Singapore Daily Times, 15 May 1879
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Title Section12 1879-05-15 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL XX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 15th MAY, 1879. No. 13,77912 words
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Article, Illustration428 1879-05-15 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. The undernoted are the dates on which this ConpifixfcJfjul Steamers may ha-ax- peeled to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879:OrrwAW>. Homwasd. Tuesday 21 nt Jan. Friday loth Jan. 4th Feb 24th M 18th 7th Feb. 4th428 words
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Article145 1879-05-15 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antinob. Diombd. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucus. Pbiam. Anchisbs. Sabpbdon. Orestes. Hector. Stentob. Menblaus. Teuceb. The Coy’s Stf amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodation for first and third145 words
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289 1879-05-15 1 The following a re dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to a rr i ve here daring the current year Ottwa*d. Hof£:ARD1870 I 1879. Wednesday 12 February Friday, 17 January 2fi do 31 do 12 March 14 February 26 do289 words
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184 1879-05-15 1 iiVi' WJUrani, miuiim;. 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, Yizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday,184 words
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Article43 1879-05-15 1 Messrs. Apcar k 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 k MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st May, 1879.43 words
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Article41 1879-05-15 1 Messrs. Apcab k 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 MQSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st May, 1879.41 words
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959 1879-05-15 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andßataviaevery fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. PASSAGE Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia I 46 Padang 94 Cheribon959 words
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Insurance.
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Article73 1879-05-15 1 Capital S 1,500.000. Paid-up 133,332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. Tbe undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of SI 00,000 on each bottom, and on the73 words
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47 1879-05-15 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Aeent 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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Article56 1879-05-15 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current R 'tpg 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, MARTIN, DYCE CO.56 words
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Article42 1879-05-15 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The nndersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY k CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)42 words
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50 1879-05-15 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodi to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT k CO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (n. c.)50 words
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45 1879-05-15 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 tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.45 words
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68 1879-05-15 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 Europe68 words
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44 1879-05-15 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in resebve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD k CO. Fibe 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 1879-05-15 1 Capital ei.oon.ooo. CHIEF OFFTHEC!. London 79. Cornhill E. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD k CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)29 words
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71 1879-05-15 1 Capital 10.000,000 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 risks71 words
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190 1879-05-15 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman > William Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The190 words
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65 1879-05-15 1 namjn wiuiaiw. 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 beduced bates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the65 words
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86 1879-05-15 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 grant86 words
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52 1879-05-15 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome 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, SIMONS k CO. Singapore, 1st April,52 words
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42 1879-05-15 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS k 00. Agents Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (m o.)42 words
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94 1879-05-15 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Lifb Assurances of erery description granted. Retiring Pbotisiohs combined with Life Assurance. Fbbb Policies issued which can never altogether lapse throughnon-paymenFotpre-tniums. No extra charge for sea Passages.94 words
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45 1879-05-15 1 It is requested that the Masters of alt vessels insured in the abore Association, haring sustained loss or damage, report themselres to the undersigned immediately on arriral here. CAMERON, DUNLOP 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (a. c.)45 words
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105 1879-05-15 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 manchebtrr. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd k Ooston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. ChaB. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN105 words
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205 1879-05-15 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Albxandie Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman—Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.l-A. CHIEF OFFICES: P Edinburgh, 17 George Stbiet. »—<* 2 U1M {‘SSEST’ Manchester, 47 Brown Stbiit. The undersigned haring been appointed Agents of the abore Company205 words
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102 1879-05-15 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. Meli-bera, k Co.! J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday,Wise k Co.! A T Msng-er, (Me«*rs.Don«rlM,LanraikACo.) W. Nicuise, (Romeo Company Ltd.) .T. -T. doe Remedios,102 words
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137 1879-05-15 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richord ,T. Ashton, Esq. i Alfred Gonsrer, Esq. Thomso O. Rerolav, Willism Hswthora, Robert C. L. Reran. Oeoree Hihbert, Percival Roaanquet, Samuel Hyde. James Rrand, William T.reH, Charles Caye, Charles Marryat. Oeoree H.137 words
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56 1879-05-15 4 The undersiened 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 usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME RROTHERS.56 words
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83 1879-05-15 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by 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 ~1,132.248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents for83 words
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78 1879-05-15 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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30 1879-05-15 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.)30 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement115 1879-05-15 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLET ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist January, Ice will he sola retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. M. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5115 words
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Advertisement67 1879-05-15 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Pricks, KEPT FOR SALE at tbe SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacn. Nautical Almanacs I 1 •25Charts. de (Double Sheet) 1.80. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FRENCH We bare just unpacked67 words
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Advertisement84 1879-05-15 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. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (a. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING A880CIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels84 words
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379 1879-05-15 2 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 200,000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb Oh379 words
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Article45 1879-05-15 2 The Italian Mail steamer Sumatra, Caboars, Commander, will be despatched from Singapore on the 20th May for Napies, Genoa and Marseilles. She has superior accommodation for first class passengers which can now be BESti BROTHERS, Agents. Singapore, sth March, 1879. to 20th May.45 words
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Article60 1879-05-15 2 The 8. 8. Glencoe, Captain W. A. Gulland, and the S. 8. Gleneaglet, 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 class passengers. For further particulars, apply to MARTIN DYCE60 words
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69 1879-05-15 2 The B. 1. S. N. Co’s, steamer Baghdad, will leave the Roads for above porta 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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Article142 1879-05-15 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Shineappala Merican residing at No. 48 North Bridge Road, in Singapore, a bankrupt. George Edward Evans of Singapore, Official Assignee ha* V rt n appointed trustee of the property of the142 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 15TH MAY, 1879.
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735 1879-05-15 2 Singapore, 15th Mat, 1879. Gambier f 4.10, Black Pepper 8.124* White Pepper, fair quality 13.25. Sago Flour, Sarawa* 3.174. Pearl Sago 4 30. Coffee, Bontyne 17.60 Tin 20.50. 80s. Mule twist 87. 84 lbs. Shirtings 1.60 7 do do 1.474. 6 do 7. Cloth 1.735 words
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Article952 1879-05-15 2 It may have been noticed that in all the recent reports as to the suitability of Johore and other States in the Peninsula for Planting purposes, nothing was said about Tobacco planting, the obvious reason being that the explorers were unacquainted with the cultivation of the tobacco plant952 words
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Article1486 1879-05-15 2 A meeting of the Owners of Vessel trading from, this Colony was held yesterday, at noon, at the office of Messrs. Bun Hin A Co., for the purpose of taking into consideration the working of Ordinance IX of 1873, relating to the employment of Engineers,1,486 words
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3134 1879-05-15 3 We take the following account of Saigon and Singapore from an article entitled A Voyage round the world by Carl Stangen published in the Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung: “We left Canton on the 24th of September, greatly satisfied with our stay there, but3,134 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement216 1879-05-15 2 £rto asbtrtistnunts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital 5.000,000 Dollar*. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. C\ain»cn. —WM. H. Fobbks, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman.—' The Hon. W. Keswick (of Meser*. Jardine Matheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.)216 words
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Advertisement720 1879-05-15 2 CHARTS. East Coast Malay Peninsulv and Gulf of Siam By Commander A. J. Loftus, Siamese Navy. Hilly Cape to Lacon Bight, Singora Roads and Inner Harbour, Patani Roads, Port of Bangkok. JOHN LITTLE CO. Singapore, 27th March, 1879 NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the partnership lately subsisting between us,720 words
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Advertisement700 1879-05-15 2 NOTICE. John Little 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 Anucapine Lamps to burn without chimneys; Hanging Lamps with 1, 2, 3 and 4 lights; Hurricane Lanterns; Police Lamps; Signal Lamps700 words
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Advertisement324 1879-05-15 2 DRUMMOND GAGGINO A CO, Ship Chandlers, Provision Merchants, Ac. Are importing, and have for sale: Best Italian and Bordeaux Wines in 50 Gal. Casks at from 125 to $50, and bottled at from $2.25 per doz. Ham, Beef, Pork, Cheese, Butter, Raisins, Preserves, Ac. Singapore, 8th May, 1879. (a. c.)324 words
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Correspondence.
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Article129 1879-05-15 3 To the Editor of the Dailg Times. Dear Sir,—I observe from some correspondence which appears in your overland issue of last month, that some of your readers have been puzzling themselves as to the authorship of the familiar Latin quotation, Tempora mutant ur, nos et mutamur in129 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article19 1879-05-15 3 Thursday 15th May Dutch steamer Ophir, 280 tons, Besseling commander, Khio 15th May, consignees Hamilton Gray <b Co.19 words
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Article19 1879-05-15 3 Wednesday, 14th May. British steamer Vidar, Vincent, for Banjermassin. British steamer Pontianak, Milnes, for Billitong Pontianak19 words
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Article555 1879-05-15 3 DATE r. Ships’ Names Cimiss. Flag A Rio. of ab- Whebe Fbom. WheesLviho Oohsigkms ob Aobkts. Dbbtibatiob. 'if SIYitS. 1 M,™f'° F WAR Lech HN.M’e. etr. 870 Feb. 13 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’e.Coneul General. Repairing w P»Ld H MV.tr 2216 Apr. 24 Hongkong Roed.555 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement60 1879-05-15 3 #otires. J. GRAHAM. Watch Maker and Jeweller. Has just received ex. Mail and other steamers, an assortment of Gentlemen’s Gold Watches, consisting of Gold hunting English leve rs. Gold demi-hunting Keyless levers. Gold Crystal glass Keyless levers, Ac. Also a quantity of American Clocks, suitable for House, Office, and Ships’60 words
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Advertisement500 1879-05-15 3 TO LET. No 6, and upper floor of No 7 Flint Street, facing the General Poat Office. Apply to GUTHRIE A CO. Singapore, 3rd April, 1879. u. c. NOTICE. I. Tan Ykok Nek, hare this day appointed Messrs Tan Kim Fuan, Seah Yew Se and Lim Tong Kim jointly and500 words
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Docks.
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707 1879-05-15 4 The work* of the Company are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and707 words
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191 1879-05-15 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee' Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving191 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement566 1879-05-15 4 jfliscfnattfous. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Stbiet. 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, Wedding rings,566 words
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Advertisement643 1879-05-15 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened ont 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 of643 words
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Advertisement178 1879-05-15 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents f by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June, 1869,) to the above Companv are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this178 words
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Advertisement605 1879-05-15 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op Eubopean, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chbonometeb, Watch, and Clock Makebs; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Depabtment. Oentlemen'e outfiits made up on the thorM notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,605 words
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Advertisement699 1879-05-15 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. "*"<■> fort- Amt ton- 1 Hebben M)*rt*A* TnA ioari W*" ">nr n4ic selected and j wnhlwwortir- 1 richly Maoristock of nil European and other troods. ryk Muortitee T.aeer al- dans tons men* »an En. J*r Enropae- lee articles699 words
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