Singapore Daily Times, 27 March 1879
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Title Section12 1879-03-27 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 27th MARCH, 1879. No. 13,73912 words
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Article, Illustration426 1879-03-27 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The urdernoted are the dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the •fm tmrn _r Odtwabd. Houxwau). Tuesday 21rt Jan. Friday loth Jan. 4th Feb 24th IStb 7th *•*>•426 words
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Article145 1879-03-27 1 Agamxmnon. Ultsses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achillrs. Antinor. Diomid. Deucalion. Nfstor. Glaucus. Friam. Anchibrs. Sarpidom. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Mznelaub. Tkucir. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have acooi* modaticn for first and third145 words
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281 1879-03-27 1 The follow ini' are the dates on which the steamers of tbe Messageries Mari times may be expected to arrive here during the current year Otttwaip. Homewaed. 1879 1879. Wednesday 12 February 1 Friday. 17 January 26 do 1 31 do 12 March 14 February 26281 words
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147 1879-03-27 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, Bimlipatun, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatsm. Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year at tbe underaoted dates Saturday, January llth Saturday,147 words
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Article43 1879-03-27 1 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 passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist March, 1879.43 words
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Article42 1879-03-27 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.h, 1879.42 words
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933 1879-03-27 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bata vis every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passagi Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia I933 words
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Insurance.
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Article71 1879-03-27 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-np 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 $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and71 words
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47 1879-03-27 1 EBTABLIBHID 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above ComDatv. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)47 words
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Article57 1879-03-27 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost everv de*eription of property at tbe current R *tes of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303,817. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitnde and liberalitv. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A57 words
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Article42 1879-03-27 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. (u. c.)42 words
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50 1879-03-27 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, 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. r50 words
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46 1879-03-27 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insuranci Company. Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.46 words
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69 1879-03-27 1 Hiad Office, Batavia. Thi undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or Bailing 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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45 1879-03-27 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in rrbrrvi exclusive of Capital 3.200.000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Firi dipartmint: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. o.) 145 words
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Article99 1879-03-27 1 Capital ci.OOG.rtAO. CTTTFF OFFICE. London 79. Cornwtll f. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (n. e.l HELVETIA, SEA AND FTRE TNSURANCE COMPANY. St. Gall. Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take99 words
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194 1879-03-27 1 OFFICKB. Qnmi Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Qneon Insurance Buildings. fiOGracechnrch Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman WilHa Hind. Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman. .Tnhn T Patran. Fanr* The security offered194 words
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64 1879-03-27 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 1879-03-27 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 *****. Tbe 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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52 1879-03-27 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Wnda, upwarda of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome upwarda of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, 8IMONS A 00. Singapore, 1st April,52 words
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43 1879-03-27 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Saerling 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 A 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)43 words
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97 1879-03-27 1 ANNUITY INSTITUTION. Established 1840. aud Empowered b? Spe I rial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issned which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No97 words
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46 1879-03-27 1 It is requested that tbe 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 (u. c.)46 words
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102 1879-03-27 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo. Corahill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Btreet. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs.Todd k Ooston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Ai.rx.102 words
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Article41 1879-03-27 1 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. (u. c.)41 words
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228 1879-03-27 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: Glasgow f 50 G 0E0 l Street. Edinburgh, 17 Georgi Street. i f 2 King William Lo, DO 1 Stbiit. t228 words
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103 1879-03-27 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, Esq. (Meenre. Melohein. k Co.) ,T. P. Rumen (Me* erg. Hell Mar. Wise k Co.) T.Vnnnr, (Measrs.T)onelan.LumikNOo.) H. Nicaiee, (Romeo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe103 words
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135 1879-03-27 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .T. Ashton. E*q. Goneer. E«q. Thomas O. Rarclar, I William Hawthorn, Robert. C. L. Reran. Georee Rihhort. Porcival Rosan<piet, Samuel Hyde. .Tames Rrand. William Lrall. Charles Cave. Charles Marry*t. Georee H. Chamber*,135 words
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56 1879-03-27 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. REME RROTHERS.56 words
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62 1879-03-27 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. A O. Company, Messageries Maritimes62 words
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85 1879-03-27 4 London and Edinburgh. l Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Chartbri.) Subscribed Capital Paid-up Capital “O' 000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... *829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves Income of the Fire Department, NetPre- QA m miums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned,85 words
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78 1879-03-27 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 voyages78 words
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30 1879-03-27 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 (o, c.)30 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement117 1879-03-27 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE I ROAD. None*. On and after the let January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per* pound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. u. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3117 words
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Advertisement131 1879-03-27 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, or THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BO 'KS, At Modebate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE it the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacu. Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1-80- y (Bingle Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak131 words
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Advertisement42 1879-03-27 1 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING A880CIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the shore Association, which mar arrive or put in here haring sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP COs Agent Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (a. c.)42 words
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75 1879-03-27 2 Th* B. I. 8. N. Oo.’s steamer Umballa, will leave the Roads for above ports, calling at Malacca, should sufficient inducement offer), at 8 p. m. on Saturday next, the 29th instant. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Coconada, Madras,75 words
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Article39 1879-03-27 2 The two new Spanish st“amers Chur, ruca, and Qravina, both dne hope on the Ist pr>ximo, will have room for cargo for the above port. Apply to. E. A H. HINNEKINDT. Agents. Singapore. 24th March, 1879. ot3lstin«t.39 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 27TH MARCH, 1879.
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Article139 1879-03-27 2 Singapore 27th March, 1879. 1 Gnuib er 4.321. B ack Pepper 7 90 Wnite Popper, fair quality 13.25. S'tgo Flour. Sarawak 3.50. Pearl Sago 4.40. CJoffee, Bontyne 18. nominal. Tin 21.40. 40s. Muic twis 88. 8i lbs Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.47*. 6 do T. Cloth139 words
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Article95 1879-03-27 2 Per M. M. Mail steamer Emmie, from Batavia, on the 26th March. For Singapore.— Mr. and Mrs. Kingsmill and 3 children, Messrs, de Perula Lnz, Cordeiro and Lao, Monsieur Joyeux and Mdlle Jonqua, the Earl of Wicklow, 37 Chinese, 2 Arabs and 1 Javanese. For Marteillea. —Mr. and Mrs.95 words
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Article100 1879-03-27 2 Mails close for Muntok and Palembang, per S. 8. Ruby, at 7 a. m. tomorrow. Saigon, per 8. S. Pearl, At 9 a. m. tomorrow. Bangkok, per S. S. Bangkok, at 1 p. m. tomorrow. Malacca and Penang, per S.'S. Japan, at l p. m. tomorrow. Bangkok, per100 words
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Article54 1879-03-27 2 1. Auction Sale at the Godowns of C. Schomburgk A Co., at 11.30 of Office Furniture by Powell A Co. See Advt. 2. Auction Sale at noon of Sea Damaged Rice by Crani Brothers. See Advt. 3. The M. M. steamer Djemnah, with the homeward54 words
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235 1879-03-27 2 The European Commission in Romelia. Constantinople 26 th March .—The majority of the European Commission in Romelia has declared to the Great Powers that in consequence of the excitement of the population and opposition of or to) the Russian officials, the financial administration of the235 words
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Article715 1879-03-27 2 Sacred to the Memory or the Late BRISK TRADE. ESQ., Who Shuffled off this Mortal Coil in the Early Autumn, 1878. The deceased Gentleman, who had been gradually declining for four years, Was greatly beloved by all who knew.him; And his departure wm widely and loudly lamented. His715 words
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Article1368 1879-03-27 2 The following items of news are translated from the N. I. Journals for the Straits Times A frightful case of poisoning from coffee damp has taken place on board a vessel which had left Tjilatjap. and after voyage of 34 days, was found by another vessel to1,368 words
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2958 1879-03-27 2 Paris, 22 nd February The antagonism between the Municipality and the Government, respecting the Amnesty charitable fund, and the control of the Police Force, is the consequence of Ministers being afraid to be courageous—hence, as is natural, mess and muddle. The corporation declines to2,958 words
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Correspondence.
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Article125 1879-03-27 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sib, I was rather surprised yesterday that neither a guard of honour of the brave Highlanders, a Company of police, nor even the Malacca Fiddlers were to be seen at Tanjong Pagar Wharf when a gallant Gentleman—“ The Colonel”—not125 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement829 1879-03-27 2 flrto abbrrtiSfmrnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Faid up Capital SjOQMOfI Dollar* Reserve Fund 1.6WJ100 ffiollart. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman— Wm. H. FORBES, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman —The Hon. W Keswick (of Messrs Jnrding Mathew™ A Co,> F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David •Sassoon Sons829 words
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Advertisement699 1879-03-27 2 '#Uto abbfrttifmrnts. WOODSVILLE ESTATE. AUCTION SALE. The undersigned are instructed to sell by Public Auction, at their Sale Rooms, 1 on Monday, 31st March, conmencing at 2 o’clock. The valuable freehold Estate known as WOODSYILLE. situate on the Sirangoon Roal about j three miles from Town; it has a com-699 words
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Advertisement276 1879-03-27 2 FOR SALE. Fashionable barouche bv Lambert Bros nearly new.—ssso. Pair Australian horses, hard-working animals.—s4oo Donble of plated harness.—sso. Lady’s carved rosewood writing table, fitted with drawers and cabinet. Large walnut writing table, fitted with cupboards and drawers. Two mahogany wash-stands with marble tops and backs. Handsome mahogany chest of drawers276 words
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Obituary17 1879-03-27 2 ufiain. On the 15th instant, at Labuan, Deli, Sumatra, Ernst Klunder, of typhoid fcvei17 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article83 1879-03-27 3 V' cdnesday, 26th March. Siamese barque Glory, 449 tons, Buchholdt commander, Bangkok 14tb March. M. M steamer Emirne, 727 tons, Pichat commander, Batavia 23rd March, consignees Messagerics Maritimes. British steamer Ajax, 1,549 tons, Kidd commander, London 12th Feb., consignees W. Mansfield Sl Co. British steamer Paknam, 359 tons, Stratton,83 words
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Article28 1879-03-27 3 Wednesday, 26th March. British steamer Ulysaes, Gaurd, for London. Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke, Pender, for Sarawak. Sarawak steamer Royalist Chopard, for Muntok and PalemI bang.28 words
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Article825 1879-03-27 3 DATg j Ships’Names. Captains. Fla® Rio. g or ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. H rivals. XEN-OF-WA Merapi Bosch H.N.M’s. str 870 Feb. 13 Acbeen T. P. Wharf. H.N. M’s. Consul General. Batavia Modeste Mead H. M’s str. 1924iMar. 20 Penang Roads Senior825 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement46 1879-03-27 3 noticeT~ H. Abrams begs to inform the gentry of Singapore that he has just received a shipment of first class Harness, including four-n-hand, tandem, pair and single horse Harness also some good saddles. H. ABRAMS, 100 Brass Bassa Road. Singapore, 26th Feb., 1879. to 31st inst.46 words
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Advertisement418 1879-03-27 3 PUBLIC AUCTION. To be sold by Public Auction, shortly, on a day to be hereafter named, unless previously disposed of by private contract, The Hongkong Distillery, Situate at East Point, Hongkong, now in Complete Working Order, and Capable of Distilling upwards of 2,000 Gallons daily. The Property is of a418 words
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Advertisement422 1879-03-27 3 FOR SALE. Sir Robert Burnet- Sl Co.’s Finest Scotch Whiskey. Irish do. Jamaica Rum. •i Liqueur Old Tom. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO, Agents. Singapore, 28th Feb., 1879. (I wk.) NOTICE. I E. Rartrkl has just received a large st>>ck of well finished English Liver I Watches in gold and silver,422 words
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Advertisement365 1879-03-27 3 None*. Tenders will be reoeived op to «oon 00 the let July if it, for rentmsr the folM loing Farms for three years, from the Ist January, 1880: Biwoafore. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. PINANQ. Opium Farm Bpirit Farm. Malacca. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Tenders should be addressed to the Colonial365 words
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Docks.
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691 1879-03-27 4 Tw* works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz r Wrauv.— Affording b»rtka« for twenty vessels st one time with roScient water slongside for vessels of the draught, endproteetod691 words
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192 1879-03-27 4 This Company axecutes ships repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Edropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Grating Doc*. Length—4ls feet. Depth-of water from 14 feet to 154 Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving Doc* (Granite.)192 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement547 1879-03-27 4 iHtsttllanrous. J. MOTION. Chbohomktbb, Watch ahd Clock Makes, and Optician. Flint Stbbbt. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watche,. Olocks, Nautical Instruments. Ac., comprising Bracelets, Cadies gold watobe, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, Ladies’ gold Gents’ ditto.,547 words
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Advertisement669 1879-03-27 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened ont now: Cutlery. 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 Ware. An assortment of electro669 words
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Advertisement120 1879-03-27 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Ba- tavia, 19th June. 1869.) to the above Com- panv are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at120 words
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Advertisement612 1879-03-27 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, general warehousemen Importers/of 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 notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds. Cashmere612 words
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Advertisement715 1879-03-27 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Hatton fort- Sont toa-|lfaMtMwto»<1t on hand a wall waehrend ein I i«ur* Man »oor radi? mi •elactod and wohlwmortir-1 .or ti*| ryk aaaortii “1 T ort 1 I'M’cr at- dan. ton. mont ran Rued **ook of all t715 words
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