Singapore Daily Times, 8 April 1879
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Title Section12 1879-04-08 1 Singapore Daily Times. No. 13,749 VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, Bth APRIL, 1879.12 words
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Article, Illustration418 1879-04-08 1 Office—D’ Almeida Street. Godowhs—At New Harbour. The urdernoted are tbe (Uteß on which Mall MeSflt^W"Why W"!*• pected to arrive at Singapore during the ▼ear 1879: Ottwabd. Homiwaib. Tuesday 21« t Jan Friday IMh J»n. 4»b Feb Uth n l»b 7th Fab. 4th Mar Z418 words
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Article145 1879-04-08 1 Agamemnon. Ultbbes. Ajae. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. FRIAM. ANCHIBEB. Sabpidon. Orestes. Hector. Stehtor. Menelaub. Teucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accormodaticn for first and third class145 words
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262 1879-04-08 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Octwaid. Ho “w9 A D Wednesday 12 February j Frid »J. >7 January ok A n 31 dO 12 March H February 28262 words
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162 1879-04-08 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. Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masnlipatam. Madras. Calicut, Tellicbery Ac during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, March 29th I162 words
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Article43 1879-04-08 1 Messrs. Apcar 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, Agents. Singapore, Ist April, 1879.43 words
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951 1879-04-08 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore and Bat:, via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia W951 words
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Insurance.
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Article73 1879-04-08 1 Capital S 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.302. Rpsprve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Sl Co.. Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 1100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block73 words
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47 1879-04-08 1 Established 1836. Capital £1.000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Comnanv, and is prepared to accept risks by firat Glass Steamers and Sailine vessel?: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)47 words
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Article56 1879-04-08 1 ESTABLISHED 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current R 'tes of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitnde and liberality. The jnrisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN. DYCE A56 words
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Article42 1879-04-08 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. 15tb July, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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52 1879-04-08 1 The undersigned, Agents for the abov< Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after dne notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Siaeapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c nTinr52 words
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45 1879-04-08 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 current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. n. c.45 words
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69 1879-04-08 1 Hiad 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. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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44 1879-04-08 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 ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (a. o.)44 words
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Article29 1879-04-08 1 Capital ffi.noo.ftnn. CHTEF OFFICE^. London 79, Oornhtt.t. E. P. Edinburgh. 31 Georof Agents fop Singapnro. EOUSTEAD A CO. Sinara pore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (u. c.l29 words
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71 1879-04-08 1 Capital 10.000,000 Francs. Thb undersigned. Aeents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks nn«n carro by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and IS o/o on all risks71 words
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188 1879-04-08 1 Opftcrs. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall. Esqre. TVpnty Chairman William Hind. E.c,re. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Esq m. p. Depnty Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The offered by the188 words
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64 1879-04-08 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 1879-04-08 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 1879-04-08 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Wnds, 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 usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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42 1879-04-08 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension of Limits. One F ret 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. (n. o.)42 words
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94 1879-04-08 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Bpe cial Act of Parliament.Oapital One Million. Lip* Asauanwoia ofevery description Rrtikino Pnoviaioira combined witn Life Assurance. Frk* Policiir issned which can never al- ‘-r* through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge for sea94 words
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43 1879-04-08 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, 187843 words
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101 1879-04-08 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street Ea«t Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street CHAIRMAN IN MANCHIBTKR. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. 4 lex. Ewing, Esq.101 words
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220 1879-04-08 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stkrlibg. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, F.LA. CHIEF OFFICEB: r Edinburgh 17 George Street. i f 2 King William Lobik>l Street. t f Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water Strut. Manchester, 47 Brown220 words
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102 1879-04-08 4 Capital 82,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Awlk. E«q. Malvliw*. Co.' .1. P R»me» fMmian. HollidnT.Wiwi Co.' A. T M»ne«r, fMM*rs.TVtnMlM,T.»tir*iliftCo.' TT. NimiM. fßomeo Common Ltd.) .1. .T. doe Remedio*. fj. .1. do*102 words
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134 1879-04-08 4 Capital fii.fioonoo. Paid op an<1 Invested 70O.OOO. Ponds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard.1. Ashton. F.sq. r od Kw l* Thomas o. Rarclnr. William Hawthorn. Rohcrt f. T, Reran. i Oeonre Hihhert, Percival Rosanqnet, Samnel Hrd*. >» .Ta*iea Brand. William 1>all. nlrlaaCara. Charles Marrrat. oJrtro H.134 words
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58 1879-04-08 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are pre- pared to accept risks npon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. Tbe usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME58 words
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80 1879-04-08 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charteri.i Subscribed Capital 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,(*14 The undersigned, Agents for the80 words
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80 1879-04-08 4 The undersigned, Agents for the Italia Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to acoept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages80 words
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29 1879-04-08 4 Tbs undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec 187829 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement110 1879-04-08 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE! ROAD. Notice. On and after the let Jannarj, Ice will he Bold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. u. to 6 F. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5110 words
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Advertisement133 1879-04-08 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Prick of Eacn. Nautical Almanac* 11-25-Chart*, de (Double Sheet) 1-80. y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. From the Ist of January133 words
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Advertisement84 1879-04-08 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents, (u. c.) Singapore, 11th Jane, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING A8SOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels84 words
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34 1879-04-08 2 LONDON PROVINCIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. in't ivn. Til undesigned are prepared to accept rieki by steamers the ueual bonus being allowed on premia. GUTHRIE Jt CO. Agents. Singapore, 3rd April, 1879. to 30tb inst.34 words
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Article114 1879-04-08 2 Ih the matter of proceedings for composition with Creditors instituted by Koh Ah Tong and Koh Yeok Sing, trading together in Copartnership at Nos. 51 ana 52 KlingStreet, Singapore, under the name or chop of Bun Sing What. A General Meeting of the Creditors of the114 words
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57 1879-04-08 2 NEW LINE TO PADANG. Via Penang, Acheen. Patti, Rigas, Analaboe, Tampattoean, Troemon, Nias, Singkel. Baros, Sibogba, Natal, Ayer Bangies and Priaman and the same way back, once every month. The first steamer will leave Singapore on the 3rd Proximo. HAMILTON GRAY A CO Agents.57 words
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50 1879-04-08 2 The undersigned hare been authorized to issue policies of Insurance ag >inst all risks on goods shipped in the steamers of the Company, on the usual te ms and rates. W. MANSFIELD CO. Agents 0. S. S. Coy. Singapore, 4th April, 1879. to 4th May.50 words
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Article59 1879-04-08 2 Ths S. S. Glencoe, Captain W A. Gutland, and the S. S. Gleneugles, Captain Geo. S. Macßain, with the new Season’.* Teas, will leave Singapore, about the Ist June next, and have good accommodation for Ist and 2nd class passengers. For further particulars, apply to MARTIN DYCE A59 words
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Article46 1879-04-08 2 The Spanish steamer Cadi-, Captain J. M. de Echeita, due here on the 17th instant, has room for cargo for the above port, which can now be engaged. She has splendid accommodation for pas* sengers. E. A H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, Bth April, 1879.46 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 8TH APRIL, 1879.
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Article138 1879-04-08 2 SINOAI’uBK, Bth April, 1879. Gambier 3 4.25. Black Pepper 7.90. White Pepper, fair quality 13.30. Sago Fit nr. Sarawak. 3.40. Pearl Sago 4.42 J. Ooffee, Bontyne 18. I Tin 21.55. 1 8. Male twis 88. 84 lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.474. 6 do T. Cloth138 words
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Article274 1879-04-08 2 Per Priam, 7th April. From Singapor c. For London.— Mrs. Lilley A daughter. For Penang.—Hr. and Mrs. Katz, and Mr. Isak. Per Purulia, 7th April. From Calcutta. For Singapore.— Mr. R. O. Fuller A son, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Shorter, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Mr. Engelbrecht, Mr. W. Ralston anl274 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
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Article11 1879-04-08 2 London 5 th April. —Cambridge won easily.11 words
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Article948 1879-04-08 2 London 7 th April. —The Seeretary of State for the Colonies, in reply to a question, said that the sincerity of Ce- tewayo’s peace proposal is doubtful, I and that complete submission will alone satisfy Government. The Houses of 1 Parliament have adjourned for the Easter recess.948 words
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Article643 1879-04-08 2 The new taxes irajHised by the Government of Netherlands India on European residents still continue we learn, to be the main topic of talk and interest all through the Island of Java. As most of our readers know, they are twofold first, a tax on rent-value643 words
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Article2282 1879-04-08 3 (From our own Correspondent.) Paris, Bth March.—Under a republican regime, it is as easy to replace an inefficient minister, as a monarchal president. M. de Marcere did the Republic much service during its struggles for existence, and not a little injury after it had definitely triumphed. He had2,282 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement521 1879-04-08 2 #od aubtrtttfmtnM. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid op Capital 5.000,000 Dollan. Rewrra Pnad 1,500,000 Dollan. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Ctairmaa. —Wjf. H. FOIPM. E.q. (<* Messrs. Russell A Co.) Dew*tty Chairman —The Hon. W. K*swick (of Msssrs. Jardine Msthesou A Co.) F. D. 8assoo», Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons521 words
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Advertisement843 1879-04-08 2 SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAT. TUESDAY, 22nd APRIL 1879. First Race 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 15. Distance once round the course. Weights as per843 words
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Advertisement794 1879-04-08 2 AUCTION SALE. To bb Sold, pursuant to a decree of the Supreme Court of the Strait* Settlements made in a cause of See Eng Moh t>«. Sbe Boon Tiono and others, with the approbation of the Chief Justice, by Mr. C. E. j Crane, the person appointed by the said794 words
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Advertisement195 1879-04-08 2 TO BE LET. With immediate entry. Those large and commodious Offices Nos. 3. 4 and 5 Bonham Street, lately occupied by Messrs. C. Schomb'trok A Co. For further particulars, apply to SEAH EU CHIN, No. 2, North Bridge Road. Singapore, 7th April, 1879. (to 7th May.) j RACES. Spring Meeting.195 words
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Notices.
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158 1879-04-08 3 In the Supreme Court op the Straits Settlements. Division op Singapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against himself by Meric an residing at No 43 North Bridge Road Singapore. Shinnekappala Mki.ican having on the 3rd day of April 1879, presented a petition against158 words
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Article50 1879-04-08 3 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. sth March. 1879. to 20th May. Singapore, 25th March, 1879.50 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article88 1879-04-08 3 Monday, 7th April. German ship Constance, 976 tons, Seemann commander, Newcastle England 16th Oct. consignees Gilfillan Wood Co. British steamer Purulia, 993 tons. Smith comm tnder, Calcutti 22nd March, consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. Dutch schooner Almas, 79 tons, Nacodah, Muntok, 20th March. Tuesday, Bth April. German barque Louise88 words
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Article38 1879-04-08 3 Monday, 7th April. British steamer Priam, Butler, for London. British steamer Banca, Craie, for Samarang. French barque Siblas, Huet, for Bangkok. Siamese barque Princess Saraphi, Manchau, for Bangkok. Siamese ship Charon Wattana, Ulrich, for Bangkok.38 words
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Article681 1879-04-08 3 i Date I L chips’Names, i Captains. Flag a Rig, or ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS. yiEN-OF-WA Mm „j Bosch /hN.M's. A 870-Feb. 13 Acbcen T. P. Wharf. H.N. M’s. Consul General!Batavia Ke tae Edwards H M's. str. 593’Apr. 2 Malacca681 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement575 1879-04-08 3 NOTICE. My wife, TanKam Neo, haring left nay house and protection since the 6th March (instant) against my wish and consent, I do hereby notify that I will not hold myself responsible for any debts she may contract in my name ince the above date, and that any one giving575 words
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Advertisement255 1879-04-08 3 NOTICE. My wife, Nio Hay Nio, having left my bonne and protection against my wish and consent since the 13th March 1879. I do hereby notify that I have divorced her entirely from me, and that I "ill not hold myself responsible for any debts she may contract in my255 words
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Advertisement319 1879-04-08 3 FOR SALE. Sir Robert Burkit k Co.’s Finest Scotch Whiskey. Irish do. Jamaica Ram. Liqueur Old Tom. CAMERON DUNLOP k CO, Agents. Singapore, 28th Feb., 1&79. (1 wk.) NOTICE. E. Barthel has just received a large st“ck of well finished English Leter Watches in gold and silver Also, a splendid319 words
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Advertisement420 1879-04-08 3 FOR SALE. Two elegant 2-wbe«led po*y carta, jnat imported, varnished in the natural wood, lance wood shafts, wheel* with fnetie naves, ellintic apringa, Oollinges’ patent axle*. Built by the well-known maker* Messrs. Thomson A Co. of Stirling. $165 eaek. Apply to POWELL k CO. Auctioneer*. Singapore, 18th March, 1879. CAIRNHILL420 words
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Docks.
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685 1879-04-08 4 Twit work, of tk. Company at Tamo** P«e» r witbio one mile of the town of Wupspore. and comprise the following establishments, vix Whakv— Affording berthage for twenty vessels atone time with slonpside for ree*l« of drought, and protected by from the ewell from685 words
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190 1879-04-08 4 This Company executes ships repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graying Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee' Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Grating190 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement573 1879-04-08 4 ißisrtnanrous. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies gold watche, Brooches, Oents ditto., Earrings, Silver watches. Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carnage docks, Signet rintrs, Marble clocks, Wedding573 words
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Advertisement670 1879-04-08 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened out now: Cutlery. Joseph Rodgers and Sons’ best make Table Knires. different kinds, Dessert do do Carving Knives and forks, Pen Knives with 2 and more blades, superior. Razors, single and in boxes of 3, o 4 pieces, Plated Ware. An'assortment of electro plated Cruetstands.670 words
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Advertisement180 1879-04-08 4 NETHERLANDS TNDTA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1969,1 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 this place.180 words
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Advertisement608 1879-04-08 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'* outfiiU made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.608 words
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Advertisement710 1879-04-08 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Hn-oalwny* Ifni ton fort- 9ont ton- 1 Hchban utoeda hand a wall wa*hren<t sin ioura Men! »oor mdie mu •elected and wohlaesortir- asa©rtla|ryk assort irichW assort- *<>« T.necr al- dana tons meat van Rued stock of all ler710 words
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