Singapore Daily Times, 31 January 1879
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Title Section12 1879-01-31 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE. FRIDAY, 31,st JANUARY, 1879. No. 13,69312 words
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Article, Illustration418 1879-01-31 1 Office—D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. dates on wbieh this Company’s Mail Steamers may be exparted to arrive at Singapore during the yt-nr 1879: 3 OCTWAM.. Hoa EWAtD. T.«*asy Slat J«- Friday J"** J,n4tb Feb. 18tb j* p«ki*h Mar. 21 Ht Z wl 71h Mar.418 words
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Article147 1879-01-31 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Friam. Anchises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Minelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s Star amers are despatched from l.iveipool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for Lond"n every ten days, and have accotrin<>datkn for first and third147 words
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286 1879-01-31 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year OfrwAsn. Ho«Ta,d--1879. 1879 WrfmwdW 12 February OR Aft ft J 1 do z 12 March 14 F.bruiry 28 do i 28 do Monday,286 words
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151 1879-01-31 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittsgong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Musulipatum, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year at the underacted dates Saturday, January 11th I151 words
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Article43 1879-01-31 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer “JAPAN,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Jan., 1879.43 words
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Article42 1879-01-31 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer “ARRATOON” APCAR,” 1.392 tons, Captain Mactaviah, may be expected here on or about the 24th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agentß. Singapore, Ist Jan 1879.42 words
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933 1879-01-31 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andBatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 44? Padang 94933 words
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Insurance.
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Article75 1879-01-31 1 Capita J. 1 1.*****0. Pairi.np 133.33-2. Reserve Fund 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. Jarpive Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned. Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. 1. Sailing l Vessels or Ft earners to the extent <>f $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on75 words
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47 1879-01-31 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The nndersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe shove Company. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)47 words
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Article56 1879-01-31 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every 'Vscription of property at tbe current atos of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £?54,303,817. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, md paid with promptitude and liberality. The inrisdiction of Local Tribunals reeotmised. Singapore Agents. MARTTN. DYCE A CO.56 words
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Article42 1879-01-31 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 onstomary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)42 words
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49 1879-01-31 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Oompany. are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)49 words
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45 1879-01-31 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 A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. n. c.45 words
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69 1879-01-31 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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44 1879-01-31 1 Capital 2,000,000. FUNDB IN BEBERVK 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. (a. o.)44 words
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Article29 1879-01-31 1 Capital Cl.ooo.ftno. CHIEF OFFICE London 79. Cornhtt.t, E. P. Edinburgh. 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A GO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., ’876. (n. c.)29 words
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71 1879-01-31 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. 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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193 1879-01-31 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechuroh Street. London. Chairman of t.he Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. n<-pnty Chairman Wfllitm HM, I^l*. Patnck Hunter, Chairman in London. Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman. John T. Fagan, Esqre. The seenrity offered193 words
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64 1879-01-31 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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87 1879-01-31 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore with authority to grant87 words
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53 1879-01-31 1 Established 1821 1 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usnal terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist53 words
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43 1879-01-31 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE OOMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sikrlino Extension of Limits. One F rat class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. d 0........ 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)43 words
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97 1879-01-31 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Bpc cial Act of Parliameut.Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined witb Life Assurance. Frer Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge97 words
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46 1879-01-31 1 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (n. c.)46 words
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100 1879-01-31 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East. Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. JoHNToDD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing,100 words
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217 1879-01-31 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Ebq Vice Chairman—J as. Nicol Fleming, Esq S-cretary— H. Ambrose Smith, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O Gboho. I Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. 2E s I 0 ,7;. LL,A,, >— {WaST Manchester, 47 Brown Street.217 words
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100 1879-01-31 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564.202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. \a. Amlre, E*q. M«lrhers, A. Cn.l J. P Tii>rilCB fWnsurß. TTnllMav.Wiso VfVO A T Manner, fMensrs,Doiinln*,!,enmikAOo.) IT. Nimine, (Romeo Couitmdt LM.I J. .T ape Remedies, (.1. J.100 words
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136 1879-01-31 4 Capita? £1,600.0n0. Paid up and Invested 700.000. Fnnds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rieh<ird .1. AsMon. Esq. Alf-ed Gnueer. Esq. Thoms* <l. Rsrolsy, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran. Oeonre Hibhort, Pereirsl Rosanqnet, Samnal Hrd*. James Rrsnd, Willism T.rall. Charles Cere, Charles Marrrst, Oeonre H.136 words
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79 1879-01-31 4 The undersigned. Agents for the “Italia” Marins Insurance Company Limttep. at Genoa. Have now been anthorized to accept Marine risks npon Cargo hv steamer and sailing vessel on the cnatomarv terms. The nsnal discount is allowed on all risks for coasting vovages79 words
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55 1879-01-31 4 The nndersigned have been appointed aeents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo bv 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.55 words
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63 1879-01-31 4 The nndersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average bv Steamer to Mediterranean and Adriatic Ports, at a considerably reduced rate; and a further reduction of premium is granted on shipments by the Steamers of the P. A O. Companv. Me&sageries Maritimes63 words
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59 1879-01-31 4 The nndersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,) to the above Company are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acoeptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this place.59 words
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32 1879-01-31 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk* at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18 th Dec, 1878 (u. c.)32 words
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84 1879-01-31 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves ~1,132.248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents for84 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement111 1879-01-31 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. None*. On and after the 1st January, Ice will *»lu retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of lee daily from 6 A. H. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs.111 words
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Advertisement131 1879-01-31 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS; OF THE LATEBT SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price or Eacu. Nautical Almanac I 1.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) I*Bo. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (p- c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak131 words
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Advertisement82 1879-01-31 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. (u. c.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured82 words
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Article53 1879-01-31 2 Thi Italian mail steamer INDIA, Captain Brizzolesi, will be despatched from Singapore for Naples, Genoa, and Marseilles, calling at Colombo, on or about the 20th February. She has excellent accommodation for 40 first class and 30 second class passengers. Apply to REME BROTHERS. Agents. Singapore 29th Jany. 1879.53 words
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STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 31ST JAN., 1879.
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Article138 1879-01-31 2 Singapore, 3IBT January, 1879. G*mbier 4 25. Black Pepper 7.624. White Pepper, fair quality 12.50. Sago Flour, Saraw k 3.524. Pearl Sago 420 Ooffee, Bonlyne 17. Tin 19. 4 e. Mm. twig 86. 84 la Sbirtm. 1624 7 do do M 1-521.. 6 do T. Cloth 1138 words
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Article22 1879-01-31 2 Per Carrisbrooke, 31st January.—Prom China: 380 passengers. MAIL NOTICES. Mails close for > Batavia, per steamer Emirne, at 6 p. m. today.22 words
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Article1580 1879-01-31 2 (For Straits Timet.) [Received Singapore 10 a. m.) The Presidentship op the French Republic. Paris, SOU Jan. —The probable candidates for the Presidentship of the French Republic are Monsieur Grevy and Admiral Pothuan. [Received Singapore 10.45 a. m.) The Presidency op the French Republic. Later. Paris, 30 th1,580 words
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Article820 1879-01-31 2 We take the following items of news from the Penang Standard of 24th in. stant. Mag it tra teg with legal qualification* In our local column will be seen an n tract from the Government Gazette notifying the appointment of Mr. K. C. Hill as Justice of the820 words
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Article816 1879-01-31 2 In reference to the imposition of ne* taxes in Java, the Java Bode ot t'"’ 18th instant, writes as follows:— A more inauspicious period could not have been chosen for the introduction ol new and onerous taxes. The import trade nearly it a standstill. Retailers816 words
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Article1507 1879-01-31 3 In his Annual Report on Penang for 1877, dated sth July last, and which was laid before Council on the 5 th November, Colonel Anson has the following paragraphs respecting Indian and Chiesen Immigration, and we publish them as of considerable interest and affording some grounds1,507 words
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Article1371 1879-01-31 3 The following items of news are translated from the N. I. Journals for the Straits Times Samarang, llffc Jan.—As an instance of extraordinary courage, we may state the following:—M*. A. B o'., formerly a storekeeper at Djockdja, but now living at Solo, was, with several gentlemen, huuttng deer1,371 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement637 1879-01-31 2 #tto aubtrttsrmmts. HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid Tip Capital 5.000,000 DoW ReserveFuid 1,200,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman —F D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons It Co.) Deputy Chairman -W< H. Founts, Esq. (of Messrs. Pussell A Co.) E. R. Bvlilios, Eso. H. L. Dalrymplb Esq. (of637 words
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Advertisement595 1879-01-31 2 CRICKET CLUB HANDKERCHIEFS. W* hare received Ex. Gordon Cattle, a fresh supply. SAYLEACO. Singapore, 18th Jan. 1879. NOTICE. Tb-e undersigned begs t > announce that he will open on Saturday next Ist February. A Licensed Stoe f r Arms and Ammunition At 11 3 Beach Road, Campono Glam, near the595 words
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Advertisement514 1879-01-31 2 FOR SALE. A doable barrelled 12 boie c. f. gun bj Weatley Richards, case, ballet moulds, turning down machine, Ac., complete for 1130. A double barrelled 10 bore c. f. rifle by Holland, case, conical, spherical and steel tipped ballet moa'ds complete, nearly ew for $2OO Snider sporting rifle and514 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article94 1879-01-31 3 Thursday, 30tb January. German barque Eduard, 589 tons, Beemann commander, Cardiff 21st Sept, consignees Gilfillan Wood A Co. British ship Cardiganshire, 1,400 tons, McKechine commander Cardiff 7th Oct. consignees Gilfillan Wood A Co. German ship Undine, 760 tons, List commander, Hamburg 30th Sept, consignees Puttfarcken Rheiner A Co. Frid94 words
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Article47 1879-01-31 3 Thursday, 30th January. British steamer Celestial, White, for Batavia. British schooner Ariel, Liedicke, for Fremantle via Batavia. Danish steamer Norden, Boyson, for Penang A Maulmein. Sarawak steamer Rajah Brooke, Reynolds, for Sarawak. German steamer Quarta, Haye, for Batavia. British steamer Edinburgh, Bowen, for London.47 words
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Article1028 1879-01-31 3 I Date Shin’s Names. j Captains. Fla i 1 Rio.! of ar- WheeeFbom., Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. RIVALS. HIM-0F- AT A D o ji Rrockhuijzen H.N.M’s.str. 700 Nov. 6 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General. Repairing Modesto Mead H. M’s. str. 15001,028 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement303 1879-01-31 3 ftoticra. NOTICE It is hereby notified, that during the ensuing Chinese New Year. Crackers may be fired on the following days and hours specified, viz: Tuesday 21st Jan., 1879, New Year's Ere. from 6 p.m. to 12 Midnight. Wed'day 22nd New Year's Day, frem 4 a.k. to 6 a.m. and303 words
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Advertisement252 1879-01-31 3 NURBE WANTED. A Lady, leaving for England in March next, wishes to engage a Norse to accompany her, and to take charge of three young children. Apply by letter to A. B. C., care of the Straits Times, Singapore. Singapore, 9th Jany. 1879. (to 9th Feby.) NOTICE. The partnership existing252 words
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Docks.
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704 1879-01-31 4 Twi works of tie Company are situated at Tsnjontr Pagar, arlthln one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishment*. vir Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty ▼panel* at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected704 words
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193 1879-01-31 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 151 feet Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving193 words
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1171 1879-01-31 4 PROSPECTUS. THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO BE INCOBPOBATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OF 1866. CAPITAL 1200.000. In 2000 Shares of $lOO each. PROMOTERS. Hon’blr Walter Scott. of Messrs. Brown Co., Penang, David Brown, Esq. Do. Do. Lawrence Combe Brown, Esq. Do. James Lamb, Esq. of Prye Sugar1,171 words
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145 1879-01-31 4 With reference to the above advertisement, notice is hereby given that all shares in the Companv applied for prior to 12th instant have been allotted in full, and the Balance of $lO per share now due thereon will be received here by the145 words
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81 1879-01-31 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,” NOTICE. Thr Company are now fully prepared to undertake the docking, cleaning, painting and repairing of steamers and vessels and to execute repairs to machinery of every description. The following are the dimensions of the Graving Dock Length on the blocks 280 feet. Breadth81 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement281 1879-01-31 4 NOTICE. J. M. LYON A CO. Have on hand the following for sale Horizontal Engine 8 H. P. 2 Circular Saw Benches. 2 Screw Cutting Lathes for hand or power 6" heads. Portable Ice Machine t lb. size, Asbestos and Tuck’s Packing. Foot Rules and Spirit Levels, Circular Saws, Portable281 words
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Advertisement82 1879-01-31 4 MILNER’S SA FES. The undersigned have just received a consignment of assorted sizes. MARTIN, DYCE CO. Singapore, 27th Nov., 1878. Q. c NOTICE. From the Ist of January next a considerable reduction in the charges foi Dock hire and for materials supplied will be made by the New Harbour Dock82 words
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Advertisement606 1879-01-31 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 outfiits made up on the ghnrtest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.606 words
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Advertisement723 1879-01-31 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG Commercial Square, W«r#»lw»T, Haltai forton hand* well waohrend «in Mlrctod and wohlaasortirHohly aaaort. t4M TAtwr Mato-kofalljlor EnroparEnropeanand i*ch*m A another anoda. I damn ArtlHod oratelkol. Wllirc tonn* and IPraiaoAroeloarefnl at-; le Rediennna tendance. 7’urent chert. Beach Street 27. Sontton- Hehhon *t«ed« ionra Wen723 words
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