Singapore Daily Times, 13 October 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 13th OCTOBER, 1879. No. 13,905
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  • 427 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. TjiBiiE ttm mva+i* ibis Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 Ovtward. Homeward. Tuesday 21st Jan. Friday loth Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 18th 7th Feb. 4th Mar. 2ist 18th
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  • 142 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. NBBTOB. Glaucus. Pbiam. ANCHISEB. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hectob. Stentob. Menelaus. 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 accoirmodaticn for first and third class
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  • 317 1 Tfe followiD? are the dates oh which the steamers of the Messageries Mantimes may he eipected to a'"™ here during the current year:— OUTWIHD. 1879. 1879. Wednesday 12 February j Friday, 17 January 2fl do 3 r ,do I 12 March 14 February 26 do I
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  • 135 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, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Tuesday October 9tb I
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  • 43 1 MESSRS Apcar and Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may oe expected here on or about tbe 21st instant, en route to above ports. For fright or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist October, 1879.
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  • 33 1 Messes Apcab 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 MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist October, 1879.
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  • 964 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßatavia every 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 i Batavia f
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  • Insurance.
    • 70 1 Capital 8 1,500.000. Paid-np 133.332. Reserve Fund,, 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., Hongkong'. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Vessels or Steamers to the extent "f 00,000 on each bottom, and on the Rlock and Machinery
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    • 47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the. above Company. and ia prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)
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    • 58 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current R' J teß of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772,9 a G. Claims arranged by the Local Apents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents.
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    • 70 1 Capital 10,000.000 Francs. Thb 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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    • 46 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fibe 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.
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    • 70 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. 331 o/o discount allowed on all risks foi c oasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to
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    • 44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. o.)
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    • 25 1 Capital fil.oon.non. CHIEF OFFICE'?. London 79, Cornhill E. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. fab., im
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    • 191 1 Offices. yueen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Vjueen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall, Eaqre. Deputy Chairman wim Hind, Eaqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan, Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by
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    • 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 beduced bates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current
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    • 79 1 The undersigned, Agents for the “Italia” Mabine Insubance 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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    • 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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    • 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 CO. F'ngapore, 1st April,
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    • 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. fu. o.l
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    • 30 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. o.)
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    • 99 1 Capital, Two Millions Steeling OPPICB8 OP THE COMPANY. MANCHESTEB-Exchange 8treet Liverpool—28, Exchang Street East Birmingham—12, Bennett’s HiU. LoNDON-iO, Oomhffl. ~BbTstol-5o, Broad Street," CHAIBMAN IN MANCHB8TEB. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Cost on CHAIBMAN IN LIVEBPOOL. Chas Holland, Esq. A CHAIBMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs.
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    • 220 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeling. Chairman—Alexander Ronaldbon,Eb<j Vice Chairman— J ah. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O WbB t Geoegb Edinburgh, 17 Gjorge Street. London, f Rub* William c Street. Liverpool, f Oriel Chambers, l Water
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    • 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 Agent* for this Company in Singapore with authority to grant
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    • 82 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorpobated 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 for
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    • 42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned hare been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon oargo on the oustomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (a. o.)
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    • 100 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melcherg, k Co.' J. P. Bernes (Messrs. Holliday.Wise k Co.! A.T.Mnneer, (Messrs.DonelM,T,anraikftCo.) TT. Nioaise, (Romeo Company Ltd.) .T. .T. dos Remedies, (J. J.
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    • 137 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gnneer, Esq. Thomas 0. Rarclav, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, j Georee Hihhert, Pereiral Rosanquet, Samnel Hvde .Tames Brand, William T.vall. Charles Cave, Chi>rie« Marryftt:, Oeoree H.
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    • 46 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.)
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    • 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
    • 99 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYERVALLEI ROAD. Notice. d and after the let January, Ice will pouSd reta^’at the rate of 3 Cents perU S®* House is opened for the sale of from 6 a. m. to 10.30 a. m. and 12-30 to 6 p. m. forlTv* or 3or 5 lbs. can
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    • 129 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacn. Nautical Almanacs I1.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) MILNER’S SAFES. The udnersigned have
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  • 85 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,
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 13TH OCT., 1879.
    • 230 2 Singapore, 13th October, 1879. Gambier f 3 90. Black Pepper 8.75. White Pepper, fair quality 13(50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.40. Pearl Sago. 4 05. Coffee, Bontyne 18 J. Tapioca,email flake 5.66t0 5.75. Tin 28*. 40e. Mule twiet 86. 8* lbs. Shirtings 1.57*. 7 do do 1.47*. 6
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    • 1097 2 1. —Daylight. One of the 3. I. S. N. Co’s steamers due from Calcutta, Rangoon, Moulmein, Penang, and Malacca. 2. —Noon. To 2 o’clock Mas. A.nson,B Weekly Reception at Government House. 3. p. m. The Raffles Library and Museum open to the Public. It was
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    • 896 2 Old” vs. New Members. This match was commenced on the 27th of September aud continued on the 4th and 11th October. For the purpose of the match, all members who have joined the club since Ist January, 1878, are reckoued as “new” members —On the first day the “old”
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    • 575 3 We take the following items from our Penang contemporaries, to hand by the 8. S. Benmore which arrived this morning:— A British subject arrested in Acheen. Sometime during last month, we were informed tha, a Trader by the name of Hajee Moodeen of Malacca, shipped some buffaloes, rice,
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    • 1491 3 The Penang Gazette of the 7th instant gives the following particulars of the Larut disturbances A very serious outbreak has taken place at Thaipeng, Larut. It appears that on Friday the 3rd inst. the day that Mr. Low returned from his brief tour to China
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    • 1058 3 The following letter addressed to the Editor, appears in the United Service Gazette of 12th September:— «<ib, —Having seen that a medal has been granted to the officers and men of the several ships that were engaged in the Perak expedition, 1875—76, those of H M. S.
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    • Correspondence.
      • 666 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. j Sir, —It is rumoured that the New Pilot Board recently elected, have already come to the conclusion, that they must i do something to distinguish themselves and somebody must be hanged. It apl pears that the Pilots are
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 747 2 £rto aiiberttsements. HONGKONG AND 8HANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman.— Wm. H. Fobbes, 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.
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    • 871 2 SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAT. Tuesday, Uth November, 1879. Fiest Race. The Maharajah's Cup.—Value 8150. Presented by H. H. The Maharajah of Johore. For hor ß es that have never won a Race upon the Singapore Course, Roadsters” excepted. Entrances 15 each to the second horse, with 8-0 added
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    • 924 2 NOTICE. Neither the Captain, Agents nor Owners of the British barque Oldbridge will be responsible for any debts contracted by the crew of the above ship during her stay in port. Singapore, 6th Oct. 1879. (to 14th inst.) SALE BY AUCTION. The undersigned have received instructions to Sell by Public
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    • 409 2 HORSE REPOSITORY. No. 110 Bra 88 Bass a Road, H. Abrams has just received several very useful and well matched pairs of young horses, he has also some very stylish Dogcarts. Mail Phaetons and other Carriages for sale, and some English saddlery and harness. Singapore, 7th Oct., 18 7 9.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 136 3 Saturday, lltb October. P. AO. steamer Kashgar” 1,5 i 5 tons, Baker commander, Bombay 30tb Sept., consignees P. 0. Company. British steamer Meredith” 634 tons, McTavish commander, London 23rd Augt, consignees Paterson Simons Co. British barque Birdston” 700 tons, Stevens commander, Newcastle N. S. W. 23 d July, consignees
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    • 43 3 Saturday, 11th October. British steamer Banca” Craig, for Cheribon. British steamer Pontianak Milnes, for Billiton and Pontanak. British steamer Louisa 111 Harnier, for Malacca and Klang. Dutch steamer Konning William 111 Hoffman, for Batavia. British barque Falcon Bernet, for Bangkok.
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    • 762 3 Date '-arps’ Names. Captains. Flag a Rio z of as- A'hereFrom. Where Lying Consignees or Agents Destination. RIVALS ’4FN-0F- 1 g or eo V. Brookensen g.N. M’s str. 7P4 Aug. 27 Acheen T. P. Wharf H. N. M’s. Consul Genl. Repairing Kestrel Edwards H. M’s str.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 221 3 fIOtIKS. FOR SALE. A Portable Albion Printing Press by Messrs. Habrtld and Sows, of London, in throughly good order, with types of all descriptions. Also a Book-Binding Press, and Materials. Anoly to Quarter Master Sergeant McKinnon, Tanglin Barracks. Singapore, 23rd September 1879. (2 wk.) CONSULAT DE FRANCE A SINGAPORE. GOUVERNEMENT
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  • Docks.
    • 706 4 Thk work, of tie Company are situated at Taajomr Pager, mtlin one mile of tie uiwn of Singapore, and compriie tie following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels atone time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected
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    • 189 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Grating Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Grating
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    • 259 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
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 675 4 fStsrrllanemis. 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 Rracelets, Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, i Gents’ ditto.. Earrings, Silver watches. Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks,
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    • 503 4 NOTICE. Ex. S. 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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    • 333 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which may arrive or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON. DUNLOP COs A eent.. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. (u. e.) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OP UNDERWRITERS,
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    • 606 4 iHlffttUaiuotKl. 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 outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine
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    • 651 4 iHfsrrflanfmiSi KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG Commercial Square, Beach Streets. i SStZ, j'x richly assort- t.ps T.apnr el o f assorti- «t-ockofall li„ T kSSLIL 1an m «>t ’•an EuE’lropenn and i isohsn v .T 'cpcischs artiother iroods, Ljnrpn kelen teiren Mod era!e m mut T' JS,*"* >•
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