Singapore Daily Times, 9 October 1879
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Title Section12 1879-10-09 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 9th OCTOBER, 1879. No. 13,90212 words
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Article, Illustration427 1879-10-09 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. *IIUI dBt«*mrwWrtr tbis Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879: Outwabd. Homeward. TueAdiy 21 gt Ju. Frid»y loth Jan. *th Feb. 24th 18th 7th Feb. 4th Mar. 2l«t 18th Jth Mar.427 words
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Article144 1879-10-09 1 Agamemnon. Ultbses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomid. Deucalion. Nistor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchibeb. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menblaus. 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 accorrmodaticn for first and third class144 words
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280 1879-10-09 1 The following a re tbe a tes hlcl thf steamers of tie Messagenes Maritime, may be eipected to mII S the current year:— OSTWISD. 1879 io7». Wednesday 12 February Friday, 17 January Of! 31 do 12 March 14 February 26 do Monday, 7 April 14 March280 words
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138 1879-10-09 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Tuesday October 9th I138 words
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Article42 1879-10-09 1 MEBBRB ApcAßand Co.’s steamer Arratoon Ancar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may t-e 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, 1879.42 words
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Article35 1879-10-09 1 Messrs Apcar and Go ’s steamer Suez 1,394 tons, may be expected here on or about tbe 26th inst. For freignt or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist October, 1879.35 words
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969 1879-10-09 1 The Steamers of the above Company will fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after j the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batayj% 44? fPadang 94 6ft. Samarang via Batavia 68969 words
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Insurance.
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Article72 1879-10-09 1 Capital 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 tbe extent of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and72 words
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47 1879-10-09 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, I4th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)47 words
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Article56 1879-10-09 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at tbe current R'tes of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772,9®C. Claims arranged by the 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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71 1879-10-09 1 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. Thr 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 risks71 words
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46 1879-10-09 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. u. c.46 words
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68 1879-10-09 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 oaBting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to68 words
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44 1879-10-09 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A 00. Fire depabtment Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. 0.)44 words
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Article30 1879-10-09 1 Capital £1,000,000. CHIEF OFFICER London 79, Cornhili, E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Si gg a PQ. re Pr Cu30 words
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193 1879-10-09 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Willia Hind, Eeqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security193 words
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64 1879-10-09 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 1879-10-09 1 The undersigned, Agents for the Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Geno^, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages78 words
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57 1879-10-09 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steam er or sailing vessel on tne customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME57 words
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51 1879-10-09 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome 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 00. F’Vgapore, Ist April, 1875.51 words
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42 1879-10-09 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk.. 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875, (u. c.)42 words
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31 1879-10-09 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Deo., 1878. (u. c.)31 words
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97 1879-10-09 1 OFFICES OF THE OOMPiUT. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett's Hill. London-10, Cor^iU^^ CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston. CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs. Ewing, Angus, and Co.)97 words
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220 1879-10-09 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: Glasgow f 50 Wxbt G' 010 C Street. Edinburgh 17 Qborge Street. Loxdox f 2 Kixg William l Stbkbt. (SS 1 Manchester,220 words
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87 1879-10-09 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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82 1879-10-09 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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Article43 1879-10-09 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 o ustomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)43 words
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103 1879-10-09 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Audre, Esq. (Motets. Melrhars, ft Co.) .T. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holllday.Wise ft Co.) A. T Mnnirer, (Messrs. DoTurlas.LapraikftCo.) H. Niwkise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) I. .T. do*103 words
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131 1879-10-09 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Ricli.rd .1. Ashton. En- Allmi OmiMr, *“1Thomas O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, Qeorw Hibhert, Percival Bosanqnet, Samuel Hrde James Brand. I LvaTK Charles Care. Charles^ Warryat, decree H. Chambers, Jams.131 words
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46 1879-10-09 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 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)46 words
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Article38 1879-10-09 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 A CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.38 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement124 1879-10-09 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the let January, Ice will he sold retail, at the rate of S Cents per* pound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. M. to 10.30 A. M. and from 1250 to 6124 words
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Advertisement128 1879-10-09 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST BURVEY, NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 11-25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. (Single Sheet) ,0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) MILNER’S SAFES. The udnersigned have just received128 words
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Article85 1879-10-09 2 In the Supr* me Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Esmail Mansoor, a Bankrupt. Whereas under a bankruptcy petition presented to this Court against the sail Esmail Mansoor, an order of adjudication was made on the 26th day of February,85 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 9TH OCT., 1879
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Article266 1879-10-09 2 Singapore, 9th October, 1879. Gambier I 3.85. Black Pepper 8.75. White Pepper, fair quality 13.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.37$. Pearl Sago 4.05. Coffee, Bontyne 18.$. Tapioca, small Flake 5.66 to 5.75. Tin 27. Nominal 40s. Mule twist 86. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.57$. 7 do do 1.47$. 6266 words
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1264 1879-10-09 2 Afghanistan. Simla, 9 lk October. —General Roberts has been attacked near Cabal by a considerable force of Cabulis and Gbilzais. After severe fighting the enemy was repulsed with a heavy loss, 12 guns and 2 standards being captured. British loss 87 killed and wounded. By1,264 words
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Article730 1879-10-09 2 [Communicated.) We would remind our numerous readers of the great musical treat in store for them at the Promenade Concert, which, with the kind permission of the Honorable Colonel John Jago and Officers, will be given this Evening, in the Town Hall, by the splendid Band of730 words
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Article1149 1879-10-09 3 The Overland Ceylon Examiner has the following leading article on a subject which has more than once caused much comment in this Colony. The system which it exposes is not unknown, we believe, all over the East, and the means to remedy the grievance might well be1,149 words
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Article1577 1879-10-09 3 Sooloo. —A correspondent writes to us ns follows under date the 24th August On the 17th, Senor Martinez, the Governor, accompanied by his military Secretary, left this on board the gunboat Galamianes for the town of Maibun, the residence of the Sultan of this island. I am ignorant1,577 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement722 1879-10-09 2 #tto gUbertteementf. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capita1......5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —Wm. H. FoRBES, Esq. (of j Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chatman.—The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Mathesou Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) B. R.722 words
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Advertisement857 1879-10-09 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 Johore. For horses that have never won a Race upon the Singapore Course, Roadsters” excepted. Entrances $5 each to the second horse, with $2O added Once round857 words
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Advertisement838 1879-10-09 2 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The undersigned are instructed to sell by Public Auction at the New Habor Dock Company’s Premises, towards the end of next week, a quantity of valuable masts, spars, yards, sails, rigging, ropes, and sundry ship’s stores and gear, ex Southern Ocean. Date of sale and full particulars will838 words
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Advertisement418 1879-10-09 2 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. A Fancy Sale in aid of the Building Fund will be held in the Lower Room of the Town Hall, on Thursday evening, 9th October, at 8 o’clock, and on Friday the 10th, at noon. By kind permission of Colonel Jago and Officers, the Band of the 74th418 words
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Notices.
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156 1879-10-09 3 In the Supbeme Coubt of the Stbaits Settlements. Settlement of Singapoee. In the matter of Hoosknsah Kamsah residing at No. 80 Teluk Ayer Street, in the town of Singapore, and carrying on business in copartnership as Stevedores in Singapore, Bankrupts. I Geobge Edwaed Evans, of156 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article91 1879-10-09 3 Wednesday, Bth October. H. N. M’s steamer Telegraaf” Saubeu commander, Karimon Bth Oct., consignee H. N. M’s Consul General. Siamese barque Glory” 4*9 tons, Tarek commander, Bang- i kok 25th Sept. I Siamese barque Diamond City 502 tons, Melendoryk commander, Bangkok 20th Sept. Siamese barque Ban Lee” 260 tons,91 words
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Article48 1879-10-09 3 I Wednesday, Bth October. Spanish steamer Salvadora” Larringa, for Manila. Siamese ship Charon WAttana” Moulley, for Bangkok. British ship Bowfell” Collins, for Liverpool. 1 Dutch steamer Vice President Prins” Schippers for Macassar. American barque Cremona” Gove, for Marseilles, j British steamer Agamemnon” Wilding, for Hongkong.48 words
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Article689 1879-10-09 3 Date i chips’Names, j Captains. Flag v Rig i a ;op ae- VhereFeom.. Where Lying Consignees ok Agents Dmtination. I RIVALS .wXN-OF- Borieo v. Broekenseu H.N. M’s str.i 784; Aug. 27; Acheen |T. P. Wharf 3. N. M’s. Consul Genl. Repairing Telegraaf iSanben H.N. M’s str.i689 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement316 1879-10-09 3 NOTICE. The interest and responsibility of Choa. Kong in the chop of Kue Tye, as proprietors of the Saw Mill at Tanjong Rhoo, ceased since the 18th instant. I. the undersigned, Neo Fong Chong, will, from and after the above date, carry on the said business under the same chop316 words
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Advertisement507 1879-10-09 3 NOTICE. SALE OF THE REVENUE FARMS IN THE STATE OF SELANGOR. Tenders are invited for the undermentioned 1. Kwala Lumpur Farms. —At Kwala Lumpur, Ranching and the mining districts of those places. A. A Farm of the right to prepare and sell Chandoo and all other preparations of Opium. B.507 words
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Advertisement219 1879-10-09 3 NOTICE. Civil Engineer with Scientific qualifications, who has had varied experience, is open to an engagement professionally, or to Report and Prospect in Minerals. Unexceptionable references. Address Delta, care of Straits Times.” Singapore, 26th September. 1879. FOR SALE. A Portable Albion Printing Press by MeBsp9. Habbild and Sons, of London,219 words
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Docks.
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703 1879-10-09 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 atone time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected703 words
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189 1879-10-09 4 This Company execute# ships’ repairs of all desenptiona in the most efficient manner nnder the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15J feel Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving189 words
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258 1879-10-09 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under theIndian 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. 1 G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb Oh Yean258 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement675 1879-10-09 4 iMiSttllantouS. J. MOTION. Cheonometee, Watch and Clock Maker. and Optician. Flint Street. fl as always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising I Ladies gold watche, Gents’ ditto., I Silver watches, American clocks, Carriage clocks, Marble clocks, Chronometers, Thermometers, Barometers, i*uara cnaiuo, Sextants,675 words
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Advertisement480 1879-10-09 4 NOTICE. Ex. 8. 8. Menmuir. 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. AL80 Australian Beef in kegs480 words
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Advertisement377 1879-10-09 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which mav arrivr or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP COs Agent* Singapore, 10th Jane, 1878. (n. c.) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION cp UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE.377 words
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Advertisement606 1879-10-09 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN MPORTBB8 OP EUROPEAN, OHINA, Ja* pan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths; iVINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfits made up on the Shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine606 words
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Advertisement711 1879-10-09 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL 8TORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Hs.o.lwayaj Halt.. fort Sont ton-! Hebbensteal, mmntia well waahrend ein jours Wen poor rartie een andi woMan.ortir- aKaortinj ryk .Ml. ichly assort- t«s T.airer al- dans tons ment pan EuT Stock of all l«r P.liranao. laamAielui Snropean and711 words
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