Singapore Daily Times, 7 May 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 7th MAY, 1879. No. 13,772
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  • 424 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The urdernoted are tbe date* on which this Company’s Mail Bteamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the yearim Ovrwiai). HOBFWAMt. fist Jan. Friday loth Jan. h *tb Feb Uth l»b 7th Feb. 4th Mar 21
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  • 145 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Priam. Ancbises. Sarpidon. Orbstes. Hector. Stentor. Menrlaus. Tbuceb. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Btraits and China, and from Shanghai homewarda for London every ten daya, and have acootr modatkn for first and third
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  • 289 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Ottwaed. Homeward. 1979. 1879. Wednesday 12 February Friday, 17 January 26 do 31 do v, 12 March 14 February 2« do I 28
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  • 181 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, Bimlipatain, Vizagapatam, Co.conada, Maaulipatam. Madras. Calicut, Tsi- lichery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, March 2»th
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  • 43 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co.’s steamer “Ja r," 1.865 tons, Captain Gardner, may expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist May, 1879.
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  • 42 1 Messrs Apcab A Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish. may be expected here on or about the 28th inst., en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist May, 1879.
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  • 970 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 Padang 94 Hieribon 60 Samarang viA Batavia 68
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  • Insurance.
    • 72 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Mens™. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. T. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and
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    • 47 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 riaks by first Claaa Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore, 14th Fehy. 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 55 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current R ites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877, £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agentß. and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agenta, MARTIN. DYCE&CO. Singapore,
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    • 44 1 WJurnn i. London Orrici, 2 old Broad Btbfet. 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.)
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    • 49 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Riaks on 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.)
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    • 45 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.
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    • 69 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the shove 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 Europe
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    • 45 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in besebve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fibe depabtment s Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life depabtment: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. o.)
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    • 26 1 Capital Fl.ogg.gao. CHTEE OFFICES London 79, Cornhtll VO. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore,22nd Feb., 1876. foe.)
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    • 71 1 Capital 1ft.000.000 Francs. 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 for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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    • 191 1 Offices. Queen Insurant Buildings. Liverpool. Oneen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracecburch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman > WiIlia Hind. Esqre. Patrick Hunter, finnan in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Pagan, Esqre. The seenrity offered
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    • 64 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 biduced bates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current
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    • 88 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. n Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to
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    • 52 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Foods, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned hare been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, 8IMONS A 00. Singapore, 1st April,
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    • 43 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxkrlino Extension or Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do.'. 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agent 8 Singapore, 17th Deo., 1875. (a. o.)
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    • 97 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Bpe oial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Frbi Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra
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    • 47 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 immedi--1 ately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (n. c.)
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    • 105 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street Bast Birmingham—l 2. TWnett’s Hill. London— lo, Corahill. Glasgow —4, South Hanover Street. Bristol— so, Broad Btreet. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHIBTIR. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooeton.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVIRPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.
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    • 218 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman— Alixandrr R6naldson,Esq Vice Chairman Jas. NicoCL Fliming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrobr Smith, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICEB: Glasgow f 5O W BT 0“"* C Btrmt. Edinburgh 17 Gkorgi Btriit. London 2 WruJ^ l Striet. l {‘SSftSE? Manchester, 47 Brown
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    • 102 4 Capital *2,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, A Co.' J. P Rarneh (Messrs. Holliday.Wise A Co.) A T. MmikA fMessrs.DoaaUa.lAnrsikACo.) H. Nirsise, (Romeo Company Ltd.) J. J doe Remedies,
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    • 137 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rinhsrd .T. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Goneer. Esq. Them** G. Rsrelay, William Hswthom, Robert C. T,. Reran, Oeonre Hihhert, Peroiral Rosanquet, Samnel Hrde. .Tames Rrand, William Lrtll, Charles Care, Charles Marryat, Oeoree H.
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    • 56 4 The undersigned have been appointed aeents 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 BROTHERS.
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    • 83 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves ..LI 32.248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents
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    • 78 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 voyages
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    • 31 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 (u. c.)
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 115 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. None*. On and after the Ist January, Ice will he sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per. pound. The Ice Home is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. M. to 6 p. x. Tickets for 2, 3 or
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    • 68 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, Or THI LATEST BUBVIT, NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORB’ HOME. Price or Eacu. Nautical Almanacs 11.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. y (Single Sheet) ,0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FRENCH FLOWERS. We bare just unpacked
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    • 84 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. Thi 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. e.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels
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  • 288 2 Incorporated undee the Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 200,000 In 2000 Shares of 1100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Eb <±— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J.
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  • 45 2 Tun Italian Mail steamer Sumatra, Caboaia, Commander, will be despatched from Singapore on the 20th May for Naplea, Genoa and Marseilles. She has superior accommodation for £rst ctess passengers which can now be RKIli BROTHERS, Agents. Singapore, sth March, 1879. to 20th May.
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  • 59 2 T*» S. 8. Gleneoe, Captain W. A. GulUttd, and the S. S. Qleneaglet, Captain Gao. 8. MacBain, with the new Season's Teas, will leave Singapore, about the 1st Jane next, and have good accommodation (or 1st and 2nd class passengers, for further particulars, apply to MARTIN DICE A
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  • 63 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’s. steamer Pemba will leave the Roads for above ports, at daybreak on Thursday the Bth instant. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab. Chittagong, Bemlipatam, Coconada, Madras, Ac., Ac For Freight or Passage, apply to HAMILTON
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  • 45 2 The Spanish steamer Leon, Captain A. de Arana, dne here on the 16th iuatant, has room for cargo for the above port, which can now be engaged. She has first class accomodation for passengers. E. A H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 7th May, 1879.
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  • STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 7TH MAY, 1879.
    • 137 2 LAiSOI JHa.AVAA.EJ A Singapore, 7th Mar, 1879. Gambier I Black Pepper 8.10. White Pepper, fair quality 13.25. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.224. Pearl Sago A4O. Coffee, Bontyne 17.60 Tin 21.00. 80s. Mule twist 87. 84 lbs. Shirtings 1.60 7 do do 1.474. 6 do V. Cloth 1. 7
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    • 1130 2 Per M. M. steamer Emime, 6th inst. For Singapore.— From Batavia: Messrs. Huttenback, Behr, Browne. Kho Eng Hong, W. Capel, P. Scott, and Hermens. For Marseilles.— From Batavia: Mrs. Schmidt and son, Mr. 8001, Mr. and Mrs. van Haremarspel and son, Mr. an 1 Mrs. Last, Mr.
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.
      • 51 2 London, 6 th May. —Latest advices from Capetown are dated 22nd April, and state that the movements preparatory to the advance of the British troops into Zululand have commenced, but that the actual advance of the British army will not take place for a
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      • 19 2 London, 6th May. News has been received that the Russians have evacuated Roumelia.
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      • 1040 2 London, 17 th April— Oriental Bank Corp’tion shares ..£2O. Chartered Bank £l6lO. Chartered Mercantile Bmk £l7. H’kong and Shanghai Bank £27. London, 18tt April— Oriental Bank Corp’tion shares...£22. Chartered Bank £l7. Chartered Mercantile Bank £l7. H’kong and Shanghai Bank £27. St. Petersburg, 18 th April—kn Imperi il
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      • 344 3 ouuu Mandalay, 19ft Awi l.—King Theebaw has announced in full Council that heretofore fear had prompted his yielding to all British demands, but that he would henceforth neither hear nor speak of the proposals of accommodation with the British. Discontent is growing strong among tbe senior ministers. Rangoon,
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      • 1137 3 Simla, 23rd April.—From Kandahar information has been received that Persian regiments from Mashad are moving towards the Afghan frontier. In Herat, Cabul and Kinflahar the regiments are considered untrustworthy. Three Sirdars have been imprisoned and the Governor Umar Khan is under open arrest From Deraghati Khan it
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      • 1004 3 (It it requested of Our oontemportriee thet in reproducing these translation*, their original appearance in the Strait* Tims* may be acknowledged.) Auction of leaf tobacco. —On the 18th of August next, at 10 a. m. in the presence of the auction commission at the Treasury, there will be
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 293 2 #tto aiJbrrti*fmrnt$. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reaerre Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman.- Wn. H. Fobbes, Eaq. (of Messrs. Rossell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—' Tits Hon. W. Kiswicb (of Messrs. Jardine Matbeson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. Daria Sassoon 8ons
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    • 695 2 NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the partnership lately subsisting between us, th Q undersigned Hermann Katz and Aron Katz, as Merchants. Commission Agents, and General Warehousemen, at Singapore, under the style or Firm of Katz Brothers has been dissolved by mutual consent as from the 31st December 1878, The
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    • 807 2 FOR SALE. Ex. Spinaway. 22 AUSTRALIAN HORSES. Nos. Name. 1 Luey.—k very handsome mare, about 15 hands, 5 years old, fit for buggy, has been driven in harness branded J. near shoulder. 2 Charley.—-A. bay gelding, about 15 hands, good action, strong, fit for harness or to carry weigh t,
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    • 316 2 TO LET. Draycot,” situated immediately behind the Tanglin Club, entry from Ist June. W. R. BCOTT A CO. Singapore, 2nd May, 1879. NOTICE. Ths O. S. 8. Co’s. Steamer Ajax, Captain Kidd, haring left Hongkong yesterday morning, may be expected here on the 10th instant, en route for Penang and
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 82 3 Tuesday, 6th May. British schooner Bun Seng Heng, 112 tons, Nacodah, Pontianak 30th April, consignees Bun Seng Co. M. M. steamer Emirne, 727 tons, Pallisser commander, Batavia 3rd May, consignees Messageries Maritimes. M. M. steamer Peiho, 2,074 tons, P&squalini commander, Saigon 4th May, consignees Messageries Maritimes. Wednesday, 7th May.
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    • 26 3 Tuesday, 6th May. British steamer Kongsee, Sanders, for Bangkok. British steamer Patroclns, White, for Hongkong A Shanghai. Italian steamer Sumatra, Boselli, for Batavia.
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    • 558 3 I DATE I I Ships’ Names Captains. Flag A Rio., op ae- WheeiFeom. WhebeLtiho IConsiqnees oe Agents Destination. SIVAL8. VIFN-OF- w a Bosch H N.M’s. str. 870 Feb. 13 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M's. Consul General. Repairing vtsJnuh Nowell H M’s str. 420 Apr, 7
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 248 3 ftotirts. NOTICE. The repairs Ac., to the House in Oxley Road (next to the one occupied by Mr. 8- ERBKINI) being finished. Entry can be had at once. Apply to SAT l E A CO. Singapore, 30th April, 1879. Ex. GLENEAGLES” Saylk A Co. bare just unpacked Perambulators, single and
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    • 371 3 Ex. GLENIFFER.” The little Wanzer hand. Sewing Machines. Machine Needlee. 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. TO BE LET. With immediate entry. Those large and commodious Offices Nos. 3. 4 and
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    • 432 3 CAIRNHILL PR0P1RTT. Thi undersigned are instructed to selby Public Auction or otherwise that ml luable freehold property know* at Gainhill containing an area of Acne 71. 2. 24 and bounded by Orchard Road, Mount Elizabeth Estate, Erin Lodge property and Monks hill. OairnhiU house is at arift, let at $45
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  • Docks.
    • 707 4 Tui works ol the Compeny ere eitMted et T.ojoro P«*r, within one ntile of the town of Singapore, and oompnse the followin* establishments, viz WwAß?.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels st one time with eufflcient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    • 190 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all ieecnptaons in the most efficient manner nnder the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Okaying Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15$ fee' Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 572 4 iHisrftlanfous. J. MOTION. Chronometer. Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. FIiHT Striet. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watch«s, Clocks, Naotical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches. Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Gnard chains, Ladies’ gold watohe, Gents’ ditto., Silver watches,
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    • 662 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 electro plated
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    • 178 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned baring been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,) to the above Company 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.
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    • 607 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN IMPORTERB or EUROPEAN, CHINA, Ja pan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronomrtrr, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Golds! WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen outfiits made up on tbe shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • 716 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Reach Street 27. /Have at way* ''0" hand a will richly assort-•-1 stock of all Eoropaan and Halten fort 8ont too- Hehban stoads waohrend sin lours Wsn »oor radie sen wohlassortir- 1 a s s o r t i si ryk
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