Singapore Daily Times, 14 May 1879
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Title Section12 1879-05-14 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 14th MAY, 1879. No. 13,77812 words
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Article, Illustration423 1879-05-14 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. The urdemoted are tbe dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore dnring the orrwiai.. tmmfsm. Tuftoy 21 Jm- JJJS Jan- 4th Feb m 18th Peb- 4th Mar *l* IMh 7th Mar.423 words
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Article143 1879-05-14 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucus. PBLAM. ANCHIBIB. Sabpedon. Obestes. Hbctob. Stentob. Menelaus. Tiucxr. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodatirn for first and third class143 words
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278 1879-05-14 1 The followin a re the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year OrTWARD. 1879 1879. Wednesday i 17 January Ofi An H 31 <lO I.* 12 March HF.bnury ■>6 do 28 do Monday, 7278 words
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184 1879-05-14 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 tbe undernoted dates Saturday, March 29th Saturday,184 words
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Article43 1879-05-14 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co.’s steamer "Japan," 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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Article43 1879-05-14 1 Messrs A pcab A Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactaviab, 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, 1879.43 words
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959 1879-05-14 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Fbiars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia Padang 94959 words
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Insurance.
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Article73 1879-05-14 1 Capital 1 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Sl Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. 1. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block73 words
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47 1879-05-14 1 EBTABLIBHED 1936. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Companv. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore, 14th Fcby. 1979. (n. c.)47 words
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Article57 1879-05-14 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description- of property at the current R tea of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. €254,303.917. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. Tbo jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A57 words
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Article42 1879-05-14 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for tbe above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on tbe customary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore. 15tb July, 1872. (n. c.)42 words
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49 1879-05-14 1 Tbe nndersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks o« goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A 00.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (0.c.)49 words
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46 1879-05-14 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company. Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having besn 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. a. o.46 words
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69 1879-05-14 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. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all riska foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all riska to Europe69 words
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44 1879-05-14 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fixe 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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Article30 1879-05-14 1 Capital fil.nno.noo. CHTFF OFFICE 1 London 79. Oornhtlt. F. O. Edinburgh. 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD k 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (n. c.)30 words
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71 1879-05-14 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned. Aarents 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 risks71 words
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192 1879-05-14 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq w. p. Deputy Chairman. John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered192 words
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64 1879-05-14 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 1879-05-14 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 tbe duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to grant87 words
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52 1879-05-14 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, SIMONS k 00. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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43 1879-05-14 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Slerlino Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk 9 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS k CO. Agents Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)43 words
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96 1879-05-14 1 Established 1840, and Empoweredbv Sae oial Act of Parliament.Oapital One Million. Lips Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Frri Policies issued which can never altogether lapse throngh non-payment of premiums. No extra charge for96 words
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46 1879-05-14 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 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. o.)46 words
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100 1879-05-14 1 OFFICES OF THE OOMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Corahill. Glasgow—4, Sonth Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street, CHAIRMAN IN MANCHIBTNB. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd AOoston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs.100 words
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224 1879-05-14 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, ».i-A. CHIEF OFFICES: 150I 50 Edinburgh, 17 George Striet. i f 2 King William Lo, DOI, 1 Street. t TTrc*DT>/"i/\, f Oriel Chambers, Liverpool J224 words
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104 1879-05-14 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, E*q. fMiwar*. Mslctiem, k Co.) .T. P. Runes (Messrs. HollMsv.Wlse A Co.) A T Mnneer, f Messrs. Themtrlaa,T.anraikftCo.) W. Nionise. fßnraeo CommoT Ltd.) .T. .T.104 words
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136 1879-05-14 4 Capital fi1,600.000. Paid-op and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1.200,000. Directors. Pioh«rd .1. Ashton. Ran Alf-sd OnnW'. Esq. Thomas 0 Rarolsv. v William Hawthorn, Pohert P. T, Reran. Geortre Hihhort, Poroiral Rosanqnet, Samuel Hvde. .Tamos Rrand, William Trail. Charles Care. Charles Marrrat. Oeors-e H.136 words
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56 1879-05-14 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks npon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The nsnal discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME RROTHERS.56 words
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84 1879-05-14 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (IHCOEPOBATED BY ROYAL CnAETBEI.I Subscribed Capital £2,000,'»m Paid-up Capital 250,00 f. 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, Agents84 words
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80 1879-05-14 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 ves*el on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages80 words
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31 1879-05-14 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.)31 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement115 1879-05-14 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. None*. On and after the let January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per* pound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. n. to 6 p. m. Tickets for 2, 3 or115 words
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Advertisement68 1879-05-14 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, or THK LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price or Eacu. Nautical Almanac 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 unpacked68 words
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Advertisement84 1879-05-14 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 incase ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (a. c.) 1 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels84 words
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260 1879-05-14 2 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under th*Indian ActX op 1866. CAPITAL t 200,000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which 9 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaabdt Esq. 1 G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vbbkokt J. Lamb260 words
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Article46 1879-05-14 2 Th* Italian Mail steamer Sumatra, Caboara, Commander, will be despatched from Singapore on the 20th a»j for Napits, Genoa and Marseilles. She has superior accommodation for first class passengers which can now be booked. REME BROTHERS, Agents. Singapore, 5th March, 1879.. to 20th May.46 words
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Article62 1879-05-14 2 run. uuniAsn. Th* 8. 8. Glencoe, Captain W. A. Gulload, and the 8. S. Qlenmglcs, Captain Geo. 8. Mac Bain, with the new Season's Teaa, will leave Singapore, about the 1st Jane next, and have good accommodation for lat and 2nd class passengers. For farther particulars, apply to62 words
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49 1879-05-14 2 Notice is hereby given that a Dividend of 10 per cent will be payable at the Company’s Office, No. 14s Battery Eoad, from the 15th May to 31st May, 1879. SYED MOHAMED Bl< A. ALSAGOFF. Manager. j Singapore, 7th May, 1879. (to 3lst May.)49 words
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Article48 1879-05-14 2 The Spanish steamer Leon, Captain A. de Arana, dne here on the 16th instant, has room for cargo for the above port, which can now be engaged. She has first class accomodation for pas* sengers. E. H. HINNEKINDT. Agents. Singapore, 7th May, 1879. to 16th inst.48 words
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69 1879-05-14 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’s, steamer Baghdad, will leave the Roads for above ports at 2 p. m. on Saturday next, the 17th instant. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Coconada, Madras Ac. For freight or passage, apply69 words
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STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 14TH MAY, 1879.
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Article138 1879-05-14 2 Singapore, 14th Mat, 1879. Gambier 4 05. Black Pepper 8.10. White Pepper, fair quality 13.25. Sago Flour, Sarawai. 3.175. Pearl Sago 4.30. Coffee, Bontyne 17.60 Tin 20.50. 80s. Mule twist 87. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.60 7 do do 1.475. 6 do T. Cloth 1. 7 do do138 words
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Article257 1879-05-14 2 Per O. O. Co.'s mail steamer Nizam, on the 13th May. For Penang.— From Singapore: Lieut. Col. Hall R. A. and 2 native servants, Lieut. Coker R. A., Dr. Stout and native servant and Mr. Cheng Poh. For OalU.— From Singapore: Mr. G. G. Mowbray and Mr Brabazon and257 words
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1203 1879-05-14 2 South Africa. London, Wh May. —The Secretary of State for the Colonies made a statement concerning the Boers, whose camp was broken up on 18th April, when they dispersed quietly. The China ponies sent to the Manila races have, we learn from the China papers,1,203 words
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Article655 1879-05-14 2 Prince Bismarck has come to the conclusion that the remedy for the existing depression of trade in the German Empire, as elsewhere, as well as the best means of increasing the revenue of the country is Protection, and he has gone in for it with characteristic655 words
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Article581 1879-05-14 3 Minutes of Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners on Wednesday, the, 23rd April, 1879 Commissioners Present. Hon’ble W. H. Read,— President. M. F. De Souza, Esq. E. J. Wells, Tan Seng Poh, The Minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Read the fortnightly Progress Report from the581 words
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Article578 1879-05-14 3 Application has been made to the Commissioners to take over certain Streets lving between Victoria and Queen Streets. Thev are shewn in the accompanying plan and lettered A. B. C. D, respectively. The roads themselves are in fair order, bnt no attempt has been made to drain them578 words
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Article1650 1879-05-14 3 (It it requested of our coutemporaries that, in reproducing tbeee translations, their original appearance m the Straits Time* may be acknowledged.) Important news from Acheen is not to be expected until weather and further preparations make operations possible in the XXVI Mukims, where the enemy have assembled1,650 words
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Correspondence.
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Article227 1879-05-14 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sir. —Ongoing overCavenagh Bridge on my way to town yesterday morning, I was surprised to find that the cruelties displayed periodically in the landing of live fowls met on this occasion with the silent approval of Police Constable No. 91,227 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement329 1879-05-14 2 £tto aabrrttsramtM. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Pud op Capital 5,000,000 Dollar*. Roaerre Fond 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman.—Wm. H. Foebis, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matbeeon A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Eaq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.)329 words
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Advertisement783 1879-05-14 2 CHARTS. EaBt Coast Malay Peninsula and Golf of Siam By Commander A. J. Loftob, Siamese Navy. Hilly Cape to Lacon Bight, Ringora Roads and Inner Harbour, Patani Roads, Port of Bangkok. JOHN LITTLE A CO. Singapore, 27th March, 1879 NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the partnership lately subsisting between783 words
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Advertisement594 1879-05-14 2 NOTICE. John Littli A Co. have just received a supply of Lamps.—Hink’s Patent Duplex Table Lamps, fitted with patent extinguishers; Hink’s Patent Duplex Punkah Table and Hanging Lamps; Rowatt’s Patent Anncapine Lamps to burn without chimneys Hanging Lamps with 1,2, 3 and 4 lights Hurricane Lanterns; Police Lamps; Signal Lamps594 words
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Advertisement279 1879-05-14 2 TO BE LET. The house No. 502. in North Bridge Road, situate close to St. Andrew’s Cathedral, and at present occupied by F. VOH Habtwig E°q will be vacant on the Ist of June next, and is offered for tenancy from lhat date. For further particulars inquire at the Convent.279 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article79 1879-05-14 3 Tuesday, 13th May. British steamer Baghdad, 820 tons, Smidt commander, Calcutta 26th April, consignees Hamilton Gray Co. Siamese brig Starlight, 239 tons, Peterson commander, Bangkok 25th April. Wednesday, 14th May. Dutch brig Almaskore, 170 tons, Nacodah Sourabaya 16th ship Hereward, 1,513 tons, Inglis commander, Cardiff 25th Jany. German steamer79 words
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Article74 1879-05-14 3 Tuesday, 13th May. British steamer Ajax, Kidd, for London. Dutch steamer Tambora, de Hart, for Penang and Acheen. German barque Gustav, Raben, for Bangkok. Danish barque Assens, Vandal, for Bangkok. British steamer Jeddah, Clark, for Hongkong. British steamer Bhuay3agone, Bowen, for Penang A Rangoon. British str. Rosa,74 words
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Article620 1879-05-14 3 x j Date i Ships’ Names i Captains. Flag A Rio. of ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. 1 MFN-OF-W A R Mar.ni Bench H.N.MV. str. 870 Feb. 13 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General Repairing p Poland H. MV. str.620 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement419 1879-05-14 3 JlOHttS. NOTICE. Tenders will be received up to noon on the Ist July next, for renting the folMloing Farms for three years, from the Ist January, 1880: Singapore. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Penang. Opinm Farm Spirit Farm. Malacca. Opinm Farm Spirit Farm. Tenders should be addressed to the Colonial Secretary,419 words
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Advertisement354 1879-05-14 3 TO LET. No 6, and upper floor of No 7 Flint Street, facing the General Pott Ofice. Apply to GUTHRIE A 00. Singapore, 3rd April, 1879. a. c. NOTICE. I, Tan Ybok Nil, hare this day appointed Messrs Tan Kim Fuan, Siam Yew St and Lim Tono Kim jointly and354 words
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Docks.
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705 1879-05-14 4 Tww works pf the Company are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vis Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water Alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and705 words
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191 1879-05-14 4 This Company execute* ships’ repairs of a^- dfMnptkma i® the most efficient manner.unde* the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Lengthr—4U feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feci Width st Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving Dock191 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement570 1879-05-14 4 iMfsttnanrons. J. MOTION. Chronometer. Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Punt Street. Has always on hand.a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nantical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, I Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches. IGents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches. Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding570 words
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Advertisement663 1879-05-14 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 Ijoxes of 2,3, or 4 pieces, Plated Ware. An assortment of electro plated663 words
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Advertisement177 1879-05-14 4 NETHERLANDS INDTA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Thr undersigned having been appointed Agents f 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 this177 words
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Advertisement607 1879-05-14 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Ja* pan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Cloci Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen'e outfiit* made up on the thorfetf notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine607 words
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Advertisement710 1879-05-14 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. n.ra.twn,] Halten tort- S/mt tou. I HAW.O*4, on hand a well waehrond pin in«r« Woo »oor mdireen •"'•ctod and wohlawoptir- aaaorHalrjrk iw.r*,. ri h l T **aort- o>« T.aewr al- dan* tons ment man En•i atork of all710 words
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