Singapore Daily Times, 30 December 1879
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Title Section12 1879-12-30 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY. 30th DECEMBER, 1879. No. 13,97012 words
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Article, Illustration430 1879-12-30 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 —5*ar1879:- -j Ottward. Homeward. Tuesday 21st Jan. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 18th 7th Feb. 4th Mar.430 words
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Article145 1879-12-30 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclub. ACHILLKB. ANTENOR. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. Sabpedon. 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 rccod modaticn for first and third145 words
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301 1879-12-30 1 Tfe following a re the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Outward. Homeward. 1S7P. 1879. Wednesday 12 Febmary Friday, 17 January •> 26 do 31*° 12 March 14 February >. 56 do 28301 words
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148 1879-12-30 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Obittsfrong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Co‘rOtyauw, ..V.Jk.il/- lichery Ac., during the current year on or about the undernoted dates: Tuesday October 9th I148 words
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Article38 1879-12-30 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 SARKIESA MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist December, 1879.38 words
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Article41 1879-12-30 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, Ist December, 1879.41 words
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959 1879-12-30 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andBatavia every 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 Batavia 46 i Padang959 words
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Insurance.
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Article75 1879-12-30 1 Capital 3 1.500.060, Paid-up 133.332, Reserve Fund 90.000, General Agents. Messrs. Jarptve Matheson A Go., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to' insure goods by A. T. Q a liug Vessels or Steamers to the extent of *lOO.OOO on eaeh bottom, and on75 words
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49 1879-12-30 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340.000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Comuanv. and is prepared to accept risks hv 6i ri die .i Steeinev ndiBail n<r vessels. H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Fehy. 1878. (u. c.)49 words
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Article57 1879-12-30 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost, every de erintion of property at the current R't<>B of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878. £?58,772.9®6. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A57 words
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71 1879-12-30 1 Capital 10.000,000 Prangs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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44 1879-12-30 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 CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.44 words
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68 1879-12-30 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steadier or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to gurope68 words
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44 1879-12-30 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 ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. o.)44 words
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26 1879-12-30 1 Chief Offices. i Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. G Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A 00. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.26 words
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194 1879-12-30 1 T Offices. I Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool, i Queen Insurant Buildings. 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 Wflli.il> Wad. FlsqwPatrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Poter MoLa|>an,Es(| Dopnty Chairman. John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security194 words
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64 1879-12-30 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 1879-12-30 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 1879-12-30 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.56 words
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50 1879-12-30 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Totallnvested 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 OO. Singapore, 1st April, 1875. (u.c)50 words
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42 1879-12-30 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Saerling 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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31 1879-12-30 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.)31 words
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102 1879-12-30 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street Bast Birmingham-12, Bennett’s HiU. London-10, Oornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. r c jJAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. T ".H” TgaftR,,., Hmn.?cUA&Moa CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Cha8. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Ai.ex. Ewing, Esq.102 words
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219 1879-12-30 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stselihg. C/iairMn-ALBXiKDEsRoHiLDSOH.Esi) Vice C hairrmn— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary—ft. Ambrose Smith. f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES; Glasgow (M West Geoeoe Eoihbeegh 17 Geo", 8t«e«. Loudon f 2 King William 1 Street. Liverpool f RIEL Chambers, I Water Street. M m219 words
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88 1879-12-30 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. •I i, Interest upon Invested Funds 780CKA The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority88 words
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82 1879-12-30 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000,003 Paid-up Capital 350,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 3lBt 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 fur82 words
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Article42 1879-12-30 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 CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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105 1879-12-30 4 Capital *2.000.000 Paid-up 4.00.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Mntheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Ali a re, Esq. IWesßrs. Midchrirs, A OrO •T. P. Pnnieß nVfesars. Hrillidnv.Wisft fr Hn.l T. Mnnirer, fMoßsrß.Prin<rlas,T,m!vftilc&Co.) T T, Nicnise, (Romeo Cnmimiiv Ltd.) ■T. .T.105 words
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137 1879-12-30 4 Capital £1,000.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. •RieVrd -T. Ashtep, Esq *Hved Onmrer, Esq. i'liotviio rj. ■RiTcl'iv, i ■'Villinm Hn-rtLem. PnVrt C. T,. Rprnn. Scores HiWv>rt, TVrcivnl Rfisnnquet, Samuel TTrdo, .Tames Rvrmd, AVilHnm T.vnll, Hilaries Hare. Hilaries Mnrrvat. Oeoree TT.137 words
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46 1879-12-30 4 Tt is requested that, the Masters, of qli vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report thpmselves 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 1879-12-30 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 Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON A CO. Singapore, 6th June. 1879.38 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement122 1879-12-30 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER TALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and 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 to 6 p. m.122 words
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Advertisement130 1879-12-30 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 1.25. Charts, de (Double Bheet) 1.80. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (R.JS-) MILNER’S SAFES. The udnersigned have just received a130 words
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Article119 1879-12-30 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements, Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of proceedings for liquidation by arrangement or C >m- j position with Creditors, instituted bv See Heang carrying on business as General Trader under the Chop Hup Cboon” of No. 12, Hill119 words
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Article124 1879-12-30 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of proceedings for liquidation bv arrangement or composition with creditors instituted 1 by Chee Kay, carrying on j business as General Trader i under the Chop Heap Lee, of No. 10, Hill124 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 30TH DEC., 1879.
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3021 1879-12-30 2 Gambier I 4.50. Black Pepper 10.40. White Pepper, fair quality 16.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.41. Pearl Sago 4.175. Coffee, Bontyne 19. Tapioca, small Flake 6.70. Tin 27.40. 40s. Mule twist 93. 8$ lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do Cloth 1.075.3,021 words
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133 1879-12-30 3 Turkey. London 29 th Dec.- A person engaged in translating the bible has been imprisoned by order of the Porte. The British Ambassador has threatened to suspend diplomatic relations unless the man is at once released. Accident to a Passenger Train Yesterday a train fell133 words
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1584 1879-12-30 3 TELEGRAPHIC SUMMARY. (From Indian Papers Kabul, 8 th Dec—A. parade of all the available troops in the garrison here was held to-day on the maidan in rear of the Bemaru heights, for the purpose of presenting medals to four men of the 72nd, for distinguished conduct at the Spingawar Kotal1,584 words
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Correspondence.
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Article223 1879-12-30 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. > Dear Sir. —The name of Sir William j Robinson will ever be gratefully remem- 1 bored by the inhabitants if not of the j Straits Settlements at least by those of the Sleepy Hollow for having conferred such a great223 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement693 1879-12-30 2 #rt» gubfrttstnunts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,500,00ft Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—' The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A693 words
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Advertisement525 1879-12-30 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the Registration of Cattle and Hand Carts for j the year 1880 will be made at the Town Hall on the following days viz Cattle Carts will be Registered on Mon- j day the 5th January, Hand Carts on Saturday the 10th January.525 words
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Advertisement841 1879-12-30 2 Ex GLENFINLAS” Towels Towels Towels. 2 Oases of Huckaback’s Towels bought considerably under value, price >1.50 per dozen. SAYLE CO. Singapore, 30th December, 1879. EXCISE ORD: IV. 1870. Notice oe Cessation of Farm under Section 64. Notice is hereby given that the exclusive privileges of the Opium, Spirit and Toddy841 words
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Advertisement541 1879-12-30 2 EX "GLENFINLA8.” We have just, finished unpacking. Ladies’ Kid Walking Shoes, Gents’, patent Dress Roots, White Canvas Shoes, White Canvas Boots, Blue Staff Serge, well shrunk, French printed Muslins, Bretonne and Languedoc Lace, Nottingham Lace Antimacassars, The New Embroidered D’Oylcys, The New Table Cloths, Gosnell’s Hair Brushes, Gosnell’s Cloth Brushes.541 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article104 1879-12-30 3 Monday, 29th December. Br.tish steamer Claverhouse” 793 tons, Brown commander, Glasgow i9tb Nov., consignees Paterson Sim >ns A Co. Norwegian steamer Hakou Adelsteen” 905 tons, Bergh commander, 110 Ho 20th Dec', consignees Gilfillau Wood Si Co. M. M. steamer Etnirne” 707 tons, Pichat commander, Batavia 26th Dec., consignees Messigeries104 words
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Article58 1879-12-30 3 Monday, 291 h December. British steamer Bentan Moppett, for Cheribon. British steamer Atholl” Thomson, for Saigon. British steamer Menmuir Ellis, for Hongkong. British steamer “Claverhouse” Brown, for Honkong. British steamer Baghdad” de Smidt, for Rangoon via Penang. British st'amer '‘Cleator” 3halk, for Labuan. British steamer Petrel” Grenfell,58 words
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Article679 1879-12-30 3 Date I. IPs’ Names. Captains. Flag v Rio z of ar- Where From Where Lying 'hjnsionees or Agents Destination 3 RIVALS fjC-OF I P. H. der N’landeu Tromp H. N. M’sstr. 2400 Nov. 28 Batavia T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s Consul General. Cruise Foxhound Nowell H.679 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement338 1879-12-30 3 #io tires. NOTICE. National Steam Ship Company Limited London to New York. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are authorized to sign through Bills of Lading 11 New York, for Tin and other produce shipped by any steamers from here. Rates and further particulars may338 words
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Advertisement380 1879-12-30 3 sottct«. LIBERIAN CQFFE SEEDS. For sale a small parcel just received from Ceylon (a) %1\ per hundred. GUTHRIE Co. Singapore, Ist December, 1879. SELANGOR STATE BONDS. Notick is hereby given that the half yearly interest, at the rate of six per centum per annum, due on the Selangor State Bonds380 words
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Docks.
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703 1879-12-30 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the uam of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels atone time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected703 words
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188 1879-12-30 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. Graving188 words
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262 1879-12-30 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 8 200,000 In 2000 Shares of 8 100 each of which 8 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CP DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M.262 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement671 1879-12-30 4 iWtstfllaitrmiS. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker. and Optician. Flint Street. fl as always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments. Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches. Earrings, Lockets. Ladies’ rings, Signet rings. Wedding rings. Keepers Albert, chains, Guard chains. Ladies’ goldwatche, Cents’ ditto.. Silver watches,671 words
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Advertisement501 1879-12-30 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 kegs501 words
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Advertisement335 1879-12-30 4 MONTROSE UNDER WRITING A«SO. OTATTON. The Ma stark of Ships or vpsspls lnsnrod in the above Assooiation. whioh mnv arrive or put in hove having sustained damn"'', are reoueßted to rpport themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON. DUNLOP A COs Agent. Singapore. 10th .Tnne. 1878. fn. p) ARPROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOd attont.335 words
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Advertisement606 1879-12-30 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,606 words
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Advertisement653 1879-12-30 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street’ 27. jflleeted 1 nd WM W*n poor n^it-^n riohivm«S r' ,assor,i r ,orM r^k el stork of All R L aeftr dans tons meiit. mg F n ts££& iw rtM it 1 1 •SsftfirjpF— ■SlfeKS SSSt SZJS. lo Radian,653 words
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