Singapore Daily Times, 5 March 1879

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1 4 Singapore Daily Times
  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL XX SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, sth MARCH. 187' No. 13,720
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  • 417 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. The urdemoted are the dates on which 11-.g Company’s Mail Steamers may be ex rected to arrive at Singapore during the *arlB79:OIJTWABD. HoaBWABD. Tuwday fl«t J«® Friday Mg J n 4*h Feb 24tb IRth Jtb Feb. A S
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  • 149 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclub. Achilles. Antenor. Diomkd. Diucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Pbiam. Anchibkb. SaBPIDON. OREBTEB. Hector. Stentor. Menelaub. Teucer. The Coy’s Bt< amers are despatched from I verpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon siodatM n for
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  • 248 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may he expected to arrive here during the current year:— Octwabd. wZ Wednesday l *l2 February Friday, nJ^rj »»r r I S*tf E Hr mm, ’i A r“ S ft s September A^“
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  • 157 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang. Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipntam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam. Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at tbe undernoted dates Saturday, January 11th I
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  • 41 1 Messrs. Apcar Co.’s steamer “HINDOSTAN”99I tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 24th instant, en route to above ports. For freight Or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist March, 1879.
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  • 43 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 port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, .Agents. Singapore, Ist Mar, b, 1879.
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  • 922 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andßat;,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 Padang 9* Oheribon 1
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  • Insurance.
    • 72 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 of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 47 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, Hth Feby. 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current R 'tes of Preminm. Total Sum insured in 1877, £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, md paid with promptitude and liberality. Thp jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singaoore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A
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    • 42 1 Tjondon 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 enstomary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore. 15th Jnly, 1872. In. c.)
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    • 50 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Polici-s covering Marine Risks on goods to all pai tof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n.c
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    • 45 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 enrrent rates of preminm. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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    • 69 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. 83$ o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. FUNDfc IN RE8EBVE EXCLUSIVE OF Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fibe department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (a. o.)
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    • 28 1 Capital gl.oon.oon. CHTEF OEETCEQ. London 79, Cornhill F. C. Edinburgh. 31 Oporoe Street. Agents for Singapore. BQUSTEAIX A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., Wfi. fn.'c.)
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    • 71 1 Capital 10.ftflfl.00fl Francs. The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo bv 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 risks
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    • 200 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall. Esqre. Dopnty Chairman William Hind. E.qrc. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The seenrity offered
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    • 64 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 current
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    • 87 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 grant
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    • 51 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 Agentßat Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on tne uaaal terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1875.
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    • 42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling 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. (u. c.)
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    • 96 1 Established 1840, and Empowered I>T S|» cial Act of Parliament.Canital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined witn Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge
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    • 45 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 CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (a- c
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    • 105 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPACT. Manchester— Exchange 8treet. Liverpool— 28. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—12. Ronnett’s Hill. London— 10. Oornhill. Glasgow —4. South Hanover Street. Bristol— 50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHEST1R. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Cha8. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN
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    • 220 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman—Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: 50 ITJ'™' Edinburgh, 17 George Street. i f 2 King William Lo,n>o 1 Street, t f Oriel Chambers, Liverpool j Water Street. Manchester,
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    • 101 4 oapital s2,oon.nno Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Conaulting Committee. A. Andre. Esq. (M««»rs. Melntinre, A Co.) .T. P Rnnies (Meagre. Hnllidar.Wiee ft Co.) A. T. Manger, (Meaara.TVniglaa.TrfmmikftCo.) IT. Niraiae. (Romeo Cnmmuv Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedioa,
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    • 135 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .T. Ashton, Esq. Alf-ed Gnnger. Esq. Thomas G. Rarelar, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran. George Rihhort, Peroival Roaanqnet, Samuel Hrde. .Tamea Brand, William Lv.ll. Charles Care. Charles Man-rat. George H. Chambers,
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    • 57 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. RE ME
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    • 63 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 ia granted on shipments by the Steamers of the P. A O. Company. Messageries Maritimes
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    • 83 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Chartkri.) 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 for
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 114 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notici. On and after the Ist January, Ice will *>lu retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. M. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs.
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    • 128 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Pricbs, KEPT FOE SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Nautical Almanac Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply
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    • 84 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 of loss or d imaue. CAMERON DUNLOP Sc CO. Asrents. (me.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels
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  • 85 2 Division of Singapore. In the matter of As8vna Meric vn of Singapore, a bankrupt. A dividend is intended to be declared in the matter of Assana Merican of Singa- pore, adjudicated a bankrupt on the ninth dav
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  • 43 2 The Italian Mail steamer Sumatra, Cahoara. Commander, will be despatched from Singapore on tbe 20th May for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. She has superior accommodation for first class passengers which can now be booked. REME BROTHERS. Agents. Singapore, stb March, 1879.
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  • 66 2 The B. I. S. N. Cos. steamer Chinsura, 1,319 tons. Captain Gavin, will leave the Roads at 3 p. m. on Saturday the 8th instant for the above ports. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Cocanada, Madras, Sic. For
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 5TH MARCH, 1879.
    • 140 2 Singapore, sth March, 1879. Gambier 4 30. Black Pepper 7.35. Wnite Pepper, fair quality 12.25. StgoFiour, Sarawak 3.45. Pearl Sago t. 40. Coffee, Bontyne 18 25 Tin. 20. 4Js. irtuic iwiB 86. 8f lbs. Shirtings 1.624. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth 974. 7 do
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    • 1305 2 Per S. S. Chintura, 4th March. For Singapore. —From Rangoon: Messrs G. O. Brown, J. M. J. Musgrave, J. Palenotre, and E. Parlande. For Singapore.—From Malacca Mr. W H. Christie. Mail Notices. Mails close for:— Bangkok, per S. 3. Ban Yong Seng, at 2 p. m., tomorrow. Malacca and
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    • 629 2 Minutes of tbe Thirtieth Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders held at the Company's Office, No, 1, Collyer Quay, at noon, on Friday, the Twenty-Eighth day of February, 1879 Shareholders Present in Person. J R. Macarthur, EsqIn the ('hair. Hon’ble W. H. Real, Messrs. H.
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    • 1865 3 (Ords. II, III, and IVof\m.) These Ordinances, passed on the 25th ultimo, are of some -consequence to the public, at least one of them, No. II., and it may not be out of place to draw attention to their provisions, as there is too much reason
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    • Correspondence.
      • 131 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —In reference to the interesting correspondence which has lately appeared in your paper regarding the authorship of this hackneyed line, since it is as well to be exact, permit me to state that the original rendering by Borbonius was
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      • 108 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timex. Sib,—When a gentleman uses a Latin phrase he should be careful to see that it is correctly put. No fourth form boy would say of a room and apparatus that they were j “paratus.” Mr. Wells cannot surely be serious
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 771 2 #rto jratmtterimnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital 5.000.000 Dollars. Reaerre Pond 1,300.000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. CAainaaa. —ffs. H. P0EBI8. Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.! Deputy CToimon.-ns Hon. W. Kbswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matbeson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. Dana Sassoon Sons A
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    • 929 2 AUCTION SALE. Of Freehold and Leasehold Propertt. NOTICE. The undersigned has received instructions from the Equitable Mortgagees with the consent of the Trustee in Bankrutcy of the estate of Mr. Joseph Matheson Purvis, to sell by Public Auction, at bis Auction Rooms, Battery Road, on Wednesday, the 26th day of
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    • 710 2 FURNITURE SALE. At Barganny House, on Wednesday, the 12th instant, at noon, will be sold by Public Auction, Household Furniture of every description, Drawing room Suites, Walnut Chiffonieres, Mirrors, (Hass and Crockery ware Ac., Ac. Singapore, 3rd Mar., 1879. (to 12th inst.) NOTICE. The conditions on which the Netherlands India
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    • 412 2 NOTICE. All claims against the undersigned in relation to the Strain Ship Voorwaart or against the said Steam Ship, Voorwaartg, since the 28th day of May last (not already sent in) are requested to be sent addressed to the undersigned, care of Hooglandt A Co. No. 7 Boat Quay, on
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  • Notices.
    • 157 3 In the Supreme Court op the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. Esmail Mansoor residing at No. 45/3 Amoy Street in the town of Singapore and carrying on business as a Merchant and Trader at No. 18 Kling Stree r in the Town of Singapore, under the
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 130 3 Tuesday, 4th March. British steamer Chinsura, 1,319 tons, Govin commander. Rangoon 22nd Feb., consignees Hamilton Gr.iy A Co. Dutch steamer Patoeah, 280 tons, van Neef commander, Palem- I bang 2nd March, consignees Hamilton Gray Co. British barque Seriol Wyn, 1,072 tons, T ewis commander, Car- diff 2nd Nov. consignees
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    • 64 3 Tuesday, 4th March. British steamer Cheang Hock Kian, Webb, for Hongkong Dutch steamer Banda, Van Loenen, for Macassar, j British barque Laurel, Johnson, for Fremantle. British barque Orion, Scott, for Mauritius. British barque Nettie Merryraan, Leslie, for Cotie. I Italian ship Indus, Tassara, for Akyab. Italian barque
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    • 956 3 ee Date Ships’ Names. Captains. Flag v Rio., of ab- IvVhere Fbom., Whebe Lying (Consignees ob Agents.!Destination. rivals. 1 'liN-OF'-V AI i 'I Deli Rrockhuijzen H.N.M’s.str. TOoNov. 6 Acheen Roads H.N. M’s. Consul General, Acheen Telegraaf Dye HN.M’s. str. 170 Jan. 19Riouw T. P. Wharf ,H.N.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 459 3 NOTICE. The Singapore Dispensary Having been recently fitted up anew, the Manager begs to intimate that he has just received, in addition to his usual monthly supplies of Medicines, the follow, ing Specialities and Patent Medicines Bishop's, and Curling’s, Citrate of Magnesia. Holloway’s Pills and Ointment, Cockle’s and Norton’s Pills,
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    • 318 3 FOR SALE. Fresh Bengal Oats f 4$ per 2 inaund bag. W. R. SCOTT CO. Singapore, 11th Feb. 1879. to Ist March I NOTICR Whereas, the partnership heretofore I carried on by the undersigned Tan Chin I Guan. T»n Geok Liowand Tan Beng i Cheow of Singapore. Tracers, under the
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    • 115 3 MILROY A SONS. Superior Silver plated Harness fully ornamented, with double Taj? Straps, Breechings, Bradoons and Cha n Links. Also. Spare Reins. Collars, best Horse Rnisbes, Curry Combs, Harness Composi-tion-Head Stalls Ac. For Sale, apply to 0. H BROWN A COSingapore, s*h Feb, 1879. to sth March FOR SALE. Sir
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    • 282 3 FOR SALE. A light Victoria Pbseton built by Lam* best Brothers. An Australian horae and harness all in good order—Price $350. The property of Surgeon Major Stuart, proceeding to Europe. To be seen at Fort Canning. Singapore, 25tb Feb. 1879. to 14th Mar. noticeT Having taken into Partnership Mr. Frank
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  • Docks.
    • 705 4 T.l mrki of the Conponj ore litnnttd at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthatre for twenty ▼eesels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and
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    • 189 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 Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 f*«’ Width at Bntranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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    • 1162 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANT LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OF 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares of $100 each. PROMOTERS. Hon’ble Walter Scott, of Messrs. Brown A Co., Penang, David Brown, Esq Do. Do. Lawrence Combe Brown, Esq. Do. James Lamb, Esq. of Prye
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    • 145 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 $10 per share now due thereon will be received here by the
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    • 80 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,” NOTICE. Thk Company are now fnlly 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. Breadth
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 1 4 jStsrtllamoua.
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    • 332 4 ALBION SAW MILLS. Teluk Ayer Ray. facing the Harbour J. M. LYON 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. We
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    • 222 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,) to the above Oompanv are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount ac3eptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this nla^e.
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    • 633 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN i Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; j Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfit* made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A larg® stock of
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    • 693 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG Commercial Square, Beack Streets fort- Sonttoo- H*M*n«tp*i« wa«hren<t ein ionin Moo -nor r*Aj» wohl»««oriir. »««or*i* ryk M»nrli. al- -lan* tmu >nent van Euronao- M«artiol«a -nnria-'heaH,! '«-’hwi ft an- -I'E'iropc. VpVb Arti. Pri, mo. roor Wfllrt! ROW daroa.Mai- prT7Pn. A 11« "*>• y n
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