 1879-02-05 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, Messageries Maritimes62 words
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31 1879-02-05 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk* at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec, 1878 (u. c.)31 words
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82 1879-02-05 4 London and Edinburqh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charter!.) 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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Advertisement114 1879-02-05 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE! ROAD. Notic*. On pd after the Ist January, Ice will f* sold retail, at the rate of 8 Cents per T pound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of I( ,d“iy from 6 a. M. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2,3 or114 words
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Advertisement132 1879-02-05 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modmati Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price or Eacu. Nautical Almanac# I Charts, de (Double Sheet) I°o. y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (n._c.) NOTI(;E. A stock of Sarawak coal132 words
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Advertisement84 1879-02-05 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS. DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d imaee. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. (u.c.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. M ONTROSE UNDERWRITING AS80CIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels84 words
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Article42 1879-02-05 2 The Spanish Steamer Victoria, Captain R. de Mendezona, due here on the 10th February, has room for cargo for the above port. 8he has excellent accommodation for passengers. E. A H. HINNEKINDT. Agents. Singapore, 31st Jan., 1879. (to 10th Feb.)42 words
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77 1879-02-05 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. The B. I. S. N. Co’s, steamer Umballa, will leave the roads for the above ports, taking carg) for Bassein, Akyab, Bimlipatarn, Coconada, Madras Ac., at 3 p. m. on Saturday, the 8th current. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRAY A CO.,77 words
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STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 5TH FEB., 1879.
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Article205 1879-02-05 2 Singapore, sth February, 1879. Giiub'er 4 31. Bla<;k Pepper.. 7 4-4. White Pepper, fair quality 12.50. Sago Flour. Sara* k. 3.52*. Peari Stgo 4.27 Ooffee, Bontyne 17 Tin *****. 40s. Mule twis 86. 8* lbs. Shirting 1 624. 7 do do 1.52*. 6 do T Cloth 1205 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.) (No. 9, Feb.)
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Article23 1879-02-05 2 London, Zrd Feb. —The Colonial Office will arrange to convey works of art from Australia (for the proposed Colonial Exhibition.)23 words
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Article355 1879-02-05 2 Berlin, %rd Feb. —An Austro-Ger-raan treaty has been concluded abrogating the clause in the Treaty of Prague providing for the retrocession of Northern Schleswig. Tomorrow being the anniversary of the Foundation of this Settlement by Sir Stamford Raffles, and a General Holiday, there will be no355 words
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Article1026 1879-02-05 2 We take the following paragraphs from the Penang Gazette of the 31st January: Perak Police. —We are informed, but cannot vouch for the accuracy of our information, that the Perak Police Force is likely, under a new condition of things, to be converted into a regular corps under1,026 words
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980 1879-02-05 2 Malacca, 3rd Feby., 1879. The British steamer Pyah Pekhet, from your Port, en route to Penang, (via Native States,) arrived here on the morning of the 29th ultimo, and sailed the same afternoon. The British steamer Weazel, Captain Burlingham, from Singapore, and Rainbow from Klaug,980 words
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Article1118 1879-02-05 3 >' .pp—“ r the race* —We hare been informed on good antboritj, that a ra«i borae Em,. S,h OT r rnng. i. expected at tbia city from Sinsapore, to tale part in the races «bicb «ill shortly take place on the rice course „f Santa Mesa. Hie said1,118 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement670 1879-02-05 2 jlfto mbrrtisrmfnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATIONP.id np Capital 5.000,000 Dollar.IWrejS 1,200,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS-CAoimon.-F. D. Sassoop,E«l. (of Mem. Darid Sawoon Sons A Co.) Dmty CAairwra.-WM. H. Fobbbs, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Oo.) E. R. Bflilios, Esq. H. L. Dalbymple Esq. (of Messrs. Birley A Co.) The Hon.670 words
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Advertisement677 1879-02-05 2 NOTICE. Tenders will be received tn to day. the 6tb instant, for the erection of a 10 Ton Magazine a t Blakan Matie for the storage of Dynamite. Plan8 and Specifications to be seen at the office of. THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED. Singapore, 3rd Feb., 1879. to 11th inst. FOR677 words
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Advertisement582 1879-02-05 2 SAXE OF The British Ship SARAH NICHOLSON.” The undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public A notion, on account of the underwriters, on board, on Monday, the 10th February, at 11 a. m., the bull of the British Ship"Sarah NicOLSON,” of 934 tons register, and classed AI at Lloyd’s582 words
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Notices.
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Article52 1879-02-05 3 The Italian mail steamer INDIA, Captain Brizzolesi, will be despatched from Singapore for Naples, Genoa, and Marseilles, calling at Colombo, on or abont the 20th February. She has excellent accommodation for 40first class and 30 second class passengers. Apply to REME BROTHERS. Agents. Singapore, 29th Jany. 1879. to52 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article205 1879-02-05 3 Tuesday, 4th February. Dutch steamer Gov. Genl. Meyer, 899 tons, Lindemann commander, Acheen 31st Jan. consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. Italian barque Luigia Raffo, 972 tons, Burlando commander, Cardiff 20th Sept, consignees Drummond Gaggino A Co. British barque Star of the South, 665 tons, Balmano commaader, London 2nd Nov.205 words
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Article48 1879-02-05 3 Tuesday, 4th February. British steamer Pearl, Munk, for Saigon. British steamer Jeddah, Clark, for Penang. British ship Montgomery Castle, Owen, for Diamond Island. British steamer Normanby, Ellis, for Australia, British barque Isles of the South, Watts, for Penaflg. French brig Ste. Anne, Raden&c, for Mauritius.48 words
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Article1215 1879-02-05 3 i I I Date Ships’Names. Captains. Flao v Rio. of ar- Where Feom. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS. MEN-OF-'VV 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. 1500 Jan. 10 Penang Roads1,215 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement514 1879-02-05 3 VALENTINES. John Little A Co., hare just opened an entirely new selection of Comic and Sentimental Valentines. Singapore, 3rd Febraary, 1879. FOR SALE. The property of Captain Glen, proceeding to Europe. Chestunt Australian Horse, quiet to ride, up to weight, would make a good carriage horse. Brown Australian mare, quiet514 words
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Advertisement619 1879-02-05 3 STATIONERY. John Little A Co. have now on hand a large and well selected assortment of Commercial and Household Stationery, comprising: Papers.—Foolscap in White or Blue, Plain and Ruled. Letter Papers —A large assortment both Machine and Hand made. Note Pai ers.—All qualities, including the “Repp.” Invitation Paper.—An assortment hand619 words
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Advertisement243 1879-02-05 3 FOR SALE Freight or Charter. The well known Sarawak steamer. ROYALIST Now lying at anchor in the roads, and open for inspection. Apply to THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED. Agents. Singapore, 2nd Dec., 1878. NOTICE It is hereby notified, that during the ensuing Chinese New Year, Crackers may be fired on243 words
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Advertisement218 1879-02-05 3 NOTICE. The undersigned begs announce that he will open on Saturday next Ist February. A Licensed Stors f r Arms and Ammunition At 11-3 Beach Road, Campono Qlam, near the Clyde Terrace Market. They will comprise Rifles and Revolvers of all descriptions, of the latest improvements, the rifles being especially218 words
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Advertisement112 1879-02-05 3 FOR SALE. Price $1,500. The Race Horse Noveltt.” Winner at the Singapore Autumn Meeting 1878. of The Maharajah’s Gup, The Celestial Plate, The Singapore Derbj, and The Winner’s Handicap Also, Winnner of Queen’s Plate in Western. Australia and many other Races. Apply at the Office of the Btriits Times Singapore,112 words
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Docks.
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702 1879-02-05 4 Tin work, of tie CornpMJ are eitnated at Tanione Peßer. *itlin one mile of tie form of Piroapore, and comprise the following establishments. viz Wharf.—Affording: berthage for twenty vessels At one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest dramrht, and protected702 words
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193 1879-02-05 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graying Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15J feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graying193 words
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1168 1879-02-05 4 PROSPECTUS. THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OF 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares of $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 Prye1,168 words
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143 1879-02-05 4 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 110 per share now due thereon will be received here by the143 words
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79 1879-02-05 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 the blocks 280 feet. Breadth79 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement280 1879-02-05 4 NOTICE. J. M. LYON CO. Havb on hand the following for sate Horizontal Engine 8 H. P. 2 Circular Saw Benches, 2 Screw Cutting Lathes for hand power 6" heads, Portable Ice Machine 4 lb. size, Asbestos and Tuck’s Packing. Foot Rules and Spirit Levels, Circular Saws, Portable Forges. Weston’s280 words
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Advertisement141 1879-02-05 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents I 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 this141 words
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Advertisement609 1879-02-05 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* outfiits made up on the shortcut notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.609 words
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Advertisement641 1879-02-05 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, 'miner m«* meeat aorrml. WrifK, Rker, Brandy, Ac., Ac. Rhino wines exnnisite. Italian ami Sp». msh wines. Sherry and Portwine. Ritters. English. German. French. Banish. Norwceian an<l other Beers. Breakfast. Dinner, and after-dinner Claret and other 8..r--deanx wines in bottles or641 words