Singapore Daily Times, 17 June 1879
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Title Section12 1879-06-17 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 17th JUNE, 1879. No. 13,80612 words
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Article, Illustration429 1879-06-17 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. Godowks— At New Harbour. The nrdernoted are the dates on which this Company’s Waft -Wtearn era tray be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879:— Outward. Homeward. Tu««d»y n*t Jan. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24th l»h 7th429 words
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Article144 1879-06-17 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomep. Deucalion. Nebtor. Glaucus. Pbiam. Anchises. SABPEDON. OBEBTEB. Hector. Stentob. Minelaub. Tbucer. The 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 third144 words
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953 1879-06-17 1 The Steamers of the above Company trill 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 Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 16 1953 words
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317 1879-06-17 1 The followin'’ a r e the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to a rr ve here during the current year:— Oftwaid. Hojiewakd. 187*. 1879Wednesday 12 February i Friday, 17 January 2 8 do 31 do 12 March >» 14317 words
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178 1879-06-17 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Oargo-for Ahyabr Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, March 29th Saturday, August,178 words
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Article43 1879-06-17 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co’s steamer Analoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain MacTAVIBH, may be expected bere on or about the 20th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage apply to. SARKIES MOSES. Agents. Singapore, Ist June, 1879.43 words
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Article41 1879-06-17 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co’s steamer Japan, 1,866 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 28th inst. en route to above port. For freight o prassage, apply to. SABEIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist June, 1879.41 words
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Insurance.
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Article73 1879-06-17 1 Capital I 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., FTonpkone. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insnre goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 9100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block73 words
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47 1879-06-17 1 Established 1836. Capital £1.000,000. Reserve £340.000. The undersigned bas been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Companv. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. fa. c.)47 words
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Article57 1879-06-17 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every de-erintion of property at the current R 'tes of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A57 words
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Article42 1879-06-17 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. fu. c.)42 words
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51 1879-06-17 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due no* tice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.l Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (a.51 words
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45 1879-06-17 1 The undersigned, haring 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.45 words
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69 1879-06-17 1 Head Office, Batayia. 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 1879-06-17 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD CO. Fibe depabtmknt: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lipe department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Bin*»pore, Mb Sept, 1877. (u. o.)43 words
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Article31 1879-06-17 1 Capital ei.Mrt.onn. CHIEF OFFICE*. London 79, floiHun,!, E. O, Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Sintra r>ore. BOUSTEAD A 00. s ir>eapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (v. c.l31 words
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71 1879-06-17 1 Capital 10.0(10.000 Francs. The undersigned. Aeents for the above Company, are prepared to tabe rieks upon oarpo by Bteamer or aailini; veeeel 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 1879-06-17 1 Offices. IJueen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Qne<>n Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman Hind. Esqre. J Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London. Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Eaqre. The security offered hy the190 words
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64 1879-06-17 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 seduced bates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
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88 1879-06-17 1 Financial Position (1875.) Sabscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. I. i, Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority88 words
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52 1879-06-17 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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41 1879-06-17 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 CO. Agents Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875, (a. o.)41 words
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96 1879-06-17 1 Established IR4O, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament.Oapital One Million. Lifr Assurances of exery description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge96 words
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45 1879-06-17 1 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, bavin* sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)45 words
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97 1879-06-17 1 OFFICES OP THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street Em* Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo. Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHI9TIR. JoHNToDD.Esq.fMessrs.ToddACosten.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Eeq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. Messrs. Ewing, Angus, and97 words
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221 1879-06-17 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stiilipo. Chairman —Alexander RonALDBOH,Ea<I Vice Chairman— Jab. Nicol Flimihq, Esg Secretary— H. Ambeose Smith, p.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O West Geoege l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street London f 2 K J*° William Street. < $£2SST Manchester 47221 words
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102 1879-06-17 4 Caet-mt. 12.000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserv. F-ind 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Aii>lre, Eeq. tMesim. Melotien, k Co.l •T. V Rnnieg IWeenra. TMlidßv.Wige k On.l A T Mnnirer, rMeggrg.TVmrlag.LiuiniikftCo.) w Niceiee, (Rnrueo Compeer Ltd.) .T. ,T doe Retnediog.102 words
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137 1879-06-17 4 flitmAt £1,800.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hnnd 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .T. Ashton. Esq. Alf-ed Onneer. Eaq. Thom*" O. Rarclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran. Oeoree Hihbert, Rerciyal Roaanqnet, Samuel Hvde. ■Tamea Brand, William T.yall. Charles Care. Charles Marrrat, Oeoree H. Chambers,137 words
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56 1879-06-17 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept mVB npon cargo bv steamer or Railing vessel on the cnstomarv terms. The usual disconnt allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.56 words
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83 1879-06-17 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charteri.) 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 1879-06-17 4 The undebsioned. Agents for the "Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo bj 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 1879-06-17 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 (n. c.)31 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement117 1879-06-17 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLE! ROAD. None*. On aDd after the Ist January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per* pound. The Ice House i 6 opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. M. to 6 p. M. Tickets for 2, 3117 words
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Advertisement69 1879-06-17 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST BUBVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price or Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 1.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (a- c.) FRENCH FLOWERS. We have just69 words
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Advertisement83 1879-06-17 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 CO. Agents. Singapore, Uth June, 1878. (u. e.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASBO- The Masters of Ships or vessels insured83 words
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75 1879-06-17 2 Straits Wrekly Line. The Company can now issue Passage tickets from Singapore for the undermentioned ports at the following reduced rates Ist Class. 2nd Class Deck. To Malacca S 6 S 3 SI Penang 15 7.50 3 with75 words
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196 1879-06-17 2 The Company have now the following services performed regularly by their steamers to and from Singapore Fortnightly. To Batavia, via Riouw and Muntok and back in connection with the mail I steamers of the P. A O. S. N.196 words
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Article162 1879-06-17 2 In the Supreme Court of the Struts Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of John j Scantlebury. trading as an j Hotel Keeper at the Royal Hotel,” in Coleman Street, in the town and island of Singapore and residing at No. 5, Short Street, in162 words
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Article39 1879-06-17 2 Tub Spanish steamer Leon, Captain A de Arana, due here on the 25th instant, will hare room for 500 tons cargo, which can now be engaged. E. H. HINNEKINDT, Agents Singapore, 14th June, 1879. to 25th iust.)39 words
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79 1879-06-17 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Bajpootana 1,312 tons register, will leave the Roads for above ports, calling at Malacci should sufficient inducement offer, at 4 p. m. on Thursday, the 19th instant. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlapatam,79 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 17TH JUNE, 1879.
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Article133 1879-06-17 2 Singapobe, 17th June, 1879. Gambier I 3.80. Black Pepper nominal. White Pepper, fair quality Sago Flour, Sarawak 2.90. Pearl Sago 3.90. Coffee, Bontyne nominal. Tin 19.80. 40a. Mule twist 89. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.80. 7 do do 1.50. 8 do Cloth 1.10. 7 do do 1.174. Benares133 words
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Article84 1879-06-17 2 Mails close for Malacca, Klang. Sal ingore, Perak and Penang, per S. 8. Pyah Pekhet, at 3 p. m. today. Muntok and Palembang, per 8. S. Ruby, at 4 p. m. today. BaDgkok, per S. S. Kongsee, at 3 p. in. to* moarow. Saigon. Hongkong and Shanghai, per84 words
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Article1356 1879-06-17 2 1. Ba. m. The M. M. steamer DjemiuUi with the Europe Mail leaves for Saigon. Hongkong and Shanghai. 2. 11 a. m. The Post Offick Savings Bank opens for the receipt of Deposits 3. Noon. The M M. steamer Tigre, from China with the homeward1,356 words
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40 1879-06-17 2 This Zulu Camppaigx. London 13/4 June. —An official despatch from Lord Chelmsford reports the commissariat arrangements in a sufficiently forward state to permit the advance of the British army corps into Zululand about Ist June.40 words
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Article1719 1879-06-17 2 [From Indian Papers.) London, •Idth May.—General Labanotl. at present Rusiiau Ambassador at the Porte, will l*e appointed Russian Ambassador in London, and the Russian Minister at Athens will become Russian Ambassador at Constantinople in General Labanoff’s place London, 29 tk May. —Orders have been issued for 1,130 Marines1,719 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement498 1879-06-17 2 fltto gfobfrttefmmt*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollar*. Pond 1,300.000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTOR?. Chain*™.— Wm. H. Fobbes, E*q. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Dev** Chairman.- Ths Hon. W. Keswick (of Messr*. Jardine Matbeson Co.) F. D. Simoon, E«q. (of Messrs. David Sanoon Sons A Co.) E.498 words
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Advertisement598 1879-06-17 2 OAIRNHILL PROPERTY. The undersigned are instructed to rell by Public Auction or otherwise that valuable freehold property known as Cairnbill containing an area of Acres 71. 2. 24 and bounded bv Orchard Road, Mount Elizabeth Estate, Erin Lodge property and Monks hill. Oairnbill house is at nresent let at 145598 words
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Advertisement859 1879-06-17 2 BEER A stout. John Little A Co. have just received a supply of Bass’s Reer, in Quarts and Pints, bottled bv Patterson and Hibbert, also Guineas’ Dublin Stout in Quarts and Pints bottled by E. A J. Burke. Singapore, 14th June, 1879. Ex. S. S. HARTER. Just received and for859 words
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Advertisement400 1879-06-17 2 TO BE LET. WITH IMMEDIATE ENTRY. That large and commodious dwelling honae in Rophi- ’’oaV UMy occupied by A. Lind Esq. Rent moderate. For particular, i, >lv to DAUD CASRTM. No. 39 Beach Road. Singapore, 16th June, 1379 (to 30th inat) FURNITURE SALE.' The undersigned will sell by Public Auction,400 words
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Correspondence.
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142 1879-06-17 3 j To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —I never object to fair criticism. Had An occasional reader carefully penned my former letter, ho would probably have discovered that my objection i was based on a statement of Mr. Justice 1 Ford’s142 words
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Article134 1879-06-17 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sir—Mr. W. J. Allen’s excuses as to the m .nner in which signalling at Fort Canning is conducted may appear very well to the uninitiated, but with those who are directly interested in shipping, it really won’t do,134 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article98 1879-06-17 3 Monday, 16tb June. British schooner Ban Wat Seng, 120 tons, Nacodah, Pontunak 12th June. D British steamer Jeddah, 994 tons, Clark commander, Penang 14th June, consignees Bun Hin Co. Tuesday, 17th June. P. &0. steamer Adria, 871 tons, Stewart commander, Hongkong 6th June, consignees P. 0. Company. British steamer98 words
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Article55 1879-06-17 3 Monday, 16th May. British steamer PontianaV, Milnes, for Billiton and Pontiaiak. British steamer St. Clair of the Isles, Ker, for Batavia. Dutch steamer Merapi, de Blinde, for Batavia. Spanish steamer Aurrera, Urrutia, for Manila. British barque Miranda, Hugill, for Cotie. British steamer Banca, Craig, for Samaraug. Spanish55 words
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Article696 1879-06-17 3 Date i Ships’Names, i Captains. Flag V Rio. z or ar- WhereFeom. WhereLyinq Consignees ob Agents Destination. RIVALS. Y EN’OF V i F l v St. Clair H. M’a. atr. 400. May 21|Hongkong Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Encounter Denison H. M's. str. 1934 May 29,Port696 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement756 1879-06-17 3 #OtlKS. NOTICE. The Interest and responsibility of Mr. 1 Lee Pak Bun in our Firm cessed fiom this day, t> e “28th day of February, 1879. ANN BEE A CO. Singapore, 27th May, 1879. (to 27th June. NOTICE. Katz Bros, have exposed for sale now. Tow ls, Christy and Son’s756 words
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Advertisement422 1879-06-17 3 TO BE LET. A commodious Dwelling House, situate in Robertson Road, Princep’s Hill, within 10 minutes drive of town, at present occupied by Mr. T. Davidson. Rent $35 per mensem. Apply to POWELL A CO., Auctioneers. Singapore. 3rd June, 1879. (to 30th met.) MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Notice in hereby given that422 words
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Advertisement404 1879-06-17 3 FOR SALE. The undersigned intends leaving the place and offers for sale the whole of his goods and stock in trade, under 10 o/o discount, and will give credit on good security. For further particulars, apply to, A. PETRUS. No. 25 Raffles Place. Singapore, 31st May, 1879. to 30th inst.404 words
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Advertisement378 1879-06-17 3 FOR SALE. Superior Tinto wine, “Chateau Girona, regalarly imported by direct steamers from Barcelona. E. A H. HINNEKINDT, Sole Agents for the Straits Settlements. Singapore, 2nd April, 1879. to 30th June.) NOTICE. The undersigned hare just received fresh supply of Manila Cigars vis Nuevo Cortado Cavite Princesa, Habano Arrooeros, Meisic,378 words
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Docks.
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706 1879-06-17 4 Twk work* of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mils of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishment*, vis Wham.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected706 words
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192 1879-06-17 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Edropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 OnaTiHo Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 fee' Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Giatihs192 words
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261 1879-06-17 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED" Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL S 200.000 In 2000 Shares off 100 each of which t 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M Vermont261 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement535 1879-06-17 4 fflistfllantmts. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Barrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, [Ladies’ goldwatche, Gents’ dittoSilver watches, American clocks,535 words
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Advertisement455 1879-06-17 4 NOTICE. The undersigned have just unpacked a well selected invoice of stationery, consist* in? 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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Advertisement182 1879-06-17 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA 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 nlace.182 words
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Advertisement615 1879-06-17 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers JEWELLERB AND GOLDSMITHS; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiiti made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.615 words
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Advertisement704 1879-06-17 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Bauch Street 27. tt*re«tw«r, i Hslt„ n f nrt .j Sont tnn-!tteMien«tnea« an. .n w*«Rp*md pin imim fcior »oop r*Hiee«>n wohlAwortir. tAE.orH.lrrk tMorti. PI hh amort- *.>« lWff a r ln E n r Enronae- Imartirlm 'onHtohsutiiTEnrope. Velon terai ""-nrn if704 words
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