Singapore Daily Times, 12 December 1879
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Title Section12 1879-12-12 1 Singapore Daily Times. No. 13,956 VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 12th DECEMBER, 1879.12 words
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Article, Illustration358 1879-12-12 1 Office— l, Collver Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. —on whfch this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arriye at Singapore during the year 1879 Outward. Homeward. Tuasdsy flat Jm. I Friday 10th Jan. ja r 1 3 «a g a w 8 j™.358 words
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Article138 1879-12-12 1 Agambmmon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclub. ACHILLBS. ANTBNOB. Diomed. Deucalion. Nebtob. Glaucus. Pbiam. Anchiseb. Sarpbdon. Obebteb. Hectob. Stbntor. Menelaub. Teucbb. The Coy's stf amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accoirmodaticn for first and third138 words
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268 1879-12-12 1 th may be ejected to here during the current, ear: hok,w.m. Outward. 1979. Md*. “"'ST 1 ?aSh 1 si Audi T7 25 do t Wednesday, 7 May 2 June 21 do J® 5° 4 June *> 18 do J n ly 2 July do 16 do268 words
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94 1879-12-12 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, licbery Ac, during the current year &"T als=s The'company are alao prepared to[ through Bills of Lading for Cargo s h‘PP ea to Hamburg, Hailingen, Amaterdam, Hotterdam, Antwerp, Oatend, Calais, Havre, Bremen,94 words
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Article33 1879-12-12 1 Messes Apcae and Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 ton,, Captain MACTAysB, may he expected here on or about the 20th instant. For freight or Agents. Singapore, Ist December, 1879.33 words
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Article39 1879-12-12 1 FUW HUSUAuasw. Messrs Apcab and Co.’s steamer Svei, 1,394 tons, Captain Beaton, may be expected here on or about the 27th inst. en route to above ports. For freight or ffl apply Agents. Singapore, Ist December, 1879.39 words
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954 1879-12-12 1 The Steamers of the above Company will fortnightleaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Fbiabs, London. Passage Monet, First Glass. From Singapore to Batavia Padang JJ Cheribon J Samarang vi 4 Batavia Samarang direct954 words
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Insurance.
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Article76 1879-12-12 1 Capital S 1.500.000, Paid-up ,i 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. 1. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of SI 00,000 on each bottom, and on76 words
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47 1879-12-12 1 Established 1836. Capital £1.000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has heen appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)47 words
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Article56 1879-12-12 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878. £258,772,986. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE A CO.56 words
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70 1879-12-12 1 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks up<>n cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33* o/o discount allowed on all risks tor coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks70 words
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45 1879-12-12 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. RATJTENBERG, SCHMIDT CO, Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.45 words
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71 1879-12-12 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 to71 words
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45 1879-12-12 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agent, at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD CO. Fill DEPARTMBNT: Limit £12,000, on a firat olaea risk. Lin nai’AETMENI: Limit £2,000 on n e life. I Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. o.)45 words
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25 1879-12-12 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. C Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.25 words
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188 1879-12-12 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechnrch 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,, to188 words
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66 1879-12-12 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 at66 words
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79 1879-12-12 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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57 1879-12-12 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. RE ME57 words
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53 1879-12-12 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual term.. p ATBBS0Ni gmONS 4 OO. Singapore, 1st53 words
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42 1879-12-12 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxerling Extension of 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. Q-)42 words
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30 1879-12-12 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. c.)30 words
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101 1879-12-12 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Comhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street, CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.101 words
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226 1879-12-12 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Ebq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith. f.LA. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O EBT B,OM l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street, London f 2KinoWilliak i Street. T TTTT.T, nOAT f OrIEL CHAMBERS,226 words
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87 1879-12-12 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 grant87 words
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82 1879-12-12 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000, 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 1879-12-12 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. (n. c.)42 words
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103 1879-12-12 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, ft Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday .Wise ft Co.) A. T. Manner, (Messrs.'Douelas.Lapr&ikftCo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe103 words
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97 1879-12-12 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. PiMuird T Ashton, Esq. I Alfred Gonsrer Esq. S?"*” a Barclav William Hawthorn, SS’AS, Sri™r’ w, rwwEve Charles Marryat !£<”■« H. H el Wn,. Elton. Esq. M.P. H.B.T.Farnnhar, Esq. Tames E. Rohertson, G.Hanhnry97 words
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46 1879-12-12 4 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage,. report themselves to the undersigned lmmediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 fa- c46 words
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Article38 1879-12-12 4 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 33$ o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON 4 CO. Singapore, fith June, 1879.38 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement117 1879-12-12 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RITER YALLEY ROAD. Notics. On and after the 1st Jumarr, lee will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perP °Tbe Ice House is opened for the sale of lee daily from 6 a. m. to 10.30 an.and from 13.30 to 6 F. Tickets for117 words
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Advertisement117 1879-12-12 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT POR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) (Single Sheet) Eacu. 1.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. o.) MILNER’S SAFES. The ndnersigned have just117 words
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Article40 1879-12-12 2 The French schooner JJelusko, 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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77 1879-12-12 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Pemba, 987 tons register, will leave the roads for ahove ports, at 2p. m., on Saturday, the 13th inst. She will also take passengers and cargo for Bassein, Akyab, Chittagong, Cuttack, Ganjam, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam,77 words
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Article121 1879-12-12 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of proceedings for composition with Creditors instituted by Choa Choo Pean, Choa Moh Lim and Chia Leng, carrying on business under the Chop Hup Seng of No. 50 Market Street, in Singapore.121 words
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48 1879-12-12 2 The undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above line are prepared to issue through bills of Lading to New Tork for Tin ana other Merchandise, at rates which may be ascertained on application. BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, 2nd Dec., 1879. (to31stinst.)48 words
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Article52 1879-12-12 2 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 234 o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A OO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. to52 words
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STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 12TH DEC., 1879.
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Article363 1879-12-12 2 Singapore, 12th December, 1879. Gambier I 4.30. Black Pepper 11. White Pepper, fair quality 17.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.524. Pearl Sago 4.25. Coffee, Bontvne 18f. Tapioca, small Flake 6|. Tin 27.35. 40s. Mule twist... 93. 81 lbs. Shirtings L.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do Cloth 1.074.363 words
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1301 1879-12-12 2 Germany. London 11 th Dec. —It is authoritar tively denied that the Government contemplates selling more silver. Spain. The Ministry has resigned on the question of reforms in Cuba. A ne w Ministry is being formed. A correspondent writes I have every reason to believe1,301 words
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Article1769 1879-12-12 3 The British Empire must be in a bad way, and Her Majesty's Ministers the worst and most incompetent that over guided the nation’s affairs, if we are to judge from the prognostications and denunciations of the orators of the Liberal Party. Indeed both parties seem to1,769 words
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Correspondence,
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Article487 1879-12-12 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sie, —I have been waiting in a fidgetty kind of state for some manifestation of life in either Viator” or yourself, and not yet having seen any cannot longer restrain my impatience. This may be due to my bad country-manners, and I487 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement530 1879-12-12 2 #tto aubertteramtts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital. 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund .1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, 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 A Co.)530 words
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Advertisement699 1879-12-12 2 EXCISE ORD: IV. 1870. Notice of Cessation of Farm under Section 64 Notice is hereby given that the exclusive privileges of the Opium. Spirit and Toddy Farmer at this Settlement, will cease on the 31st day of December, 1879, and that no exciseable articles purchased from the present Farmer can699 words
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Advertisement733 1879-12-12 2 TOWN HALL. Wednesday, 17th December. The Members of the Dramatic and Musical Society will give a Public Entertainment in the Town Hall, on Wednesday night, the 17th instant, at 8.30 o’clock in aid of the Poor Fund of St. Joseph’s Church. The Programme has been carefully arranged, and tickets of733 words
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Advertisement361 1879-12-12 2 Ex S. S. GORDON CASTLE. By this steamer. John Little Co. have just received the following new goods A good assortment of Christmas and New Tear Gifts, in variety. Al 7 stop Walnut case Harmonium, by Christophe and Etienne of Paris, a really fine instrument. The Life of Sir James361 words
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Notices.
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157 1879-12-12 3 In the Supreme Court op the BtraitB Settlements. Settlement ofSingapore. In the matter of Thomas James Keaughsan, residing at No. 151 Killiney Road, Singapore, and lately carrying on business as a Printer and Publisher at No. 22. Battery Road, in Singapore, a Bankrupt George Eward157 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article98 1879-12-12 3 Thursday, 11th December. British barque Spinaway” 346 tons, Bateman commander, Fremantle 14th Nov., consignees Behn Meyer A Co. British brigatine Annie Brown” 160 tons, Malone commander, Champion Bay 17th Nov. P. AO. steamer Teheran” 1,761 tons, Johnson commander, Hongkong 6th Dec., consignees P. A 0. Company. Friday, 12th December.98 words
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Article20 1879-12-12 3 Thursday, 11th December. British steamer Penang’’ Davies, for Cheribon A Samarang. Italian barque Adriatico” Raffo, for Bangkok.20 words
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Article893 1879-12-12 3 Date i j ■'Hips’ Names. Captains Klao Ri«. z Ijf ar- inhere From Where Lying Consignees or Agents j Destination 2 I RIVALS P EN-OF Ph. der N’landeu Tromp H. N. M’sstr -2400 Nov. 28 Batavia T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s Consul General.! Cruise Midge Salmond893 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement304 1879-12-12 3 TOTS Ac. Received Ex s. s. Glenfalloch We shall unpack on the first of De- cember two large cases of Children’s Toys. SAYLE CO. Singapore, 21st November, 1879. NOTICE. THE STEAM SAW MILLS Rochobe River. Having wharf facilities for Shipping at 1 all conditions of the tide, the Proprie tors304 words
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Advertisement336 1879-12-12 3 COSAQUES. John Little Co. have just received their annual supply of Cosaques in great variety. Singapore, Bth December, 1879. TOBACCO. W. D. A H. 0. Wills’ Birds Eye Tobacco in half pound tins. A supply just received by. SAYLE Co. Singapore, sth December, 1879. Ex Olenfalloch. We have just unpacked336 words
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Advertisement281 1879-12-12 3 NOTICE. John Little A Co., are now shewing a large and varied assortment of Children’s Toys comprising Nankeen, War and China Dolls, Fashionably Dressed, Dolls crying Mama A Papa, Moving Eyes, India Rubber Dolls dressed, A undressed, India Rubber Animals; Toy Carts, Horses Menageries, Acrobats, Puzzles, Tea Sets, Lambs, Goats,281 words
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Advertisement173 1879-12-12 3 BOOTS SHOES. Ex Glenorchy S. S. J' HN Little 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 slippers, Singapore, 27th November, 1879. SIGNOR173 words
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Docks.
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701 1879-12-12 4 Thr worki of the Company are situated at Tanjone Pagar, within one mile of the Town of Sineapore, and comprise the following establishments, sis Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels atone time with suffloient water alongside for vessels of the beavwst draught, and protected701 words
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189 1879-12-12 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gbaving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Gbaving189 words
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260 1879-12-12 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X op 1866. CAPITAL 8 200,000 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.260 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement667 1879-12-12 4 ittfectnaiuoufl. 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, Brooch es, "Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet, rines, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains Binocular glasses, Telescopes, Spectacles in gold667 words
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Advertisement499 1879-12-12 4 NOTICE. Ex. 8. 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 kegs499 words
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Advertisement325 1879-12-12 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which mav arrivr or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the U ndersi^ MEßoN] DUNLO p COs Agent. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. (a- ft ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOOIATTON. UNION ASSOCIATION Of325 words
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Advertisement604 1879-12-12 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, 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 fine Tweeds,604 words
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Advertisement671 1879-12-12 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG Commercial Square, Beach Street* 27 Ha,ten ,ort Sont ton- Heßber «♦»>), TS w, S WBd to liounWen worSES selected and wohlaegortlr- aaaortigirvk gf“ y v tflg lA T *>• ten. ment n Fn ed stock of all lor Enropae- lee article. European and671 words
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