Singapore Daily Times, 31 October 1879
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Title Section12 1879-10-31 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 31st OCTOBER. 1879. No. 13,92112 words
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Article, Illustration407 1879-10-31 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. The urdemoted ar ti e dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879:— J Outward. Homeward. Tuesday 21st Jan. Friday Wtt» Jan. *tb Feb. 24th j St407 words
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Article145 1879-10-31 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. j Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. SARPEDON. ORE8TE8. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. Teucer. The 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 third145 words
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273 1879-10-31 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— o;tw„«i>. Ho !S‘“”' 1870 1879. Wednesday 12 February Friday, 17 January 3£* 26 do 28 do Monday, 7 April 14 March —-—ll Iniqpiii273 words
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149 1879-10-31 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 4c, during the current year on or about the undernoted dates Tuesday October149 words
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Article43 1879-10-31 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Anatoon Apcar, 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, 1st October, 1879.43 words
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Article34 1879-10-31 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 SAEKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st October, 1879.34 words
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961 1879-10-31 1 V lyAilUJJI Wiurnil I, maiiiui/. 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 Monet, First Class. i From961 words
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Insurance.
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Article74 1879-10-31 1 Capital 8 1,500.000, Paid-np 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hon gk one. The undersigned. Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 8100.000 on each bottom, and on tbe74 words
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47 1879-10-31 1 Established 1836. Capital £1.000,000. Reserve £340.000. The undesigned lias been appointed Agent at Sifigapore for tbe above Company. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore, 14tb Feby. 1378. fu- c.)47 words
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Article58 1879-10-31 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost, every de-motion of property at the current Rites of Premitim. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772.9 Q fJ. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE58 words
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69 1879-10-31 1 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks, for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to69 words
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45 1879-10-31 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. RAWENBERG, SCHMIDT CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.45 words
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69 1879-10-31 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$ o/o discount allowed on all risks foi c oasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to69 words
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42 1879-10-31 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fibs department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on nelife. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. o*)42 words
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Article26 1879-10-31 1 Capital £1,000.000. CHIEF OFFICE^. London 79, Cornhtll E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)26 words
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198 1879-10-31 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, Eaqre. Patrick Hnnter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Eeq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Egqre. The security offered198 words
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64 1879-10-31 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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79 1879-10-31 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 voyages79 words
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55 1879-10-31 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.55 words
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51 1879-10-31 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400j000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS CO. Singapore, Ist April, 1875.51 words
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42 1879-10-31 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Siebling Extension op Limits. One F rst 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.)42 words
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31 1879-10-31 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)31 words
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103 1879-10-31 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. Lminnwipio. Conhiii. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.103 words
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216 1879-10-31 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chaim win—J as. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— ft. Ambrose Smith. p.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O West G<org> l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. Lohdoh 2Kn.oWiLL.AI. lXrr^"'? 8 Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned216 words
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86 1879-10-31 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 grant86 words
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83 1879-10-31 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000 003 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, Agents83 words
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Article42 1879-10-31 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 oustomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singaporei 15th July, 1872, (u. c.)42 words
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101 1879-10-31 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre. Esq. (Messrs. Melcliers, ft Co.) J. TV Karnes (Messrs. HnlMsy.Wise ft o<O T. Mnntrer, fMeßßrs.DonelM.lAnmikftCo.) H. Nioaise, (Rnroeo Coimimv Ltd.) ,T. J. don Remedios, <J.101 words
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97 1879-10-31 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich«rd .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gouwj. Ew >- Thoma. G. Barct.v, I UntartC.lSe™. ffiSSS- Charles Marryat, SfisrASS* 1 SSS&SS-.:: HJt Fwnnha 1 SSSf S®2m, amnhmSa Martin T. Smith, joiS" auiiS! General Manager, E.97 words
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46 1879-10-31 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 Q c.)46 words
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Article38 1879-10-31 4 The undersigned have been autnorisea to a'low the usual discount on all risks. 33j 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 1879-10-31 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER YALLEI ROAD. Notice. Od and after the Ist January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per* pound. The Ice House i 6 opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. M. to 10.30 a. m. and from 12.30 to124 words
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Advertisement125 1879-10-31 1 AD notice to mariners MIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) (Single Sheet) Eacn. 1.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) MILNER’S SA FES. The udnersigned125 words
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41 1879-10-31 2 The Rubattino steamer Benyala, A. Cruciani, Commander, will be despatched from Singapore for the above ports on the 20th November. For freight and passage apply to REME BROTHERS. Agents. Singapore, 15th Oct. 1879. to 20th Nov.41 words
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68 1879-10-31 2 This B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Baghdad, 820 tons register, will leave the Roads for above ports at 2 p. m.on Saturday, the 1st November. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Coconada. Madras Ac., For freight or passage,68 words
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STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 31ST OCT., 1879.
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Article138 1879-10-31 2 Singapore, 30th October, 1879. Gambier f 4.50 no sellers Black Pepper 10.50. White Pepper, fair quality 16. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.85. Pearl Sago 4.17 J. Coffee, Bontyne 19J. Tapioca, small Flake 6. Tin 29. 408. Mule twist 92. 8i lbs. Shirtings 1.575. 7 do do 1.475. 6138 words
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Article1878 1879-10-31 2 Per S. S. Deucalion 31st October. For Singapore. -From Shanghai: Mr Draught. Mail Notices. Mails close for Malacca, Penang, M lulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, per S. S. -Baghdad, at noon, tomorrow. Hongkong and Shanghai, per S. S. Romulus, at 5 p. m. todav. Hongkong, per S S. Normanby, at1,878 words
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Article665 1879-10-31 3 were swallowed up with “the horse and his ider chariot, and everything to subscribe the requisite funds to enable excavations to be made and “the relics of the army overcome by the Almighty himself to be brought to light.” The learned Abbe will undertake the work if665 words
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Article1163 1879-10-31 3 tended proceeding thence to the capital of Japan, to secure his good offices in obtaining an understanding between the two countries on the question which had arisen between them. It appears that the Viceroy of Tientsin had previously addressed the General on this subject, and j Prince1,163 words
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Article242 1879-10-31 3 A Warning to Flower Fanciers. To the Editor ofthe Daily Times. Sir, —On my return from my morning walk I was told that three valuable plants I in pots and a cradle had been abstracted from my garden during the night. Who- ever took them had a good idea242 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement639 1879-10-31 2 #fto aSbtrttSfments. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Pond 1,800,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —Wm. H. F0BBE8, 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.)639 words
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Advertisement897 1879-10-31 2 SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAT. 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 round897 words
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Advertisement668 1879-10-31 2 PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. Mr. John Muir is admitted a partner in our firm from this date. CRANE BROS. Auctioneer and Estate Agents. __Singapore, Ist Oct. 1879. (to 31st inst.) NOTICE. Neither the Captain, Agents nor Owners of the German barque Visurgis," will be responsible for any debts extracted by the crew668 words
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Advertisement467 1879-10-31 2 SINGAPORE RACES. Autumn Meeting, 1879. NOTICE. Ownbps are reminded that all Entries for the forthcoming Meeting must be sent in to the Clerk of the Course accompanied by fees and declaration before noon on Saturday, the 1st November. Post Entries with double entrance fees will be received up till noon467 words
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Notices.
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Article41 1879-10-31 3 Ths Rubattino steamer Bengala, A. Cruciani, Commander, is due here on the Ist proximo, and will have quick despatch for the above port. For freight and passage, apply to REME BROTHERS. Agents. Singapore, 15th Oct. 1879. to 31st inst.41 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article160 1879-10-31 3 Thursday, 30th October. German steamer Septima 783 tons, Hocperow commander, Saigon 27th Oct. consignees Rautenberg Schmidt Co. British steamer Penedo 652 tons, Cain commander, Saigon 27th Oct. consignees Rerne Brothers. British steamer Glenearn 1,409 tons, McGregor commander, Hongkong 25th Oct. consignees Martin Dyce Co. British steamer “Kongsee” 696 tens,160 words
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Article34 1879-10-31 3 Thursday, 30th October. British steamer Bentan” Moppett, for Batavia. British steamer Achilles” Anderson, for Hongkong. British barque Cyprus” Hendry, for Channel f. o. British barque Duke of Edinburgh” Lissing, for Bangkok34 words
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Article672 1879-10-31 3 1 X D atb Ships’ Names. Gaptaihs. Flag i Ri.,| o>aa WrersLyiho lohshmiis or Aoiots.|disiihatioh. MEN-OF-Wt If’T" BIlWi 7'4 Aug. KAcbeen T. P. Wharf H. N. M’s. Consul General Repairing Kestrel Edwards 3. M s str. 496 Oct. 0 Larut Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station 8672 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement190 1879-10-31 3 Ex: Gleneagles. We have just received for our Tailoring Department. Blue Estamene Serge, medium and very fine, Indigo Blue Worsted Coatings, the thinnest we have yet imported. All linen Drills Trowsers from these $38 and $48 per dozen. Union Drills Trowsers $24 per dozen Unbleached Cotton Drills, washes perfectly; white190 words
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Advertisement331 1879-10-31 3 Johh Little A Co have just received iron Bedsteads.—with mosquito rods Sizes 6$ ft. x 3* ft. 6i ft. x 4i ft. 6J ft. x 5 ft. 6J ft. x 6 ft. Children’s. Sizes 4 ft. x 2 ft. Q H ft. X2* ft. Scales.— Fairbanks Patent American Plat-form Scales,331 words
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Advertisement329 1879-10-31 3 THE SINGAPORE AND STRAITS DIRECTORY FOR 1880. The want of a well-arranged and reliable Directory for the chief port of calj in the East—the centre moreover, of a rapidly extending trade—has induced the Managers of the Mission Press to undertake the work. An arrangement differing from any hitherto in use,329 words
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Advertisement317 1879-10-31 3 HORSE REPOSITORY. No. 110 Brass Bassa Road, H. Abrams has jast received several very useful and well matched pairs of young horses, he has also some very stylish Dogcarts, Mail Phaetons and other Carnages for sale, and some English saddlery and harness. Singapore, 7th Oct., 1879. (to 7th Not.) FOR317 words
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Docks.
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702 1879-10-31 4 The work! of the Company are aitnatod at Tanjonn Pagar, within one mile of the ,own of Sineapore, and comprue the following establishments, viz Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels atone time with raßeient irater alonnside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected702 words
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190 1879-10-31 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 15J feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving190 words
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255 1879-10-31 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 OF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb255 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement631 1879-10-31 4 ifitsrtllanfmts. J. MOTION. Chronometer, "Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. B as always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings. Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Ouard chains. I Ladies’ goldwatche, Gents’ ditto.. {Silver631 words
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Advertisement496 1879-10-31 4 NOTICE. Ex. S. S. 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 kegs496 words
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Advertisement328 1879-10-31 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Skips or vessels insured in the above Association, which mav arrive or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersign«L^ DUNLOP A COs Agent. Singapore, 10th June, 1878. n ®0 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE,328 words
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Advertisement610 1879-10-31 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Ja* pan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makbrs Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE 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 fine610 words
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Advertisement652 1879-10-31 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street'27. HfiTPMwav, Halten fort- Sont ton- Hebben steeds i WH ,IrPn 1 p ionrs Wen '•oor radieeen KjE”, J woblMgortir- aseorti.lryk wsortiotLvf f'n" tes T airer v| ,an to,,s m ent ran EuEtirnnoan in 11^r) eH •wmMU art,. joehen V652 words
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