Straits Times Weekly Issue, 28 February 1893
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Straits Times Weekly Issue
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Title Section27 1893-02-28 1 The Straits Times WEEKLY ISSUE. Established, 1831 PlTßLlsa_>D for Transmission bt Evkuy Homeward Mam. Steam,, Phice 40 Cents VOL XT.VIY. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 28, 1803. NO. 8,71827 words
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Article50 1893-02-28 1 The Straits Times has the largest circulation of any newspaper m Asia, British India excepted. It circulates m Singapore and Penang, throughout all the Protected States of the Malay Peninsula, m Siam, Borneo, the Netherlands Indies, the Philippines, and French Indo-China. No other Eastern newspaper has so widespread a circulation.50 words
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22 1893-02-28 1 THE STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 28th FEBRUARY. DEATH. At the General Hospital, on the 2541) Fell u*.ry, T. Deslkk Lofj*, saed 53 \*-*\r#>22 words
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Article80 1893-02-28 1 SjJ?vJ.arket Quotations VjaSunimarv of the Week. •^Renter's Telegrams. Local and General News Another Pamir Difficulty Tan Tock beug's Hospital. Wanted. Something more then Notes The Bankruptcy Report. The Registrar of Dsiedl Report. Report on the Bankruptcy Ordinance tor 1892 The Legislative Council Municipal Progress The Governor and tne Chinese.80 words
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Article251 1893-02-28 1 Singapore, 28. H 'Kebbl'abv. 1893. PkODvJGK. Gambier 6.*>"» do do No. 1, 10.62_. do do No. 2, 8 Copra Bali, 6.35. do Pontianak, 5.75. Pepper Black, 10.62 Sago Flour, Sarawak 2-92_. Pearl Sago, 3.60. Coffee Bali, 32,00. Coffee Liberian, 34. 50 Tapioca small Flake, 4.05. do do251 words
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Article263 1893-02-28 1 r,-, <_* pi) Ut ammmu mm^imml. te_iaoi4a^4.(atpS) )ceilh nomia L N.-w ImnmMinw (CTs.Sd.pd) SI b*, Jelol.n MiuuiK Co. ftS p.i) is.4o Cetohaa Pahang (Si pd) fuj Malay PfOSpaod-g Co. ($lO pd) f2^ P-h_a« Corporation ($1 pd, 1011- JJ, Palm* Central (£1 pi) «>« Paban* Kaban* {£1 pd) .v. Exploration263 words
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Article825 1893-02-28 1 Fo>* Strati* 7tm« Bill to Ambrd the K k -istration of Voters L rndon, 21ei Febrnewy. -The Right Hoable H. H. Fowler has introduced a Bill into the Souse of Commons to amend registration which has been read the tir.t time. The Bill abolishes the disqualification for the825 words
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Article171 1893-02-28 1 Mv Arnoi Reid i.** a piss. -tiger on board the P. A. O. steamer Malwa which is expected to arrive here either on Sunday or Monday next. H. 1 M. the Czar is personally pressing for the completion of the Sil>erian Railway i The Flower Show for171 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous283 1893-02-28 1 SUMMARY OP THE WEEK. The Legislative Council met on Thursday. Mr. Comrie's motion for a Royal Commission to inquire into the grievances of Penang was rejected, after a discussiou which showed the groundlessness of the claim. Bills on Evidence and Civil Appeals have been read a first time, and a283 words
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Miscellaneous124 1893-02-28 1 The Taojong Pagac Dock Companj'i Report for the second half of last rear aotes a profit of 194,000 during that period. The Registrar of Deed's m his report for 1892 sug^estfl amend meats m the Bills of Sale >rdioaocc The Swedish barque Doris h.xs been wrecked oft' the Natanaa. The124 words
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Article351 1893-02-28 2 Mr. Justice Collyer has been elected Presideut of the Peuaug Cricket Club. Tn Hon. P. F. A. Hervey day from Malacca m the Ban Wkatl Hin. Amono the passengers leaving for Europe by the mail steamer to-day, is the Sultan of Johore. The members of the Penang351 words
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363 1893-02-28 2 As the result of the competition which has been going on for some time between the owners of various coal mines, a marked fall m the price of coal has taken place. This has paralyzed the market, and led to a general depression363 words
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Article321 1893-02-28 2 Ik the annual report of Tan Tock Seng's Hospital for the year 1892. the usual audited abstract of the receipts and payments of the past year and statement ol the Assets aud Liabilities on the Ist January. 1898, prescribed by the Ordinance, are appended. Eliminating balances321 words
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Article787 1893-02-28 2 The Steamer Conch." Tai steel s. s. Conch, another petroleum steamer, arrived here this morning from Baton m. She was launched on the oth November last by Messrs. William Grey A Co. Ltd., at West Hartlepool, and is owned by Messrs. Samuel a. Co. for the bulk petroleum trade to787 words
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1480 1893-02-28 2 Report on the Working of "The Registration of Deeds Ordinance 1886," during the year 1892. 1. Paragraphs 2to 1 1 shew the fees received during the year 1892, as compared with those received m 1891. Paragraph ll! shews the average cost of sack deed registered. Paragraphs l;{ to 15 relate1,480 words
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Article137 1893-02-28 2 A Bill laid before the Legislative 1 n'cil is entitled an Ordinance to amend the law as to Appeals m Civil Matters The appended statement of Objects and tteasous sets out that this Bill deals with Civil Appeals only It clears up many points which, under the existing137 words
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530 1893-02-28 3 The Tanjong Pagar Dock Company, Limited. The following are the report and accounts to I c submitted to the shareholders of the above compam at the half -y earl y ordinary meeting to be bold on Thursday, 2nd March (Jkn'i mm i\ Your Directors now lea to suhmit the Accounts530 words
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685 1893-02-28 3 L ap l.i'ihiiiti' Total mount received from Shareholder- $1,500,000 To ai number of Shares 15,01 Do. issued All. Remaining unisaui None Amount received share sion. Arrcar- of Jails Xon.-. Share- forfeited None Li a Debentures.T hi rd Issue. New S.rhs. due 10th April, 1893 Sl3O,685 words
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1822 1893-02-28 3 The Shanghai Branch of the China Association and the Currency Question. I'm: following letter has boon addressed ty the Shanghai branch of the ('hina Association to the Secretary of the Association at home The China Association iv Shanghai. February 10th, 1893. II S Guudry, Bsqnire, Honorary Secretory, i hina Association.1,822 words
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917 1893-02-28 4 WEDNESDAY, 23rd FEBR U ARY. Another Pamir Difficulty. Today's telegrams briug word of another complication m the Pamir question, axising from a similar cause as the ditticmty with Russia there last year, aud at the same place. In September last, a Russian reconnoitring force m the Pamirs, under Colonel Yauoff,917 words
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Article160 1893-02-28 4 on Ihe 6th inst., a Government medical officer, J. W. C. Kern, was walking short distance trom Ihe fort at Segli when he saw somebody among brushwood. Thinking that it was om* of tin- garrison he called onl What are you doing bore For160 words
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Article205 1893-02-28 4 At Penang on the 19th instant, a Javanese sailor, on being arrested by a native constable for tiring crackers m 'the street cut down the constable with a knife. As the constable fell, a Malay detective seised hold ot the sailor who theu stabbed205 words
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Article1500 1893-02-28 4 Yesterday afternoon, a large deputation from the leading members of the Chinese community waited upon the Colonial Secretary (the Hon. \V. E. Maxwell) t»> present to him a petition u> be forwarded I to the Secretary of Slate, praying that the t.-rm of office held1,500 words
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Article974 1893-02-28 4 r.M.KlMbeheadof The Pulici of Kugbmd m 5.i...."/, Jf t ,r, wa p ar prints the following:— (bieotGnir recent d.sp.-oehes from London •llodes totiH.-x.ee whi M Ba/hmd st-N-jfa tocrnsh Frfl|| i A|ri < 1" '"'J'^/'"' Aasaergeti, demonstration by onr Government has been suflkdeol to tela* momentarily ths974 words
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252 1893-02-28 5 -A u'i'v of shipwrecked sailors consist- cd' the captain, two mutes and crew seven men arrived m a native boat yesterday afternoon at Singapore. It appears that they belonged t<> the Swedish barque Dqris oH'SHo tons, which was bound from East London to Bangkok under252 words
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Article389 1893-02-28 5 The mining manager 'reports as follows tor the fortnight, ending with the 17th instant Raub Hole. -The main drive going south (at 62 feet) has been connected with the air shaft which now gives good ventilation to this part of the mine. A start has been made to open389 words
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Article133 1893-02-28 5 A social meeting of the Guild of St. Andrew was held at Archdeacon'- Perba m's In use last evenii I'm. Recreation Club eases which had been fixed for yesterday before Mr. K\n. nersley were withdrawn by Mr. Matthews on behalf oi the prosecution. rUANCIS Justin SiaOHS who133 words
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Article192 1893-02-28 5 The following letter h„s been received l.\ the Chinese deputation which waited upon the Colonial Secretary on Wednesday with a petition to the Secretary of State praying that EL E. sir Cecil Smith's term of office a.s Governor nist be extended Colonial Secretary's Office, Singapore,192 words
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Article9488 1893-02-28 5 THunsDAY, 23rd February. The Legislative Council assembled yesterday afteruoon. There were present His Excellency the Governor. (Sir Cecil Clem em i Smith. 0.c.Mw0.) H. E. the General Officer Commanding the Tro..p«. Major General Sir Charles VYsm-n, 'i.C.MAi., k.r H.i The Hon'bls the Colonial Secretary |W. E. Maxwell.9,488 words
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1094 1893-02-28 8 SATURDAY, 25th FEBRUARY. Wanted, Something More Than Noise. Wanted, something nn. re than noise" was a very appropriate remark made by the Colonial Secretary at tbe Legislative Council meeting on Thursday, and applied to the attitude of Penang m her demand for financial separation from Singapore. The modest request was1,094 words
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Article99 1893-02-28 8 The Resident of Pahang Mr. .1 p Rodger arrived her.- i.\ th. Perse to-dai I'm: Return of visitors to th.- Raffles L brarj and Museum during the week was 5.826. I'iil lii. km. r liner Sopie Ricktners arrived here yesterdaj with 3.810 ions ol Moii coal. A BuaOPKAS constable was99 words
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Article87 1893-02-28 8 Aiisn.A. i r Taamc BaaaiNos ios m M.'MU OS .l.iMAin I 893. v Heads qf Rea ipts. \moi x n Passengers v 8.037')'-* Horses. Carriages, aad Dogs _U( J Bsesss Fares Parcels .»,,-J Excess Luggage •■«.••> Special Trains Total Coa.-hiug 8,508.12 Qood. t f28,U7.74 LiveStock ;>JJ V87 words
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271 1893-02-28 8 Lkttkks Patent have been passed, under the Public Seal of the Colony, appointing Mr. Stephen Herbert Gatty to be a Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. His Honour Mr. Justice Gatty reported his arrival m the Colony on the 20th instant.271 words
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Article728 1893-02-28 8 'Mk GRAM Cultivation m the Protected Na- i tive States forms the subject matter of a Lji Paper laid before the Ijegislative Conno! P. on Thursday. Tbe Gtovernmenl of the I Colony is snzious t<» encourage rice grow- ing there, so as to lessen dep. vi-728 words
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Article210 1893-02-28 9 Th:- the way tin* Pinamj Gazette ivimpartially, Mr. Vermont, at tbe Hnlic meeting at Penang on the 'J Ist 'The Hen .1. M. Vermoiil rose t.. s. IN ;lt lisspproved of the manner m which the Whole thing had been gone about. The hou. gentleman was210 words
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327 1893-02-28 9 I 1 Tm Seventh Ordinary General Meeting I of the shareholders of the above lompanj was held ,:t the Company's Otlioo. No. I 6, Collyer Quay, at noon this day. BOBIMEBB To receive the Directors' ReLport and to |w^ tin* accounts for the327 words
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192 1893-02-28 9 I italand Liabilities. I Capital. ,HM Capital. 1.0.mi Shares f sp>.. 'ii fully paid up $100,000 jj| Loan, ou mortgage ns Sundry Creditors, due at date 9.252 ijjm' Wages and Salaries, dor December. Jjfl not paid at date 2,389 r pi 1 1 >i and192 words
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Article1060 1893-02-28 9 The Committee which met to inquire iuto the working of the Bankruptcy Ordinance and Department sat eighteen times and examined eight witnesses Messrs \altr.ny, J. Anderson. Tan Jiak Kirn Velge, Sobst, Kershaw, Heard, and A L Donaldson. They also took into consideration a report by the Chamber1,060 words
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Article1215 1893-02-28 9 The Sourabaya Courani ol the _ud February reports favourably on the standing sugar cane crops iv East Java. Very few traces of root disease have been noticed, and there is every prospect of Ja satisfactory yield this year. The same journal calls attention to gold and diamond deposits1,215 words
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Article243 1893-02-28 9 Hr. Mc Ritchie, the Cor| oration Engineer. Siii-rap tre, was lately m Rangoon inspecting the working of the Shooe'l 11 tern ot drainage m view of introducing it m the Straits. With his sanitary and technical experience, every d-'tail of the working of the appliances243 words
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Article1033 1893-02-28 10 Lobd Riponn m a despatch dated 20th January, approves of the Estimates for 1893, but expresses regret that reductions m votes have resulted that m Malacca alone fifty aud a half miles of the least used roads will be abaudouod. Regarding the reduction iv the provision made this1,033 words
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Article557 1893-02-28 10 Mi; A. Buttenbacb will hold hi.**, lecture on Sat urda} night m the Boustead Institute Thi British steamer Chittagonq arrived here yesterday, and landed l«».(M»(i cases Russian oil. She proceeds to Java tomorrow where she takes 30,000 cases oil. A man named Steynian was arrested by Detective557 words
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Article87 1893-02-28 10 Married v. Single. This match was played on the liuks at the Race Course on Saturday aud resulted iv a win for the married by li» holes Marriaok. Single. J. EL Drysdale E Broad 0 J. B. Robertson 6 P. A. Gillespie... <» .1. Graham 6 J. C. D.87 words
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Article309 1893-02-28 10 European Policemen Conv icted. At the Central Police Court this morning, two members of the Straits Police lor.c, named Qeorge Mackay ami David Doig, were charged on remand before Mr Woodward with drunkenness and disorderly behaviour, while m uniform, on licensed premises, on the 23rd inst. They were further charged309 words
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Article696 1893-02-28 10 Thi Municipal Presi deut's Progn ii Report for January gives the following infi rmatioo Finance. The accounts for 1892 sire sow closed.. They show that tho total rsvenne collected m that yssr was $593,394.62 and that (ci works defrayed from «aa the to irsements vers 9748.01 5.. 2696 words
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677 1893-02-28 10 ,'hot, 10th February. Tie croud B'Vfl i tal ion of the Stmt 1 Stafford* i fl sail for Egypt on the I*»t J i i list an I and on t !ifl j arrival there, the Black \A price.-. 1 t>. Mauritius. fl Pi Washington,677 words
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Article873 1893-02-28 11 The L ondon Lyric C ompany. FThe London Lyric Com "ly Comp unopened for a brief season m Singipore m the Town Hall on Saturday night, with a farcical co nedy entitled "My Uncle." The co npany ,-oaies here with a good reputation; aud, indeed, it is bard to conceive873 words
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Article864 1893-02-28 11 (From our own Correspondent.) Pekan, Nth February. The Acting Residency Surgeon, Dr. Bowman, has returned from the Kuautan district, where he had been ov a vaccination tour. At the Residency this morning, Mr. Kllerton, the off cer m charge of Headquarterstried a case of aggravated assault iv which a864 words
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2850 1893-02-28 11 The Report on the Working of "The Bankruptcy Ordinance 1888," During the Year 1892. (Condensed.) The most important event of the yesr was undoubtedly the tutting of the "Bankruptcy Committee."" This committee held its first meeting on the 27th January, l s it examined eight witnesses, and sent m its2,850 words
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Article315 1893-02-28 12 Arrivals Per s. s Whatt Hin from Klang vi* po»ts: Th« Hon. D. F. A. Hervey, Mr. and Mrs. A. Ketscbker, Mr. Engler, a*d Mrs. Hardy. Fer s. Daphne from Hamburg via Penang: Miss Kehlenh. rg. and Mr. Cotta. Fer s. s. Hebe from Deli Mr. Riehelmann and315 words
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Article212 1893-02-28 12 This Company executes ships' repairs of t 1 descriptions m the most efficient manner ni dei, the superintendence of European Shi*, wrights and Engineers. No 1 Graving Dock. Length ils feet. Depth of Water from 1 feet to 164 feet Width at Entrance .2212 words
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Correspondence.
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Article314 1893-02-28 12 To thb Editor of thk "Straits Times." Sir,— It is to hoped that the two hills introduced by the Attorney-General into the Council last week will not share the usual fate of local bills and Im* rushed through without consideration. The Appeals Bill and the Evidence Bill are314 words
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Article1652 1893-02-28 12 SHITFINU IN PORT. Uuder this heading the following abbreviations are used: str. steamer; sh. ship; bq. barque; Brit.— British U. S.— United States; I Fr-French; Ger. German; Dut —Dutch Job. i Johore &c.,—G.c.— General cargo ;d.p.— deck passengers; U.— Uncertain T. P. W.— Tanjong Pagar Wharf; T. P. D.—1,652 words
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Article35 1893-02-28 12 PASSED SUNDA STRAITS OR ARRIVED vnn Flao ***j run vJRDKRS. Date, and S«ip' 8 Nam. n 7 ~Dlii~ Si 8 FHO K WH.«. Dl TIN4TIONe P i:i J nmosßiitt Turfbo«r Feb. 22 Sill! AauUrda^35 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement118 1893-02-28 12 tCrab Apple Blossoms, Hc Extra Coucentrate.il It is the daiutiest aud most deli iow* 4 perfumes and m a few months r __-_^^-*li*«B&. »"**>!* superseded all others m the bou. I-.S» n ~nrc*_Tl v"" of k »V* ,l of Loudon. ocn«ACoNct.i,nuT«_f would ««t U. lXj fcfe ible to vonogAgAt* >118 words
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Article922 1893-02-28 13 O L.AU I Vessel's Name. 4 Tons. Captain". From Sailed Con«ionekh. a Kio Feb 1863 U) Cheang Hock Kian Brit. str. 956 Dinidale Penang Feb. 17 Bun Hin &Co 20 Mortlale str. 1808 Jooei Cardiff Jan. 10 Will* 4 Co. Ltd 20 Comet Ger. «h. 1083 Krijymer Sourabaya Jan.922 words
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Article463 1893-02-28 13 Vkssei/s Name. i.a Xi«. -i-tain DmtikaTJOK. j^p^ 21 Pegu Brit. str. Treweekr Penaiii; via porti 21 Carolina I>ut..-tr. Carruther* Pal* niban^ Normaubt <• str Krain* i- Souraliaya an. l Puwfan Zl Bisa^no ltal. str. Barbo:o Pcftang and Bombay 88 Else Gt-r. str. hrtetoaMa Bangkok 12 Tibrc MM. str. Fan463 words
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Article355 1893-02-28 14 THE STRAITS TIMES." The price of tho Straits Timet delivered free is as follows Within British Malaya. Daily issue per year 24? dollani do do copy lo eenta. Weekly i****ue year lb dollars. do do copy 4o esnts. Beyond British Malaya. Daily issue per year 30 dollars. do do copy355 words
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Page 14 Advertisements
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Advertisement556 1893-02-28 14 ESTABLISHED 1865. RILEY. HARGREAVES CO. Engineers, Ikon Brass Founders, Boilermakers, Bridge Builders, Shipbuilders. General Contractors. BINGAPORE KUALA LUMPOR. Ship Building Yard. HIGH class STEAM VESSELS always under construction, from 18 ft. to 150 ft. length of keel, of best design and finish. MACHINERY from leading British Firms with Board of556 words
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Advertisement320 1893-02-28 14 ENGINEERS* STORES, Ao. Asbestos packed cocks and mountings Manchester and Favorite steam donkey, ngines, Sight feed Lubricators, Engine room, bunker and space lamps. Phosphor bronze for valves. Indiarubber, Asbestos and other packings. Cylinder and engine oils of all kinds Boiler fluids Patent Rolled Zinc Fossil meal covering Fireclay and bricks320 words
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Advertisement419 1893-02-28 14 POWELL CO. SINGAPORE. Please read these few lines and bear them m mind. OUR FURNITURE FACTORY is m Orchard Road, and is the largest and most complete, lt is supplied with steam power to drive our Woodworking Ma chines, Saws, Lathes, &c, therefore Contracts and large orders can be put419 words
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Advertisement1086 1893-02-28 14 DOCKS. 1 THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK CO. _X The premises of the Company are situafl at Tanjong Pagar adjoining the town of Sfl pore. Steam tram-cars run at short ">***jfl carrying passengers and goods from Wharfl Wjfk destinations at low rates. IEJf The Wharf extends to one mile and *lu*lJfl|&I1,086 words
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Advertisement658 1893-02-28 15 mfM SB. a V_i I M I < _^^^__H <jj____«___-___----------__«im -______E_____BaßE£__^^^H^^p I lit OIUUIN ..ml m nail WOkCESTERSHIRE sauce ar* ihe Sig ature thu* L LEA r» E_RRI N S SAUCE. m/ Wrholetab. ami fo.- t G Proprietor*. Il Cream H ,s,. >i,d by H 0 >■> II G Ol658 words
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Advertisement593 1893-02-28 15 Dr. Lalor's Trade-Mark Phosphodyne is registered under the Trade Marks Act for the Indian Empire, and attested by the Seal of the Registrar Calcutta. Dr. Lalor s Phosphodyne /^v For THIRTY YEARS tas rraintaired its voild-uide if -filiation as tha &f*M Best and ONLY SAFE RELIABLE PHOSPHORIC CURE for hram593 words
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Advertisement285 1893-02-28 16 YARROW'S SHALLOW DRAFT STEAMERS. I Wit* G -'J_ V S />T^N[iroN-ii]f fe^nfH HiiMUmu Miitfiiiiii j:u*riwjf iiß^iiMinr'n]; Rg:;;ii::!_S!g^ffiSl Hayi^i^Mv oTyr j_* ,^f^^t_E_!_^_^_m ,t^_** i **y^" fc *if r r^t--* v t r *sw- > **-__p**** **s*sja ■■^■'•■■•'■i'* I BTEKNWHEEL bTEAMERS havt* been found by experience to be the bent ty pe285 words
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Advertisement391 1893-02-28 16 IMPORTANT TO ALL,! I ESPECIALLY TO CONSULS, SHIP CAPTAINS, EMIGRANTS, FUROPRANB GENERALLY, _S I ALL PERSONS WHO ARE VISITING Ol'. X) SIDIMi IN fe I MOT OR FOREIGN CLI-VI ATEsB li'lßr^ 1 f i_- i? w^^J|^|^B is absolutely necessary foi 1 the preservation S J-^^G_____^ 1 !j-3g >v health-living, refreshing.391 words
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