Singapore Daily Times, 15 February 1879
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Title Section12 1879-02-15 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY, 15th FEBRUARY. 1879. No. 13,70512 words
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Article, Illustration413 1879-02-15 1 Office— D’Almeida Street Godowns— At New Harbour. Thi ur demoted are tbe dates on which i t*. M»il Mmmeet mm U«rioted to arrive at Singapore during tbe «ar 1879? Ootwasd. Ho*«waei>. Tu«rfay fl«t Jm J Si T 3 St 3 i r'r* a 4.413 words
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Article146 1879-02-15 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. AntenorPiomed. Deucalion. Kirob. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentob. UINELAUB. TEUCER. The Coy’s St< amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, mid from Shanghai bemewards for London every ten days, and have accor modaticn for first and third146 words
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243 1879-02-15 1 The following a'e the dates on which the steamers of the Moageries Maritime, may be expected to arme here during the current year_ Ottw.ed. H0 SJ“ tMng.t'uNm 12 Much »*£> ms Wefinesdey, 7 May 21 u£ 1j5 n*j»- r. M 24— g*r* Wednesday, 8 October 24243 words
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151 1879-02-15 1 iiui- lunrAPii ouninjK. The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang. Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatain. Vizagapatam, Coconada, Maßulipatam. Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday,151 words
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Article43 1879-02-15 1 Messrs. Apcar Co.’s steamer ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1.392 tons, Captain Mactavisb, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above porta. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSEco Agents. Singapore. Ist Feb., 1879.43 words
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Article40 1879-02-15 1 Messrs. Apcar Co.’s steamer "JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 24th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES Si MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Feb, 1879.40 words
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914 1879-02-15 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hoars aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia Padang j*914 words
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Insurance.
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Article72 1879-02-15 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Mathkson k Co., Hongkong. Tbe undersigned. Agents for tbe Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on tbe Block and72 words
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47 1879-02-15 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Company. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent, Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)47 words
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Article56 1879-02-15 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost everv description of property at the current R 'teg of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877, £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agenta. tnd paid with promptitude and liberality. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE CO.56 words
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Article42 1879-02-15 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risk* upon cargo on tbe customary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY k CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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49 1879-02-15 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks ow goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT k CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n.c.)49 words
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45 1879-02-15 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. n. c.45 words
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69 1879-02-15 1 Head Ofeicb, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33i 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 1879-02-15 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUBTEAD k 00. Fire dbpabtmbnt 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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Article30 1879-02-15 1 Capital 6T.oon.rton. CHIEF OFFTOE^. London 79, Cornkilt, E. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. T 876. (n. c.l30 words
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70 1879-02-15 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for tbe shove Company, are prepared to take risks cargo 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 risks to70 words
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198 1879-02-15 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechnrch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind. Esqre. 1 Patrick Hnnter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. P. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security198 words
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64 1879-02-15 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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88 1879-02-15 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. n Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore with authority to88 words
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52 1879-02-15 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upward* of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, BIMONB k 00. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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43 1879-02-15 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension of Limits. One Frst class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. I Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS k CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (a. o.)43 words
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96 1879-02-15 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. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. Tfb extra96 words
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46 1879-02-15 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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103 1879-02-15 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East, Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo. Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. \lii.103 words
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228 1879-02-15 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldbon.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O Wmt George l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. i f 2 King William Lo n>ol 1 Street. r f228 words
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103 1879-02-15 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jar dine Mstheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Anrtre, E*q. (Messrs. Melohers, A Co.' ,T. P TUrnei 'Mom™. HollMgv.Wiw* A Cn.l A T. M*nnr, TVmslM,T,*pr»ikAO,o.' H. Nicsise. (Borneo Company LM.' J. J. doe103 words
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138 1879-02-15 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000, Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. RiefcaWI .1. Ashton, E*q. i A1f»m! G*m<rm\ E«q. Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert 0. L. Reran. Oorre Hihhert, Peroival Roeanquet, t Samuel Hyde. .Tames Rrand, William T.vall, Charles Care. Charles Msrrvst. Oooree138 words
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80 1879-02-15 4 The undersigned, a gents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa. Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks npon Cargo bv steamer and sailing vessel on the customarv terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting80 words
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57 1879-02-15 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for tbe above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steam er or sailing vessel on tbe customary terms. Tbe usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME57 words
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62 1879-02-15 4 The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average bv Steamer to Mediterranean and Adriatic Porta, at a considerably reduced rate; and a further reduction of premium ia granted on shipments by tbe Steamers of tbe P. A O. Company, Messageries Maritimes62 words
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32 1879-02-15 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18 th Dec, 1878 (u. c.)32 words
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82 1879-02-15 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Rotal Charters) 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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Advertisement111 1879-02-15 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. n None*. n and after the let Janaary, Ice will *°J U retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perPoud. The Ice Houae is opened for the sale of Jre dwiy from 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. T lc *ets for 2,3111 words
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Advertisement127 1879-02-15 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modebatk Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price or Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) *-80. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (a- c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply127 words
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Advertisement80 1879-02-15 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OP UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them incase ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP A, CO. Agents. (u. c.) Singapore, tlth June, 1878. £5 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING A8SOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels80 words
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Article98 1879-02-15 2 In the Supreme Court op the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of proceedings for composition with creditors instituted by Quek Kye Loh, of No. 101, Market Street, in Singapore. Notice is hereby given that a first general meeting of the creditors of the98 words
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Domestic Occurence.
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Article16 1879-02-15 2 On the 15th instant, the wife of Mr. J. N. Vandrr Brck, of a daughter.16 words
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STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 15TH FEB., 1879.
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Article1746 1879-02-15 2 Singapore, 15th February, 1879. (iamb er 4.35. Black Pepper 7.40. White Pepper, fair quality 12.25. Sago Flour. Raraw k 3.35. Pearl Sago 4.25. Coffee, Bontync 17.40. Tin 19.37. 4''b. Mu- twa 86. 8i it a. Sbirtin. a 1.62J. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth 11,746 words
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Article1136 1879-02-15 3 Thk following items of news are translated from the N. I. Journals for the Strait) Timer Attention has been drawn here to a complaint by Pinang traders regarding the dosing of the Acheen ports. We are anarMed there of c'oaing those ports more for a commercial than1,136 words
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2009 1879-02-15 3 The New Amsterdam Courant of the 8th January publishes the following curious correspondence respecting Baron Overbeck’s recent cession of territory in the north east of Borneo. We may be allowed to remark that, granted the Sultan of Borneo is an independent sovereign, it does not2,009 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement569 1879-02-15 2 #fto gfobttttermtnt*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid tip Capital 5,000,000 Dollar*. Reserve Fund 1,200,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Ckmirman.—F. D. Sassoon, Esq (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) E. R. Bflilios, Esq. H. L. Dalrymple Esq. (of569 words
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Advertisement1115 1879-02-15 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 an1,115 words
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Advertisement881 1879-02-15 2 SHERIFFS SALE. In the Cause of Nabaina Chittt,—Plaintiff. vertw Ravena Vkebapillay, and others— Defendants. Thk unders'gned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on Friday. 21st February. 1879, at 2 p. m., at their Sales Rooms, Raffles Place. All the right, title and interest of the aboved-named defendant, Ravena881 words
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Advertisement570 1879-02-15 2 AUCTION 8ALE. Of Freehold and Leasehold Property. NOTICE. The undersigned ba* received instructions from the Equitable Mortgagees with tbs consent of the Trustee in Rankrutcy of the estate of Mr. Joseph Matheson Purvis, to sell by Public Auction, at bis Auction Rooms, Battery Road, on Wednesday, the 19th day of570 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article95 1879-02-15 3 Friday, 14th February. Siamese barque Advance, 336 tons, Hansen commander, Bang kok 2nd Feb. Saturday, 15th February. British barque Indian, 369 tons, Millington commander, Gotie 28th Jan. consignees Ban Seng A Co. British steamer Banca, 235 tons, Craig oommander, Batavia 11th Feb. consignees Paterson Simons A Co. German steamer95 words
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Article37 1879-02-15 3 Friday, 14th February. British steamer Japan, Guan Hin, for Malacca A Penang. Brit, steamer Rosa, Vincent, for Sourabaya, Bally A Macaasar. British steamer Hector, Billinge, for London. British barque Chin Yang, Youlden, for Mauritius.37 words
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Article1293 1879-02-15 3 i i DiT I i i Ships’ Names. Captains. Flao A Rio., op ar- Where From. Where Lyino Consignees or Agents .Destination. RIVALS. MEN-OF-WA* Deli Brockhuijzen H.N.M’s.str. 700iNov. 6 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General. Repairing Modeste Mead H. M’s. str. 1500 Jan. 101,293 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement121 1879-02-15 3 Botitre, FOR SALE. Pkici *1,500. The Race Horse Novkltt.” Winner at the Singapore Autums Meeting 1878. of The Maharajah’s Cup, The Celestial Plate, The Singapore Derby, and The Winner’s Handicap Also, Winnner of Queen’s Plate in Western. Australia and many other Races Apply at the Office of the Straits Times*121 words
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Advertisement204 1879-02-15 3 FOR SALE. A double barrelled 12 bore c. f. rifle by Holland, case, conical, spherical and steel tipped bullet moulds complete, nearly rew for 1200. Snider sporting rifle and case 535. Two wheeled dog cart, set of single bar* ness, English made saddle and bridle in good order for 1100.204 words
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Advertisement219 1879-02-15 3 Wm. menke. Agent of HARRIS GOODWIN A 00. London and Birmingham, 33 Raffle* Place. Singapore, 4th Feb.. 1879. to 4th March. NOTICE. Tb e undersigned begs 1 1 announce that he will open on Saturday next Ist February. A Licensed Stork f r Arms and Ammunition At 11-3 Beach Road,219 words
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Docks.
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706 1879-02-15 4 Thu work* of tk« Oomprnj »r«*itj*t«d •t Tinjono Pagsr. within one mile of the town of Sinwpore. end oompme the following establishments, Tie s™ Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for resaels of the heaviest dmnght, end706 words
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190 1879-02-15 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient msnner under the superintendence of EnT&n Shipwrights and Engineers, o. 1 Graying Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 foe' Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Grating190 words
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1168 1879-02-15 4 PROSPECTUS. THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO Bl INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN act x. or 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shabes of $lOO each. PROMOTERS. Hon’ble Walteb Scott, of Messrs. Brown A Co., Penang, David Bbown, Esq Do. Do. Lawbence Combe Bbown, Esq. Do. James Lamb, Esq. of Prye1,168 words
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145 1879-02-15 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 $10 per share now due thereon will be received here by145 words
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81 1879-02-15 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. Breadth81 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement281 1879-02-15 4 NOTICE. J. M. LYON A CO. Have on hand the following for sale Horizontal Engine 8 H. P. 2 Circular Saw Benches, 2 Screw Cutting Lathes for hand or power 6" heads, Portable Ice Machine 4 lb. size, Asbestos and Tuck’s Packing. Foot Rules and Spirit Levels, Circular Saws, Portable281 words
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Advertisement144 1879-02-15 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th Jnne. 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.144 words
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Advertisement608 1879-02-15 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronomrtrr, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen'* ou.tfi.it* made up on the aborted notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,608 words
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Advertisement739 1879-02-15 4 H*t* ftlwtYK on hand* woll M'ect«d and Hohly M*ort•d stock of all Knropean and 0*W rood*. Mod *rat* tom* i careful tendance. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27 Mai ten fort- 8ont ton- j H*Mwmat*«4i waehrend *in ionr* Wen root radi? n wohla»*ortir- a739 words