Straits Times Weekly Issue, 26 April 1884
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Straits Times Weekly Issue
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Title Section27 1884-04-26 1 The Straits Times WEEKLY ISSUE. New Series. Published fob Transmission by Every Homeward Mail Steamlk. Pkjw i. t" I VOL XL. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 1884. \(>. 3,25927 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement587 1884-04-26 1 NOTICE. Subscribers are requested fen intimate irly us possible whether they wish to pay their subserinh'ons m advance for the onsuine year, and thoir attention is requested to the terms of subscription, which are as folio WB local Delivery. In Advance. Daily Edition Wefkly Edition. Per Annum 524 P^r Annum587 words
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Advertisement1659 1884-04-26 1 jRfttfm. »ttam &Mv Companies- mtam *i)ip Companies Job Printing Department. t^™ o LINES IN OPERATION FROM Singapore for Riou w as aoou as possib l his Department is now under the con- SINftAPORF after the arrival at Riouw ol the steamer trol of an experienced European Suprein- oi«wAruua. specified in1,659 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement752 1884-04-26 2 iHtecellaneou*, Wholesale and Retail Medicine Vendor throughout the world. BEWARE of SUBSTITUTES, Compounded from Vile and Cheap Drugs, which some Mean Unscrupulous Persons are making up to sell on the threat R.'putation of Dr. L\lor's Phosphodyne Fraudulently usincr Dr. Lalor's Trade Mark Phosphodyne," His Advertisements and Patients' Testimonials, to Foist752 words
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Advertisement735 1884-04-26 2 iHtsrellaneous* DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORODYSE. The Original and only Genuine. Advice to Invalids. If you wish ot obtain quiet, refreshing sleep, free from headache, relief from p;tin and anguish, calm and assuage the weary aching* of protracted disease, invigorate the nervous media, and regulate the circulating systems of the735 words
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Advertisement615 1884-04-26 2 iMfettllanroitf.. Jar results bavp be**n flXparietioad. R u t in the form of Dr Bright'* Phoaphodvnp, its invaluable action on th»» Immnti nvqtcni is realized without any of those drawbacks which other modes of preparation invariably produce. Dr. RRIOTfS PROSPHnDYVF CAUTIOV.— Ph .RphoniR is sometime^ sold in the form <>f615 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement460 1884-04-26 3 JOHN L1TT.LE <& CO. RAFFLES PLACE, Singapore. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Importers of Provisions, Groceries, OlLMAM STORE8. Cifrare, Tobanco, Hardware, Glassware Lamps. Saddlery and Harness, Crockery Electro Plated Ware, Jewellery, Stationery Perfumery, Fancy Goods, Arms and Ammunition, Ladies and Gentlemen's outfit ters, Watah and Clock makers. Japanese and Chinese curiosities.460 words
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Advertisement543 1884-04-26 3 akms a.nd Ammunition. Kiflee, Fowling pieces and Revolvers from first class makers. Cartridges, Cartridge Cases, Wads, Shot, Percussion Caps, Gun Oil and all accessories. Pitfou and Wilkes Alliance Gunpowder. Outfitting for Gentlemen. Shirts, Collars, Scarves, Hats, Belts, Braces, Gloves Underclothing, Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas, Trunks, Bags, Boots and Shoes. A well selected543 words
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Advertisement572 1884-04-26 3 iWtsreUaneou*. AYER'S Hair Vigor restores, with the gloes and freshness of youth, faded or gray hair to a natural, rich brown color, or deep black, as may be desired. By its use light or red hair may be darkened, thin hair thickened, and baldness often, though not always, cured. It572 words
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Advertisement304 1884-04-26 3 iHtsrrllanrous. ROWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL preserves, strengthens and beautifies the hairit contains no lead or'mineral ingredients and can now be also had in a golden colourwhich is especially suited for fair or golden, haired children and persons. Four sizes ROWLANDS' KALYDOR is a most cooling, healing, and refreshing wash for the304 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement375 1884-04-26 4 TREASURYoItheTHROAT GICQUEL'S LOZENGES composed of CHLORATE of POTASH (Bertholet's salt) ARE TilK BEST MEDICAMENT AQAINST SORt THROAT, EXTINCTION OF THE VOICE, QUINSY, APHTiC, ANGINA* CROUP, GANGRENE OF THE MOUTH, SCORBUT, ETC. They are Indispensable to all persons who are obliged to speak frequently. OWCOIDE OF USB Take every day, betweeri375 words
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Advertisement613 1884-04-26 4 QUINA-LAROCHE Ferrugineux SYRUP In spite of the ever increasing success of the laroche Bark QUINA lAEOCHE wblch has been honored with a prise of 16,600 francs, a Gold Medal, etc.. there are many cases In which the bmsibiUty and Irritation of the mucous membranes may cause a to be shown613 words
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Advertisement272 1884-04-26 4 1 THH WIKAT (lot SBHOLD Mhm< RANKS iMONOST THI LEADDTQ NECKBBARIKB <M Ll Th. buaotu fills purify th.' fU^OOD, and I act most powerf allj >thin<rly on the LIVER, STnMACH, KIDNEYS, iml BOWELS giving tone, energy, and to these gr»«nt MAIN BPEINOB OF LIFE. They are conti<lcntly reoomin.'nded M a272 words
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THE STRAITS TIMES. WEEKLY ISSUE.
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Title Section10 1884-04-26 1 THE STRAITS TIMES. WEEKLY ISSUE. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 26th APRIL, 1884.10 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article50 1884-04-26 1 ATQ'iPen Street, on the 20th April, the mile of B. H. Holmbkrg, of daughter. irOleoiee, River Valley Roud, on the 2*2 nd April, the wife of Andrew Small, of a daughter. On th<- 22nd April, at 2 P«rk Bungalows, Institntion Hill, th« wife of Haevey CALDICOTT, of a daughter.50 words
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Article37 1884-04-26 1 On Monday, the 2 1st April, at tbe Cathedral oi the Good Shepherd, by the Rtv. Father A. L Daguin, Elias Norb^rt Ashne^s, of Sandakan, to Catherine Louisa, eldest d»uj?hter of Mich el Makcus, of Singapore.37 words
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Obituary43 1884-04-26 1 On Thursday morning, Jith A iil, at 3 50, at her residency Victoria Btreet, Singapore, Rose Rkglna Makik, widow of the late Joseph Atari:? Caz das, a^ed 42 years and 4 months. Penantj aud Mauritius papers please copy. Funeral at X.30 to-morrow.43 words
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183 1884-04-26 1 STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 26th APRIL, 1884. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS. Singapore 26th Apbil, 1884. Gambier 6.70. Black Pepper 16.30 White Pepper, fair quality. '25. Sago Flour, Sar 2.074. Pearl Sago 2 85. Ooffee, Bonthyne 14.50. Tapioca, small Flake 3 15. Tin 26.62*. 40s. Mule twist J«5. Si lbs. Shirtings 1.52 J.183 words
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Article2100 1884-04-26 1 The last weekly Straits Times was dated the 19th April. The P, &O. iteamer Thames was despatched on Monday afternoon, the 21st, with the homeward mail via Brindisi. The M. M. steamer Djemnah is expected here early to-morrow morning 1 with the London mail of the2,100 words
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Article3043 1884-04-26 2 T»u total return of visitors to the RafLibrary and Museum during the week ending Friday, 25tti April. l^v <;:J7. The mail despatched from Singapore o\\ the 2oth March pt-r I. O. steamer Afalioa, was delirered m London on the -2nd in&tan t ■\n inquest was held3,043 words
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Article125 1884-04-26 3 Her Majesty has been p] bo allow aud confirm the Ordinance No. X of 1883, entitled "An Ordinance to prevent Encroachments upon Crown Lands." In accordance with the provisions of Sectioi 10 of The Post Office Ordinan. X of 1879, H. E. the Officer Administering the125 words
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Article522 1884-04-26 3 H. E. the Acting Governor has been pleased, subject to the approval of the Secretary of State, to grant to Dr. F. K. Hampshire, Colonial Surgeon, Penan**, leave of absence for 9 months, with half salary, to be taken after 3 months' vacation leave, the latter"522 words
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Article441 1884-04-26 3 B translate the following 1 news «oin the Saigounais of the 17 th April &VOII, 17;/, April— General Millot lias sent the following telegrams to H. E. the Governor, Bnlrk Hive)-, \\th April— Bombardmeat of six hours. Hong-boa in flames." The enemy has withdrawn after having441 words
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Article752 1884-04-26 3 Tut North China Herald of the 9th April Btatet that Admiral Coorbet has been appointed to proceed to Pekin to present the requisitions of the French Government, and the following account of the state of affairs m the Chinese capital. Our last advices from Peking disclo^ very curious752 words
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Article209 1884-04-26 3 fFor Btr*iU Times.) London. London, 10 f/i April. The Corporation has adopted resolutions to oppose the Municipal Bill l>y every means. Hel MaJBSTY. London, 2,01k April. The Queen is cod lined to the house, suffering from lumbago. K< v Pi Sir Evelyn Baring has been summoned to London.209 words
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Article298 1884-04-26 3 We take the following telegrams from the Rangoon Utimes <•(' the 10th April Halifax, N. S., \th April- The steamer Daniel Sfemmanti has r been totally wrecked near here. <>n»> hundred and twenty peraoni hay been drowned and only five saved. Paris, April (Uh. -The BurmOU <uvoys have298 words
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Article345 1884-04-26 3 Australian Frozkn Meat It is not at all improbable but that we shall yet be provided with Australian frozen meat. A little time back, we were m the seventh heaven of hope, as arrangements had been definitely made to send hitherward a supply of this meat345 words
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Article1235 1884-04-26 3 One of the main incidents of the, late Calcutta Exhibition was the bid made for Australian trade, and an attempt to briug the Ci»lMiii,. s and India into intimaU- trade relation was shown that a closer trade intercourse between our Indian Empire and* the Australian Colonies1,235 words
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Article442 1884-04-26 4 Peninsula. Oi B readers will doubtless remember the project for cutting a canal through the isthmus of kra, undertaken m 1 882 by a few friends of M. de Lesseps, also the expedition that Dr. Harmaud, then Consul for France at Siam, and M. F.442 words
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Article1482 1884-04-26 4 for 1883. Much fond for consideration and comment is furnished by the Annual Education Report for 18S3, penned by Mr. Hill, Inspector of Schools, and published for general information m the last Government GnzeH<\ The first division comprises a review of what has been done daring1,482 words
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Article613 1884-04-26 5 We publish to-day some criticism from the Java Bode m regard to what our contemporary is pleased to term insinuations by the Straits Times m regard to Dutch policy m Acheen. It is good and wholesome some times to ■cc ourselves as others see us. We are613 words
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Article968 1884-04-26 5 The s.s. Zajiro, which arrived here from Aberdeen via Plymouth and Aden, on Sunday last, is one of the most commodious and elegantly appointed Bteamers that has entered this port. She has been built specially for the requirements of the China and Manila trade, and the968 words
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Article1088 1884-04-26 5 Kapok. At abourt. half past two o'clock this morning, the resident* were startled by the ringing of the police station Alarm gongs and a brilliant illumination m the sky, and a >me half an hour Inter, by the alarm guns from Fort Canning. Tue lire1,088 words
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Article1070 1884-04-26 6 The steamer Glenavon, which arrived this morning, has made the voyage from London m the remarkably good time of 133 days, and has beat the mail steamer. We are indebted to the courtesy of Captain Donaldson for a <-opy of the weekly edition of1,070 words
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Article487 1884-04-26 6 The annual inspection of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers by Major General Sargent took place m the parade ground, Tanglin, 6 o'clock yesterday morning. One or two ladies graced the scene with their presence, a few civilians also being among the onlookers. At 6 o'clock, 6 companies of487 words
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3563 1884-04-26 6 Report on the Chinese Protectorate for 1883. In the Government Gazette of April 18th appears the following report' oq the Chinese Protectorate for the year 1883, peuned by Mr. F. Powell, Acting Protector of Chinese. Secret Societies. 1. The ye«r J.683 has, I am happy to re- cord, passed without3,563 words
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Article627 1884-04-26 7 MryuTEa of Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners on Tuesday, the 15th April, 1884. Commissioners Present Hon. Major McCallum, c.c., President R. W. Maxwell, Esq. J. P. Joaquim, Esq. C. E. Crane, Esq. Dr. J. H. Robertson. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. No steps627 words
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Article6380 1884-04-26 7 [Translated from Java newspapen.) Batavia, 22nd Marc/i.— lnformation has reached us that there is increasing uneasiness regarding the Merapi, one of the Java volcanoes, from its being at present continually active. Thia mountain is now kept under constant observation, the Government being daily informed by tele, gram6,380 words
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Article700 1884-04-26 9 rroni (t Correspondent.) Tb e influx oi 'its into I SUI ted X w;il. i Lumpur to up to a sens libility, and efforts are n >w being m&de to pr > 'ial >r the 1! iropean community, which ha welled to verj table dimensions. Th td700 words
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Article288 1884-04-26 9 Tuesday, 15th April. Before J. W. Norton Kyshe, 1 Ind Magistrate. Pang Ghang Hen^ was charged with the theft t a gold ring, the property of Mrs. Allen, living iv S lo<ie Road. Detective Inspector Richards informed the Magistrate that the lady «1< clined to aU tend the288 words
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Article239 1884-04-26 9 Na<j<>r Merah was charged with attempting to coin niit criminal force. Toe prose. outor stated that st »nG9 were beia^ c >nt in v illy thrown into bis ya"d, and that m ppite of steps taken by him and the putting up of a high wall the239 words
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Article998 1884-04-26 10 Before J. W. N. Ryslie, Esq. 'lud Magistrate. Chan Lian nras charged with leaving bullocks without doe control at 3.30 p. m. oil the I7lu inst., m Setcgie iioad and was fined S3 or m default 6 days rigorous imprisonment. Moey Ah Fookc and another pleaded £«ilty998 words
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Article643 1884-04-26 10 Before J. W. Norton Kyshe, Esq. 2nd Magistrate. M Poot Yeo, a Macao woman, was charged with kidnapping a boy and a girl, aged respectively 3 and 4 years, from lawful guardianship. The chiidren were playing on Uie five foot pathway m front of their house, and643 words
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Article2185 1884-04-26 10 Before J. \V. Norton Kjshe, Etq. 'lad Magistrate. <->b Ah Sab w.ls chirked with disliomstly receiving stolen property at lo a. m. >n the 18th instant, on B^uch Koad, uud ihe ca&e being pro/ed, the Magistral sea* tenced him to 6 weeks rigorous im ria »n---ment. Chua2,185 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter223 1884-04-26 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sib, —In the minutes of the proceedings of the Municipal Committee, of the 31st March, is stated, as follows Head letter from the Hon'ble the Colonial Secretary, dated 21st March, calling the attention of the Municipal Commissioners to the advertisement223 words
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Letter122 1884-04-26 11 Look s Like a Job. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sib, —Captain Brad be ry went on leave nearly three months ago, and I see from your paper that Captain Huddle is to be his locum tenens from the Ist May. Do you know what that means, Mr.122 words
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Letter714 1884-04-26 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sib, I have been down once or twice to the Race Course of a morning since the training begau a week ago, and was glad to see a number of new horses along with the well known Kettledrum, Qamin, Constant714 words
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Letter95 1884-04-26 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Dear Mr. Editor, Is it true tha consequent on Gordon Pasha's declaration that his mission has been a failure, the Liberal Government has resigned, that the Conservatives have decided to annex Egypt, that our Senior Magistrate has applied for employment there so95 words
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Letter230 1884-04-26 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Dear Mr. Editor, With reference to a letter signed The Eye of a Needle," m last evening's issue of your paper, I belii'\e it is premature to say that our worthy Senior Magistrate is to assume the duties of one of the230 words
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Letter222 1884-04-26 11 {To the Editor of the Straits Times.) Sir, Mr. Maxwell is a very" zealous police officer, and has just now undertaken a raid against Gambling. It is one of those periodical fit* ancf start 9 of right- eousness which, from time to time, attack our officials, like222 words
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Letter199 1884-04-26 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sib, I am able, m the absence of your Editorial note to the same effect, to state m reply to Camel's enquiry m your issue of yesterday, that the news that Arabi Pasha has received the appointment of Surveyor General of199 words
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Letter100 1884-04-26 11 An Inspikati To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Dear Mr. Editor The recent newi m your correspondiMi. column has inspired me with an idem. A short tims ai?o the ESyei of the Weitern world were centred on one iolitary fieure Gordon while the Bj6f of the Eastern world wer»^100 words
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Article46 1884-04-26 11 The enervation and lassitude of soring time are hut indications of th»» s'nggiah action of the Wood, overloaded will carbonates accumulated by the use of heating f on^ m winter. This condition may be remedied by the DM of At»Vh Sareipariila, the best blood purifier known.46 words
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Article799 1884-04-26 11 h i Vkssel's Name. and Captain. From. Sailed Cowsiqnem. 3 Eia. g5 ffl Zafit^ Brit. str. 607 Talbot Aberdeen ,Mar. 4 19 Sarah Brit, str Shenton Australia Fob. 27 19 Valk Out. g.b. v Butenburg Acheen April I*> 19 Annie W. Weston Am. bq. 704 Winson S.unarang Mar i$799 words
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Page 11 Advertisements
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Advertisement168 1884-04-26 11 Holloway's Ointment and Pills.— Abscesses, Ervsipel i«. Pi!es.— Unvarying success attends all who treat these diseases according to the simple printed directions wrapped round each pot and box. They are invaluable to the young and timid, whose basbfainess sometimes endangers life. Though app»reutly local, diseases of this nature of essentially168 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement658 1884-04-26 12 SIN i >.^LUB. SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAY. TUESDAY, 27 1 h MAT, 1884. 1. The Maharajah's Cup. Value $150. Presented by H. H. The Maharajah of Johore, g.c.m.g., k.c.s.i. A Selling Race for all horses. Hit be entered at a declared vulue from $'2>- If entered at 8400 to carry658 words
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Advertisement562 1884-04-26 12 goners. 7— -The Winners' Handicap foe HofcSt A forced handicap for all Winners ('he R. chor Plate x< f i 0 o^ ot t(i n winnings. Distanc.-, R. 0. I The abore Programme will be carried oat in strict ace I with the New Rules of the Singapore g Olub.562 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous755 1884-04-26 12 C\ NCES. i DATis. Vessel's Nasik. Caitai.n. Destination i 1 i April 19 hburne Brit itr. Lambert Ton-ton JJ Ly.li.i Ger. str. Thv^esen Hamburg Tia Havre si Th»mea P.O. str. Anderson L.-ndon 21 Meii M.M. str vre Baig 21 Ban I'ablo Am. str. Ete "n"hai z inbow K 11s M755 words
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