Singapore Daily Times, 19 February 1879
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Title Section12 1879-02-19 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 19th FEBRUARY, 1879. No. 13,70812 words
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Article, Illustration429 1879-02-19 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Gudowhs —At New Harbour. ThK ary on wJuoh- thisCoinpany** Hail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 r OVTWABD. HOMEWARD. Tuesday 21 «t Jan. Friday lWh Jan. Mh Feb 24tb m IStb 7tb Feb. 4th Mar. 2let429 words
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Article148 1879-02-19 1 AgAMKMHOH. ULTBBIB. Ajax. Patroclus. ACHILLIB. Ahtehob. Diomid. Deucalion. Nfstor. Glaucus. Phiam. Ahchibes. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hictob. Stehtor. Mfnrlaus. Tkucir. The Coy’s Bti amers are despatched from I verpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for Londun every ten days, and have accon. modaticn for first148 words
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301 1879-02-19 1 Thb following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Ot’TWAED. HO«WA*D. 1879. 1879Wed nesday 12 February 'Friday, 17 January 26 do 31 do 12 March 14 February 26 do 2? do Monday,301 words
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154 1879-02-19 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipntam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam. Madras, Calient, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, January llth I154 words
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Article43 1879-02-19 1 Messrs. Apcab A. Co.’s steamer ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1,392 tons, Captain Mact&vish, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSEw Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb., 1879.43 words
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Article41 1879-02-19 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer "JAPAN," 1,866 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 A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb, 1879.41 words
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928 1879-02-19 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowplv between Singapore andBatu via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the Englisn Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia I 46 Cheribon928 words
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Insurance.
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Article73 1879-02-19 1 Capital S 1,500.000. Paid-up 138.332. 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 2* 1100,000 on each bottom, and on the mock73 words
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47 1879-02-19 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reseevb £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, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. o.)47 words
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Article58 1879-02-19 1 Established 1710. J Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current R ttea of Premium. Total Sum 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. DYCE58 words
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Article42 1879-02-19 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. (n. c.)42 words
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49 1879-02-19 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. (u.c.)49 words
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46 1879-02-19 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 tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.46 words
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69 1879-02-19 1 Hiad Office, 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 for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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44 1879-02-19 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire depabtment Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lin department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. o.)44 words
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Article101 1879-02-19 1 Capital Pl.nnn.noo. CHIEF OEETOE S London 79, Cornhill E. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singauore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. »876. (u. c.l mvmrVßA TMTfrRE IN? SURANCE COMPANY. St. Gall. Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to101 words
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194 1879-02-19 1 Oeftoes. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechurcb Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman > w 'lliam Hind. Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in LondAn, pjter Me Lacan,Em M. P. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre.194 words
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64 1879-02-19 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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87 1879-02-19 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 j?rant87 words
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52 1879-02-19 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Ponds, 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 00. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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43 1879-02-19 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Siebling Extension of Limits. One F rat class risk 6 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000, PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)43 words
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97 1879-02-19 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. hußi w■■ i ■huh nsns—sl- lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge for97 words
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46 1879-02-19 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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101 1879-02-19 1 OFFICES OP THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—12. Bennett’s Hill. London—10. Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. ChaB. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing,101 words
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220 1879-02-19 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICEB: Glasgow, f 5O W BT G*orgi "l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London f 2 Kino William Street. Li [tmtT Manchester,220 words
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99 1879-02-19 4 Capital 12,000.000 Psid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Mathesnn A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Anrtr*, E*q. /Mt**r*. A Co.) J. P Raines fWeeer*. Holliday.Win* k Co.) A T (Mwwn-*.Don*lM.L*?w»ik*C<v) W, Nioeiae. (Romeo Comrany Ltd.) J. .T. doe Bemedio*. (.T. J.99 words
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137 1879-02-19 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-op and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1.200,000. Directors. Richard .1. Ashton. Esq. i Alf-ed Goneer. Esq. Thnmaa O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert. f\ L. Reran, Oeoree Hihhert, Pereira) Rosanqnet, Samuel Hrde. .Tamea Rrand, William T.rall, Charlea Care. Charles TNarrrat. Oeonre H.137 words
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79 1879-02-19 4 The ttnpkrsigned. 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 customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages79 words
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56 1879-02-19 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 customsrv terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME RROTHERS.56 words
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62 1879-02-19 4 The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average bv 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, Me&sageries Maritimes62 words
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30 1879-02-19 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk" at current rates. PATERBON BIMONB A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec, 1878 (u.c.)30 words
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82 1879-02-19 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Chaeteri.) 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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Advertisement106 1879-02-19 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist January, Ice will sold retail, at the rate of 8 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of lc from 6 a. M. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs. can106 words
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Advertisement129 1879-02-19 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTB, OF THE LATEST BUBYEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modebate Pbices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Pbicb OF Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 11-25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) LBO. Y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u.c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal129 words
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Advertisement84 1879-02-19 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 image. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (a. a) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels84 words
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62 1879-02-19 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. Thi B. I. 8. N. Co’s. Steamer Purulia, will leave the Tanjong Pagar Wharf for above ports, at 3 p.m., on Saturday, the 22nd instant. She will also take passengers and cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, BimlipaUm, O'xjonada, Madras Ac. For freight or passage, apply62 words
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Domestic Occurrence.
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Article15 1879-02-19 2 At Queen Street onJ the 19th instant, Mrs. L. F. Holmbkbg, of a daughter.15 words
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STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 19TH FEB., 1879.
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Article138 1879-02-19 2 Sihoapork, 19th February, 1879. (lamb er 4.35. B ack Pepper 7.40. White Pepper, fair quality 12.25. isago Flour, Sarawk 3.42. Pearl Sago 4.25 CJoffee, Bontyne 17.40. Tin 19.35. 4 8. Mule iwis 86. 8J Is Shirtings 1.6247 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth 197*. 7 do138 words
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Article239 1879-02-19 2 Passengers booked to leave Europe for Singapore bj the following steamers. Per Diomed, 9th Jan. Prom Liverpool Captain Leigh, Lieutenant Skene (74th Highlanders) Surgeon Major and Mrs. Archer and family and Miss Nelson Per M. M. steamer Amatone, 26th Jan. From Marseilles: Mr. Laurence Stuart, Mr. D. Harmens, Mr.239 words
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644 1879-02-19 2 (No. 24, Feb.) Ireland. The Representation or Cork. London, 18/A Feb. —The Home Rule Candidate has been elected for Cork in the room of the deceased member. Lord Napier of Magdala. Lord Napier of Magdala (Governor of Gibraltar) has been summoned home and has arrived.644 words
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3121 1879-02-19 2 Mr. Justice Wood recently delivere<l a judgment in Penang, reported in the Pinung Gazelle of the 21st J anua ry last, regarding which we have received several communications. It an pears to have created some consternation in legal and Mahoraedan circles affecting as it3,121 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement768 1879-02-19 2 #d» gfobrrttenmttW. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. P»ii up Capital 5.000,000 Pollara. Reeerve Fuad 1,300,000 Dollara. COURT OF DIRECTORS'. Chairman.—?. D. SIMOOH.Esq. (of Meeers. David Saaaoon Sons A Co. hnmtn Chairman.—Wu. H. Foibis, Eaq. (of Mesora. Russell A Co.) E. R. Bflilios, Esq. H. L. Dale tuple Esq. (of Messrs.768 words
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Advertisement1111 1879-02-19 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 an1,111 words
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Advertisement846 1879-02-19 2 SHERIFFS SALE. In the Cause of Naraina Chittt,—Plaintiff, versus Ravena Veerapillay, and others— Defendants. The unders'gned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on Friday. 21st February. 1879, at 2 p. m., at their Sales Rooms, Rallies Place. All the right, title and interest of the aboved-named defendant, Ravena846 words
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Advertisement340 1879-02-19 2 NOTICE. Governm nt House. Until further notice, Mrs. Anson will bold receptions at Government House every Tuesday, commencing on Tuesday next, the 18th instant, between the hours of 12 and 2 p. m. W. INYERARITY Lieut.. 28th. Regiment, A. D. C. Government House Singapore, 15th Feb., 1879. to 28th inst340 words
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Notices.
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Article98 1879-02-19 3 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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Article1107 1879-02-19 3 Date Ships’Names. Captains. Flag ft Big. of ar- WhereFrom. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS. SIEN-OF-W* Deli Hrockhuijzeii H.N.M’s. str. 700 Nov. 0 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General. Repairing Teleeraaf Dye H.N.M’s. str. 170 Jan. 19Riouw Victoria Dock. H.N. M’s. Consul General.1,107 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement129 1879-02-19 3 NOTICE. Tub 0. S. 8. Co.’s steamer Priam Captain Butleb, leaving Penang today, may be expected here on Wednesday morning, en rouU tor Hongkong and Shanghai. She has room for First and Third Class Passengers, and also for Cargo which can now be engaged. Apply to W. MANSFIELD CO. Agents129 words
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Advertisement752 1879-02-19 3 MORTGAGEE’S SALE o» Valuable Leasehold Property. The undersigned have received instructures from the Mortagee to sell by Public Auction, on the Spot, on Thursday mornini?, the 20th February, at 7 o’clock. That valuable leasehold property situated in the corner of New Bridge Road and Cross Street, (opposite the Chinese Free752 words
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Advertisement329 1879-02-19 3 FOR 8 ALE Price $1,500. The Race Horae Novelty.” Winner at the Singapore Autumn 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*329 words
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Advertisement242 1879-02-19 3 NOTICE. The undersigned begs to announce that he will open on Saturday next lit February. A. Licensed Stor-. f r Arms and Ammunition At 11-3 Beach Road, Campono Glam. near the Clyde Terrace Market. They will comprise Rifles and Revolvers of all descriptions, of the latest improvements, the rifles being242 words
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Advertisement352 1879-02-19 3 FOR SALE. A second hand boiler in good order, length 8 feet, diameter 4 feet; also 1 case containing Tape and Dies. On view at the Borneo Company's Wharf. Singapore, 13th Febj. 1879. to 28th inst VALENTINES! VALENTINES!! VALENTINES!!! John Littlb A Co. have now open a large and choice352 words
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Docks.
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705 1879-02-19 4 The works of the Company are situated at Taqjonf Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the followinf establishments, til t Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels st one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught,705 words
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192 1879-02-19 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Grating Door. Length-415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 f«*» Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving192 words
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Article1168 1879-02-19 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED." TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OF 1866. CAPITAL *200,000. Ik 2000 Shakes ok *lOO iach. PROMOTERS. Hon’ble Walter Scott, of Messrs. Brown A Co., Ppnang, David Brown, Esq Do. Do. Lawrence Combe Brown, Esq. Do. James Lamb, Esq. of Prye1,168 words
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145 1879-02-19 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” 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 the145 words
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81 1879-02-19 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,” NOTICE. Th* 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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Advertisement280 1879-02-19 4 NOTICE. ,T. M. LYON 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, Portable Forges.280 words
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Advertisement144 1879-02-19 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Ba* tavia, 19th Jane. 1869,) to the above Company are authorised to grant and boy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this144 words
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Advertisement608 1879-02-19 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock MAKERB; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made np on the shortest notiee, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,608 words
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Advertisement719 1879-02-19 4 on hand a wall •sl«ct«4 and rtohly M*nrtStork of all European and othar roods. M od erat« KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE SINGAPORE AND PENANG Commercial Square, Beach Street 27 Haltan fort Sont too- fctM*, „J, waehrend sin lours Wan »oor nSrm i wohlassortir- M sortie 17k barer si- dans ton*719 words
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