Singapore Daily Times, 2 April 1879
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Title Section12 1879-04-02 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 2nd APRIL, 870. No. 13,74412 words
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Article, Illustration427 1879-04-02 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. The vdmntfd ire the date« on which thi* Omjpewy’* Mail ftttßff* I** wpecleo In arrive at Singapore during the year 1879: Outwasp. Homkwaep. Tum Say art Jan 1 Friday loth Jan. #b Uth 18th ft 7th Fab. 4th Mar427 words
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Article146 1879-04-02 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestoe. Glaucus. Priam. Anchisis. FaBPKDON. OBEBTIB. Bectob. Stbntob. Menelaus. Teuceb. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from I iverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accor modaticn for first and146 words
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274 1879-04-02 1 The followin are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Optwabi*. Homewa«d. 1879. ,8 79Wednesday 12 February Fnd*y, 17 January 28 do 12 March 14 February ?8 do 28 do Monday, 7 April274 words
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161 1879-04-02 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, MonKoin. Rangoon and <V- iittn, C -wnw-Owryw riw-AtywMf Chittagong. Bimlipatain, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday, Marc h 29th Saturday, Augtirt,161 words
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Article43 1879-04-02 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co.’s steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1.392 tons, Captain Milne, may be expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIESA MOSES, Agenta. Singapore, Ist April, 1879.43 words
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904 1879-04-02 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 Ratavia 46 j Padang 34 Cheribon 1,0 Samarang vii Batavia904 words
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Insurance.
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Article70 1879-04-02 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Mussrs. Jardine Matheson Co., Hongkong. he 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 and Machinery70 words
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50 1879-04-02 1 Established 1836. Capital C 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. ‘A' 14th Feby. 1878. (u. 0.) v*:X-L'±v. -V-50 words
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Article56 1879-04-02 1 Fst\blikhed 171*». •nsuraiu-es effected np*>n almost evo*r de ription of property at the enrrent Rites 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 reeognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN. DYCE A56 words
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Article42 1879-04-02 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 onstomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)42 words
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50 1879-04-02 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 CKV Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n. e50 words
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46 1879-04-02 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company. Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint e<J 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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68 1879-04-02 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. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to Europe68 words
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44 1879-04-02 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capitax£ 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUBTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. c.)44 words
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Article28 1879-04-02 1 Capital Pl.ogg.goo. CHTEF OFFTOES. London 79. Cornwili. v. Edinburgh, 31 Oforor Street Agents for Sincrnpore. ROUSTEAD A CO. Binpore, 22nd Feb., 1 876. aJt28 words
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72 1879-04-02 1 Capital 10.GGG.000 Francs. The undersigned, A gents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks npon cargo by steamer or jailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all72 words
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192 1879-04-02 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Tnsnranee Buildings. fiOGracechurch Street.. London. Obairman of the Company Bernard Hall.Esqre. D-piity Chairman William HinA, E.qrp. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan.Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by192 words
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64 1879-04-02 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 1879-04-02 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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52 1879-04-02 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 Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the nsaal terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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42 1879-04-02 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 CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)42 words
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97 1879-04-02 1 ANNUITY INSTITUTION. EHtablißhed 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Par 1 iament.Capital One Million. Life Assurancrs of every description granted. Rbttriho Provisions combined with Life Asrotoos. Fuse PoLionsissued which can nsvsr altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra97 words
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46 1879-04-02 1 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss of damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)46 words
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99 1879-04-02 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. lex.99 words
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228 1879-04-02 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman— Alexander RONALDSOW.ESQ Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol FlRMINQ, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.I-A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 50 10MB I Strut. Edinburgh, 17 Georgi Strut. f 2 Kino William ''“’"’O' 1 Strut. t f Oriel Chamberi, Liverpool228 words
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102 1879-04-02 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Mstheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eimj. (Meeur*. Wqlcheiw, k Co.' ,T. P. Riirnee (Me*sr*. HnllldtT.Wise k Co.' A T M»n(rer, fMei«ni.TVmirlM.Ti*nr»ikftCo.) H. Nioffiine. (Borneo Comnaov Ltd.) J. T doe Remedio*.102 words
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127 1879-04-02 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000, Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Ri,-Wd J. knhUm. E*q. Alfred Oonver, TWA. O RffirrWv. Willlun W»wthon«. Rohert C. T„ R*w, J 1 PerrWel RGfoinquet, "v**. .Tffimes Brand, Williim T,t*U Dtarle* C«ve. Charlee Warrjt. Oeonre H nmmfcers, Jmes O127 words
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57 1879-04-02 4 The undersitrned 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 EnI rope and America. REME57 words
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62 1879-04-02 4 The undersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average bv Steamer to Mediterranean and Adriatic Ports, at a considerably reduced rate; and a further reduction of premium is granted on shipments by the Steamers of the P. A O. Company, Messageries Maritimes62 words
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75 1879-04-02 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charters i Suhecribed Capital Paid-up Capital 25°'°"" Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dee., 1877... ***>,”’ Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fireßeservee 32.24* Income of the Fire DeISSSdSLS: men The undersigned, Agent* for the above named Company, are75 words
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77 1879-04-02 4 The undersigned, Agents lor the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorised to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. Tbif usual discount is allowed on all risks (or coasting voyages77 words
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32 1879-04-02 4 UAHTUH. Thb undersigned, agents (or the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMON8 A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 (u- c.)32 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement113 1879-04-02 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notici. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice Bouse is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. m. to 6 p. M. Ticket* for 2,3 or 5 lbs.113 words
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Advertisement132 1879-04-02 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacn. Nautical Almanac 11-25-Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1-80. y (Single Sheet) >. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. From the Ist of132 words
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Advertisement82 1879-04-02 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Maltars of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (a. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured82 words
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Article47 1879-04-02 2 Thi 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. _i REME BROTHERS, Agents. Singapore, 5th March, 1879. to 20th May.47 words
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Article114 1879-04-02 2 In the matter of proceedings for composition with Creditors instituted by Koh Ah Yonu and Koh Yeok Seno, trading together in Copartnership at Nos. 51 and 52 Kling Street, Singapore, under the name or chop of Bun Seno What. A General Meeting of the Creditors of114 words
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71 1879-04-02 2 uu ha. The B. I. S. N. Co’s. steamer Simla, Captain Frank*, will leave the roads for above porta, at 3 p. m. on Saturday the 5th instant. She will alao take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Coconada, Madras &c., For Freight71 words
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Article39 1879-04-02 2 The British steamer PALADIN,” 900 tons, Captain Parker, may be expected here on or about the 4th instant, en route to above port. For freight apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, lsc April, 1879. (to 4th inst.)39 words
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STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 2ND APRIL, 1879.
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Article141 1879-04-02 2 Singapore, 2nd April, 1879. Gambier 4-30* Black Pepper 7.75. White Popper, fair quality 13.30. &lgo Flour, Sarawak 3.50. Peari Sago 4.40. Coffee, Bontyne 18. nominal. Tin 21.40. 4 s. Mali twm 88. 84 lbs Shirtings 1.80. 7 do do H L 474. 6 do T. Cloth 90141 words
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Article838 1879-04-02 2 Per B. I. S. N. Co’s, steamer Simla, on the Ist April. For Singapore. —From Calcutta: General and Mrs. Grant, Col. Grant, General Litchfield, Hon’bie E. Borie, Mr. Secretary Young, Dr. Keating and Miss Jackson. From Rangoon: Messrs. Schutze and Startrecht. From Maulmain: 2 natives. From Penang: Mr. Patterson,838 words
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Article1619 1879-04-02 2 The Rangoon Times, of the 20t.h March, thus discourses upon the Burmah question:— Our latest advices from Mandalay, while confirming in almost, every particular what his already appeared in these columns, contain other items of news which have an important bearing on the present state of1,619 words
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Article1369 1879-04-02 3 Thk followin'; items of intelligence are translated from the N. I. Journals for the Strait* Times. New invention for coffee and rice deal m;—Who is there, although he may not be a dealer, that does not know, how much is lost in pulping coffee and husking rice.1,369 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement665 1879-04-02 2 #rt» aDbtrtfSfmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. P.U up CpM 5.000,000 DoU»". Rnwre |SS.... Dolhrt. COURT OF DIRECTOR?. Chairman. —W*. H. Fo»»IS, Eiq. Messrs. Russell Co.l Deputy CAaimo«.-TI.« Hon.W Kmwic* (of Messrs. Jardine Mstkeson A Co.t F. D. Sassooh, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon 8ons ft Co.) 8. R. BFLIU08,665 words
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Advertisement842 1879-04-02 2 jlrt) albertistmtnt. SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAT. TUESDAY, 22hd APRIL 1879. First Rack The Administrator’s Cop —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 J5. Distance once round the course. Weights842 words
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Advertisement739 1879-04-02 2 firto 9Hbtrtfetmtnt& FRENCH FLOWERS. We bare just, unpacked Ex: 8. 8. Ajax, a very choice selection of French Flowers. SAYLE CO. Singapore, 31st March. 1879. AUCTION ALE. To be Sold, pursuant to a decree of the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements made in a cause of See Eng Moh739 words
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Advertisement327 1879-04-02 2 #eto 9ftbfrttetmente. BILLIARDS. Emmerson’s Hotel. Mr. S. W. Stanley. having arrived in Singapore, intends giving the first of a series of exhibitions, on Wednesday next, •2nd April, at4p. m.and 9 p in. at Emmerson’s Hotel. Carriages may be ordered at Single Ticket for each entertainment 13. Double Ticket admitting lady327 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article83 1879-04-02 3 Tuesday, 1st April. British steamer Penang, 481 tons, Mack inhoe commander, Sa> maraug 29th March, consignee Tau Kim Tian. Dutch steamer Amboina, 785 tons, Cramer commander, Batavia 29th March, consignees Hamilton Gray Co. Siamese barque Tay Watt, 654 tons Brubn commander, Bangkok 23rd March. Dutch steamer Bromo, 1,470 tons,83 words
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Article23 1879-04-02 3 Tuesday, Ist April. British steamer Bentan. Moppett, for Batavia, j British str. Pyah Pekhet, Joyce, for Malacca A Native States.23 words
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Article755 1879-04-02 3 > I I Date i Shies' Names. Oaptaihs. !flao Rio- 1 z 1 o' ar- Where From. Where Lyiho Coksiqubes oh AoSKTs.JDBUTlKiTioii. 1 RIVALS. V EN-OF- w A Bosch H.N.M’s. str. 870Feb. 13Acbeen T. P. Wharf. H.N. M’s. Consul General.[8ataria AW Kirk Sar. gunboat 2WI Mar.755 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement130 1879-04-02 3 ftoticee. NOTICE. Katz Bros have how on hand. Crockery—Fine English dinner ser- vices, painted with Chinese patterns also Dessert sets, painted with Celadon subjects, in different Colours. Furniture.—English made upholstered Drawing room suites, single and double in striped satin, blue and Crimson silk damaslc and reps. Marble top tables, round130 words
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Advertisement805 1879-04-02 3 #ottrr«. AUCTION SALE. Of Freehold and Leasehold Property. NOTICE. The undersigned has received instructions from the Equitable Mortgagees with the consent of the Trustee in Rankrutcy of the estate of Mr. Joseph Matheson Purvis, to sell by Public Auction, at his Auction Rooms, Battery Road, on Wednesday, the 16th April,805 words
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Advertisement383 1879-04-02 3 fiOtltfS. PUBLIC AUCTION. To he sold by Public Auction, shortly, on a day to be hereafter named, unless previously disposed of by private contract. The Hongkong Distillery, Situate at Enst Point. Hongkong, now in Complete Working Orde r and Capable of Distilling upwards of 2,000 Gallons daily. The Property is383 words
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Advertisement417 1879-04-02 3 #ottrrs. FOR SALE. Sib Robkbt Burnett k Co.’s Finest Scotch Whiskey. Irish do. Jamaica Rom. Liqueur Old Tom. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agent*. Singapore, 28th Feb.. 1879. (1 wk.) NOTICE. E. Rarthkl has just received a large i j stock of well finished English Liver I Watch is in gold417 words
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Advertisement356 1879-04-02 3 ilotttrt. FOB SALK. Two elegant 2-wbeeled pony cart*. just I imported. Tarnished in the natural wood. lance wood abaft*, wheel* with fustic Bares, I elliptic springs, Collinses' patent axles. Built by the well-known makers Messrs. Thomson Co. of Stirling. $lB5 each. Apply to POWELL A 00. Auctieneers. Siuga pore, 18th356 words
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Docks.
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615 1879-04-02 4 Tw. works of the Company .1 ot tb« town of Fbigapons, and comprise the following MtßMfsbments, vix’ WHAEF.-rAtordiEf Wrtl«e for vessels, »t one time with h ,1oo„„-a t for TMMIt Of ‘“X draught, tod protected by br a "J from the swell from the615 words
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187 1879-04-02 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. Noll GtthTnro Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee' Width At Entrance 42 feet. No. 2- Gbatika Doci187 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement569 1879-04-02 4 ifltswnantmM. J. MOTION. I Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker. and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Waters, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, i Ladies’ goldwatche, I Gents’ ditto.,569 words
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Advertisement667 1879-04-02 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened out 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 electro667 words
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Advertisement135 1879-04-02 4 NETHERLANDS INDTA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Ba- tavia, 19th June. 1869,1 to the above Companv are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this135 words
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Advertisement608 1879-04-02 4 JOHN LITTLE k CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of Eoropsan, Chita, Jipan 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 fine608 words
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Advertisement714 1879-04-02 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, STNOAPORE AND PENANO. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. HnvAulwars IUH«n fort Sont toil- j HebW on hand* well w »ehrend ein ionm Wen »"or r*dig cen selects and wohlasaortir-1 a o r t i «i fyk aiworti. richly asaort- to* T*eer nl- dan* ton* ment ran714 words
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