Singapore Daily Times, 3 December 1879
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Title Section12 1879-12-03 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 3rd DECEMBER, 1879. No. 13,94812 words
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Article, Illustration417 1879-12-03 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. The undenioted ay ethe dates on which <*- f pected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 Outward. Homeward. Tuesday 21st Jm. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. *4th 18th Jth Feb. ith Mar. 2lst 18th 7th417 words
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Article144 1879-12-03 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Orestes. 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 acconmodaticn for first and third class144 words
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240 1879-12-03 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messagenee Maritime. may be eippcted to a rrlve here donag the “""•oKsr Friday, 17 i g£* 26 do ,AM«rtsb ,A£U y M r 5 May U iP do g 28 do J J A r240 words
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148 1879-12-03 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, Vizagapatara, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year on or about the undernoted dates Tuesday October148 words
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Article36 1879-12-03 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may oe expected here on or about the 20th instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIESAMOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist December, 1879.36 words
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Article39 1879-12-03 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Suez, 1,394 tons, Captain Seaton, may be expected here on or about the 27th inst. en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ut39 words
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960 1879-12-03 1 The Steamers of the above Company wiiJ fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to 1 Batavia *6 Padang 94 l Cheribon 60 j Samamng960 words
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Insurance.
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Article71 1879-12-03 1 Capital 8 1,500.000. Paid-np 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. Ofnfral Agfnts. Messrs. Jardtnf 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 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Rlock and71 words
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47 1879-12-03 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Comnnnv. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers aud Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)47 words
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Article55 1879-12-03 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost everv description of property at the current Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772,98G. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE CO. Singapore,55 words
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70 1879-12-03 1 Capital 10.000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany, 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 risks70 words
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47 1879-12-03 1 BUHA1T, D-Ejtvuiu. (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 CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.47 words
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69 1879-12-03 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 1879-12-03 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on nelife. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (n. o.)42 words
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24 1879-12-03 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury F. C Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.24 words
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197 1879-12-03 1 OFFTCEB. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Oompany, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Wiliam Hind, Esqre. 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 1879-12-03 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 a* reduced rates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
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78 1879-12-03 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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55 1879-12-03 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Oompany 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 1879-12-03 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 GO. Singapore, Ist April, 1875.51 words
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41 1879-12-03 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Slerling Extension of Limits. One F rat class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)41 words
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30 1879-12-03 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Deo., 1878. (u. c.)30 words
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106 1879-12-03 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. J ohn Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd Coston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN106 words
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98 1879-12-03 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Ch airman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a, CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O WeB t Georgs i Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London, f King William l Street. Liverpool f IEL98 words
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Article128 1879-12-03 1 The Directors of the above Company ha- ing arrived at the opinion that the improvement of social economies in India merits a reduction in the rates of Life Premium usually charged, have adopted an entirely new set of Indian Life Tables based upon the returns lately published by128 words
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89 1879-12-03 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 grant89 words
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82 1879-12-03 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 for82 words
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Article42 1879-12-03 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon oargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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102 1879-12-03 4 Capital 82,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melnbers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Hollidsv.Wise k Co.) A T. Mnnirer, (Messrs.Douglas,LftDraikACo.) TT. Niwnse, (Borneo Comoanv Ltd.) J. .1. dos Remedios,102 words
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128 1879-12-03 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richsrd J. Ashton, Esq. Alfred o™eer. Esq. Tbnmas G. Barelav, William Hawthorn, Robert 0. L. Reran. I HiM^rt. Peroivnl Rosanquet, fW"* l .Ws Rrand, Charles Have. Charts Marryst. George H. Chambers, Henrv Davidson.128 words
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45 1879-12-03 4 It is requested that the Masters, of all vessels insured in the above Association, bavine sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 u c45 words
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Article37 1879-12-03 4 The undersigned have been authorised to a’low the usual discount on all risks. 33$ o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and AustraliaA. L. JOHNSTON A CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.37 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement123 1879-12-03 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the let January, Ice will be Bold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. 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 to 6123 words
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Advertisement129 1879-12-03 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OP THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price op Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) y (Single Sheet) Eacn. 1.25. 1.80. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) MILNER’S SAFES. The udnersigned have just129 words
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Article39 1879-12-03 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 AGO. As Agents for Captain and Owners. Singapore, 21st November, 1879.39 words
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51 1879-12-03 2 The undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above line are prepared to issue through bills of Lading to New York for Tin and other Merchandise, at rates which may be ascertained on application. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 2nd Deo., 1879. (to 31st51 words
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71 1879-12-03 2 Thf B. 1. S. N. Co.’s steimer “Rajnootnna will leave the roads for above ports, at noon on Thursday, the 4th inst. She will also take passengers and cargo for Bassein. Akvab. Chittagong. Cuttack, Ganjam, Bimlipatam. Vizagamtam, Coconada. Mnsulipatam, Madras. Pondicherry. Negapatam, Ca'icut, Tellichery,71 words
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STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 3RD DEC., 1879.
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2403 1879-12-03 2 Gambier I 4.224. Black Pepper 9.50. White Pepper, fair quality 15.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.70. Pearl Sago 4.25. Coffee, Bontyne 194. Tapioca, small Flake 6. Tin 28. 40s. Mule twist 93. 84 lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth2,403 words
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Article2733 1879-12-03 3 (From our oton Correspondent.) Paris, Ist Nov. —With the return of M. Gambetta to Paris, an event almost as much looked forward to as when Napoleon 111. arrived, and with his Shibboleth of. 1 will answer for order,” the President j of the Chamber of Deputies has conjured2,733 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement694 1879-12-03 2 #tto asbfrttstmtntt. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Raaerre 1,500,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Cfcatmwn.—Wm. H. Fobbks, Esq. (of Messrs. Rassell k Co.) Deputy Chairmen.—" The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons i Co.) j694 words
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Advertisement710 1879-12-03 2 NOTICE. I have this day established myself as a Public Accountant and am prepared to j undertake the balancing of books, audit- j ing accounts, —Trusteeships Ac. ALEX: J. GUNN, I Broker. I No. 22, Raffles Place, 7 15th Oct. 1879. to 15th Jau. t TO BE LET. j That710 words
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Advertisement713 1879-12-03 2 NOTICE. The Auction Sale of tbe A l British barque “Gemini” on account of the Concerned previously advertised to take place on Wednesday, 26th inst. and postponed under instructions received, will no w be held at the New Harbour Dock Company’s premises on Thursday, next 4th December at 8 o’clock713 words
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Advertisement472 1879-12-03 2 NOTICE. Ocean Steam Ship Company. The O. S. S. Co’s steamer Ganymede Captain S. Vincent shortly expected to arrive here will run regularly between Singapore and Deli, weekly, and will start on her first trip on or about the 10th inst. The agent in Deli, Mr. R. H. Van den472 words
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Correspondence.
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Article126 1879-12-03 3 To the Editor of the Do ill/ Times. Sir, —The St. Andrew’s Ball, held at the Club last night, was a great success. Fair ladies and brave Scotchmen congregated in numbers, and the speeches were as eloquent as those which the sons of the rugged shore”126 words
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91 1879-12-03 3 The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company. The Company’s first steamer; “Pol* luce Capt. G. G. Ragusin will leave Trieste on the Ist. January, 1880, and load here for Colombo, Bombay, Trieste, direct ard Med'terranean Ports bout middle of February next. She91 words
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Article51 1879-12-03 3 Head Office, Hongkong, The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on the usual terms. Last return to contributors 23£ o/o The usutl discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE CO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. to lith51 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article53 1879-12-03 3 Tuesday, 2nd December. M. M. steamer Ewirne” 727 tons, Pichat commander, Batavia 30th Nov., consignees Messageries Maritimes. German barque Valparaiso” 486 tons, Meyer commander, Penang 24th Nov, consignees Puttfarcken Rheiner A Co. Wednesday, 3rd December. P. A 0 steamer Adria” 1,780 tons, Seaton commander, Hongkong 25th Nov., consignees P.53 words
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Article68 1879-12-03 3 Tuesday, 2nd December. British steamer Beutan” Moppett, for Batavia. British steamer Rubv” Fox, for Muntok and Palembang. British steamer Shuaydagone” Bowen, for Penang Rani goon. British steamer Pyah Pekhet” Joyce, for Penang via Malacca and Native States. German steamer Septima” Hassenan, fur Saigon. Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke”68 words
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Article854 1879-12-03 3 1 I x ATE i I -i -hips’ Names. Captains. |Fla<* Rio a of ar- A'hkre Feom Where Lying Vonsigneks or Agents Destination. RIVALS V'.FN-OP Encounter, Denison H. M’s str. 1934 Nov. lu Penang Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station P. H. der N’landen Tromp H; N.854 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement73 1879-12-03 3 ftotires. Ex Glenfalloch. We have just finished unpacking. Muslin and Lace Frillings, single and double. Embroidered and Scolloped Handkerchiefs. Combination Fan and Dress Holders. Ladies’ Lace Hose. Children’s Lace Cottou Socks. Saxony Wool Shawls, Clan and Shepherd. Horrocks’ Long Cloth S. 0. E. Washed Long Cloths, good value. Colored piece73 words
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Advertisement320 1879-12-03 3 BOOTS A SHOES. Ex “Glenorchy” S. S. John Little A Co. have now in stock, Gent’s. Plain Calf boots, Patent leather boots, Plain Calf shoes elastic sides, Plain Calf shoes to tie, White Canvas shoes elastic sides, White Canvas shoes to tie, Lawn tennis shoes A slippers, Singapore, 27th November,320 words
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Advertisement171 1879-12-03 3 NOTICE. THE STEAM SAW MILLS Rochobe River. Having wharf facilities for Shipping at all conditions of the tide, the Proprie tors are prepared to undertake contracts for the supply of every description of Sawn Timber. A large stock of Planks, Beams, and Scantlings always on hand. Apply at the Mills171 words
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Docks.
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705 1879-12-03 4 Twa work, of the Company arc situated at Taniong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels atone time with sufficient water alongside for veasels of the heaviest draught, and protected705 words
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189 1879-12-03 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—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15$ feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving189 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement666 1879-12-03 4 iHiSttllanfouS. 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, "Barrings, Lockets. Ladies’ rings, Signet rings. Wedding rings Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains. pi ***** |Ladies’ gold watche, Cents’ ditto..666 words
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Advertisement760 1879-12-03 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 moat famous Veneyards, red and white in quarts and pints, comprising: Hermitage, Riesling, Burgundy, Dalwood and Hock. Also Australian Beef in kegs760 words
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Advertisement325 1879-12-03 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which mav arrivr or put in here havine sustained damaee. are reauested to report themselves to the DUNLOP OOs A sent. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. (n. ARBROATH OOMMEROIAL ASSOf!T ATTON. UNION ASWTATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The325 words
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Advertisement612 1879-12-03 4 JOHN LITTLE St CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chbonomktee, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers 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 fine612 words
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Advertisement662 1879-12-03 4 European and other i^oods. M od erate terms and oa re fill attendance. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG Commercial Square, Bcack Street s. KUta fort. Souttou.jH.kVr.taa, richlv assort- *!>„ t a ,or k a "*orti. ed strict of «n I**" a dans tons ment ran F.u-E-moSn and V"?"*-662 words
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