Singapore Daily Times, 1 May 1879
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Title Section12 1879-05-01 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, Ist MAY, 1879. No. 13,76712 words
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Article, Illustration417 1879-05-01 1 Office—D’Ahneida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. Tne urdernoted are tbe dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers msy be expected to srrive at Singapore during the Jt KSH-w.IT 1 r ft T 2S J n* 1 nf F,k4th Mar. 2lat IWh 7th Mar. St April.417 words
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Article144 1879-05-01 1 Agambxnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Priam. Anchibeb. Sarpirdon. Orestes. Hector. Stbntor. Menelaus. Teuceb. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodatkn for first and third class144 words
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270 1879-05-01 1 Thb following are tie dates on which, the steamers of the Messagerioa Maritime, may be eipected to arrire here during the current year.— OUTWARD. HO ?LT ARD 1879 1879. Wednesday 12 February Frid *7. 17 January do 31 d 0 12 March 14 February 26 do270 words
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180 1879-05-01 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore ior Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab; Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras. Calient, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, March 29th Saturday,180 words
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Article44 1879-05-01 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co.’s steamer “Ja van” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route to above ports. For freight Or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES,S Agents. Singapore, Ist May, 1879.44 words
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Article42 1879-05-01 1 Messrs Apcab A Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavisb, may be expected here oa or about tbe 28tb inst., •n route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist May, 1879.42 words
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972 1879-05-01 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andßata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei tbe arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, LONiPON. PASSAGE Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia f 46 Padang972 words
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Insurance.
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Article72 1879-05-01 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardink 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 $400,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and72 words
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47 1879-05-01 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, 14th Feby. 1878. (u- c.)47 words
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Article56 1879-05-01 1 EBTABLIBHED 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877, £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTTN. DYCE A CO.56 words
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Article42 1879-05-01 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Oompany, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the 4UBtom&rY terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. fn. c.)42 words
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50 1879-05-01 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks <m goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given, HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. c.)50 words
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46 1879-05-01 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. u. c.46 words
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69 1879-05-01 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33i 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 1879-05-01 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A 00. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. o.)44 words
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Article29 1879-05-01 1 Capital 61.ono.rton. CHTEF OFETCEB. London 79. Cornhtlt, E. 0. Edinburgh, 31 Gkobgb Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (u. e.)29 words
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71 1879-05-01 1 Capital 10.0n0.u00 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 3.34 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risk*71 words
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195 1879-05-01 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechnrch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman WiUiam Hind. Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. Tbe seenrity offered195 words
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64 1879-05-01 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 1879-05-01 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 1879-05-01 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 usual terms. PATERSON, BIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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43 1879-05-01 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxebling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. d 0........ 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875, (u. c.)43 words
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99 1879-05-01 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe oial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra99 words
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46 1879-05-01 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 CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (n- c.)46 words
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101 1879-05-01 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. JoHNToDD.Esq.! Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLA8GOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.101 words
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213 1879-05-01 1 PIRE AND LIPE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman—Jab. Nicol Fleming, EsQ Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.IA. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O ,o B l Street. Edinburgh 17 Georgr Street. 2K s^ ILLIIM {ssassr Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been213 words
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101 1879-05-01 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, Esq. (W««nr*. Wnlrhars, k Co.' J. p Romes (Mesiir*. Hnlllifar.Wi** k Co.) AT Monger, (Messrs.TVmrlM.T-snraikACo.) IT. Niosioe, (Romeo Coiwmdt Ltd.) J. .T. doe Remedios, (J.101 words
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136 1879-05-01 4 Capttal £1.600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich»rd J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gonser. Esq. Thome* O RarclsT, William Hawthorn. Robert C. L. Reran, Oeom Rlhhert. Perciral Romnqaet, Samuel Hrde. .Tame* Brand, William T.rall. >• Charles Care. Charle* Marryat Oeorre H.136 words
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56 1879-05-01 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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84 1879-05-01 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charteri.) Subscribed Capitol £2 ’2!!n Paid-up Capitol 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves »»L 1 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned,84 words
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78 1879-05-01 4 The UNDERSIGNED, Agents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limitid, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer aDd sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all neks for coasting voyages78 words
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31 1879-05-01 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk* at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 (u. c.)31 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement115 1879-05-01 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER TALLEY ROAD. Hones. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per* pound. The Ice Boose is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. M. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or115 words
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Advertisement67 1879-05-01 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS idmiraltT CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) (Single Sheet) Eacti. $1.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (a. FRENCH FLOWERS. We bate just unpacked Ex:67 words
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Advertisement85 1879-05-01 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents, (u. c.) Singapore, llth June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels85 words
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48 1879-05-01 2 The undersigned have been authorized to issue policies of Insurance against all risks on goods shipped in the steamers of the Company, on the usual and rates. W. MANSFIELD A CO. Agents O. S. S. Coy. Singapore, 4th April, 1879. to 4th May.48 words
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57 1879-05-01 2 NEW LINE TO PADANG. Via Penang. Acheen. Patti, Rigas, Analaboe. Tampattoean, Troemon, Nias, Sipgkel. Baros, Sibogha, Natal, Ayer Bangies and Priaman and the same way back, once every month. The first steamer will leave Singapore on the 3rd Proximo. HAMILTON GRAY A CO. Agents.57 words
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260 1879-05-01 2 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incoepoeated under thi Indian Act 3L of 1866. CAPITAL 200,000 In 2000 Shares of$ 100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Es <±—Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Virmont J. Lamb260 words
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Article46 1879-05-01 2 Thi Italian Mail steamer Sumatra, Oaboaia, Commander, will be despatched from Singapore on the 20th May for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. Bhe has superior accommodation for first class passengers which can now be booked. BKlli BROTHERS, Agents. Singapore, stb March, 1879. to 20th May.46 words
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Article59 1879-05-01 2 The 8. 8. Glencoe, Captain W. A. Gulland, and the 8. 8. Qleneagles, Captain Geo. 8. Mac Bain, with the new Season’s Teas, will leave Singapore, about the Ist June next, And have good accommodation for Ist and 2nd ckas passengers. For further par'culars, anply to MARTIN DICE59 words
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Article42 1879-05-01 2 The Rubattino steamer Sumatra is due here on the 3rd of May, and will have quick despatch tor the above port. She has room tor Cargo, and splendid accommodation for passengers. Apply to UEME BROTHERS, Ageut«. Singapore, 30th April, 1879.42 words
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72 1879-05-01 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’s, steamer Khandalla, 1,318 tona Register, will leave the Roads for above port', at 2 p. m., on Saturday, the 3rd May. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Coconada, Madras, Ac., Sc For Freight72 words
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STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 1ST MAY, 1879.
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Article1345 1879-05-01 2 Singapore, 1st Mat, 1879. Gambier I 4. Black Pepper 8.30. White Pepper, fair quality 13.25. Sago Flour, 8arawai 3.20. Pearl Sago 442*. Coffee, Boc -.yne 18. Tin 21.25. 60s. Mule twist 85. 7* lbs. 8hirtings 1.60 7 do do 1.47*. 4 do T. Cloth 1. 8 do1,345 words
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Article1518 1879-05-01 2 The following is the latest despatch from Sir Bartle in defence of his own policy, which has been published in the Home papers:— my despatch of January 24 last I only partially answered yonr despatch of December 18. I was. in fact, in* terrupted while writing by1,518 words
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Article1195 1879-05-01 3 The North China Herald, of the loth April, thus discourses upon the now important Burmese difficulty. The effects of over complacency daring a series of years ars evidently in the present making themaelves widely felt. Turkey, Afghanistan, and the Zulus formed a trio suffisient to employ the1,195 words
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Article1609 1879-05-01 3 We recommend a perusal of the following article taken from the Builder of the 15th March, to our good friends and neighbours, Messrs. Angus, Powell, Crane and Robinson Auctioneers, as a class of professional men, are almost wholly a growth of quite modern times, though it is true that1,609 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement300 1879-05-01 2 gfobtrtttnnfnt*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Pond 1,100,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.— Wm. H. Fobbbs, Eeq. (of Meeers. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.- The Hon. W. Keswich (or Messrs. Jardine Matheeon A Co.) F. D. Sawoow, Eeq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A300 words
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Advertisement724 1879-05-01 2 J. GRAHAM. Watch Makes and Jiwiller. Has jost received ex. Mail and other steamers, an assortment of Gentlemen’s Gold Watches, consisting of Gold hunting English levers. Gold demi-bunting Keyless levers. Gold Crystal glass Keyless levers, Ac. Also a quantity of American Clocks, suitable for House, Office, and Ships’ use. Battery724 words
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Advertisement606 1879-05-01 2 NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the partnership lately subsisting between us, the undersigned Hermann Katz and Aron Katz, as Merchants, Commission Agents, and General Warehousemen, at Singapore, under the style or Firm of Katz Brothers h%s been dissolved by mutual consent as from the 31st December 1878. The Business606 words
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Advertisement229 1879-05-01 2 TO BE LET. With Immediate Entry. That convenient Qodown situated under the offices of The Tanjong Pagar Dock Company No. 4 Collyer Quay; Bent $2O per month. For The Tanjong Pagar Dock Coy. Ld. E. M. SMITH, Manager. Singapore, 30th April, 1879. u. o. Under the Patronage of His Excellency229 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article33 1879-05-01 3 Wednesday, 30th April. Dutch steamer Ophir, 280 tons, Besseling commander, Rhio 30th April, consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. Thursday, Ist May. Dutch schooner Kirn Hock Kim, 69 tons, Nacodah, Trangano 25th April.33 words
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Article30 1879-05-01 3 Wednesday, 30th April. British steamer Venice, Rhode, for Hongkong. French schooner Nelusko, Henry, for Mauritius. British ship Macbeth. Baikie, for London. Danish steamer Norden, Boysen, for Calantan.30 words
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Article779 1879-05-01 3 i oi I DATE 1 I Ships’Names. Captains. Flao a Rio. or ak- Wheee Feom. 1 WhiekLtino I Consignees oe Agents Destination. RIVALS. men-OF-wa: Merapi Bosch H.N.M’s. str. 870 Feb. 13 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General. Repairing Foxhound Nowell H. M’s. str. 420779 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement292 1879-05-01 3 potters. Ex. GLENEAGLES.”l Sati.k A Co. hare just unpacked Perambulators, single and double lined, Leather and Velvet. Clamped Basil Portmanteaux. Southgate’s patent 0. L. Trunks. Best Solid Leather Portmanteaux. The Gladstone Hide Travelling Bags. Iron Banded Travelling Cases. Oak Japaned Suit Cases. Gent’s Balbriggan ilk Clock Socks. 8triped Cotton do.292 words
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Advertisement342 1879-05-01 3 Ex. GLENIFFER.” The little Wanzer band. Sewing Machines. Machine Needles. The Wanzer. Wheeler and Wilson’s.—'Thomas’s. Deed Boxes strong. Cash Boxes, useful sizes. Gold and Silver Wire, Navy Lace. SATLE A CO. Singapore, 11th March, 1879. NOTICE. To Sportsmen and others. Notice is hereby given that Trespassers on the Chasseriau Estate,342 words
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Advertisement435 1879-05-01 3 CAIRNHILL PROPERTY. The undersigned are instructed to selb/ Public Auction or otherwise that val laable freehold property known m Cairnbill co"taiuing an area o! Acre* 71.2. and bounded by Orchard Road, Mount Elizabeth Estate. Erin Lodge property and Monks bill. Cairnhill bouse ia at present let at $45 and Cairnhill435 words
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Docks.
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705 1879-05-01 4 Tn« work, ol the Compuy »M KtMted »t Tinjong Pagar, within on. mil. of th. town of Singapore. and compme the follow™* e.tabli.hmenti, >ii t— Wnanr. —Affording bertha*, for twenty rea«efe atone time with miBoient water lor.raid, for rewel. of the heaneet draught, and705 words
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194 1879-05-01 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Eu ropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 G*Avnra Doc*. Length-415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feei Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 2.194 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement565 1879-05-01 4 ißfetfltaittoua. J. MOTION. Chronometer. Watch and Clock Maker. and Opticiah. Flint Strut. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watcheg, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies gold watche, Brooches, 'Gents ditto., Earrings, Silver watches. Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, -Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding565 words
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Advertisement662 1879-05-01 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened out now: CUTLERY. Joseph Rodgers and Sons’ beet 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. A n assortment of electro662 words
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Advertisement178 1879-05-01 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersized bavin* been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,) to the above Coinpanv 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.178 words
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Advertisement612 1879-05-01 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN IMPOITIBB OF EUROPEAN, CHINA, Ja» pan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chbonometeb, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine612 words
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Advertisement715 1879-05-01 4 Htttilvifi onhand»»»ll and n.-h'i •4 a*ook of all Enropaan and other rood a derat* oarefnl tendance KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commeroial Square, Beach Street 27. Hal ten fort- Sont ton- 1 Hebben steed* waehrend ein ionra Wen »oor radi* een wohlaaeortir- a a g o r t715 words
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