Singapore Daily Times, 20 February 1879
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Title Section12 1879-02-20 1 Singapore Daily Times. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 20th FEBRUARY, 1879. No. 13,709 VOL. XX.12 words
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Article, Illustration394 1879-02-20 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. The urdernoteU are tbe dates on which tJ.is Company’s Mail Steamers may be exparted to arrive at Singapore during tbe r*d„ m to >V;to S i 70. to. S t Si g* li U T "t’ S‘ H S394 words
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Article147 1879-02-20 1 AgAMKMNON. ULTBBKB. Ajax. Patroclub. A chillis. Antinob. Diomid. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbisis. SaBPIDOH. OBIBTKB. Hector. Stintor. Mxnelaus. Tiucir. Tbe Coy’s St< amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accorr. modaticn for first147 words
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240 1879-02-20 1 Th* following are the dates on which the stesmera of the Meesagenes Maritime* may be expected to arrive here dnnng the I?.** 96 dn h 28 do Monday, 7 April JJ M V' 6h 21 7? d i 5 May A P" 1 In An 4240 words
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150 1879-02-20 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, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Telj.pWj j.-, during th<i current year at the nnaeraotea dates:— Faturday, January 11th Saturday,150 words
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Article44 1879-02-20 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 BARKIES A MOSEcn Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb., 1879.44 words
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Article41 1879-02-20 1 Messrs. Apcar A 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 A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Feb, 1879.41 words
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916 1879-02-20 1 The Steamers of the above Company will 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 Singapore to Batavia *0 Padang 04 Oheribon Samarang vii Batavia 68 Samarang916 words
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Insurance.
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Article71 1879-02-20 1 Capital 1.500,000. Paid-up 133.332Reserve 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 of $100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery71 words
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47 1879-02-20 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, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)47 words
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Article56 1879-02-20 1 Established 1718. Insurances effected upon almost ovorv description of property at the current R'tcs 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. DYCE A CO.56 words
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Article42 1879-02-20 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks npon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. fu. c.)42 words
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50 1879-02-20 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks <m 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.)50 words
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46 1879-02-20 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 1879-02-20 1 Head 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. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Enrope69 words
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44 1879-02-20 1 Capital 2,000,000. FUND8 IN RE8ERVE EXCLUSIVE OF Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD k CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. o.)44 words
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Article29 1879-02-20 1 Capital ffi.non.onn. CHIEF OFFICER London 79. Cormwill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. *876. (u. c.)29 words
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71 1879-02-20 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. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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195 1879-02-20 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman ilH a ind E8qre- Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security195 words
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64 1879-02-20 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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86 1879-02-20 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 anthorihr to grant86 words
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52 1879-02-20 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 appoiutep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS k OO. Singapore, 1st April,52 words
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42 1879-02-20 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierlino Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (m o.)42 words
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98 1879-02-20 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. No ortw98 words
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46 1879-02-20 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, 11th July, 1878 (m c.)46 words
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Article105 1879-02-20 1 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange 8treet. Liverpool—28. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—12. Bennett’s HiU. London— 10, Oornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN105 words
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223 1879-02-20 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 OFFICES: 50 JSJT" Edinburgh 17 George Street. I minn* f 2 KlN0 WlLLIAM Lo, DO, 1 Snin. r f Oriel Chamber*, Liverpool, Water Street.223 words
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102 1879-02-20 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eeq. (Mewn-g. Melrhere. k Co.) j p Rnrnee (Messrs. Holliday,Wise A Co.) A T Msnirer, Dougin*,LunrsikACo.) H. Ni(*jse, (Borneo Comnenr Ltd.) J. J doe Remedloe,102 words
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135 1879-02-20 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-op and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. HichoTd .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Oonver. E*qThomas O, Rarclftv, 1 William Hawthorn, Robert 0. L. Reran. Oeoree Ribbert, Percival Boeanqnet, Samuel Hyd*. James Brand, William Lrall. Charles Caye. Charles Marrmt Oeonre H. Chambers,135 words
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56 1879-02-20 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 tbe customary terms. Tbe nsual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.56 words
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61 1879-02-20 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. 0. Company. Meseageries Maritimes and61 words
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84 1879-02-20 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charteri.) Subscribed Capital Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves 1 Si.zvi Income of the Fire Department, Net Pre- AAO miums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned,84 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement114 1879-02-20 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE I ROAD. None*. On and after the let January, Ice will k ®olu retail, at the rate of 3 Ceuta perpound. The Ice Houae is opened for the aale of Ice daily from 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. Tickets for 2, 3 or114 words
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Advertisement129 1879-02-20 1 ni.tice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THK LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modibate Pbioes, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Prick or Eacu. Nautical Almanac I J-25-Charts, de (Double Sheet) ,1.80. y (Single Sheet) »0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. A 8took of Sarawak129 words
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Advertisement83 1879-02-20 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 St CO. Agents. Singapore, Uth June, 1878. (a. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels83 words
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64 1879-02-20 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON CALCUTTA. The B. I. 8. N. Go’s. Steamer Purulia, will leave the Tanjong Pagar Wharf for above port*, at' 3 p. m on Satarday, the 22nd instant. She will also take passengers and cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Coconada, Madras Ac. For freight or passage,64 words
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Article190 1879-02-20 2 In The Supreme Court of The Straits 3>tt ements. Settlement of Singapore. In tbe Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against himself by EsmaIL residing at No. 45/3 Amoy Street in the Town of Singapore and carrying on business as a Men bant and Trader at No.190 words
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STRAITS TIMES
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147 1879-02-20 2 SiNoaroß', 20th February, 1879. Ganib er 3 4.35. B ack Peppor..., 7.40. White Peppe fair quality 12.25. Sago Flour, Sara*, k 3.42. Pearl Sago 4.25 Coffee, Boutyne 17.40. Tin 19.35. 4 s. Mui< tw.s 86. 8J Is Sl.irtm s 1 6247 do do147 words
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Article213 1879-02-20 2 Per Gtingyle, 20th Feb. For London.—From China: Mrs. Campbell and 2 children, Revd. MrPiercy and 2 children, M-. Losck, Mr. Rennell, and Captain Ginlbeit. Per India, 20th Feb. For Singapore.—From Batavia: Segnor De Nicolini. Mail Notices. Mails close for Hongkong A Shanghai, per S. S. Priam, at 6 p.213 words
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750 1879-02-20 2 The House of Commons. London 19 th February. —Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke, member for Chelsea, has given notice of a motion condemning the Zulu war. The hull of the French barque Aline which was offered for sale by auction to-day, realized $4,000. The Legislative Council750 words
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1815 1879-02-20 2 The decision of the Junior Puisne Judge of Penang, of which we gave a sumnary yesterday appears to have, as we remarked yesterday, created soin,-. j thing like a sensation among the Ic<mI I profession, upsetting as it does a senes ot legal1,815 words
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Article1106 1879-02-20 3 Among the papers laid before Council on the sth November last was one containing some correspondence on the Education question on Malacca. It is much too long for these columns but we make room for the covering despatch of the Governor to the Secretary of State on1,106 words
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Correspondence.
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Article183 1879-02-20 3 THE CHINESE OF THE STRAITS.” To the Editor of the Laity Times. Sir, —Mr. J. D. Vaughan, having in his book on the “Chinese of the Straits Settlements,’’ referred to me in connection with the action taken to regulate the Secret Societies, I may, while differing from him in some183 words
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Article431 1879-02-20 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —I have a few complaints to make agaiust the Singapore Post Office. The mail from England came in .before niue o’clock last Sunday morning. I went to the office for my papers and letters. I received the former,431 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement746 1879-02-20 2 flrto aMwrtttnmntf. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital 5.000,000 Dollar*. Iteeerve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.—Wm H. Foebes, Esq. (of Messrs. Rusaell A Co.) Bffuty Chairman. —The Ron. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A746 words
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Advertisement1108 1879-02-20 2 Mr. A. Menist, Oculist*’ 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 an1,108 words
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Advertisement816 1879-02-20 2 SHERIFFS SALE. Id the Cause of Nabaina Chitty,—Plaintiff, versus Ravena Veebapillay, and others— Defendants. The undersgned 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, Ravena816 words
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Advertisement271 1879-02-20 2 NOTICE. Govkrnm »t 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 inst271 words
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Notices.
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Article98 1879-02-20 3 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of proceedings for composition with creditors instituted by Quek Kte 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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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article66 1879-02-20 3 Wednesday, 19th Febrnary. British steamer Priam, 1.440 tons, Rutler commander, Liverpool 31 st Dec. consignees W. Mansfield A Co. Dutch steamer Atjeh, 1,589 tons, Wessels commander, Batavia 16th Feb. consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. Thursday, 20th February. British steamer Glengyle, 1,263 tons, Quartly commander, Hongkong 14th Feb. consignees Martin66 words
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Article51 1879-02-20 3 Tuesday, 18th Februai7. British steamer Banca, Craig, for Batavia. British steamer Pearl, Munk. for Saigon. British steamer Teviot, Nisbet, for Hongkong. British st-amer Lome, McCulloch, for Penang. British ship Cardiganshire, McKechnie, for Elephant point f.o. British barque Osaka, Lowe, for Marseilles. Dutch barque Two Sisters, Hoffster, for51 words
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Article1052 1879-02-20 3 Date Chips’Names. Captains. Flat Rig. g of ar- WhkrkFrom. WhereLvino Consignees or Agents.DeBtination. Eh RIVALS. '.’.-N-OF-Va I Deli Rrockhuijzet H.N.M’s.str. 700 Nov. 6 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General. Repairing Teleirraaf Dye |H N.M’s. str. 170 Jan. 19Riouw Victoria Dock. H.N. M’s. Consul General.1,052 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement225 1879-02-20 3 NOTICE. The undersigned has just received ex. Hail Steamer a selection of Sterling Silver Jewellery in handsome designs, comprising Lockets, Necklets. Brooches and Earrings. Bracelets. Studs and Solitaires, Albert Chains. J. MOTION. Singapore, 4th Feb., 1879. NOTICE. A Gentleman and family residing about 10 minutes’ drive from town are desirous225 words
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Advertisement159 1879-02-20 3 MILROT A SONS, Superior Silver plated Harness fully ornamented, with double Tag Straps, Breechings, Bradoons and Chain Links. Also. Spare Reins, Collars, best Horse Brushes, Curry Combs, Harness Composi-tion-Head Stalls Ac. For Sale, apply to G. H. BR3WN A CO. Singapore, sth Feb., 1879. to sth March TO BE LET.159 words
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Advertisement290 1879-02-20 3 FURNITURE SALE. Thi undersigned have received instructions from H. Fische*, Esq., leaving for Europe, to sell by Public Auction, at Balvidere, entrance from top of Orchard Road, on Wednesday, 26th February, com. mencing at noon. The valuable Household Furniture, Ac, as under Dining Room: —Carved miraboo side* board, dinner wagon290 words
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Docks.
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686 1879-02-20 4 Tut worte of the Comptny ere eitotted et Tenjong Peger, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vix Whabp.—A(fording berthage for twenty Teeeeh etone time with alongside for vessels of tb draught, end protected by b r <»686 words
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190 1879-02-20 4 This Company executes ships repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Docn. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 151 Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Grating Door190 words
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1165 1879-02-20 4 PROSPECTUS. THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED WJM* th ACT X. OP 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares op $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 Prye Sugar1,165 words
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145 1879-02-20 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” Notice. With reference to the above advertisement, notice is hereby given that all shares in tbe Company 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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76 1879-02-20 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. Breadth76 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement341 1879-02-20 4 ALBION SAW MILLS. Teluk Ayer Bay. facing the Harbour J. M. LYON A CO. Our new works replete with the latest improved machinery for general saw mill work and machine carpentry, are under the care of an experienced E iropean foreman Joiner, and our Timber is selected by ourselves personally.341 words
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Advertisement227 1879-02-20 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 «iava, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this place.227 words
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Advertisement608 1879-02-20 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clocr 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,608 words
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Advertisement713 1879-02-20 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Oommercia] Square, Beach Street®. H-—-I—,* Halten fort-1 8ont too-1 Hebbon Aao. on hand a well wsehrend ein jours Won I *oor radie ten Mloctod and wotilsssortir- »**orti si ryk aaaorti. rioMy assort- to* T-iurer al- i dans ton* i ment, ran >•„. *1713 words