Singapore Daily Times, 23 December 1879
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Title Section12 1879-12-23 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 23rd DECEMBER. 1879. No. 13,96512 words
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Article, Illustration428 1879-12-23 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowhs—-At New Harbour. The urdernoted ar ethe 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 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 18th 7th Feb. 4th Mar.428 words
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Article143 1879-12-23 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stbntor. Minelaus. 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 accotrmodaticn for first and third class143 words
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294 1879-12-23 1 The followin'.' are the dates on which ♦he steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Ottwabd. Homeward. 1879. i_ 1879. Wednesday 12 February nda y. 17 January 26 do 31 12 March 14 February 26 do 28 do294 words
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151 1879-12-23 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, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year on or about the undernoted dates: Tuesday October151 words
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Article40 1879-12-23 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Arratoon Ancar, 1,392 tons, Captain M actavish, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist December, 1879.40 words
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Article41 1879-12-23 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 por's. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSFS, Agents. Singapore, Ist December, 1879.41 words
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987 1879-12-23 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andßatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 honrs after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Glass. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang 94987 words
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Insurance.
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Article70 1879-12-23 1 Capital 8 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. .Tardtne Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are anthoriaed to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery70 words
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47 1879-12-23 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned lias bpen appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailim? vessels: E. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)47 words
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Article56 1879-12-23 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every de’crintion of property at the current R 'tes of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772.980. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE CO.56 words
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70 1879-12-23 1 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks ur>on 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 1879-12-23 1 otnari, daivuu'i. (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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73 1879-12-23 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the abo\ e 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 foi c oasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all73 words
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44 1879-12-23 1 Capital 2,000,000. FUNpg 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 ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (n. o.)44 words
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26 1879-12-23 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. C Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 2.5 th November, 1879.26 words
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189 1879-12-23 1 Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, fiOGracecburch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman > ®sqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman. John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,,189 words
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64 1879-12-23 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 1879-12-23 1 The undersigned, Agents for the Italia Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages78 words
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56 1879-12-23 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.56 words
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95 1879-12-23 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 00. Singapore, Ist April,95 words
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31 1879-12-23 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Deo., 1878. (u. c.)31 words
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105 1879-12-23 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s HiU. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street Bristol—so, Broad Street T c a *BMAN in MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. ChaB. Holland, Esq.105 words
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223 1879-12-23 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Cbnirmnn-ALEIABDEE RokaldbOS.Es. Free Chairman —Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary—H. Ambrose Smith, fa*. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, f5O W ebt Geoegi I Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. London f 2 Kino William t Street. Liverpool f BIEL Chambers, l Water223 words
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87 1879-12-23 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 drily appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to grant87 words
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82 1879-12-23 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 1879-12-23 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Steeet. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and art prepared to take risks upon oargo on th« customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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102 1879-12-23 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson 4 Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eaq. (Menem. Meloliem. k Co.) T. P. Rarnee (Menem. Holliday,Wine k Co.) A T. Mnnsrer, (Menem.nonelM.LariraikACo.) W. Nioaine, (Romeo Comnenv Ltd.) .T. .T. doe Remedion,102 words
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135 1879-12-23 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Fnnds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich«rd .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gmieer, Esq. Thomas G. Rarelnv, William Hawthorn, Robert. O. L. Reran, Oeoree Hihhert, Peroivnl Ronnnquet, Samnel Hvd«*. .Tamos Rrand, William T.vall, Charles Gave. Charles Marryat Oeorare H. Chambers,135 words
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48 1879-12-23 4 xnouaai'M'O accwuicuvi-. 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 4 CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (n. c.)48 words
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Article38 1879-12-23 4 The undersigned have been authorised to a’low the usual discount on all risks. 334 0/0 on all country business and 15 0/0 to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON 4 CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879.38 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement119 1879-12-23 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYER VALLE I ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist January, ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perIce House is opened for the sale of loe daily from 6 a. m. to 10.30 a. m. and from I&3P to 6 p. m.119 words
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Advertisement131 1879-12-23 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEBT SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price or Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 1.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (R.£.) MILNER’S SAFES. The udnersigned have just131 words
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53 1879-12-23 2 TU JNUVV 1UKJS-. 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 CO. Singapore, 2nd Dec., 1879.53 words
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Obituary15 1879-12-23 2 DIED. This morning, at his Residence, Beach Road, very suddenly, Hugh Rowland Beaver.15 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 23RD DEC., 1879.
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Article132 1879-12-23 2 Singapore, 23rd December, 1879. Gambier I 5.60. Black Pepper.... 10.40. White Pepper, fair quality 16.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.52$. Pearl Sago 4.30. Coffee, Bontyne 19. Tapioca, small Flake 6.70. Tin 27.55. 408. Mule twist... 93. 81 lba. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth132 words
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Article223 1879-12-23 2 Per S. S. Arratoon Apcar on the 22nd instant. For Calcutta. —From Hongkong: Revd O. H. Dean, Revd. and Mrs. Baldwin and 3 children, Dr. E. H. Williams, Mr. Hedge, Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Mehta ana 3 children, Mrs. Moody and 4 children, Mr. J. Sorabjee, Mr, N.223 words
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1930 1879-12-23 2 south Africa. London 2,2nd Bee. —Secocoeui’s stronghold has been captured. France. The Ministry has resigned. Monsieur Freycinet has accepted the task of forming a new Ministry. One of the most successful and representative gatherings which ever assembled in Singapore met last evening in the Singapore1,930 words
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Article2272 1879-12-23 3 The China Express thus holds forth upon this important question After the lapse of many months an ineight is at last obtained into the report of the Police Commission. The extracts, as published in the Straits Times, are not voluminous, but they touch on some of2,272 words
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Article605 1879-12-23 3 going on. Surely with such an able Se- cretary as has been lately acquired a short 1 account of the proceedings at each meet- ing might be sent to the Straits Times for publication. Rate-payers would cer- tainly take more interest in Municipal j matters, and might thus be605 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement698 1879-12-23 2 9fobertt$fmfnts. HONGKONG ANT) SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman.—' Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—The FTon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co.) P. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) E. R.698 words
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Advertisement733 1879-12-23 2 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. The undersigned Banks will observe Thursday and Friday, 25t,h and 26th inst i as close Holidays, and will open for cash transactions only on Saturday, 27th inst. from 10 to 12 o’clock, not doing any Exchange or Discount business on that day. For the Oriental Bank Corporation, G.733 words
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Advertisement602 1879-12-23 2 Ex. GLENIFFER. Music. We have just unpacked a small parcel of Music. SAYLE CO. Singapore, 23rd Dec. 1879. Ex. GLENIFFER. Tailoring Department. We have unpacked. A parcel of Black and Blue Worsted Coatings. Fine Blue Worsted Serge. Tweed Trouserings, newest patterns. SAYLE CO. Singapore, 23rd Dec. 1879. Ex. GLENIFFER. We602 words
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Advertisement411 1879-12-23 2 FOR SALE. A few copies of Rev. Pere Favre's Malay Grammar. do do Dictionary. Apply to E. H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 23rd Dec.. 1879. (to 23rd Jan.) HORSE AND CARRIAGE SALE. The undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, in Commercial Square, on Friday, 26th inst. at 2.30411 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article102 1879-12-23 3 3rrU)aljs.—( Continued.) 1 British steamer Ganymede” 236 tons, Vincent commander I Deli 20th Dec., consignees W. Mansfield A Co. Monday. 22nd December. German barque Rocket” 384 tons, Sorensen commander, Saigon 17th Dec,, consignees D. Brandt Co. British steamer Shuaydagone” 311 tons, Bowen commander, Rangoon 14th Dec., consignees Maclaine Fraser102 words
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Article60 1879-12-23 3 Monday, 22nd December. British steamer Menelaus” Billinge, for Hongkong and Shanghai. British steamer Paknarn” Stratton, for Bangkok. Dutch steamer Wm. Mackinnon” Swart, for Macassar. Dutch steamer Bromo” Soeteis, for Penang and Acheen. Dutch steamer Japara” Veltmann, for Rhio, Muntok and Batavia. Danish steamer Olaf’’ Angresen, for Malta60 words
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Article727 1879-12-23 3 i. I DATR Ships’Names. Captains. Flag •Rio i of ar Y here From Where Lying Consignees or Agents Destination RIVALS ME27-OF P. H. der N’landeu i’romp H. N. M’sstr. 2490 Nov. 28 Batavia T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s Consul General. Cruise Midge Salmond H. M’s str.727 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement325 1879-12-23 3 #lotirts. BINOCULAR OPERA GLASSES. Just received a fresh supply of above j with very powerful glasses and in handsome fittings, specially recommended to seamen. Binoculars with 3 chanrements (for 1 theatre, marine and field use.) KATZ BROTHERS. Singapore, 32th December, 1879. NOTICE. Tenders will be received at the Colo- nial325 words
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Advertisement465 1879-12-23 3 I SINGOR ARTUROVITA. Begs to inform the public of Singapore, that be has established himself in this town, as a Professor of Music, and pro- poses to give lessons in Italian singing, j and on the art of Pianoforte playing j He also intends to undertake the entire restoration of465 words
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Advertisement353 1879-12-23 3 THE SINGAPORE A STRAITS DIRECTORY FOR 1880. URGENT NOTICE. Residents who have not yet returned the forms, sent them to fill in, are urgent ly requested to forward them to the undersigned, without delay. Punctuality in issue is impossible without the cordial co-operation of the Public, which, it is hoped,353 words
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Docks.
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706 1879-12-23 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and706 words
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190 1879-12-23 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. Graving190 words
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259 1879-12-23 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. Lamb259 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement665 1879-12-23 4 iflfetfllantmis. Binocular glasses, Telescopes, Spectacles in gold and steel frames, j. motion! Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. B as always on hand a well selected stock nf Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments. Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches. Cents’ ditto., Surrimrs, I Silver watche,, TiocVets.665 words
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Advertisement503 1879-12-23 4 NOTICE. Ex. S. 8. Menmuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian butter in 1 and 2 lbs. tins of excellent quality. Australian wine from the most famous Veneyards, red and white in quarts and pints, comprising: Hermitage, Riesling, Burgundy, Dalwood and Hock. Also Australian Beef in kegs503 words
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Advertisement326 1879-12-23 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCTATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which m»v arrive or put in here bavins sustained dam ace, are reanested to report themselves to the undersign ed. CAMERON. DUNLOP OOs A sent. Sinsapore, 10th June. 1878. (u. e) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOOTATTOV. UNION ASSOCIATION326 words
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Advertisement604 1879-12-23 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 outfits 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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Advertisement650 1879-12-23 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE Commercial Square, AND Hnvoalwny* on hand a wall selected and richly assortstock of all European and Other (foods. Mod erate terms and oarefnl attendance. PENANG, Beach Street 27. Halbni fort-l Sont to., ju.kw, wMihrmfl n I ionr, M.n -ncr mb ta w I’ worth L650 words
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