Singapore Daily Times, 3 October 1879

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 3rd OCTOBER, 1879. No. 13,897
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    426 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns— At New Barbour. ..The urdcrnoted ar <the dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 Outward. Homeward. Tuesday 21st Jtn. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24 b 18th 7th Feb.
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    145 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclub. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nebtob. Glaucub. Pbiam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Obebteb. Bectob. Stentob. Menelaub. Teuceb. The Coy’s Strainers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accord modaticn for first and third
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    225 1 The folloHlDH «>« dat tbn steamers of tie Messaged Maritime* may be ejected to d "™B current year hom..™. Outward. 1g79 February Pnd *b "&>■ WT "St n I June 30 ao 10 a J fhl y 2Jnly aT 2*— nr‘ Wednesday, Oetober I BOctober 5
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    187 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, Co* coDada, Masulipatam. Madras, Calicut, Tel* lichery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday, March
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    43 1 Messes Apcae and Co.’s steamer Arratoon Avcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route to above ports. For fright or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist October, 1879.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    33 1 MeBBBS Apcab and Co.'s steamer Suez, 1,394 tons, may be expected here on or abont the 26th inet. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist October, 1879.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    958 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Feiaes, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 1 *6 Padang
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      72 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up ,i 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to inBure goods by A.. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of SI 00,000 on each bottom, and on the Rlock
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Comnanv. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailin'* vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      55 1 Established 1710. tfßiiruncps effected upon almost every description of property at the current R't.es of Premium. Total Sum insiired in 1878. £258,772.9%. Haims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DTCTE CO. Singapore,
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      70 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 risks
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      45 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.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      68 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 Europe
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      43 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Live department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (n. a.)
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      28 1 Capital ei.ooo.nnn. CHIEF OFFICER London 79, Cornhill E. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      201 1 OFFICEB. j Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool, j Queen Insurance Buildings. 60G’ acechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Depnty Chairman f William Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan,
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      COLONIAL SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      64 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 current
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      THE ITALIA MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED OF GENOA.
      78 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. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages
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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D’ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      57 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Oompany and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steam er 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
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON
      53 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 GO. fug ipore, Ist
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      ALLIANCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Slerling Extension op Limits. Qne F rat class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. o.)
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      UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
      30 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Deo., 1878. (u. c.)
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING
      106 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester —Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham— l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London— lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, Sonth Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. enAir rr •&x::tvssrrE*.. J ohn Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston. CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. ChaB. Holland, Esq.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      220 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasoow f 5O W«SI Giorm C Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street London f 2 Kino William Liverpool fOeiklChYmbers. I Water Street. Manchester,
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      86 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 grant
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      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) 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 fur
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      42 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.)
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      101 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Auilre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchars, A Co.' ,T. P. Pp.mes (Messrs. Hnllldsy.Wiss A Co.' A.T. Mnneer, fMessrs.Donelas.TiaoraikACo.) W. Niralse, (Romeo Comranv Ltd.' J. .T. dos Remedies, (.T.
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      132 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid np and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .T. Ashton, Esq. Alf-e'd On.urer, Esq. Thomas O. Rarelav, William Hawthorn, Robert. O. L. Revan, Oeortre Hibhert, Percival Rosanqoet, Samnel Hvde .Tames Rrand, ™lH*in Charles Cave. Charles Marryat, Oeorw H. Chambers,
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      NEW CASTLE GENERAL A. I. INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
      45 4 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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      BENGAL INSURANCE SOCIETY.
      39 4 £>.Cjri\7£LLj mounauvu The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 33$ o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      123 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notici. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rat 6 of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of loe daily from 6 A. M. to 10.30 a. m. and from 12.80 to 6
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    • Advertisement
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      72 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OP THE LATEST BURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price op Nautical Almanacs Charts. de (Double Sheet) »i I*°o* y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FOR SALE. The undersigned have just
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINACE, 1870.
    141 2 In The Supreme Court op 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 Court
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    FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON AND CALCUTTA.
    72 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Simla, 987 tons register, will leave the roads for above ports at 2 p. m. on Saturday next, the 4tb October. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Madras Ac., For freight
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 3RD OCT., 1879.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      1149 2 Singapore, 3rd October, 1879. Gambier I 3.85. Black Pepper 8.40. White Pepper, fair quality 13.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.30. Pearl Sago 4 05. Coffee, Bontyne 181. Tapioca, small Flake 5.66 to 5.75. Tin... 24.1. 40s. Mule twist 86. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.574. 7 do do 1.47 J.
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      PENANG NEWS.
      450 2 From the Penang Standard of the 26th September, we take the following 1 paragraphs:— i The Perak war medal. —lt was antiI cipated some time time ago that the j troops employed in the Perak expedition i were to have a medal; it is now officially announced that
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      THE POLICE COMMISSION.
      3473 2 We give below extracts from the recommendations of the Police Commission as to the future constitution of the Police Force of the Settlements which embody the gist of the long report which has been placed on the Oouucil table. We will review the report at length in
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      570 2 £rto aijbertisemtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COTJRT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman.— Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman. —The Ron. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matbeson Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.)
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    • Advertisement
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      854 2 SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 11th November, 1879. First Race. The Maharajah’s Cup.—Value $l5O. Presented by H. H. The Maharajah of i Johore. For horses that have never won a Race upon the Singapore Course, Roadsters” excepted. Entrances 85 each to the second horse, with $2O added Once
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      763 2 NOTICE. Victor Dumas, Veterinary Surgeon :ind Shoeing Smith, begs to inform the Public of Singapore, that in addition to the above business, he is also prepared to cure diseased Dogs and Cattles of any description, at a moderate charge. Communications addressed to him at Orchard Road No. 550 will meet
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    • Advertisement
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      562 2 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. SALE OF VALUABLE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS. Situated at the Junction of Oechaed and Scott’s Roads. The undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on or about 22nd instant, due notice of which will be given. 41 VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS varying from 8,000 to 42,000 square feet per
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  • Correspondence.
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      THE BOMBARDMENT OF A BORNEO VILLAGE.
      228 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. j Sib, —I notice in a paragraph in your issue j of Wednesday last in commenting upon the action of H. M’s. Kestrel in burning a native, piratical village on the North East coast of Borneo, you
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  • Notices.
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      THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
      137 3 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Yeap Cheang, residing at No. 134 Tanjong Pagar Road, in Sin gapore. George Edward Evans, of Singapore, Official Assignee, has been appointed true* tee of the property of the bankrupt. The
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals.
      112 3 Thursday, 2nd October. British ship Stratton Audley 998 tons, Richardson com* mander, Galle 11th Sep*. British barque Penshaw” 729 tons, Airey commander, Sunderland 20th June. British barque Tation 385 tons, Bernet commander, Bangkok 9th Sept. Siamese brig China 199 tons, Brendt commander, Bangkok 6th Sept. British steamer Radnorshire” 1,201
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      26 3 Thursday, 2nd October. Dutch steamer Opbir van Marion, for Deli. Siamese steamer Bangkok Rademaker, for Bangkok. British steamer Eastern Isles Barrow, for Sourabaya.
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      807 3 Date 1 Ships’Names. Captains. Flag a Rig z of ae- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS. ViEN-OF-WA. Fly St. Clair H. M’s. str. 450 Aug. 7 Penang Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Borneo v. Broekenseu H.N. M’s str. 7-4 Aug. 27Acheen T. P.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      140 3 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Tenders are invited for lighting the under.mentioned Public Buildings in Singopore during the year 1880 No. of No. Public Buildings lights in use. 1 j Criminal Prison 139 2 Civil do 19 3 Treasury Office 3 4 Harbour Light (Fort Canning)... 1 5 Convict Invalid Lines 7 6
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    • Advertisement
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      218 3 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 Ist January, Opium Farm—Spirit Farm Gambling and Pawnbroking Farms. Tenders should be addressed to the Resident of Sungei Ujong and may be for
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      712 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tsnjonc Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Whare.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels stone time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected by
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      190 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gkaving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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      THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY “ LIMITED” INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X OF 1866.
      258 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. G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb Oh
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      623 4 iMteaflaiwouJ!. J. MOTION. Cheonomktee, Watch and Clock Makee. and Optician. Flint Steeet. Has always on band a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments. 4c., oomprisin? Bracelets, Ladies’po d watche, I Gents ditto.. I Silver watches, American clocks, Carriage clocks, Marble clocks, Chronometers, Thermometers, Barometers, Sextants, i Brooches,
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    • Advertisement
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      454 4 NOTICE. Ex. S. 8. Menviuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian butter 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 in kegs
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      324 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCITATION. The Masters of Shies or vessels insured in the above Association, which raav arrive or put in here having sustained dam acre, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP COs Agent. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. fn. e.) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASPORTATION OP UNDERWRITERS,
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      599 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,
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      711 4 terms and r &J3SS.' KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Streets. onhMdl^rfj! "TZ.uk o l Hebb n,, te«d* •elected and Wo hS pti n h n ™>rmdi*eM richly assort. t t i «l ryk assortied stock of all |p r EuEnropcanand ,'ohon t 1 '"THsoheartiother (roo-ls
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