Singapore Daily Times, 6 June 1879
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Title Section12 1879-06-06 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, Gth JUNE, 1879. No. 13,79712 words
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Article, Illustration428 1879-06-06 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowhs—At New Harbour. The nrdernoted are tbe dates on which tbis Company’s Mail Steamers may be expwated to ainvY wi Oingiprwe during tf!r year 1879:OtTwiRD. Homeward. T»«Wtay nut Jrd Friday loth Jan. 4th Fab 34th 18th 7th Fab. 4th Mar. 2lat428 words
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Article145 1879-06-06 1 Agamemnon. Ultsseb. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Ahtenor. Diombd. Deucalion. Nebtoe. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbibeb. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentob. Minblaus. Tbuceb. Tbe Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon modaticn for first and third145 words
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963 1879-06-06 1 The Steamers of the above Company wil s nowply between Singapore andBataviaever e fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours afte' the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia M> Padang 94963 words
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301 1879-06-06 1 The followin the dates on which the steamers of tbe Messageries Maritimea may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Ottward. Homeward. 1878. 1879. Wednesday 12 February Friday, 17 January 2« do JJ 4® 12 March H February 28 do I 28 Monday, 7301 words
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195 1879-06-06 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, ('hittagorr, Rimlin„tttiu, Vixagspv* •*<. Co--1 coaada, 1 Masuiiprftam, Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday,195 words
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Article45 1879-06-06 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mac tavish, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage apply to. SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, Ist June, 1879.45 words
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Article41 1879-06-06 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co’s steamer Japan, 1,865 tons, Capaint Gardner, 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 June, 1879.41 words
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Insurance.
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Article72 1879-06-06 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 "f 8100,000 on each bottom, and on tbe Block72 words
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50 1879-06-06 1 FBTABLIBHED 1836. C a pita l £1.000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Company. and iR prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)50 words
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Article56 1879-06-06 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at tbe current Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303,817. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A CO.56 words
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Article42 1879-06-06 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. (u. c.)42 words
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50 1879-06-06 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A GO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u. e.\50 words
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46 1879-06-06 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. n. c.46 words
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69 1879-06-06 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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45 1879-06-06 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. o.) 145 words
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Article30 1879-06-06 1 Capital gl.oon.nnn. CHTEF OFFICE S London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (u. c.)30 words
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71 1879-06-06 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned, Aeents 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 for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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195 1879-06-06 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, fiOGracecburch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman J Wi,,ia Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq w. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security195 words
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64 1879-06-06 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 1879-06-06 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 1879-06-06 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 A 00. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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42 1879-06-06 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension of Limits. One F rat 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. (u. c.)42 words
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98 1879-06-06 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra98 words
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46 1879-06-06 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. c.)46 words
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101 1879-06-06 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.101 words
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211 1879-06-06 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sibelius. CAairmon—ALEIAEDH RokALDSOH.EsQ Vice Chairman— Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambsose Smith, t.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES! Glasgow f 50 West Georg* l Strut. Edinburgh 17 Georgb Strirt. London 2 Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed A211 words
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102 1879-06-06 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-nn 400.000 Reserve Fond 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jar dine Mstbeson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Msssrs. Wolnher*. Co.' •T. P Rumen (Messrs. HnlUdsv.Wise k Co.' A T Meneer, (Messrs.Donvlus.LanrsikACo.) W. Nirsise, (Romeo Comnanv Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedioe,102 words
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136 1879-06-06 4 Capital £1.600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rirh"rd J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gower, Esq. Thrnnss O. Rsrclsy, i William Hawthorn, Robert C. T,. Reran. Oeorve Hihhert, Pereira) Roaanqnet, Samuel Hrde. .Tames Rrand, William T.rall. Charles Care. Charles Marrvai, Georee H.136 words
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56 1879-06-06 4 The undersigned have been appointed aeents for tbe above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on tbe customary terms. Tbe usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.56 words
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59 1879-06-06 4 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 nlace.59 words
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83 1879-06-06 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 i Total Fire Reserves ~1,132.248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents83 words
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78 1879-06-06 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. Tbe usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages78 words
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31 1879-06-06 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 1879-06-06 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be sold 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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Advertisement69 1879-06-06 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modebate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacu. Nautical Almanacs 11-25- Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (q- c.) FRENCH FLOWERS. We bare just unpacked69 words
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Advertisement85 1879-06-06 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OP UNDER. WRITERS, 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. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING AS80CIATION. The Masters of Ships or85 words
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Article75 1879-06-06 2 The Bmtish India Steam Navigati -n Company Limited Straits Weekly Line. The Company can now issue Passage tickets from Singapore for the undermentioned ports at the following reduced rates viz 1st Class. 2nd Class Deck. To Malacca $6 $3 $1 Penang 15 7.50 3 with75 words
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166 1879-06-06 2 The Netherlands India Steam Navigation Company Limited. The Company have now the following services performed regularly by their steamers to and from Singapore Fortnightly. To Batavia, via Riou w and Muntok and back in connection with the mail steamers of the P. A 0. S. N.166 words
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152 1879-06-06 2 In the Supreme Court of the Struts Settlem NT8. Division of Singapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against himself by D. R. Retnasamy residing at No. 167 Victoria Street, Singapore. D. R. Retnasamy having on the 3rd day of June 1872, presented a152 words
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Article41 1879-06-06 2 The undersigned hare been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 334 o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON' A CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879. (to 6th Sept.)41 words
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STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 6TH JUNE, 1879.
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134 1879-06-06 2 Gambier 8 3.75. Black Pepper 8.15. White Pepper, fair quality 13. Sago Flour, SarawaK 3.05. Pearl Sago 3.85. Coffee, Bontyne 17.75. Tin 19.50. 80s. Mule twist 87$. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.60. 7 do do 1.475. 6 do V. Cloth 1. 7 do do134 words
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Article1129 1879-06-06 2 Mails close for Billitong and Pontianak, per S. 8. Pontianak, at 7 a. m tomorrow. Muntok and Palembang, per S. S. Ruby. at 4 p. m. tomorrow. Through the courtesy of Captain Poland R. N H, M’s. Juno will convey a Mail to the Cape of Good Hope,1,129 words
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2136 1879-06-06 2 The Supreme Court was occupied yesterday with the motion for the committal of the Inspector-General of Police and the Superintendent of Prisons for contempt of Court for their action with regard to the writ of Habeas Corpus in the matter of the extradition of2,136 words
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Article1068 1879-06-06 3 (It is requested of our contemporaries that, in reproducing these translations, their original appearance in the Straits Time* may be acknowledged.) Tloilo. According to a letter from this province, dated the 6th instant, the following serious event has happened there. On the 2nd May, within three hours from1,068 words
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Correspondence.
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Article221 1879-06-06 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —Attention has been drawn in your columns to an exceedingly hideous paling which is now being erected on the road bordering the ornamental waters in the Botanical Gardens. It is difficult to believe that the present Committee is responsible221 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement437 1879-06-06 2 gfobrrtfsfrmmt*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital 5.000.000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300.000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairmen.— Wm. H. Forbes. Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —The Bon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Mathesou Co.) F. D. SAssooif, Esq. (of Messrs. Dana Sassoon Sons A Co.)437 words
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Advertisement742 1879-06-06 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Notice in hereby given that the Valuation of Houses, Buildings, and Lands for the year 1879 has been completed, and that the book containing the valuation and the rates assessed may be inspected at the Office of the Municipal Commissioners, Town Hall, daily between the hours of 11742 words
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Advertisement666 1879-06-06 2 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANT. LIMITED. Notice is hereby given that an Extra- j ordinary General Meeting of the Share- 1 holders in this Company, will be held at the Company’s Office No. 4 Collyer Quay, at noon on Monday the 30th day of June next. For the purpose of666 words
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Advertisement459 1879-06-06 2 CARRIAGE WAREHOUSE. The office of the undersignel haB been removed to the godown under the Tanjong Pagsr Dock mv’a Office G. H. BROWN <fc 00, Singapore, 2nd June, 1879. to 30th inat. BEKANNTMAOHUNG. Der Unterzeichnete tritt ma heutigem Tage einen liingeren Unrlauban. Wahrend seiner Abnocrsenbeit iatder Secretair des Kaiserlichen Konsnlata459 words
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Obituary17 1879-06-06 2 DEATH. On the 5th insunt, Frederick Bernard Jacob, Lieutenant of H. N. M's. steamer Merapi.17 words
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Notices.
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Article155 1879-06-06 3 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. Settlement of Singapore. John Scantleburt, trading as an Hotel keeper, at the Royal Hotel,” in Coleman Street, in the Town and Island of Singapore, and residing at No. 5, Short Street, in Singapore, aforesaid, was adjudged a bankrupt155 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article31 1879-06-06 3 Friday, 6th June. Siamese steamer Krom&htah, 462 tons, Stratton commander, Bangkok 2nd June, consignees Tye Joo Lee St Co. Siamese schooner Kim Chye Seng, 175 tons, Nacodah, Bangkok 26th May.31 words
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Article33 1879-06-06 3 Thursday, sth June. British steamer Eastern Isles, Barrow, for Samarang. British steamer Ban Yong Seng, Hide, for Bangkok. British steamer (fleator, Chalk, for Labuan. British steamer Kongsee, Sanders, for Bangkok.33 words
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Article713 1879-06-06 3 Date i >hips’Names. Captains. Flag Rio. of ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents Destination. rivals. viEN-OF-#t j UQO Poland H. MV. str. 2216 Apr. 24 Hongkong Roada Senior Naval Officer. England vi v Boldero H. M’s. str. 400 May 21 Hongkong Do. Senior Naval713 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement347 1879-06-06 3 EX. S. S. GLENFINLAS.” Saylk A Co. have just finished unpackin)? 20 cases of New Goods for their Upper and Lower Show Rooms Tarlatans White and Coloured, Grenadines White, do White with Coloured Stripes, Hard Book Muslin White—Black, White Book and Swiss Muslin, Merino Black and Coloured, Towels Friction and347 words
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Advertisement270 1879-06-06 3 NOTICE. The Inter* st and responsibility of Mr. Lee Pak Bun in our Firm ceased from this day, the 28th day of February, 1879. ANN BEE CO. Singapore, 27th May, 1879. (to 27th June.) NOTICE. The undersigned, who was for 8 years, connected with the Government Survey Department in Ceylon270 words
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Advertisement369 1879-06-06 3 NOTICE. Tenders will bf received up to noon on the Ist July next, for renting the following Farms for three years, fro* the Ist January, 1880: Ringapore. Opium Farm Bpirit Farm. Penang. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Malacca. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Tenders should be addressed to the Colonial Secretary. Singapore,369 words
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Docks.
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720 1879-06-06 4 Tw« works of the Company are situated at Taniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the fol- j lowing establishments, via Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty j vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the720 words
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189 1879-06-06 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. Graving189 words
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259 1879-06-06 4 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 Esq.—Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. J G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb Oh259 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement560 1879-06-06 4 fHisrtllanfous. J. MOTION. Chronometer. Watch and Clock Maher. and Optician. j Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, 4c„ comprising Bracelets, Brooches. Earrings, Lockets. Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings. Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, Ladies’ goldwatche, Gents’ ditto., Silver watches,560 words
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Advertisement455 1879-06-06 4 ittferdlanfoutf. NOTICE. The undersigned have just unpacked a well selected invoice of stationery, consistins’ of All sorts of Perry A Co’s, and McNiven and Cameron’s pens Penholders. Lead A Coloured pencils, a great variety, Pencil cases for lead and colour, American Colorado Pens, Universal penholders, American Fountain pens, Patent ink455 words
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Advertisement123 1879-06-06 4 ifltgctllaneoua. STATIONERY. John Little Sl Co have now in stock, a large and varied assortment of Plain and Fancy Stationery. Writing Papers.—of all kinds including the Repp, and New Wicker” and Ribbon Note, with Envelopes to correspond. Foolscap.—Cream and Blue in all qualities ruled Manuscript or Cash. Accoun 1 and123 words
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Advertisement604 1879-06-06 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers or European, Ohina, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronomktrr, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen,'t outfiits made up on the thorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,604 words
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Advertisement706 1879-06-06 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Squire, Beach Street 27. H*Te*lta. T on hand a well •elected and richly assorted stock of all Enpopean and Other rood*. Mod era te term* and careful attendance. Halten fort- Sont ton- 1 Hehbensteed* waehrend ein! ionr* Men roor radiy een wohla*»ortir-706 words
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