Singapore Daily Times, 21 March 1879
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Title Section12 1879-03-21 1 Singapore Daily Times. No. 13,734 VOL. XX SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 21st MARCH. 1879.12 words
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Article, Illustration406 1879-03-21 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The nrdemoted are the dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879:Ohward. Homeward. Tuawlay 21 rt J«n. Friday J<*h Jan. 4th Feb 24ji lftth 7th Feb. ,X ifir.406 words
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Article146 1879-03-21 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Pbiam. Anchises. SABPEDON. OREBTE8. Hector. Stentor. Mfnelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s Strainers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon mndati< n for first and146 words
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246 1879-03-21 1 The foltowine are the dates on which the stesmers of the Mcssagcrics Maritime. may he expected to arrive here daring the current year:— OVTW.XJ. H0 SS'*“' 1R7C 1S7». Wednesday Ufsbnsiy Friday- Monday, April March iV wJU‘3 1 ,J 21 M a" to 1° .Tunc S ml.246 words
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145 1879-03-21 1 lium waro"*, The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, OhiKngery.JtolipaMW conada, Masnlipat.m, Madras, Calicut, letlichcry Ac., during the current year at the nndernoted dates F.lurdar, Jsaosrr lltb J“'J145 words
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Article41 1879-03-21 1 FOR PENANG AND UAUrUiia. Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer "HINDOSTAN”991 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 24th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or pa.^.applj^^ Agents. Singapore, 1st March, 1879.41 words
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Article46 1879-03-21 1 FOK HUmiAUflU. Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer ARRATOON APCAR,’’ 1,392 tons, Captain Mai taviflh, may be expected here on or about the 20th inatant, m route to above port. For freight or pasnage, apply to SARKfBS A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Mar b, 1871*.46 words
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887 1879-03-21 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andBatsi via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to J* Padang -J' Cheribon887 words
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Insurance.
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Article73 1879-03-21 1 Capital S 1.500,000. Paid-up 133.332 Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardinf. Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned. Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. 1. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block73 words
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43 1879-03-21 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, 143 words
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Article58 1879-03-21 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every de .-ription of property at the current R itea nf Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877, C254.303.81,. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents. ■ind paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN'. PYCF58 words
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Article42 1879-03-21 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 enstomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15tb July, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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49 1879-03-21 1 The undersigned, Agents for the ab<"c Company, are prepared to issne Polici-s covering Marine Risks o» goodt to all p«»<of the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.l Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u.c.)49 words
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48 1879-03-21 1 oonar a, (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. RAUTENRERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.48 words
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69 1879-03-21 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks npon 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 Europe69 words
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43 1879-03-21 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit£12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on no life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. c.)43 words
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Article30 1879-03-21 1 Capital pi ooo.oon. CHTF.F OFFTOES. London 79. Cornhill v r Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. ROUSTEAD A CO. BingapofO, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. <030 words
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71 1879-03-21 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned. Agents for the shove Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo bv 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 risks71 words
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190 1879-03-21 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechurch •Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall.Esqre. SSiSSJlT Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The seonrity offered by the Queen,, to Policy holders is190 words
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64 1879-03-21 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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87 1879-03-21 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 grant87 words
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53 1879-03-21 1 Established 1821 j Subscribed Capital *2,000,000 TotallnvestedPunds, upward,of 3.00JWOO 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 l terms. p^T ER SON, SIMONS 4 CO. Singapore, 1st53 words
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43 1879-03-21 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Agents. 1 Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)43 words
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96 1879-03-21 1 F.tEbli.hed 1840, and Umpowored|J cinl Act of Parliam“nt.C*pit«1 Cue Million. M Life Assurances of every description M Retiring Provisions combined with Tl Life Assurance. Jffl Free Polkub* issued whioh can never together lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra96 words
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45 1879-03-21 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 OO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 n45 words
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98 1879-03-21 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28. Exchang Street Fast Birmingham—12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JbHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs.Todd ACoston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. K lex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs. Ewing,98 words
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222 1879-03-21 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Erq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: (50 West George Glasgow J Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. 2 Kino William Lo,,don j Street. T (Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water Street.222 words
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101 1879-03-21 4 Capital *2,000.000 Paid-up 400.009 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Meli-hers, k Co.) .1. P flumes (Messrs. Hnllidnv.Wixo A Cn.l A T Msniror, (Messrs.Donelss.TjinrsikACo.) K Nirniso. (Romeo Compeer LM.l .1. .T. dns Remedios.101 words
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Article141 1879-03-21 4 Instituted 1803. CAPITAL £1.600 000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. RMiarA -T. Ashton. Ooneer E"1- Thnmns O Rarclsr, William Hawthorn. I Robert C. T,. Reran, Ooonra Hihhert, I Rereiral Rownqiiet, S"™’ 1 1 a I .Tame. Rraml, Charles Cave. Charles Marrr.t. Oeoree141 words
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56 1879-03-21 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for tbe above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.56 words
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66 1879-03-21 4 The undersigned have been authorized j to accept risks on goods insured with average bv Steamer to Mediterranean and I Adriatic Ports, at a considerably reduce 1 rate; and a further reduction of premium j is granted on shipments by tbe Steamers of the P. A66 words
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88 1879-03-21 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charter*.' Subscribed Capital £2 ’?rn’Iwm Paid-up Capital 250 u Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... fi*»,57< Fire Premium Reserve 30-1,671 Total Fire Reserves »J_> 1 J Income of the Fire Department, NetPre- mi urns and Interest...88 words
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79 1879-03-21 4 The undersigned, Agents for the "Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages79 words
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31 1879-03-21 4 Tac undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk* at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 (a. c.)31 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement114 1879-03-21 1 81NGAP0RE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the l«t Januanr, Ice will be sola 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 5114 words
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Advertisement128 1879-03-21 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATE8T SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Nautical Almana-s Charts, de (Double Sheet) Eacu. 9 1.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 18<8 (u. c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to128 words
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Advertisement84 1879-03-21 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL A3SOOIATION. 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 imaite. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Atrents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING A.SSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels84 words
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Article43 1879-03-21 2 FOR BARCELONA LIVERPOOL. The Spanish steamer Victoria, Captain Mendezona, due here on the 25th instant, will have room for 500 tons cargo, for the above ports, which can now be engaged. E A H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore 14th March, 1879. to 25th inst.43 words
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Article46 1879-03-21 2 The Italian Mail steamer Sumatra, Caboara, Commander, will be despatched from Singapore on the 20th May for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. She has superior accommodation for first class passengers which can now be booked. REME BROTHERS, Agents. Singapore, 5th March, 1879. to 20th May.46 words
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72 1879-03-21 2 UU1TA. The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer Pemba, will leave the Roads at 3 p. m. on Saturday next the 22nd instant, for the above ports. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Coconada Madras Ac., Ac. For freight72 words
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STRAITS TIMES
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139 1879-03-21 2 Gambier I *-30. Black Pepper 7.75. White Pepper, fair quality 12.25. S<go Flour, Sarawak 3.524. Pearl Sago 4.35. Ooffee, Bontyne 18-25. Tin 21. 4"s. Muk- twis 86. 84 -Is. Shirtings 1.6247 do do L45. 6 do T. Cloth 9747139 words
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Article31 1879-03-21 2 Per steamer Reina Mercedes, from Liverpool, on the 20th instant For Manila. —15 Spanish passengers. Per steamer Voorwaarts, on the 20th instant For Amsterdam.— From Singapore Mrs. Nuj and child.31 words
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Article438 1879-03-21 2 1. The P. A 0. steamer Geelong leaves for Europe and ports of call at 3 p. m. 2. The B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Pemba leaves for Calcutta and intermediate ports at 3 p. m. See Advt. We learn from the Japan Mail438 words
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Article1638 1879-03-21 2 The Government Gazette of Friday last contained sundry returns of the work done in several departments duriug 1878 or the last half or quarter of it, which it may be as well to notice although they are not of much general interest, and are rather dry1,638 words
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Article1615 1879-03-21 3 nearly double duties are levied. Had the bill been passed a new impetus would have been given to the Sugar trade in Java, which is new relatively closed to America, owing to the high import duties on middle numotrs, which make transactions with the United States both1,615 words
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Article71 1879-03-21 3 The Fives Club. To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir—As an dd Fives player will you permit me to say that the more usual plan of passing from the minor to the senior division of the Fives Club was by challenge and victory. 1 have the greatest diffidence71 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement735 1879-03-21 2 #rto afobfrtttftnent*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollar*. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. C Uiramn.-WM. H. FoBBKS, E*q. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Clwirnwn.—Tlis Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Mstbeson Co.) F. D. 8A88oon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E.735 words
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Advertisement836 1879-03-21 2 SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAT. TUESDAY, 22nd APRIL 1879. First Rack The Administrator’s Cup.—Value 25 Guineas. Presented by His Excellency Col. Anson, C. M. G For all horses that have never won a Race upon the Singapore Course, Roadsters excepted. Entrance *5. Distance once round the course. Weights as per scale.836 words
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Advertisement716 1879-03-21 2 WOODSVILLE ESTATE. AUCTION SALE. The undersigned are instructed to sell bj Public Auction, at their Sale Rooms, on Monday, 31st March, commencing at 2 o’clock. The valuable freehold Estate known as WOODSYILLE, situate on the Sirangoon Road about three miles from Town; it has a commanding position and an extensive716 words
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Advertisement420 1879-03-21 2 FURNITURE SALE. The undersigned have received instructions from J. R MacAbthu* Esq., family leaving for Europe, to sell by Public Auction, at his residence, River Valley Road, on Wednesday, 9th April, commencing at noon. The valuable Household Furniture as un-der.—Drawing-room:—Europe made double drawing-room suite, spring seated and upholstered in green420 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article41 1879-03-21 3 Thursday, 20th March. Spanish steamer Reina Mercedes, 1,982 tons, Munitez comhi >nder, Liverpool 6th Feb. consignees E. A H. Hinnekindt. Friday, 21st March. P. A O. steamer Geelong, 1,139 tons, Fraser commander, Hongkong 15th March, consignees P. A O. Company.41 words
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Article29 1879-03-21 3 Thursday, 20th March. I British steamer Bentan, Moppett, for Cheribon. I British steamer Cleator, Chalk, for Labuan. Dutch steamer Voorwaarts, de Bidder, for Amsterdam vu Penang.29 words
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Article711 1879-03-21 3 I oi I DATE I I Ships’Names. 'Captains. Fla-i Rio. 1 or ar- WhereFrom. Where Lying [Consignees or Agents. 1 Destination. rivals. 1 MEN-OF-V* Merapi Boech H.N.M’s. str. 870Feb. 13Acheen T. P. Wharf. H.N. M’s. Consul General. Batavia Frolic Dupuis H. M’s. str. 592 Feb. 28711 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement239 1879-03-21 3 Notices. SAYLE A CO. Abb now unpacking Ex. 8. S. Olenfalkch. The Marchioness of Lome Lace Edge Frilling in various widths. French printed Shirtings, fast colors with careful washing. Silk Warp Mohairs, very light textures for Carriage Costumes. Ladies’ Kid Button Boots, coming high in leg. Gent’s Gauze Merino Under239 words
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Advertisement520 1879-03-21 3 AUCTION SALE. Of Freehold and Leasehold Propertt. NOTICE. The undersigned has received instructions from toe Equitable Mortgagees j with the consent of the Trustee in Bankrutcy of the estate of Mr. Joseph Matheson Purvis, to sell by Public Auction, at his Auction Rooms, Battery Road, on Wednesday, the 26th day520 words
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Advertisement424 1879-03-21 3 FOR SALE. Sir Robert Burnet <• A Co.’s Finest Scotch Whiskey. Irish do. Jamaica Ram. Liqaeor Old Tom. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO, Agents. Singapore, 28th Feb.. 1879. (1 wk.) j NOTICE. The conditions on which the Netherlands India Government will hold sales of Coffee at Padang, in the months of424 words
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Advertisement464 1879-03-21 3 NOTICE. Tenders will be received up to noon on the let July next, for renting the following Farms for three yean, from the 1st January, 1880 Singapore. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Pinano. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Malacca. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Tenders should be addressed to the Colonial Secretary, Singapore,464 words
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Docks.
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697 1879-03-21 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tawjong Pagar. within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Whar?.— Affording berthage for twenty reel. it one time with sufficient water .Wide for reseeie of tbe b«*™t draught, and697 words
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188 1879-03-21 4 This Company execute* shipe repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Door. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feci Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving188 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement577 1879-03-21 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Witch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. TTas always on hand a well selected stock J K Clock., Nautical Instrument., 4c., co“pri.in* n T.adlPR d Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings Keepers Albert chains, Onard chains. —piion.,5 (Ladies’ goldwatcbe, i Gents’ ditto.,577 words
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Advertisement663 1879-03-21 4 NOTICE. Katz Brop., have opened out now: Cutlvry. Joseph Rodgers and Sons’ best make Table Knives, different kinds, Dessert do do Carving Knives and forks, Pen Knives with 2 and more blades, superior. Razors, single and in boxes of 2, 3, or 4 pieces, Plated War*. An assortment of electro663 words
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Advertisement121 1879-03-21 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869.) to the above Companv are authorised to grant and buy hills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to rei present the said Bank at this121 words
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Advertisement605 1879-03-21 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, general warehousemen Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notire, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.605 words
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Advertisement709 1879-03-21 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Sqnare, Beach Street 27. always on ha nil a wall and riahlv assort- •'1 oak of all Eoropaan anil other rood*. Moderate earefril tendance. Ifalten fort- Sont tonwaehrend ein j iour* Wen wohlassortir- a a a o r ti a tes L*cer709 words
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