Singapore Daily Times, 22 November 1879
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Title Section12 1879-11-22 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE. SATURDAY, 22nd NOVEMBER, 1879. No. 13,93912 words
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Article, Illustration411 1879-11-22 1 Office—l, Collver Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. The undernoted hi ethe dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore "Wring the year 1879:— Outward. Homeward. TuetdAY 21 it Jrh. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. «th 18th 7th Peb- 4*.411 words
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Article144 1879-11-22 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patrocltjs. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. NE8TOB. Glaucub. Priam. Anchiseb. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stbhtor. 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 accoirmodaticn for first and third class144 words
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234 1879-11-22 1 The following arethe dates or which the steamere of the Messagenee Maritime, may he expected to >“>» d nn 8 the C ™!j“ r ,r Ho«„a». Outward. 1879. Wednesday 1^ Fsbniary j Fridl f’ “Mid. id™”" 7 M«,v i ua£> 1t V, is do i° H—234 words
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148 1879-11-22 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Ghittelf°°e,Bimlip»tem,Yizagaretam.(o. conaaai Masulipafain, Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year on or about the undernotod dates Tuesday October 9th I148 words
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Article37 1879-11-22 1 Messes Apcar and Co.’s steamer Sua, 1,394 tons, Captain Seaton, may be expected here on or about the 20th inst. en route to above ports. For freight or Agents. Singapore, 1st November, 1879.37 words
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Article38 1879-11-22 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Amitoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 27th instant. For freight or paesage, apply to SARK life A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st November, 1879.38 words
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958 1879-11-22 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 Money, First Class. I From Singapore to i Batavia 46 Padang 94 Cheribon Samarang vi& Batavia958 words
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Insurance.
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Article73 1879-11-22 1 Capital 3 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. Gf.nfrai, Agents. Messrs. .Tardine Matheson 4 Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block73 words
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47 1879-11-22 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class' Steamers fnd Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)47 words
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Article58 1879-11-22 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Pnm insured in 1878, £258,772,9 Q G. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE58 words
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71 1879-11-22 1 Capital 10,000.000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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46 1879-11-22 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 4 CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.46 words
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70 1879-11-22 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 to70 words
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45 1879-11-22 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD 4 CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a firßt class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on n e life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. c.)45 words
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Article28 1879-11-22 1 Capital £1,000.000. CHIEF OFFICER. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)28 words
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191 1879-11-22 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to Policy191 words
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64 1879-11-22 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 1879-11-22 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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57 1879-11-22 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 the 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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52 1879-11-22 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. Singapore, 1st April,52 words
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43 1879-11-22 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 3 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000, PATERSON SIMONS 4 CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)43 words
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31 1879-11-22 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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101 1879-11-22 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28. Exchang Street East Birmingham—12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanever Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHWMRtJohn Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.101 words
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222 1879-11-22 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.ia. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 50 West i Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London f 2 Kins William L Street. Liverpool f Oriel Chambers, l222 words
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86 1879-11-22 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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81 1879-11-22 1 London and Edinburgh. (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 for81 words
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Article42 1879-11-22 1 London Office, 2 old Beoad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (a. c.)42 words
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100 1879-11-22 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Audre, Esq. (Messr*. Melchers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday.Wise A Co.) A T. Manner, (Messrs.Douftlas.LapmkACo.) H. Nicaise. (Romeo Compaoy Ltd.) J. J. dos Remedios,100 words
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69 1879-11-22 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. ap SrT asMH&h, TbomasN. Newman, H. R.T, F.rnab.r, B.q- SBfffifl* SSM General Manager. E. Cozknb Smith. Esq.. The undersigned are the authonwd Agents for the above Company at this port ana they are69 words
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46 1879-11-22 4 It is requested that the Masters of ah vessels insured in the above Association, bavins sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 n> c46 words
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Article32 1879-11-22 4 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 33J o/o on all country business and 15 0,0 to Europe and^sttel^^ Singapore, 6th June, 1879.32 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement121 1879-11-22 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYER YALLEY ROAD. Notice. On 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 from 6 A. M. to 10.30 A. M. and from 12.30 to 6 P. M.121 words
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Advertisement122 1879-11-22 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THS LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Pricrb, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS' HOME. Eacn. 11.25. 1.80. 0.90. I Price of Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) y (Single Sheet) Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u.o.) MILNER’S SAFES. The udnersigned have122 words
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Article51 1879-11-22 2 Head Office, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on tbe usual terms. Last return to contributors 23i o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE CO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. to 11th51 words
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172 1879-11-22 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against himself by Thomas James Keaughran, residing at No. 151 Killiney Road, Singapore, and lately carrying on business as a Printer Publisher at No. 22, Battery Road,172 words
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Article40 1879-11-22 2 The French schooner Nelusko, 191 tons, register, has taken the berth for above port and will have quick despatch. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRAY CO. As Agents for Captain and Owners. Singapore, 21st November, 1879.40 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article19 1879-11-22 2 At Malacca, on the 16th inst. the wife of James Smitham Williams, of Sunghie Ujong, of a daughter.19 words
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Article28 1879-11-22 2 At St Andrew’s Cathedral, on the 18th instant, by the Ven Archdeacon Hose M. A, Marie Elfreda Kiing to Charles Alfred Kriise of Appenzell, Switzerland. No Cards.28 words
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STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 22ND NOV., 1879.
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Article129 1879-11-22 2 Singapore, 22nd November, 1879. Gambier I 4.37$. Black Pepper 9.25. White Pepper, fair quality 15. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.75. Pearl Sago 4.25. Coffee, Bontvne 19$. Tapioca, small Flake 6. Tin 26.95 40s. Mule twist 93. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth129 words
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Article235 1879-11-22 2 Per S. S. Antenor 22nd November. For Singapore.— From Liverpool: Mr. and Mrs. Milner, Mr. Me Ewen and 2 Chinese. Mail Notices. Mails close for Ceylon, India, Aden, Egypt, the Mediterranean Ports, the Continent of Europe and the United Kingdom Ac, via Naples, per S. S. Ava, at 6235 words
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1510 1879-11-22 2 Ireland. London, list Nov. —Great excitement prevails throughout the country and further warrants have been issued. The total Retuan or Visitors to the Raffles Library and Museum during the week ending Friday, 21st November, 1879, was 837. We learn that the troopship Orontes, which is1,510 words
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1239 1879-11-22 3 The following new notifications are published: Whereas by Act XIII. of 1867, it is amongst other things enacted, that it shall be lawful for the Governor in Council to prohibit, by Proclamation for stated periods, the exportation from this Colony to any place to be1,239 words
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Article634 1879-11-22 3 The Hongkong Daily Press says Commissions of Inquiry are becoming common elsewhere than Hongkong. At Singapore the Police Commission, after a lengthy inquiry, have published their report, which is reviewed at some length by the Straits Times. From this review, in which there are extensive quotations634 words
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Correspondence.
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Article373 1879-11-22 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,—Pray, how are your many and i grateful readers to thank you for your paternal and humane utterances in behalf of widows and fatherless with respect to the prospective increase in the burial fees Just so, this fee comes heavy on373 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement656 1879-11-22 2 iifto aijbtrtiatmtnts, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. ftaaerve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chatman. —Wm. H. Foebes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons656 words
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Advertisement691 1879-11-22 2 AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD’S STEAM NAV1GATIGN COMPANY The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company. The Company’s first steamer; “Polluce Capt. G. G. Ragusin will leave Trieste on the 1st. January, 1880, and load here for Colombo, Bombay, Trieste, direct and Mediterranean Ports about middle of February next. She will691 words
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Advertisement699 1879-11-22 2 POPULAR CONCERT, TOWN HALL. Saturday 22nd November. Commencing at 9 o’clock. Under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency Major-General A. E. H. Anson, r. a. c. m. o. and Mrs. Anson. Signob Arturo Vita and Signorina Vittorina Tiozzo, from Milan, being at present in Singapore beg to announce that they699 words
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Advertisement189 1879-11-22 2 AUCTION SALE. THE S. S. “SHARPSHOOTER.” On Monday, the 24th November, at noon. The undersigned will sell by Public Auction, at their Sale Rooms, on Monday next, at noon, the steamer Sharpshooter” of 446 tons register, as she now lies in the roads, with all her stores, tackle, engines and189 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article145 1879-11-22 3 Friday, 21st November. J British steamer Paknam” 359 tons, Stratton commander, Bangkok 17th Nov., consignees Guthrie Co. British steamer Rosa" 266 tons, Vincent commander, Batavia 15th Nov., consignees Lim TiaDg Wah Co. j German barque Gesine Brons” 402 tons, Truinbach commander, HongkoDg 10th Nov., consignees Behn Meyer Co. British145 words
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Article46 1879-11-22 3 Friday, 21st November. j British steamer Banca” Craig, for Bangkok. British steamer Penang” Davis, for Sourabaya. i British steamer Suez” Eaton, for Calcutta. British barque Nil Desperandum” Griffin, for Cheribon. German barque Esmeralda” Brock, for Bangkok. M. M. steam-r Emirne” Pichat, for Batavia.46 words
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Article578 1879-11-22 3 Chips' Namus captains. I Fla® Riu 1 i lofTr. >kers From WkihLtuto Consignees or Aoents Destination. j RIVALS i HM’sstr qqiNov. 10 Penang ißoads Senior Naval Officer. Station Cr IkT ih.ltotstr.l 2Mp. -Sarawak T. P. Wharf A. L. Johnston Co. Wak iTEAMKK if. 1». Wli.i- h;\578 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement108 1879-11-22 3 Notice*. LORNE HOTEL: (Coleman Street,) f WITHIN 2 MINUTES DRIVE OE JOHNSTON 8 Pier. The undersigned begs to notify that after making several improvements she has re-opened the above Establishment, and hopes to merit the patronage of the public It is provided with Two excellent Billiard Tables, Wines and Spirits108 words
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Advertisement416 1879-11-22 3 Punka'i do Reading do. 2, 3, and 4 i I anted not to NOTICE. Having returned from China, I have j resumed charge of my business as General Contractor, the Power of Attorney granted to Tan Chin Watt and Tan Ah Jit in i the chop of Yap Liang Seng416 words
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Advertisement358 1879-11-22 3 Ex S. S. GLENFALLOCH John Little A Co. have received by this steamer a selection cf new goods and are now showing Pompadour Prints, all fast colours, pretty patterns, Lace Gloves and Mits, White Berlin Gauntlets, White Taffeta Silk Gloves, Silk Mits, long and short, Turkish Towels in variety, Victoria358 words
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Advertisement327 1879-11-22 3 JAPANESE CURIO* Jewellery. John Little A Co., are now showing some very superior Japan Ware just received viz: Copper Euamel Vases 11 in to 19 in high. Copper Enamel Jars. Copper Enamel Card trays. Enamel Bracelets set in gold. Bronze Bracelets M. 0. Pearl Bracelets set in silver. Bronze Solitares,327 words
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Docks.
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681 1879-11-22 4 The works of the Company aresitnated at Tanjong Pagar, within on. mile of the town of Sineapore, and comprise the following establishments, vi* Wharf— Affording bertha*?? or ‘wenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected681 words
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191 1879-11-22 4 This Company executes ships repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gba.vihg Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15$ feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving191 words
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74 1879-11-22 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 200,000 In 2000 Shares off 100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.—Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I Q. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb Oh74 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement675 1879-11-22 4 AMSttllawmtf. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always OD hand a well selected stook of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Rracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, Auprißiu*; Ladies’ goldwatche, Gents’ ditto., Silver watches,675 words
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Advertisement680 1879-11-22 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 kegs680 words
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Advertisement323 1879-11-22 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which may arnvr or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the DUNLOP 4 o Agent. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE The undersigned request323 words
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Advertisement607 1879-11-22 4 JOHN LITTLE k CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Impobtbrs op European, China, Ja» pan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chbonombtbb, Watch, and Clock Makbbs 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 larjje stock of607 words
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Advertisement661 1879-11-22 4 tUMsrrilanroug, KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. Hal tan fort-, Sont too- Hcbbcn »t**d» Hayealwmy* on hand a well ■elected and richly assorted stock of all European and other (foods. M od erate terms i careful tendanoe. anifesichert. (ours bien roor radi* eea wohlasaortir-661 words
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