Singapore Daily Times, 10 May 1879
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Title Section12 1879-05-10 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY, 10th MAY. 1879. No. 13,77512 words
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Article, Illustration433 1879-05-10 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. The urdernoted are the date* on which this Company's Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the I year 1879 OtJTWABD. HOMBWABD. To««tay glut Jan. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Fab 24th 19th 7th Feb. 4th433 words
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Article154 1879-05-10 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclub. Achilles. Antbnob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Peiam. Anchibes. Sarpidon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. 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 accommodation for first and third class154 words
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292 1879-05-10 1 The followin'- are the dates on which tbe steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Ottwabp. Homwa.d. 1879 I iWHWednesday 12 February Friday, 17 January 2« do ?1 do 12 March i 14 February 28 do 28 do292 words
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190 1879-05-10 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, Vizagapataui, Coconada, Masulipatam. Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at tbe undernoted dates Saturday, March 29th I190 words
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Article43 1879-05-10 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co.’s steamer "Javan,” 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, Agents. Singapore, Ist May, 1879.43 words
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Article42 1879-05-10 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected bere on or about the 28tb inst., ew route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist May, 1879.42 words
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970 1879-05-10 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andßatii via ever] fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. PASSAGE Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang 94970 words
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Insurance.
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Article73 1879-05-10 1 Capital S 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block73 words
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47 1879-05-10 1 Established 1888. 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. (n. c.)47 words
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Article58 1879-05-10 1 Established 1710. effected upon almost evorv de erintion of property at the current R 'tea of Premium. T '«tal Sum insured in 1877, £254,303,917. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recotmised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN. DYCE58 words
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Article42 1879-05-10 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore. 15th July, 1872. fa. c.)42 words
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49 1879-05-10 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all part.of the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (n.c.)49 words
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45 1879-05-10 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. o.45 words
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69 1879-05-10 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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43 1879-05-10 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A OO. Fire department: Limit£12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. o.)43 words
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Article29 1879-05-10 1 Capital Ul.nno.nnrt. CHIEF OFFTflF'v London 79, Cornrill H. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (u. c.l29 words
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71 1879-05-10 1 Capital M.OOA.fIOO Francs. The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo bv steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks71 words
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194 1879-05-10 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman > Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan, Esq M. P. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security194 words
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64 1879-05-10 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 1879-05-10 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 1879-05-10 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Fnnds, 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 OO. Singapore, 1st April,52 words
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42 1879-05-10 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierlino Extension op 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. (n. c.)42 words
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96 1879-05-10 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe eial Act of Pariiament.Oapftal One Million. Lifi Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Proyißions combined with Life Assuranoe. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of preNo extra charge for96 words
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45 1879-05-10 1 It is requested that the Masters of ah 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, 1878 (u. c.)45 words
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102 1879-05-10 1 OFFICES OP THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street, CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. A lei.102 words
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208 1879-05-10 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeling. Chatman—Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary—H. Ambrose Smith, f.ijl CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow P° Y KBT G,OM, l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed gents of the above208 words
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103 1879-05-10 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Mstheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. A ml re. Esq. IWessrs. Melohera. A Cn.l ■T. P. Barnes 'Messrs. HnllHnv. Wisp ft Co.l A.T.Msneer, 'Messrs.TV>nelss.T,snmikftCo.) H. Nieaise, 'Borneo Oomnenr LM.) J. .T do*103 words
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135 1879-05-10 4 Capttat €1.600,000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rieh«rd J. Ashton. Esq. A'f-ed Goneer. Esq. Thomss G. RarcUr, William Hawthorn, Robert. P. T,. Reran, Oeoree Rihhert, PerHral Rosanqnet, Samuel Hvde. .Tames Brand, William T.mll. Charles Tare. Charles Marry"!. Oeoree H. Chambers,135 words
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58 1879-05-10 4 AWljf/o luAtllllM6o. 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.58 words
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82 1879-05-10 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Chartkri.) 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 1,132.248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents for82 words
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78 1879-05-10 4 The undersigned, Agents for the "Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages78 words
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31 1879-05-10 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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Advertisement116 1879-05-10 1 SINGAPORE ICE W ORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the let Jani lary, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened f( »r the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. M. to 6 P. Tickets for 2,3 or116 words
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Advertisement69 1879-05-10 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 Almanacs 11.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FRENCH FLOWERS. We have just unpacked69 words
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Advertisement83 1879-05-10 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL A8SOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OP 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 CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING AS80CIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessel* insured83 words
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259 1879-05-10 2 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED" uj mum/ Incobpobated undeb thbIndian 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 Bbown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Boqaabdt Esq. I G. P. Tolsok Esq. J. M. Yebmont259 words
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Article45 1879-05-10 2 Thr 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 REld) BROTHERS, Agents. Singapore, sth March, 1879. to 20th May.45 words
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Article59 1879-05-10 2 Thi 3. 8. Glencoe, Captain W. A. Gulland, and the S. 8. Gleneaglet, Captain Geo. S. Macßain, with the new Season’s 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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48 1879-05-10 2 Notich is hereby given that a Dividend of 10 per cent will be payable at the Company’s Office, No. 14, Battery Road, from the 15th May to 31st May, 1879. SYED MOHAMED BIN A. ALSAGOFF. Manager. Singapore, 7th May, 1879. (to 31st May.)48 words
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Article45 1879-05-10 2 The Spanish steamer Leon, Captain A. de Arana, due here on the 16th instant, has room for cargo for the above port, which can now be engaged. She has first class accomodation for passengers. E. k H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 7th May, 1879.45 words
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STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 10TH MAY, 1879.
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Article1922 1879-05-10 2 Singapore, 10th Mat, 1879. Gambier 4. Black Pepper 8.10. White Pepper, fair quality 13.25. Sago Flour, Sarawai 8.225. Pearl Sago 4.40. Coffee, Bontyne 17.60 Tin 21.00. 80s. Mole twist 87. 8J lbs. Shirtings 1.60 7 do do 1.471. 6 do T. Cloth 1. 7 do do 1.121.1,922 words
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Article413 1879-05-10 3 (From Indian Papers.) London, 29 th April.—Sir Garnet Wclseley returns to England in May in order to serve on a military commission. The latest advices from Capetown state that the garrison of Ekowe bad arrived at the Tulega River. Lord Chelmsford and staff were going to Durban. It413 words
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857 1879-05-10 3 The E. E. A. C. TELEGRAPH Co. LIMITED. We have received a copy of the Report of the Directors of the E. E. A. Co. Telegraph Co. Limited for the last half of 1878, which was to have been presented at the eleventh ordinary general meeting of the Company on857 words
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Article999 1879-05-10 3 (From the London and China Express, April II.J Parliament —ln the House of Lords the Earl of Shaftesbury has brought under notice the condition of women and children in the mills and factories throughout India. In the House of Commons the Army Discipline and Regulation Bill has been further999 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement321 1879-05-10 2 £rto anjbtrttstmmts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Raasrre Pond Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. CAoiriaon.—Wm. H. Foubes, Esq. (of Messrs. Rossell A Co.) U, CAoinaos —The Hon. W. Kiswici i-j JtrdiM Mithwon Co.) F. iT Sassoon, Esq. (0! Messrs. Darid Sassoon Sons A Co.) R. Beliliob,321 words
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Advertisement713 1879-05-10 2 NOTICE. None* is hereby (riven that the partnership lately subsisting between us, tb» 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 Business713 words
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Advertisement748 1879-05-10 2 TO BE LET. By the Month or on Lease from the 15th Instant. The Bungalows Arthur Seat and Roseneath, situated 5$ miles from Town, and of a mile from the Sea, by the public Road to Siglap. These Bungalows are furnished and area short distance from one another, and are748 words
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Advertisement358 1879-05-10 2 NOTICE. Ua Tan Keong Saii is authorized to sign for our firm, by procuration, from this date. LIM KONG WAN A SON, Singapore, 6th May, 1879. (1 m.) NOTICE. The undersigned have been instructed to sell by Public Aucti >n, at their godowns in Battery Road, on Monday, 12th instant,358 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article118 1879-05-10 3 Friday, 9th May. Sarawak schooner Sarawak, 81 tons, Nacodah, Sarawak ‘-3rd steamer Pearl, 705 tons, Munk commander, Saigon 6th May. consignees Bun Hin A Co. British steamer Eastern Isles, 408 tons, Barrow commander, Sourabaya 6th May, consignee Syed Massim. Saturday, 10th May. British steamer Ajax, 1,524 tons, Kid commander,118 words
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Article21 1879-05-10 3 Friday, 9th May. British steamer Japan, Guan Hin, for Malacca 4 Penang. Danish steamer Norden, Raysen, for Maulmein.21 words
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Article644 1879-05-10 3 i a Date > Ships’Names. Captains. Flag k Rio. of ab- Where From. Where Ltino Consignees or Agents. Destination. rivals. ON-OP-W i UeraDi" Bosch ;H.N.M’s. str. MAcbeen jT. R Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General.;Repairing Ti,no’ Poland H. M’r. str. 2216'Apr. 24 Hongkong Roads Senior Naval Officer.644 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement358 1879-05-10 3 £otfcnf. NOTICE. Katz Bros, are showing now. Pictures.—Steel engravings, oil paintings and oleographs by Goupil and Co. and other celebrated masters, representing battles, hunts, episodes of the middle ages et?. etc. Perfumery.—Manufactured by Condray, Lubin and Gosnell, a choice selecti n, comprising;— Cologne Water, different odours, in ordinary bottles and358 words
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Advertisement347 1879-05-10 3 NOTICE. John Little A Co. have just received a supply of Ladies’ Boots and Shoes, in all the newest patterns and styles from F. Pinet of Paris. Also from the same maker, Gentlemen’s patent Leather Shoes. Singapore, 2nd May, 1879. NOTICE. The undersigned has just received ex. S. S. Anterior.347 words
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Advertisement355 1879-05-10 3 Ex. GLENIFFER." The little Wanzer hand. Sewing Machines. Machine Needle*. The Wan ter. Wheeler and Wilson’s.—Thomas’s. Deed Boxes strong. Cash Boxes, useful sizes. Gold and Silver Wire, Navy Lace. SATLE ft 00. Singapore, 11th March, 1879. Ex. GLENEARN.” We have just unpacked Gent’s Felt Hats, in the New shapes, low355 words
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Docks.
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709 1879-05-10 4 Th* works of the Company are situated at Tknjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels Jit one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected709 words
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190 1879-05-10 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Grating Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15J feel Width at Bntranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Grating190 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement567 1879-05-10 4 ißtsctdantous. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Waters, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, 4c., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, Ladies’ gold watche, Gents’ ditto., Silver watches,567 words
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Advertisement666 1879-05-10 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened out now: Cutlery. Joseph Rodgers and Bone’ 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. An assortment of electro plated666 words
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Advertisement178 1879-05-10 4 NETHERLANDS INDTA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having 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.178 words
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Advertisement605 1879-05-10 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; JEWELLER8 AND GOLDSMITHS; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,605 words
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Advertisement714 1879-05-10 4 Hav«. h I waya on hands wal) ■stated and richly assort•i stock of all European and other roods. M o derate tonns and ea*wful attendance. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Hal ten fort- Sent ton- Tfehbensteeda waehrend ein ionrs Wen roor radir een714 words
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