Singapore Daily Times, 10 October 1879

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 10th OCTOBER, 1879. No. 13,903
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    409 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. pec ted to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879:— Outward. Homeward. Tuesday 21et Jan. Friday 10th Jan. n 4th Feb. 24th 18th 7th Feb. ,8£ r Ur St Aprn ajrii. 28th 48th 12th May. Tuesday 29th
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    145 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antxnor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nysfpß. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hectoe. Stentor. Wenelaus. Teucer. The Coy’a BUamers 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 class
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    266 1 The following *1® to “a w licl1 tbf steamers of the Messagenes Mantimes may be expected to a rnve here during the current year:— OlJTWABD. 1870 1879. Wednesday 12 February Frid *y• 47 January oc jo ,i 31 uO ”i£d. 26 do >> 28 do j
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    136 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, f ty’Qulmpin- Rangoon and Calcutta, taking~Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatsm. Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Tuesday October 9th I Thursday
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    FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
    42 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Arratoon Aocar, 1,892 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or abontthe 21st instant, en route to above ports. For fright or passage, apply to SAREIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist October, 1879.
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    33 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Suez 1,394 tons, may be expected here on or about tbe 26th inst. For freight or passage, apply to SAREIES* MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist October, 1879.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    953 1 The Steamers of the above Company will j fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to j Batavia 46 j Padang 94 i Choribon 90
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      72 1 Capital 8 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersiened, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailiue Vessels or Steamers to the extent ef $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on tbe Block
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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 Agwit 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.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      56 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current R'tes of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772.9°C. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A CO.
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      HELVETIA, SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ST. GALL.
      71 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 termß. 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 tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      70 1 Head Ofpicb, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon ctfrgo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks foi c oasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      46 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A 00. Fire department Limit £12,000, on j a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on I ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. o.)
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      30 1 Capital fil.orto.ooo. CHIEF OFFICE 5 London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. c.)
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      196 1 Offices. Qneen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The
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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.
      56 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer 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 BROTHERS.
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON
      52 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. Singapore, Ist April,
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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 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 CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)
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      UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
      31 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.)
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      LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING
      104 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. BRin OL-bU, Broad U CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. J ohn Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd AOoston. CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW.
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      228 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stiilibo. Chairman— Alexander Ron aldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.LA. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O ST G, OM, l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. Lohdob f 2 Kibo William l Street. LivRRPonT f
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      87 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 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 for
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents (or the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      102 4 Capital 52,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Audre, Esq. (Masgrs. Meli-hero, k Co.) .T. P. Primes (Messrs. TlollldßV.Wise k Co.) a. T. Mnmrer, (Messrs.TlonirUs,T.ruirnikACo.) tt. Nifsise, (Pomeo Comn«Dv Ltd.) J. .T. dos Remedies,
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      Imperial FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      132 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Riehsrd .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Goueer. Esq. Thomss O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Revan, Georee Hihh»rt, Perciral Bosanquet, "ainnel Hvrfe .Tames Brand, f Charles Cave. Charles Xfermt, George H. Chambers, -Limes
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      NEW CASTLE GENERAL A. I. INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
      46 4 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, haring sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (n. c.)
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      BENGAL INSURANCE SOCIETY.
      38 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.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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      120 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notic*. On and after the Ist Janaary, Ice will 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 m. and from 1230 to 6 P. M. Tickets
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      129 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, Of THE JATEBT SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price op Eaen. Nautical Almanacs I L 25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1-80. (Single Sleet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (U.C.) MILNER’S SAFES. The udnerßigned have
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    THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    86 2 In the Supr me Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Esmail ManBooß, a Bankrupt. Whereas under a bankruptcy petition presented to this Court against the sai I Esmail Manioor, an order of adjudication was made on the '26th day of
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 10TH OCT., 1879.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS.
      147 2 Singapore, 10th October, 1879. Gambier f 390. Black Pepper 8.75. j White Pepper, fair quality 13.50. j Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.40. Pearl Sago 4.05 I Coffee, Bontyue 18 J. Tapioca, Bmall Flake 5.66 to 5.75. j Tin 28j. 40s. Mule twist... 86. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.57 J.
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      Passengers.
      211 2 8 Per S. S. GUneagle* on the 10th October. 1 For Singapore.—Ff om London: Mr. e Wjlliaip Cameron, Misses Emijie and e Jessie Sinclair, Mr. Henry Price and Mr. f* John Williams. r t For Hongkong.— From Mr. v James Rodger. tl Vail Notices. Mails close for Hongkong and
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      REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      997 2 The War in South America. London, 9th October. —There has been an engagement between the Chilian and Peruvian fleets, and the Haascar has been captured. Austro-Hungary. The Baron d’ Htymerle, late Minister to Italy, has been appointed Chancellor. H. M. S. Gun boat Kestrel has
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      TIN MINING IN LARUT.*
      3584 2 The handy, instructive little work before us must commend itself to every one who takes an interest in the future of the Natives States and especially in the development of their known resources. Mr. Doyle, iu an uuassuniiug, quiet style has devoted his attention in this
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    • Correspondence.
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        THE P. W. D. AND MUNICIPALITY.
        269 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib,—The Private” notice has been removed from the end of the road which connects Cavenagh and Selegie Roads, and I beg of you to allow me to thank the Colonial Engineer for his ready ac- ceptance of
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        TRAINING NOTES.
        529 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —The Course as you and many are aware was opened for training on the 22nd of last month, I waited, but also in vain for notes from the old stagers.” What has become of The Old Mau,” where is The
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
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      742 2 #tto aUbtrttSfmmtS, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Pond 1,800,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman. —WM. H. Fobbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman.— The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matbeson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A
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      873 2 SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 11th November, 1879. First Rack. 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 85 each to the second horse, with s'2o added Once round
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      818 2 J. M. LYON CO. Albion Engine Works and Saw Mills, 1 Teluk Ayer Bay, facing Old Harbour j Have a special Plant of Machinery with Europeans in charge, for Engineering and Millwright Work, and Machine Carpentry. Fourteen years’experience and endeavours to improve every class of Machinery employed in the East,
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      365 2 PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Thb undersigned are instructed to sell by Public Auction at the New Habor Dock Company’s Premia *s. towards the end of next week, a quantity of valuable masts, spars, yards, sails, rigeing, ropes, and sundry ship’s stores and gear, ex Southern Ocean. Date of sale and full particulars
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals.
      66 3 Thursday, 9th October. German barque Visurgis” 1,141 tons, Meyer commander, Cardiff 20th June, consignees Bebn Meyer A Co. British steamer hhuaydagone” 311 tons, Bowen commander, Penang 7th Oct., consignees Maclaine Fraser Co. Friday, 10th October. Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke” 254 tons, Reynolds commander, Sarawak Bth Oct., consignees Borneo Company
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      40 3 Thursday, 9th October. British steamer Carrisbrookc Wharton, for Hongkong. British steamer “Rajpootana” Lewis, for Rangoon. British steamer Nestor” Freeman, for London. G rman steamer Bellona Ahrens, for Saigon. British brig Laughing Wave Godfrey, for Fremantle via Batavia.
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      716 3 ai ATE Ships’ Names. Captains. Flag i Rig “op ab- A'hereFeom.| Whebe Lying [Consignees ob Agents Destination. RIVALS. MEN-OF-tf i Borneo v. Broekensen H.N. M’sstr. 754 Aug. 27 Acbeen T. P. Wharf H. N. M’s. Consul Genl. Repairing Telegraaf Sanben H.N.M’sstr. Oct. BKarimon Roads H. N.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
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      219 3 ftotites. TO LET. I A detached House in Spottiswoode I i Park, rent $20 per month. Apply to CAPTAIN MARSHALL, Spottiswoode Park. I Singapore, 30th September, 1879. NOTICE OF REMOVAL; 1 The undersigned has removed his office to the corner of Battery Road, next to Messrs. John Litte Co.’s Godown.
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    • Advertisement
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      409 3 NOTICE. A Civil Engineer with Scientific qua- lifications, who has had varied experience, is open to an engagement professionally, I or to Report and Prospect in Minerals. Unexceptionable references. Address Delia, care of Straits Times.” Singapore, 26th September. 1879. FOR SALE. A Portable Albion Printing Press by M essrs. Harried
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      702 4 Tun works ol tke Company are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz s Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels atone time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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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 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 foot Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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      THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY “ LIMITED”
      260 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. Lamb Oh
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      672 4 ißtScfllammts. 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, Earvin trs, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rines. Wedding rings. Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, I Ladies’ goldwatche, Gents’ ditto., Silver
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      481 4 NOTICE. Ex. 8. 8. Menmuir. 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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      330 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which mav arrive or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP OOs Agent. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. (u. e.) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE.
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    • Advertisement
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      603 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN IMPORTERS OP EUROPEAN, CHINA, JAPAN and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chbonometib, Watch, and Clock Makebs Jewellebs and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen’8 outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,
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      687 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. JXSu’SSl ,ort Sont ton- |Hebb™ 2lS2i 8, J j wa f'? ren 'i w" ionn hi™ v„or radi, eet. wohk»«ortir- as o r ti ryk wsortiSfi®* J*" J' a er al d™* tons merit van Emer IwwtMes -orreis^hsartiSZSrZZS
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