Straits Times Overland Journal, 10 September 1869
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Straits Times Overland Journal
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Title Section23 1869-09-10 1 FOR DESPATCH PER P. O. STEAMER COLUMBIAN. STRAITS TIMES OVERLAND JOURNAL. VOL. X. NO. 171 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY 10th SEPTEMBER, 1869. Price 35 Cents.23 words
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TIME PAST STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 10th SEPT. 1869.
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Article98 1869-09-10 1 Singapore, September 10th, 18(59. Gambier $3.30 Black Pepper „7.00 White Pepper 10.20 Sago Flour „2.70 Pearl Sago „3.30 to 3.40 Tin ,32t032.\ 30s Mule Twist „137 to 140 40s do do „152 to 155 8* lbs. Shirtings „3. 7 do do „2.60 5 do T. Cloths „1.6598 words
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Article196 1869-09-10 1 The following passengers have arrived during the fortnight. Per P. and O. steamer Bekar For Singapore. Mrs. Me Arthur, and Mr. Mosley. For Batavia. Mr. and Mrs. Pietermaat. For Hongkong. Mr. Mrs. Bade, Messrs. Dreyer, Spring, Thomson, and Johnson. For Shanghai. Mr. O. Eustace. Per M. I. steamer Imperil trice196 words
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Article690 1869-09-10 1 The last number of the Overland was published on the 24th ultimo. Since then the P. O. mail of the 80th July and the Messageries mail of the sth August have come to hand. The steamer Columbian which conveys the present homeward mail arrived from China yesterday evening690 words
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CHINA.
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Article1594 1869-09-10 1 The detailed report of the China debate m the House of Commons on the 14th July, which arrived by last mail, has been read with anything but satisfaction by the mercantile communities m China. A feeling of disappointment that the important matter of revising the Tientsin Treaty lias been1,594 words
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Topics of the Day.
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692 1869-09-10 2 From the Straits Times, September 4th. THE PEPPER TRADE. Our Mercantile readers must be well aware that for a long time back the scarcity of pepper and the high prices paid for it have been greatly augmented by a very steady, and, on natural grounds, a very extraordinary demand for692 words
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1115 1869-09-10 2 The following interesting account of the bird nest rookf at Karang Bollong, m Java, is contained m the Java Bode, and we translate it for the benefit of our readers: According to Versteegh's Map, Karang Bollong is m 7* 45'1,115 words
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1020 1869-09-10 2 From the Straits Times, September 4th. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Report of proceedings of the Legislative Council, held m the Council Chamber, Singapore, on the 28th August, 1869. Present. His Excellency the Governor. The Hon'ble the Lieutenant-Governor and Colonial Secretary. His Honor the Chief Justice. The Hon'ble the Officer Commanding H. M's1,020 words
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435 1869-09-10 3 From the Straits Times, September 4th. COUNT VON ATTEMS. The Java papers give information, that one of the most notorious and accomplished swindlers of modern times, has made his escape from Sourabaya, where he had been imprisoned and where he awaited his trial for extensive frauds on some of the435 words
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718 1869-09-10 3 From the Straits Times, September 4th. THE THETANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED. The following is the half-yearly report just issued by the Dii 3ctors of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company. Singapore, 23rd August, 1869. To the Shareholders m the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company Limited. Gentlemen, In laying before you the718 words
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593 1869-09-10 3 TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. BALANCE SHEET ON 30th JUNE, 1869 We, the undersigned, have examined the above Balance Sheet with the books of the Company, and hereby certify the same to be correct, and to exhibit a fair and correct view of the Company's affairs. (Signed,) ALEX. M. AITKEN,^593 words
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Correspondence.
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796 1869-09-10 4 From the Straits Times, September 4th. CHRONICLES OF ST. GEORGE. Chap. ix. 1. And the Evil spirit that possessed the Chief Ruler would not be cast out 2. But encompassed him more closely round about, and folded its black wings about his soul 3. So that he saw not as796 words
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198 1869-09-10 4 To the Editor of the Daily Times. g IB A leader m your paper of yesterday contains the following words Two months ago, when it was thought that the Governor would be about to ask a vote of public198 words
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195 1869-09-10 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Dear Sib, On the 2nd instant, on my way homeward, m Rochore Road, I 6aw a crowd of persons passing with torches. I instantly went to the spot to see what wai going on. On reaching it,195 words
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169 1869-09-10 4 From the Daily Times, September 2th. THE CHOIR OF ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH. To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, For mercy's sake, what next? Can it be actually true that our lovely singing cherubs wish to wear surplices on account sf the heat r" A nice way to creep169 words
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116 1869-09-10 4 News of the Fortnight. FRIDAY, 27th AUGUST. We learn on good authority that Mr. Vaughan, the Police Magistrate, has thrown up his appointment and quitted the Colonial service. The general impression, since Mr. Vaughan's arrival from Europe, has been that he would succeed Mr. Dunman as Chief Commissioner of Police116 words
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Article23 1869-09-10 4 The British steamer Sir Bartle Frere, Captain Thompson, from Bangkok with dates to the 22nd instant, arrived here this morning.23 words
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Article21 1869-09-10 4 The British steamer Hindostan, Captain De Smidt, from Calcutta with dates to the 19th instant, (via Penan arrived here this morning.21 words
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Article193 1869-09-10 4 We extract the following" from yesterday's Government Gazette His Excellency the Governor has received from the Right Hon'ble the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Her Majesty's gracious allowance and confirmation of the following Ordinance of the Legislature of the Straits Settlements Ordinance No. 6 of 1869—" An Ordinance to193 words
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Article24 1869-09-10 4 The British steamer Fair Singapore, Captain Cornelius, from Penang with dates to the 27th current, anchored m the harbour this morningr.24 words
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Article26 1869-09-10 4 The British steamer Glenartney, Captain Bolton, from Hongkong with dates to the 23rd instant, en route to Penang and Calcutta, anchoren m the harbour last night.26 words
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Article38 1869-09-10 4 Captain Hartman, of the Russian barque Ituhtijias, which lately arrived here from Amsterdam, reports having spoken on the 20th instant, m the Java Sea, off the North Watcher, the British ship Maitland; all well desired to be reported.38 words
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Article88 1869-09-10 4 We are glad to observe that the present very unsightly gas jets m St. Andrew's Church are shortly to be replaced; it is high time, we think, that this should be done. Last night, we noticed a chandelier placed over the Pulpit, and another above the Reading Desk and those88 words
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Article104 1869-09-10 4 A most atrocious murder was committed upon the body of a Chinese female m a plantation m the* Havelock Road, last Saturday night. The murderers not satisfied with having stolen all the valuables which the old woman had upon her wearing apparel, stabbed her m two or three places about104 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement118 1869-09-10 4 The following Notice to Mariners ia pub« lished for general information. SOUTH AUSTRALIA. NOTICE TO MARINERS. TIPARA REEF, SPENCER'S GULF. Notice is hereby given, that the lights at present exhibited from the light- vesftel on the Tipara Reef, Spencer's Gulf, will be discontinued, on and after the Ist day of118 words
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Article124 1869-09-10 5 The Committee appointed to arrange for a public rec ption and entertainment of the Duke of Edinburgh, had a meeting at the Exchange Rooms on Friday but the proceedings have not been oliicially communicated tons. We learn, however, it was resolved that a deputation should wait upon the Governor, and,124 words
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Article164 1869-09-10 5 From the minutes of a special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners which we publish to-day, it will be found that the subject of^he water supply of the Town has been under consideration and that a scheme and report upon the same had been submitted by Mr. Wells, which latter the164 words
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Article24 1869-09-10 5 H. M's steam gunboat Slaney, Commander Elwyn, from Sarawak with dates to the 24th instant, anchored m the harbour last night.24 words
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Article52 1869-09-10 5 The English ship O%*ngo%ds\ Captain Emslie, has been, finally got off the reef on which she stranded, and came into Batavia roads on the loth inst. The Captain reports, that he saw, on the 17th, an English ship aground on the S. W. side of Krakatoa island, m the Straits52 words
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Article128 1869-09-10 5 People write from Padang, that the cattle disease, which has been so prevalent among the buffaloes m particular, has not apparently thinned the tigers. This is proved by the fact that Mr. E. on the 13th instant, at 7 p. m. on the way to Siekayang Dua, was attacked by128 words
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Article186 1869-09-10 5 We are glad to observe thj* the Race Course has lately been put into a very satisfactory condition— the straight runin having been raised, levelled and drained, so that we need look for no repetition of those unfortunate contretemps that have occasionally marred sport m wet weather. The Club held186 words
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Article274 1869-09-10 5 Aijoi t two months ago, a Chinese gardener, on the Passi r Paajang Road; was sd upon by two coolies, apparently with the intent ion of it his eyes \vitij a knife they had m their ion. The gardener, however, and though much lacerated, succeeded m defeating the intention of274 words
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Article41 1869-09-10 5 The P. O. steamer Beiar, Captain Lockie, tVom Bombay with dates to the 20th, Galle, 25th, and Pen an g, the 30th ulr., bringing the Europe Mails of24th-30th July, arrived at New Harbour, at 7.30 a. M., to-day.41 words
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Article27 1869-09-10 5 Tin: British barque Dnnelon, of Sunderland, Captain Dinton, passed through the Straits last evening from Bombay h.umd to Bangkok, oi days out all well.27 words
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Article31 1869-09-10 5 Mi:. J. I>. Vaughan was yesterday enrolled as an Advocate and Attorney of 11. If. Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements, and t<»«»k the oaths of allegiance before the Chief Justice.31 words
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Article107 1869-09-10 5 A gold pinding wjiieh has been identified as having been the property of the Chinese female who was murdered m the plantation m Havelock Road, last Friday night, was found by Inspectors Hay ward and Barnum, last Sunday mornjpg, m a pawnbroker's shop m Arab Street. The Paw broker at107 words
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Article175 1869-09-10 5 We learn from the Java papers that the railroad from Samarang to Solo was opened on the 1 3th^ultimo, on which day a fast train left the former for the latter place. The Officials, and the Military, with a large assemblage of natives, were present at the opening. The Emperor,175 words
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Article33 1869-09-10 5 We understand that Messrs Lambert Bros., have obtained the cpntract tor the conveyance of t >!*iils to and from New Harbour, forTme year, at a monthly rate of seventy deltas.33 words
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Article42 1869-09-10 5 The Colonial steamer Pnho will leave this for Malacca and V :.:tng, on Monday next. She will convey $o the former port, His Honor the fjhief Justice, who will open tl i c next Criminal S ession there, on the Oth. instant.42 words
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Article151 1869-09-10 5 We understand that farther negotiations were lately entered into with a leading member of the Mercantile community, to supply the vacant seat m the Council. A declinature was given, as the gentleman to whom the oiler was made saw the fruitlessnGss of joinings Legislature so constituted that the enforced votes'151 words
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Article239 1869-09-10 5 The people of Singapore arc really more amiable than they claim credit for, and the ferocious aspect they at times assume, must not be taken as seriously meant. We have a very pleasing example ot* this an example which must l>e gratifying not only to ourselves but to our friend*239 words
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Article43 1869-09-10 5 The B. I. S. N. Co's iteamer Ranffoo,/, Cii])tain Starratt, from Calcutta with dates to the 20th ult., via, the intermediate ports, anchored m the harbour this morning. The following" passengers came by her Messrs. Buck and F. A. Sheppard.43 words
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Article46 1869-09-10 5 We understand that the planking of Cavenagh Bridge will be completed by the middle of the present month. It is said, however, that it will not be opened for traffic until the arrival here of H. R. H. the Duke of Edinburgh, who will inaugurate it.46 words
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Article128 1869-09-10 5 We are glad to hear that the Police have at length succeeded m apprehending the Chinese who pawned the gold pinding belonging to the old Chinese woman who was murdered last week m a plantation m Havelock Road. The man after being arrested and placed m the Police Lockups was128 words
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Article206 1869-09-10 5 Oir readers will find m another column a letter from tlio Chairman of the Duke of Edinburgh's Reception Committee. r JQB|Ci) airman" declines to < -uss "th^^oo-1 taste or elegance" of our observations of yesterday he is wise, and he had better also have refrained from- any allusion at all206 words
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Article482 1869-09-10 5 We extract the following Notifications from yesterday's Government Gazette:— The following, of the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty m Council, appointing the Master Attendant at Singapore and the Harbour Masters at Penang and Malacca, Registrars of British Ships m the Straits Settlements, is published for general information. By His Excellency's Command,482 words
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Article716 1869-09-10 6 At a Meeting of the Executive Council, held m the Council Chamber at Singapore, on the 28th day of August, 1369. Present: HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. The Hon'ble the Lieut-Governor and Colonial Secretary. Officer Comdg. H. M. Troops. Attorney-General. Acting Treasurer. Auditor-General. The following Order of the Governor m Council716 words
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Article264 1869-09-10 6 with the terms ox^Jler Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation. (Signed) G. Habrissow, Acting Manager. Oriental Bank Corporation. Singapore, Ist Sept., 1869. Account of the average amount of Notes m circulation at the* Branch of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Singapore, for the month ending 31st Augt., 1869,264 words
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Article92 1869-09-10 6 The British steamer Telegraph, Captain Taylor, from Penang with dates to the 3rd instant, (via Malacca,) anchored m the harbour this forenoon. Bank Competitors. y dg dg Total. Private R. "W. Browne 17 15 32 R. Diinman 19 12 31 C. 0. Velge 14 15 29 B.92 words
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Article21 1869-09-10 6 We understand that the British barque J< hn Neare, as lately been disroFed of privately lor t' c turn >f $3,60021 words
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Article21 1869-09-10 6 Tin M. I. tZ>nrAvT 1m c tri >% Cat Macaircj with the Marseille! Mail c 7 tb ult, arrived here this afternoon.21 words
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Article54 1869-09-10 6 A Malay man who was run over some months ago, owing to the careless driving of a Hade syce, is now lying m a very precarious condition, at the Police Hospital, telanu* having set m. In the event of the poor man's death, a warrant for manslaughter will be issued54 words
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Article69 1869-09-10 6 Pilfering, especially of spirituous liquors, from 'Mercantile godowns, has of late been very prevalent among Chinese coolies,and we would advise ourmerchants to instruct their storekeepers to keep a sharp look-out after them". This morning a coolie fras convicted of having stolen a bottle of Brandy, on Saturday last, from a69 words
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Article79 1869-09-10 6 Nineteen tins of alleged contraband ehandoo were seized by some Revenue and Police Officers, last Saturday morning, m some newly built stables m Armenian Street, which are said to be the property of Mr. Tan Seng Poh. Nothing has yet transpired as to whom the illicit ehandoo belonged. At the79 words
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Article116 1869-09-10 6 The Colonial steamer Peiho, leaves for Malacca to-day with His Honor the Chief Justice, who proceeds thither Jo* the purpose of opening the next £nmL nal Session, to be held there on the 9th mstant. The Peiho after landing the Chief Justice, at Malacca, will proceed on to Penang conveying116 words
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Article161 1869-09-10 6 The Chinese Festival given by the Opium and Spirit Farmers here, at their residence at Teluk Ayer, last Saturday evening passed off very successfully. A large number of ladies and gentlemen were present, among whom were H. E. the Governor and Lady Ord, and several Government Officials. The illuminations were161 words
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Article243 1869-09-10 6 A cricket match was played on Saturday, 4th September, and ended m favor of the Singapore Club, by one innings and 14 runs. The following is the score: Ist Innings H. M. S. Midge. Mr. Frost, b Ker 3 Hounsall. do Ker 1 Duffield, c& b Bruce 6 Ponsonby, b243 words
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Article227 1869-09-10 6 On Saturday afternoon, the Volunteer Rifles paraded on^the Race Course to shoot for a handsome cup given m 1883 by the then Governor, Major-General Cavenagh, Honorary Colonel of the Corps. I?ifty members put m their appearance, and the competition begin about half-past 2 o'clock. The weather was yery wet but227 words
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Article33 1869-09-10 6 The American steamer Coety which sailed for Cotie on the 3rd instant, returned to this port this morning m tow of the steam tug Pilot Fish, with her engines disabled.33 words
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Article44 1869-09-10 6 We understand that no further clue has as yet been obtained as to the Havelock Road murder the Chinese who pawned the woman's pinding and is at present m custody, declining to give any information as to the parties from whom he received it.44 words
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Article34 1869-09-10 6 The M. I. steamer Imperafrice, Captain Macaire, from Suez with dates to the 15th, Aden 22nd, and Galle the 29th ult., bringing the Marseilles Mail of 7th ult., arrived a£ New Harbour yesterday afternoon.34 words
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Article393 1869-09-10 6 According to notice, the adjourned meeting of the Duke of Edinburgh's Reception Committee assembled at the Town Hall yesterday, and the Hon'ble Mr. Read, Chairman, stated that agreeably to the resolution passed on the 27 th August a deputation waited on His Excellency the Governor oil the 31st August and393 words
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Article29 1869-09-10 6 A meeting of the Legislative Council took place yesterday, when Mr. William Ramsay Scott was sworn m as a Member, m the room of Dr. Little.29 words
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Article20 1869-09-10 6 The N. 1. S. N. (Vs. steamer Miniskr Stadt von Rockwen, Captain Pate. stant, anchored m the harbour last night.20 words
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Article38 1869-09-10 7 W e hear that the ten best marksmen belonging to the Singapore Rifle Corps who shot for Gov#raor Cavenagh's Cup on Saturday last, intend challenging hV 7^l if Sh tS M ™S™Z to xl. JVI s. 7otti Regiment.38 words
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Article42 1869-09-10 7 We understand that another all-com-ers Rifle competition Match is appointed to take place at the Butts near the Race Course, on the 26th instant. Two prizes, one of 8 100, and another of §50, are to be distributed to the successful competitors.42 words
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Article53 1869-09-10 7 We have been informed that Mr. Arthur Knight has lately been appointed acting Head Clerk m the Auditor-Gen-eral's Office, vice Mr. A. W. V. Cousins who is to act as Senior Sworn Clerk to the Registrar, m place of Mr. W. E. Maxwell, who will perform the duties of Sitting53 words
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Article65 1869-09-10 7 A L uvular has been goin^ round lately, to the effect, that the choir of St. Andrew's Church are desirous of wearing surplices m consequence of the extreme heat of the weather, and soliciting the views of the Trustees on the subject. So far as we can learn, the majority65 words
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Article107 1869-09-10 7 Two Bugis burglars, both of whom are old offenders, were captured by the Police m Campong Bugis on the sth instant with a quantity of stolen property m their possession, belonging to a Malay man, named Bootal, who resided a few doors from them, and whose house was broken open107 words
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Article19 1869-09-10 7 The British ship Berwickshire was yesterday put up for ssle by Public Auction and realised 6,400.19 words
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Article55 1869-09-10 7 Several Revenue Warrants have been executed by the Police and Revenue Officers during the present week but m many cases they have recovered but only a small quantity of contraband chandoo. Last night Search Warrants we're executed m a housu m New Bridge Road, and another m Market Street but55 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1055 1869-09-10 7 VESSELS PASSED AN JER. Date.. Flag. Ship's Name. Captain. From. To. AUgt isfet fT" jCardonnet Mauritius 18 British Sydney Clark Bombay Batavia WT°°? Jameson ißombay Batavia M -American N. B. Palmer Low Ifew-York Shanghai British Wylo Browne London Shanghai gntch lJacoJ)a& Christina Gaaff Amsterdam Batavia n Annie Bow Learn New-York1,055 words
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Miscellaneous470 1869-09-10 8 SHIPPING- IN SINGAPORE HABJBOUR. Ship's Names. Captains/ Flag and Rio. Tons. Date oF ,Whebe Fbom. Consignees or Agents. Destinatiok. ABKIYAI4I MEN-OF-WAR. Rinaldo Robinson H. M. steamer June 20' A Cruise Senior Naval Officer. Station Slaney Elwyn H. M.. steamer 310 Augt. 31 Sarawak Senior Naval Offier. Station Bronbeck Roelof H.470 words
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