Singapore Daily Times, 16 December 1879
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Title Section12 1879-12-16 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 16th DECEMBER, 1879. No. 13,95912 words
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Article, Illustration434 1879-12-16 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. The urdernoted ar etbe dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879.— Outward. Homeward. Tuesday 21st Jan. Friday loth Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 18th 1 7th434 words
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Article144 1879-12-16 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 accoirmodatien for first and third class144 words
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286 1879-12-16 1 The following a«e the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. 1879. 1879 Wednesday 12 February 1 Fnday, 17 January 2fi do 31 do 12 March >• 14 February 26 do 1 28286 words
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158 1879-12-16 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, Viapgapataqi, Coconada, Masnlipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year on or about the undernoted dates Tuesday October158 words
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Article38 1879-12-16 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st December, 1879.38 words
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Article40 1879-12-16 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 MOSFS, Agents. Singapore, 1st December, 1879.40 words
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969 1879-12-16 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowplybetween Singapore andßatavia 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. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang 94 i Cheribon969 words
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Insurance.
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Article72 1879-12-16 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. Tbe 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 Block and72 words
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48 1879-12-16 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by Unit Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, A gent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)48 words
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Article58 1879-12-16 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772.9 Q 0. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE58 words
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71 1879-12-16 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 1879-12-16 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 A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.46 words
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69 1879-12-16 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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45 1879-12-16 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. (u. o.)45 words
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25 1879-12-16 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, If) George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. C Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.25 words
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191 1879-12-16 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Ruildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracecbnrch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by191 words
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66 1879-12-16 1 rvaiNAygi uumrAiii. 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 the66 words
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78 1879-12-16 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. Tbe usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages78 words
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57 1879-12-16 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for tbe 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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53 1879-12-16 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 i issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS OO. j Singapore, 1st53 words
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42 1879-12-16 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000, PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)42 words
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32 1879-12-16 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.) 132 words
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101 1879-12-16 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY, Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool —28. Fxchmg Street Bunt Birminoham—l2, Bennett's Hill. London—lo, Comhill. GlAaoow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. l S A MU > hi luiteBwras. jOHNTODD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd AOoston' CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Cha8. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW.101 words
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225 1879-12-16 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stieliho. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldbon.Esq Vice L hair man —Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow (50 West Georg* l Street. Edinburgh, 17 g E qrge Street, London 2 King William l Street. Liverpool, f225 words
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88 1879-12-16 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 authori* ty to88 words
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82 1879-12-16 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) 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 1879-12-16 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 customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (a. c.)42 words
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102 1879-12-16 4 Capital 82,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. An Are, Esq. (Messrs. Melrdiers, k Co.) .T. P Rftroes (Messrs. TTolHdfly.Wise k Co.) A. T. Manger, (Messrs.DomrlHs.T.arirfiik&Co.) TT. Niroise, (Romeo Company Ltd.) .T. .T. dos102 words
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133 1879-12-16 4 Oapttal £1,600.000. Paid.up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Goneer. Esq. Thomas G, Barclay, William Hawthorn. Robert C. L. Revan. deom Percival Rosanqnet, Samuel Hyde. .Tames Brand. mi m Ji™"’ Charles Cave Charles Marryat. (ieorire H. Chambers,133 words
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46 1879-12-16 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 (u. c.)46 words
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Article38 1879-12-16 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 A CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.38 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement122 1879-12-16 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Noticb. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per* pound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. M. to 10.30 m. and from 12,30 to 6 p.122 words
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Advertisement133 1879-12-16 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEBT SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 1.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u.c-) MILNER’S SA FES. The udnersigned have just133 words
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Article40 1879-12-16 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 00. As Agents for Captain and Owners. Singapore, 21st November, 1879.40 words
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49 1879-12-16 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 Sc CO. Singapore, 2nd Dec., 1879. (to3lstinst.)49 words
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Article52 1879-12-16 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 23J o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE A CO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. to52 words
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Article120 1879-12-16 2 In the Supreme Court op the Straits Settlements. Settlement or Singapore. In the matter of pioceedings for composition with Creditors instituted by Choa Choo Pean, Choa Moh Lim and Chia Leno, carrying on business under the Chop “Hup Seng” of No. 50 Market Street, in SinNotice120 words
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Article36 1879-12-16 2 A fresh shipment of the Apollinaris Natural Mineral Water in pint glass bottles (Champagne bottle shape) just arrived. KATZ BROTHERS. Sole agents for the Straits Settlements. Singapore, 24th November, 1879. u. c.36 words
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73 1879-12-16 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Mecca, 936 tons register, will leave the roads for above ports at noon on Wednesday, the 17th instant. She will also take passengers and cargo for Bassein. Akyab, Chittagong, Cuttack, Gangam, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Pondichery, Negapatam,73 words
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36 1879-12-16 2 The Coy’s steamer Ganymede will start for Deli direct at noon on Wednesday, the 17th instant, and will be despatch, ed for same port every following Wednesday. Singapore, 16th December, 1879.36 words
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Domestic Occurence.
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Article16 1879-12-16 2 At Singapore, on the 15th December, the wife of Captain E. Bradbery, of a daughter.16 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 16TH DEC., 1879.
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Article136 1879-12-16 2 Singapore, 16th December, 1879. Gambier I 4.35. Black Pepper lOf White Pepper, fair quality 15.25. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.524. Pearl Sago 4.25. Coffee, Bontyne 18.80. Tapioca, small Flake 6.50. Tin 27.35. 40s. Mule twist 93. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do V. Cloth136 words
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Article243 1879-12-16 2 Mails close for Saigon, Hongkong and Shanghai, per S. S. Peiho, at 6 p m. to day. Penang, Rangoon and Calcutta, per S. S. Mecca, at 10 a. m. to-morrow. Deli, per S. S. Ganymede, at 11 a. m. to-morrow. Saigon, per S. S. Septima, at noon to-mor-row.243 words
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Article2263 1879-12-16 2 (For Straits Times South America. London ]btk Bee. —The Chilian army has been defeated. Ireland. The Times publishes a paragraph stating that the trial of the Irishmen, lately arrested, has been abandoned. South Africa. Moirosi has been defeated and killed. Afghanistan. The London press is unanimous in urging2,263 words
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Article1115 1879-12-16 3 Minutes of Proceedings of the Muni- cipal Commissioners, on Wednesday, the j 26th November, 1879. Commissioners Present. Hon’ble W. H. Read —President. Major McNair, r.a., c.m.o. E. J. Wells, Esq. Tan Seng Poh, Esq. M. F. de Souza, Esq. The Minutes of the last Meeting were j read1,115 words
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Correspondence.
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Article284 1879-12-16 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —If S. G. intended to draw the badger,” to a certain extent he has succeeded, as I utterly abhor, from the very bottom of my soul, the abject policy he upholds. As an Englishman I sympathise with the people284 words
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529 1879-12-16 3 Sir, —On reading the rather weak letter of S. G. with regard to the Moar question, it appears that neither the public nor our Government quite fathom the motives of H. H. the Maharajah in being so anxious to secure Moar territory. It529 words
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133 1879-12-16 3 Sir, S. G. is a funny man. He backs up the Maharajah through thick and thin, and allows “Toongko Allum and his backers and would-be parasites no credit for any kind or sort of virtue. Have the actual parasites of the Maharajah the133 words
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70 1879-12-16 3 Sir, —Your correspondent S. G. wants to make the world believe that what is once done canuot therefore be undone. If a Chinaman were to pick S. G.’s watch out of his pocket would he not call out Mata-mata, tung-kap or would he70 words
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Article793 1879-12-16 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sir, —In your issue of Tuesday, Dec. 2nd, —you mention the arrival in Singapore of Mrs. Pra Preecha nee Miss Knox, and give that lady’s doleful tale.” Whilst feeling sorry for the young lady’s personal troubles, we must793 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement408 1879-12-16 2 #rto afibrrttsrnunts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid np Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) IhfmUi Chairman. —The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matbeson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esc. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A408 words
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Advertisement699 1879-12-16 2 m 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, j and that no exciseable articles purchased from the piesent699 words
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Advertisement725 1879-12-16 2 CALCUTTA HELMETS. We have just received a fresh stock of Calcutta Pith Helmets. SATLE Co. Singapore, Bth December, 1879. SELANGOR STATE BONDS. Notice is herebv given that the half yearly interest, at the rate of sir per cen- turn per annum, due on the Selangor State Bonds on the 31725 words
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Advertisement364 1879-12-16 2 TO BE LET. With entry from the 15th Dkc. The dwelling house, No. 9, Sophia Road. Also, With entry from the Ist Jany. next The dwelling house now in course of completion, situate in River Valley Road, near the newly built residence occupied by E. Ritter, Esq. Also, The bungalow364 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article119 1879-12-16 3 Monday, 15th December. H. M's steamer Fly” 450 tons, St. Clair commander, Batavia 10 th Dec consignee Senior Naval Officer. steamer Afghan” 1,439 tons, H>.nt commander, Newcastle N. S. W. 20th Nov., consignees Paterson Simons A Co. British steamer Ganymede” 236 tons, Vincent commander, Deli 13th Dec., consignees W.119 words
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Article19 1879-12-16 3 Monday, 15th December. Pritish steamer Bentan” Moppett, for Samarang. American barque Benjamin Aymar” Lapham, for Shanghai.19 words
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Article852 1879-12-16 3 1 r j Date hips’Names. Captains. Flao Rio z !of ab- There From Where Lying Consignees or Agents Destination RIVALS "PN-OF- e P. H. der N’landeu Tromp H. N. M’sstr. 2400 Nov. 28 Batavia T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s Consul General. Cruise Midge Salmond H. M’s852 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement84 1879-12-16 3 Aotfre*. NOTICE. 1 have this day established myself as a Public Accountant and am prepared to undertake the balancing of books, auditing accounts,—Trusteeships Ac. ALEX: J. GUNN, Broker. No. 22, Raffles Place,) 15th Oct. 1879. j Sto 15th Jan NOTICE. 1879!! 1880!!! Birth-day Cards, 'j From one Anna New Year’s84 words
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Docks.
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706 1879-12-16 4 The works of the Company are situated at Taniontr Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Whajif.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected706 words
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189 1879-12-16 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 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving189 words
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262 1879-12-16 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. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb262 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement667 1879-12-16 4 ifltsrrllanfottf. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock j Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Broodies. Barrings, Lockets. Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings. Keepers Albert chains, Cnard chains, Ladies’ gold watche, Cents’ ditto., Silver667 words
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Advertisement494 1879-12-16 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 kegs494 words
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Advertisement330 1879-12-16 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which mav arrivr or put in here bavin? sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON. DUNLOP COs Aeent. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. (u. r") ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCT ATTON. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDErtWRITERS.330 words
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Advertisement607 1879-12-16 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers JEWELLER8 AND GOLD8MITH8; 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,607 words
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Advertisement686 1879-12-16 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG Commercial Square, Beack Street 27. Have al wiiy* on hand a well selected and Halten fort 8ont ton-; Hehben «t«ed* waehrend ein jours Wen voor radig e«n wohlaasortir- assortisryk aasorti. tes Lager al- dans tons ment van Eu. ler Enropae- lea article* ropeisohe686 words
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