Singapore Daily Times, 11 February 1879
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Title Section12 1879-02-11 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 11th FEBRUARY, 1879. No. 13,70112 words
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Article, Illustration428 1879-02-11 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. Th* nrderaoted are the dates on which this Company’s Mail Bteamers may be exto arrive at Singapore during the year l®7t j Outward. Ho«*wa*i>. Tuwday Out Jm. Friday loth Jan. «b Feb Uih 18th Feb. 4th Mar.428 words
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Article149 1879-02-11 1 Agamimhoh. Ultssis. Ajax. Patboclus. A CHILLIS. AhTIHORDiomid. Deucalion. KesTOB. GtAUCUB. Priam. Ahchisis. Sarpedoh. Orestes. Hector. Stihtor. Mehelaus. Trucir. The Coy’s Bta smers are despatched from I verpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for Lon--dun every ten days, and have accor ffiodatka for first149 words
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256 1879-02-11 1 The following are the dates on which the steamer* of the Mewageries Maritime* may he expected to arrive here during the current year:— Oc TWA lit. no**™February Fn,U 7- 26 do H a 12 March li Ofi Hr, n 28 do Mondw, 7 Afrit gwf 18256 words
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156 1879-02-11 1 The steamers of this Company will be dewpatebed from Sw»g*r<w« f nr Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo tor Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam. Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Esturdny, January llth156 words
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Article48 1879-02-11 1 run ranu Aiiu vauv/uAiu. Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer ARRATOON” APCAR.” 1.392 tons, Captain M&ctaviah, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSEoo Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb., 18V9.48 words
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Article41 1879-02-11 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’a steamer “JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 24tn 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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919 1879-02-11 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austih Friars, Lohdoh. Passage Mohit, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia $46 Padang919 words
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Insurance.
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Article72 1879-02-11 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine 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 ef 6100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and72 words
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42 1879-02-11 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 Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Singapore 878.42 words
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Article56 1879-02-11 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Preminm. Total 8um insured 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 A CO.56 words
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Article42 1879-02-11 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 Jnly, 1872. (n. c.)42 words
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50 1879-02-11 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to issue Policies oovering Marine Risks on goodt to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after dne notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. c.)50 words
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50 1879-02-11 1 cn nfl rl, dEi nun'. (Berlin -Cologne Fir* 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 1877. n. c.50 words
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70 1879-02-11 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agenta for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon -cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the i customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to70 words
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44 1879-02-11 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire dbpabtmint 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 1879-02-11 1 Capital Bi.non.nnn. CHTEE OFFICE'S. London 79. Oornhtt.l E. C. Edinburgh, 31 Georg* Street. Agents for Singsnore. -RPUSTEAD k CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. c.l29 words
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71 1879-02-11 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 0/0 on all risks71 words
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194 1879-02-11 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracecburch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 E8qre Patrick Hunter. Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The seeuVity offered by194 words
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64 1879-02-11 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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94 1879-02-11 1 Financial Position (1875.) Sobscibed 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 grant94 words
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52 1879-02-11 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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45 1879-02-11 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension or Limits. vOne F rst class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. j Agents, j Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)45 words
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98 1879-02-11 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by 8pe cial Act of Parliament.Oapital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. fhrrrBTiro Provisions combined with Life Assn ranee. Frei Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra98 words
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46 1879-02-11 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 00., Agents Singapore, llth July, 1878 (u. c.)46 words
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101 1879-02-11 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28. Exchang Rtreet East. Birmingham—12. Bonnett’s Hill. London—10. Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JohnTodd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.101 words
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221 1879-02-11 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman— Alixan dir Ronaldson, Esq Pice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 50 Y ,8T G 0>0B l Steeit. Edinburgh 17 Giorgi Strut. U >» D0 2K s™ T aLIA221 words
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102 1879-02-11 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, Esq. 'Messrs. Melohers. A Co.) J. P Rarnes 'Messrs. Hnllldar.Wise k Co.) A T Manser, 'Messrs.PousUs.LenrsikACo.) H. Nirsise, 'Romeo Comnenr Ltd.) J. .T. dos Bemedios,102 words
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136 1879-02-11 4 Capital £1.600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1.200,000. Directors. Biehord J. Ashton. Esq. i Alfred Goneer. Esq. Thoms* O. Rsrolsv, William Hawthorn. Robert C. L. Reran. Oeoree Hihhert, Beroiral Rosanquet, Samuel Hrds. .Tames Rrand, William Lrall. Charles Csre, Charles Marrvat. fleoree H.136 words
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79 1879-02-11 4 The undersigned. Agents 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 cnstomarv terms. Tbe usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages79 words
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56 1879-02-11 4 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 vovages and on risks to Europe and America. REME RROTHERS.56 words
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62 1879-02-11 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, Meseageries Maritimes62 words
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30 1879-02-11 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk" at current rates. PATERSON SIMONB A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec, 1878 Q-)30 words
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83 1879-02-11 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporate bt Royal Chartrri.) 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 for83 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement111 1879-02-11 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE I ROAD. Notic*. On and after the lit January, lee will bolu retail, at the rate of 8 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of lf daily from 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5111 words
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Advertisement127 1879-02-11 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OP THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Mod,R*rr Paicis, KEPT FOR SALE it the SAILORS’ HOME. Price op Nautical Almanacs Charts. de (Doable Sheet) (Single Sheet) Eacu. 11.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal127 words
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Advertisement83 1879-02-11 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OP UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. Thi undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (a. o.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured83 words
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65 1879-02-11 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Bimla will leave the Roads for above ports at 3 p. m. on Saturday, the 15th instant. She can also take passengers and cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Cooonada, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac. For freight or65 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article21 1879-02-11 2 At St. Andrews’ Cathedral, on the sth inBtant,by the Venerable Archdeacon Hose, Monsieur Louis Octati Gymas to Miss Louisa Whitbriad.21 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 11TH FEB., 1879.
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Article226 1879-02-11 2 Simqapobs, 11th Fbbruabt, 1879. Gambiar....« I 4 30. Black Pepper 7.40. White Pepper, fair quality 12.50. Sago Flow, Baraw*k 3.51*. Pearl Sago 4.27*. Ooffee, Bontyne. 17. Tin. 19.32*. 40s. Mule twis 86. 8* lbs. Shirtings 1 62*. 7 do do 1.52*. 6 do T. Cloth 102*. 7226 words
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Article776 1879-02-11 2 (For Straits Times.) (No. 18, Feb.) Disastrous News 'from the Cape. Destruction op H. M’s. 24th Regiment. London, 1014 Feb. —News just received from the Cape announces the almost entire annihilation of H. M’s. 24th Regiment together with six hundred friendly natives in an attack made by twenty776 words
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Article568 1879-02-11 2 We extract from our Rangoon exchanges, received this morning by the steamer Simla, the following telegrams, which anticipate, to some extent, the French mail’s expected telegrams St, Petersburg, loth.— Russia has agreed to evacuate the territory now occupied 35 days after the signing of j the definitive treaty568 words
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Article1091 1879-02-11 2 Calcutta, 23 rd Jan., 1879.—Stewart hasent Biddulph to make a reoonnoisance m direction of Girislik and goes himself towards Kandahar. Gathering of Waziri* near Tink dispersed after a few trifling attempts on neighbouring villages which were easily repulsed. Latest reports from Kabul indicate that Yakoob does not1,091 words
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Article948 1879-02-11 3 M- Miclucho-Maclay, the distiuRussian Traveller, visited tbe Pelew Islands in April 1878, and pubin the Isvestia, the Journal of tbe Russian Geographical Society, an acoount of the results of observations, of which the follow'D «s summary is given in the Times, bese Islauds are not unknown to948 words
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2103 1879-02-11 3 Among the papers laid before Coun* cil on the sth November last, which we have been hitherto unable to overtake, was one containing despatches between Sir William Robinson and the Colonial Office relative to three Ordinances passed in 1878, which may be styled2,103 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement728 1879-02-11 2 #rt> aSbrrtttrmmM. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. P.ia up Oapitpl 5,000,000 PolUn. Rmwtp PppO 1,200,000 DolUns. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Ckaimvn. —F. D. SiMOOH.Ew (of Mewrs. David Ssssoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Bklilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrtmple Esq. (of728 words
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Advertisement1043 1879-02-11 2 Mr. A. Menist, Oculists’ Optician of Amsterdam and London, begs respectfully to announce that in consequence of the numerous applications, he has received, since his last Professional visit to India, he has again undertaken a journey to the East, and intends remaining at Singapore until further notice, to give an1,043 words
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Advertisement758 1879-02-11 2 FOR SALE. A Pony, Pony dogcart and harness in S>od order. Price $2OO —Apply to Lieut. inde, Tanglin Barracks, Singapore, 27th January, 1879. to 27th inst. FOR SALE. A double barrelled 12 bore c. rifle by Holland, case, conical, spherical and steel tipped bullet moulds complete, nearly >ew for $2OO.758 words
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Advertisement420 1879-02-11 2 HOUSEHOLD LINENS Ac. John Littl* A Co. hare now on hand a large assortment of Household and Family Linens, comprising— Table Cloths.—ln Damssk all sizes and prices; also in the piece 72 or 8 inches wide. Bengal make, all sizes, very strong, moderate prices. Table Naphins.—ln Damask from $3 per420 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article68 1879-02-11 3 Monday, 10th Febiuary. British steamer Jeddah. 994 tons, Clark commander, Penang Bth Feb. consignees Bun Hin A Co. Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke, 255 tons, Reynolds commander, Sarawak 7th Feb. consigrees Borneo Company Limited. British steamer Simla, 1,039 Franks commander, Rangoon Ist Feb., consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. Tuesday, 11th68 words
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Article47 1879-02-11 3 Monday, 10th February. I British steamer Jeddah, Clark, for Saigon British steamer Pontianak, Milnes, for Billitong A Pontisaak. Siamese steamer Bangkok, Rademaker, for Bangkok. I British barque Jessie Jamieson, West, for London. British schooner Lucy, Habekost, for Bangkok. German barque Eduard, Seemann, for Bassien.47 words
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Article1180 1879-02-11 3 I a I Date I Ships’ Names. I Captains. Fla? Rio. g op ae- Where Feom. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. H RIVALS. 1 inr-or-wA* Deli Brockhugzen H.N.M’s. str. TOO Nov. 6 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General..Repairing Modeste Mead H. M’s. str.1,180 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement114 1879-02-11 3 #otirr$. NOTICE. Tenders will be receded un to Thursday, the 6th instant, for the erection of a 10 Ton Magazine at Blakan Matie for the storage of Dynamite. Plans and Specifications to be seen at the office of. THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED. Singapore, 3rd Feb., 1879. to 11th inst. FOR114 words
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Docks.
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702 1879-02-11 4 Tin worki of the Company u-eiito.ted »t Tinione PH»f. witkin om mile of tbe lomirf Bineepore, end compme the tollowin* establishments, rix Wharf —Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water »longtime for reasela of the heaviest draught, and protected by702 words
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190 1879-02-11 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner unAer the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Grating Dock. Length—4W 'feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15J fee, Width at Bntranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving190 words
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1164 1879-02-11 4 PROSPECTUS. THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OF 1866. CAPITAL 1200,000. In 2000 Shares of $lOO each. PROMOTERS. Hon’ble Walter Scott, of Messrs. Brown St Co., Penang, David Brown, Esq. Do. Do. Lawrence Combe Brown, Esq. Do. James Lamb, Esq. of Prye1,164 words
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145 1879-02-11 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 $lO per share now due thereon will be received here by the145 words
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81 1879-02-11 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED," NOTICE. .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. Breadth81 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement281 1879-02-11 4 NOTICE. J. M. LYON A CO. Have on hand the following for sale Horizontal Engine 8 H. P. 2 Oircular 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, Portable281 words
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Advertisement141 1879-02-11 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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Advertisement606 1879-02-11 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,606 words
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Advertisement737 1879-02-11 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street's?. H«r*slw*y* on hsnd a well ■elects and richly assort•d (took of all Enropcan and other rood). Mod erate term* and oa refill attendance. Halten fort- Sont ton- < Hehben «teed* wnehrend ein lours Men 1 *oor radie een wohlaasortir-737 words