Singapore Daily Times, 2 October 1879
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Title Section12 1879-10-02 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 2nd OCTOBER, 1879. No. 13,89612 words
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Article, Illustration416 1879-10-02 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. W ifiUf daf&B 6n which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during tbe year 1879: Outward. Homeward. Tuesday 21st Jab. Friday loth Jan. 4th Feb. *4tt> 18th 1 7th Feb. 4th Mar. 2lirt416 words
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Article145 1879-10-02 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. Teucer. Tbe Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodation for first and third class145 words
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233 1879-10-02 1 The fcllowim- a l e8 b,ch the steamers of tie Mesaagenes Maritime. may be expected to i™ bere d “™S! the correct year O'™**'’' 1879. Wednesday 12 February j Fnd *7. u 8"£* 30 to 2$? >i A r‘ 2 ■S—' Wednesday, R October 10 S.pe.mb-e233 words
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176 1879-10-02 1 The steamers of this Company will b despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam. Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, March 29th I176 words
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Article44 1879-10-02 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Anatoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about tbe 21st instant, en route to above ports. For fright or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist October, 1879.44 words
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Article34 1879-10-02 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Suez, 1,394 tons, may be expected here on or about the 26th inst. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist October, 1879.34 words
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961 1879-10-02 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andBatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang 94961 words
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Insurance.
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Article73 1879-10-02 1 Capital 8 1.500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. Genfral Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block73 words
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47 1879-10-02 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)47 words
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Article55 1879-10-02 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every de»frintion of property at tbe current R-iteg of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878. £258,772.980. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE CO. Singapore,55 words
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70 1879-10-02 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33$ 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks70 words
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45 1879-10-02 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 CO. •Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.45 words
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69 1879-10-02 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$ 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi c oasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to69 words
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43 1879-10-02 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD CO. Fibe department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Live department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. 0.)43 words
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Article28 1879-10-02 1 Capital ei.noo.ooo. CHTEE OFFICER London 79. Cornhili. E. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOURTEAD 00. Singapore, 22nd Feb. f 1876, (u.28 words
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Article197 1879-10-02 1 Capital Two Millions Sterling. Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. I Queen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracecburch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Depnty Chairman f William Hind, Esqre. I Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan, Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T.197 words
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64 1879-10-02 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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78 1879-10-02 1 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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56 1879-10-02 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Oompany and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on tne customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.56 words
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52 1879-10-02 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 A 00. >• ingapore, Ist52 words
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41 1879-10-02 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Slerling 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. (u. c.)41 words
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30 1879-10-02 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)30 words
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Article99 1879-10-02 1 Capital, Two Millions Sterling OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpooi/—28. Exchang Street East Birmingham—12. Bennett’s HillLondon—10, Oornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. BRISTOL—50,'Broad Street, CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd Ooston, CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs.99 words
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215 1879-10-02 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson,Esq Vice Chairman Jae. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, e.la, CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f s0 West George Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street London f 2 King William l Street. (WEST Manchester 47 Brown Street.215 words
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82 1879-10-02 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charterl.) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 350,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1878... £851,625 Fire Premium Reserve 305,065 Total Fire Reserves ~1,156,690 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 976,119 The undersigned, Agents for82 words
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Article42 1879-10-02 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. (a, o.)42 words
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102 1879-10-02 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Aurtre, Esq. fMassrs. Melchars, k Co.) .T. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday.Wise k Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.Douglas,LapraikACo.) H. Nioaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) ,T. .T. dos Remedios,102 words
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134 1879-10-02 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-np and Invested 70G.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richord .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouger, Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, i William Hawthorn, Robert. C. L. Reran, George Hihhcrt, Peroival Posanqnet, Samnel Hvde. .Tames Brand. William Lyall, Charles Care, Charles Marryat. George H.134 words
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46 1879-10-02 4 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)46 words
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Article40 1879-10-02 4 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 33$ o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879. (to 6th Sept.)40 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement121 1879-10-02 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the let 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 10.30 a. m. and from 12J30 to 6 P.121 words
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Advertisement71 1879-10-02 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OP THE LATEST SURVEY, NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price op Eacu. Nautical Almanacs 1-25-Charts, de (Double Sheet) LoU. j (Single Sheet) ~<WO. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FOR SALE. The undersigned have just received71 words
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Advertisement86 1879-10-02 1 NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN. 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 to86 words
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Article140 1879-10-02 2 In The Suprkmk Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Peer Mahomed residing, at No. 90 Rochore Road, in Singapore, a Bankrupt. George Edward Evans of Singapore, Official Assignee has been appointed trustee of the property of the bankrupt. The Court140 words
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142 1879-10-02 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlments. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Moona Pena Reena Allagappah Chitty, of No. 93, Market Street, Singapore, tnder. George Edward Evans,of Singapore, Official ssignee, has been appointed trustee I of the property of the bankrupt. The142 words
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73 1879-10-02 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Simla, 987 tons register, will leave the roads for above ports at 2 p. in. on Saturday next, the 4th October. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Bimlip itaui, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Madras Ac., For73 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 2ND OCT., 1879.
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Article254 1879-10-02 2 Singapore, 2nd October, 1879. Gambier f 3.85. Black Pepper 8.40. White Pepper, fair quality 13.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.30. Pearl Sago 4.05. Coffee, Bontyne 18.£. Tapioca, 8mall Flake 5.66 to 5.75. Tin 24 40s. Mule twist 86. 81 lbs. Shirtings I.57J. 7 do do 1.47£ 6 do254 words
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3583 1879-10-02 2 Afghanistan. Simla, \*t October. —General Roberts advances on Cabul to-day. London, 1 st October. —The Revenue returns for the quarter ending SeptemI her amount to £16,500,000 showing a decrease of £100,000, compared with the corresponding period last year, j A dividend has been declared by3,583 words
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Article1141 1879-10-02 3 The new Sumatran Aroide. —To the Editor of the Java Bode. Sir, Honour to whom honour is due.” We consider it nothing more than fair to make know) that the Aroide which has been found in Sumatra by 0. Beccari, the famous nat iralist, is not a1,141 words
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Correspondence.
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449 1879-10-02 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,—Are you not somewhat inconsistent A short time ago you fulminated a peppery article against the Aborigines Society for their unwarrantable interference. Yesterday you almost called for this interference in the matter of the visit of H.449 words
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324 1879-10-02 3 Sir, —When one calls to mind the past as to how we obtained this Island he cannot but blush. When Sir Stamford Raffles first came up here lie met Tamoongong Abdul Rahman (Grand-father of the Maharajah) at Kallang with 40 or324 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement585 1879-10-02 2 afobtrtfefrmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund ,1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman.— Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman. —The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) E. R.585 words
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Advertisement872 1879-10-02 2 fitto aabertistements. SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 11th November, 1871). First Race. The Maharajah’s Cup.—Value Presented by H. H. The Maharajah of Johore. For horses that have never won a Race upon the Singapore Course, Road- I sters” excepted. Entrances 85 each to the j second horse, with872 words
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Advertisement508 1879-10-02 2 2*bertfeemmte. NOTICE. Katz Bbos: have just received a ehoice 1 assortment of Habuui Cigars (direct importation) from $10 to $100 the box of 100 pieces, warranted genuine. 1 Singapore, 1st October, 1879. Ex P. Si O. MAIL STEAMER” Tub undersigned have unpacked a parcel of fine strong Union Web Hammocks508 words
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Advertisement522 1879-10-02 2 lieto gfoberttfement* WANTED. A First Assistant in the Siamese Consulate, Singapore. Apply to the Consul. Singapore, 30th September. 1879. (to 5th October.) PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. Mb. John Muir is admitted a partner in our firm from this date. CRANE BROS. Auctioneeis and Estate Agents. Singapore, 1st Oct. 1879. (to 31st inst.)522 words
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Notices.
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Article77 1879-10-02 3 j The N. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Atjeh will I leave Batavia on the 1st, and Sourabaya, on the 5th, for Port Darwin, Sydney, Mel- bourne and Adelaide Passengers and cargo for the above J mentioned Australian ports can taken I by the Co.’s77 words
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144 1879-10-02 3 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. j Setjlement op Singapore. In the matter of Yeap Cheang, residing at No. 134 Tanjong Pag&r Road, in Sin gapore. George Edward Evans, of Singapore, Official Assignee, has been appointed trus- tee of the property of the144 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article36 1879-10-02 3 Wednesday, Ist October. Dutch steamer Amboina Cramer, for Penang, Acheen and i Padang. Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke Reynolds, for Sarawak. Russian steamer Nishni Novgorod Kasy, for London. Siamese brig Hero” Gomard, for Bangkok,36 words
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Article49 1879-10-02 3 Wednesday, Ist October. Dutch steamer *Ophir”2Bt) tons, van Marion commander, Rhio let Oct/, consignees Hamilton Gray Co. Thursday. 2nd October. British steamer Cleator” 317 tons, Cholk commander, Labuan 29th Sept., consignee J. D. Ross. British steamer Sunbeam 1,154 tons, Dolson commander, Shanghai 2t)th Sept., consignees Paterson Simons Co.49 words
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Article906 1879-10-02 3 Date Ships’ Names. Captains. Flag a Rp, zof ar- .VhereFrom, Where Lying [Consignees or Agents Destination. RIVALS. .V;2N-0F- -f Fly St. Clair H. M’s. str. 450 Aug. 7 Penang Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station g orjeo v. Broekenseo H.N. M’s str 7-4 Aug. 27 Acheen T.906 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement205 1879-10-02 3 BUK1T CHREMIN. TO BE ET. Apply to Capt. A. C. Bing, oe A. P. Adams. Care of Messrs. W. MANSFIELD A CO. j Singapore, 22ud August, 1879. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders are invited for lighting the 1 under-men ioned Public Buildings in Sin- gopore during the year 1880 No. of No.205 words
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Advertisement220 1879-10-02 3 Aotfotf. NOTIFICATION. Tenders will be received up to noon on the 15th October next, for renting the following Linggi Farms, for the space of three years commencing from 1st January, 1880:— Opium Farm —Spirit Farm and Pawnbroking Farms. Tenders should be addressed to the Resident of Sungei Ujong and may220 words
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Docks.
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706 1879-10-02 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tanjong 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, and protected706 words
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190 1879-10-02 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 15 J feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.190 words
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260 1879-10-02 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. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb260 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement624 1879-10-02 4 iKfettllaranusf. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a welt selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, 4c., comprising Bracelets, Brooches. Earvin its, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rines, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, uipriMiut; I Ladies’ goldwatche, I Gents’624 words
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Advertisement458 1879-10-02 4 iMfettllamutitf. NOTICE. Ex. S. 8. Mmnuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian batter in 1 and 2 lbs. tins of excellent quality. Australian wine from the most famous Veneyards, red and white in quarts and pints, comprising: Hermitage, Riesling, Burgundy, Dalwood and Hock. Also Australian Beef in458 words
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Advertisement324 1879-10-02 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which mav arrive or put in here havine sustained damaee. are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP OOs Aeent. Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (n. e.) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE.324 words
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Advertisement604 1879-10-02 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,604 words
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Advertisement665 1879-10-02 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. H n ort ***** ton -!"twsd* S5SS*”3 sffiSS fiSSSS 'e-'rti*- wm»4 srs-sir term nS KqJKJj St™' "3""' auHwsS 5 £3 Li?e heidnitw voerd. Wine, Brer. Brandy. Ac., Ac. Rhine wines exquisite. Italisn ami Spamsh wines, Sherry and Portwine,665 words
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