Singapore Daily Times, 1 November 1879
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Title Section12 1879-11-01 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, Ist NOVEMBER, 1879. No. 13,92212 words
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Article, Illustration431 1879-11-01 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. The ur demoted ar etbe dates on which this Company’s Mwi Bfeanew way be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879:OrrwißD. Homeward. Tuesday 2l«t Jan. Friday 10th Jan. j 4th Feb. 24th I 18th431 words
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Article146 1879-11-01 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antinob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucus. Pbiam. Anchises. Sabpndon. Obssteb. Hector. Stentob. Menblaus. Teuceb. The Coy’s Stf am era are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten dayß, and have accoirmodaticn for first and146 words
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297 1879-11-01 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here daring the current year:— Outward. 1879. 1879. Wednesday 12 February I Friday, 17 January 2fi do i 31 do 12 March i 14 February 26 do 28297 words
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152 1879-11-01 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, Yizagapatam, Co- con iflaTTKaSßlfp at am, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year on or about the undernoted152 words
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Article37 1879-11-01 1 Messrs Apcab and Go ’s steamer Suez, 1,394 tons, Captain Seaton, may be expected here on or about the 20th inst. en route to above ports. fc “^"KBfi3MoBlB, Agents. Singapore, Ist November, 1879.37 words
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Article35 1879-11-01 1 Messrs APCARand Co'.’b steamer Arrutoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 27th instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist November, 1879.35 words
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956 1879-11-01 1 The Steamers of the above Company will 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 Batavia 46 Padang 94 Cheribon 60 Samarang via Batavia 68956 words
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Insurance.
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Article70 1879-11-01 1 Capital 1,500.000, Paid.np 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardtne Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 3100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery70 words
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48 1879-11-01 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340.000. The undersigned has been appointed A (rent at Singapore for the above Com~r>*ny, and is prepared to St'Cltyt idslrs tjy first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)48 words
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Article54 1879-11-01 1 Established 1710. Insnfances effected upon almost every of property at the current Rites pf Premium. Total Pum insured in 1878, £258,772,9°G. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE CO. Singapore, 19th54 words
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69 1879-11-01 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. o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to69 words
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45 1879-11-01 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 CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.45 words
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68 1879-11-01 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are preparea to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks foi voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to jjurope ana68 words
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45 1879-11-01 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 n e life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (a. a.)45 words
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Article28 1879-11-01 1 Capital 61,000,000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. c.l28 words
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197 1879-11-01 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracecburch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 William Hind, E.qre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security197 words
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64 1879-11-01 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 1879-11-01 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 voyages78 words
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56 1879-11-01 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.56 words
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52 1879-11-01 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 appoiutep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue polioies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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42 1879-11-01 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling 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. c.)42 words
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31 1879-11-01 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. 1 Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)31 words
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97 1879-11-01 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. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Esq.fMeasrs.Todd&Coston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs. Ewing, Angus and97 words
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221 1879-11-01 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glashow f5O West Georor C Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London f 2 Kins William l Street. Liverpool f Oriel Chambers, l221 words
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86 1879-11-01 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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82 1879-11-01 1 London and Edinbcrgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000,00) 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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Article41 1879-11-01 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Strbet. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon oar go on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY-AfUO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (a. c.)41 words
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101 1879-11-01 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Metebws, Co.) j. V. Rarnes (Messrs. Hollldar.Wise k Co.) A T. Msnwr, fMessrs.Rons-Im, UpraikACo.) tt. Nioeine, (Borneo Comn*»T Ltd.) J. J. doa Remedioa,101 words
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127 1879-11-01 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-np and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, I y i,, l j*“^?^ orn Robert C. L. Be van. Georpe Hibbcrt, Pereival Bosanqnet, Sa™«’ Janies Brand, Charles Cave, Charies Marryat, George H.127 words
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45 1879-11-01 4 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (n- c.)45 words
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Article37 1879-11-01 4 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 33$ o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.37 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement123 1879-11-01 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYER TALLEY ROAD. Notick. On and after the let January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily irom 6 A. M. to 10.30 A. M. and from 12.30 to 6 P.123 words
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Advertisement124 1879-11-01 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 11-25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. (Single Sheet) 0,90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u.o.) MILNER’S SAFES. The udnersigned have just received124 words
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41 1879-11-01 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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STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 1ST NOV., 1879.
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Article1221 1879-11-01 2 Singapore, Ist Novsmber, 1879. (Jambier I 4.50 no sellers Black Pepper 10.50. White Pepper, fair quality 16. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.85. Pearl Sago 4.175. Coffee, Bontvne 19$. Tapioca, small Flake 6. Tin 29. 40s. Mule twist 92. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.575. 7 do do 1.475. 6 do1,221 words
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Article1439 1879-11-01 2 Notwithstanding the. fact that .Major Dunlop is averse to the introduction of Chinese into the Police Force, the Commissioners, whilst evidently giving every consideration to his opinions, believe that the Detective Branch should be partly composed of Chinese, and that to each of the principal stations,1,439 words
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1486 1879-11-01 3 The China Mail of the 20th October thus discusses this question. That some better supervision should be exercised here in checking the evil is apparent and we trust the Colonial Secretary will give the matter his attention “It may not be generally known that1,486 words
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Correspondence.
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Article356 1879-11-01 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,—“ What is become of Kawfee” Oh he is dead” Such were the expressions I heard this morning at the stand, which I must confess have roused me up. Hence these notes. To begin with, Alaric is doing his rounds steadily356 words
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Article422 1879-11-01 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sis.—l wonder what the cost of the buoys laid down in New Harbour was in the Ist place, and how much the cost is yearly of painting and cleaning the buoys, which number about a dozen, in and422 words
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Article98 1879-11-01 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —Yesterday’s Government Gazette notifies the provisional appointment of Mr. J. E. Westerhout j. p. to be Magistrate and Commissioner of the Court of Requests at Malacca. As the Chief Justice once remarked that Magistrates should be gentlemen possesssd of98 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement641 1879-11-01 2 #rto asbfrttttnwnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid op Capital 5.000,000 Dollar., Reserve Fond 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairvuxn. —Wm. H. FoBBBB, Eaq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— The Ron. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sonß641 words
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Advertisement900 1879-11-01 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 round900 words
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Advertisement748 1879-11-01 2 NOTICE. On Saturday, tbe 22nd November next, the contract for the supplying of provisions, etc., required by tbe Navy in the waters of Acheen, for the year 1880, or for the years 1880, 1881 and 1882, will be sold at the offices of the Naval Department at Batavia. For further748 words
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Advertisement476 1879-11-01 2 SINGAPORE RACES. Autumn Minting, 1879. NOTICE. Ownifs are reminded that all Entries for the forthcoming Meeting must be Bent in to the Clerk of the Course accompanied by fees and declaration before noon on Saturday, the Ist November. Post Entries with double entrance fees will be received up till noon476 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article80 1879-11-01 3 Friday, 31st October. British ship Regent” 1,289 tons, Treadwell commander, Johore 30th Oct., consignees Burjorjee Khodadad Co. Saturday, Ist November. Dutch steamer Sindoro” 746 tons, Sandmann commander, Batavia 29th Oct., consignees Hamilton Gray Co. British steamer Elgin” 900 tons, Millar commander, Saigon 28th Oct., consignees Paterson Simons Co. British80 words
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Article53 1879-11-01 3 Friday, 31st October. British steamer Glenfalloch” Taylor, for Hongkong and Shanghai. British steamer Glenearn” McGregor, for London. British steamer Benmore” Augustin, for Malacca Penang. British steamer Deucalion” Brown, for London. British steamer Noi manby” Green, for Hongkong. Dutch steamer Amboina” Cramer, for Padang. Dutch steamer Ophir” van53 words
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Article637 1879-11-01 3 I i Dai® I Chips’Names. Captains. Flag t Rio, of ar Adhere From Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. rivals KEN-OF I Boraeo v. Broekensen ELN.M’sstr. 7?4 lug. 27 Acheen Victoria Dock H. N. M’s. Consul General Repairing Kestrel Edwards H. M’s str. 496 Oct. lOLarut637 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement261 1879-11-01 3 #o tires, THE SINGAPORE AND STRAITS DIRECTORY FOR 1880. The want of a well-arranged and reliable Directory for the chief port of call in the East-the centre moreover, of a rapidly extendiog trade—has induced the Managers of the Mission Press to undertake the work. An arrangement differing from any hitherto261 words
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Advertisement351 1879-11-01 3 HORSE REPOSITORY. No. 110 Brass Bassa 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 Carnages for sule, and some English Baddlery and harness. Singapore, 7th Oct., 1879. (to 7th Nov.) FOR351 words
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Docks.
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706 1879-11-01 4 Thu 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 at one time with sufficient water slorgside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and706 words
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190 1879-11-01 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 15$ feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving190 words
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258 1879-11-01 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 Oh258 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement666 1879-11-01 4 iStetellantottf. 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, 4c., comprising Bracelets, Brooches. Earrings, Lockets. Ladies’ rings, Signet rings. Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, (Ladies’ goldwatche, Gents’ ditto., Silver watches, i666 words
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Advertisement495 1879-11-01 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 kegs495 words
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Advertisement329 1879-11-01 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 DUNLOP A OOs Agent. Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (n* c.) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OP UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The329 words
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Advertisement606 1879-11-01 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock MAKERB; 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 fine Tweeds,606 words
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Advertisement676 1879-11-01 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Havp always <*" ham! a wall ■elected and richly assorted stock of all European and other Broods. Mode terms careful tendance. and Hal ten fort- Sont ton- Hehben steedi wsehrend ein ionrs Wen reor radis een wohlassortir- assortiairyk676 words
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