Singapore Daily Times, 3 March 1879

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  • 12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE. MONDAY, 3rd MARCH, 1879. No. 13,718
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  • 402 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The iii demoted are tbe dates on which ~*TT to arrive at Singapore during the ErlWI:PmOIK HO*FW*RI). ”f is "T KE j r b fl m';,. jjjl Afril- «t ipHI. mb May- T».wd*y »1« J. 2Wh l»h
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  • 146 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. Patboclub. Achilles. Antenor. Piomed. Deucalion. Nfbtor. Glaucub. Priam. Ancbibeb. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Wenelaub. Teucer. The Coy’s St< amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accor •odaticn for first and
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  • 253 1 The following are the dates on which the ftenmers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Outward. **°J J2T ARD 1P7P i 1879Wed iM*day 12 February 1 Friday, 17Jann*i7 ?fi do 31 do I,* 12 March WFrtnwry 2« do
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  • 151 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyah, Chittagong. Bimlipataui, Yiwgapaiaui, Loconada, Masulipatam. Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday, January 11th Saturday,
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  • 42 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer “HINDOSTAN”991 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 24th instant, en route to above ports. For freight Or passage, apply to^ sarkies a Moses, Agents. Singapore, let March, 1879.
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  • 42 1 Messrs. Apcar A. Co.’s steamer ARRATOON APCAR,” 1.392 tons, Captain Mactavisb, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st Mar b, 1879.
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  • 936 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowpl vbetween Singapore andBat;. via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the Englisn Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang 94
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  • Insurance.
    • 71 1 Capital 1.50M900. Paid-up 13JJ.032. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents, Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of SIOO,OOO on each bottom, -and on the Block and
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    • 46 1 Established 1836, Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company. and is prepared to aodept risks by first Class Steamers and SaiKtoe vessels: H. W. QEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. fn c
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    • 57 1 Established I^o. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current R ites of Premium. Total Sum insnred in 1870. €254,303.817. Claims arranged hv the 'iAoral Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A
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    • 42 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. Th* undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore. 15th Jnly, 187£. fu. c.^
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    • 48 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issne Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. A CO.! Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u.e)
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    • 46 1 (Berlin-Cologne ore Insurance Company. Limitbd, Berlin.) The undersized, havng been appoint ed General Agents °f the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT k CO. Ringap° re 27th Janf., 1877. u. c.
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    • 68 1 Hrad Opficr, 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 Europe
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    • 43 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTIJ4D CO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lite department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (n. 0.)
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    • 26 1 Capital ffl.onn.onn. CHTEF OFFTGES London 79. Cornhilt, f O. Edinburgh, 31 Gfgrge Street. Agents for Singanore. BOUSTEAD A GO. Singapore,22nd Feb.,'B76. (u.c.)
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    • 70 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francs. The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o disconnt allowed on all risks for coasting voyagep, and 15 o/o on all risks to
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    • 199 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Qneen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 William Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq w. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security
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    • 64 1 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 current
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    • 86 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 grant
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    • 52 1 Established 1821 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 usual termB. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Kinoranore. 1st April,
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    • 44 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. 1 Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. 0.)
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    • 97 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe cial Act of Parliament.Oapital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policir8 issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge
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    • 46 1 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, haring sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)
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    • 103 1 OFFICES OF THE OOMPANY. Manchrstrr—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exch&ng Street East. Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo. Oorahill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.
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    • 205 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman Jas. Nicol FIRMINO, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: r Edinburgh 17 George Street. Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed gents of the above Company at this port
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    • 101 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matbeson A Oo. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melobers, A Co.l .T. P Rames (Messrs. Hnllidar.Wiae A Co.l T. Manner, (Messrs.T>onirlaa,T.anrnikACo.' H Nieaiae. (Romeo Comnanr Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedioa, (J.
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    • 140 4 flAPTTAL £1.600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. PioW-1 .T. Ashton. Esq. Alf-wl GrniW. E*q. I Thoms* G. ParolsT. William Hawthorn. j Pohort C. L. Roran, Oaorw HO>Wt, Perriral Posanqnet, Samnal Hvd*>. Jamas RrnnA, William Lrall. Charles Pars. Charles Marrrst Oeorire
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    • 56 4 The undersigned have been appointed aeents for tbe above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. Tbe nsaal discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME RROTHERS.
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    • 62 4 The nndersigned have been authorized to accept risks on goods insured with average by 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. Company, Messageries Maritimes
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    • 84 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. I (Incorporated bt Rotai. Chartkri. Subscribed Capital £2,000,00*' Paid-up Capital 250,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877... £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves ..LI 32.248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned,
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 111 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notic*. t'n and after the lit January, Ice will sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perlound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. M. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs.
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    • 131 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modbbate Pbicbs, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Nautical Almanac Charts, de (Double Sheet) y (Single Sheet) Eacn. 1. 0.90 Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTI(;E. A stock of Sarawak coal
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    • 84 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that (Masters of Vessels iusured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Agents. Singapore, Uth June, 1878. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels
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  • 79 2 Thr undersigned, Agents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages
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  • 83 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Division of Singapore. In the matter of As--B'na Meric an of Singapore. a bankrupt. A dividend is intended to be declared in the matter of Assana Merican of Singapore. adjudicated a bankrupt on the ninth dav of
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  • Domestic Occurrence.
    • 18 2 At Middle Road, on the 2nd instant, the wife of Mr J. M. FROI8, of a daughter.
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  • STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 3RD MARCH, 1879.
    • 139 2 Singapore, 3rd March, 1*79. Gambier,, 4 30. Black Pepper 7 35. White Petjper, (air quality 12.25. Sago Floy. Saraw k 3.45. Pearl Sag© 4.40. Ooffee, 18. Tin 20. 4"b. Mule twis 80. i 8$ l a. Shirtings 182$. 7 do 'do 1.45. do T, Cloth .97*. 7
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    • 1617 2 Per S- S. Gleniffer, 2nd March. For Singapore.— From London Messrs' Charles J. Olipperton, Fred. Perrin Smith* and D. Rah use n. For Hongkong.— Messrs. James Hurley and Charles Wright. For Shanghai —Messrs. Fred. Cooper, James Rogers, and John Wilson. For Yokohama. —Mr. William C. Johnson. Per Brisbane, 2nd
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    • 563 2 The following extract from a lea i'l- in the London and Chin<> press of the 31st January shows tn' the City of Glasgow Bank’s specula' operations were not confined to J" 1 and Australia but were extends the Straits and probably China as
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    • REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
      • 35 3 London 1*/ March. —Later advices from the seat of war state that the Zulu army concentrated for the purpose of invading Natal, but was prevented owing to the Tugela being unfordable.
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      • 38 3 OvuTUUf or Yakoob Kuan. Bombay, 3rd March. —Yakoob Kban has written a letter containing overtures for a renewal of friendly relations with the British Government, adding that news has reached Cabool of the death of the Ameer.
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    • 1836 3 London, 15 th Feb. —Consols at 96J, being a rise of upon previous quotations. St. Petersburg, 16th Feb—A Manifesto has been issued by the Czar which rectifies the definitive Treaty of Peace signed on the 8th instant. Orders have been given for the withdrawal of
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    • Correspondence.
      • 117 3 To the Editor of the Daihj Time*. Sir: —Can you. or can any of your readers inform me where the following well known quotation is taken from: Tempora mutantur, nos et mutamur in ill is. I have an impression that it is from one of the classics; but
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      • 112 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir —As a rate payer I write to ask you whether there is any one whose duty it is to observe the quality and quantity of the Gas burned in the public lamps. There has for some time
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    • Notices.
      • 100 3 In the Supreme Coubt of the Stbaits Settlements. Settlement op Singapore. In the matter of proceedings for composition with creditors instituted by Quek Kye Loh, of No. 101, Market Street, in Singapore. Notice is hereby given that a first general meet ng of the creditors of
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      • 156 3 In the Supbeme Couet op the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. Esmail Mansoob residing at No. 45/3 Amoy Street in the town of Singapore and carrying on business as a Merchant and Trader at No. 18 Kling Street, in the Town of Singapore, under the style
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      • 31 3 The undersigned, agents for the shore company, are prepared to accept marine risk# at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Singapore, 18th Dec, 1878 (u. c.)
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 790 2 #rt) auhtrtisratnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 DoUars. Reserve Fund 1.300.000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTOR?. Chairman. —WIf. H. FoBBES, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —Tbs Hon. W. Keswick (of Mews. Jardine Matbeson A Co.l F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons
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    • 806 2 SALE OF A TAPIOCA PLANTATION, Situate in Main Road, Malacca. The undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction on Wednesday. the 5th March 1879. at 2.30 m_ at their Sales Rooms, Nos. 6 and 7 Raffles Place. All that piece or parcel of Land situated in the District
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    • 662 2 FURNITURE SALE. At Barganny House, on Wednesday, the 1 12th instant, at noon, will be sold hy j Public Auction. Household Furniture of every description, Drawing room Suites, Walnut Chiffonieres, Mirrors, Glass and Crockery ware Ac., Ac. Singapore, 3rd Mar., 1879. (to 12th inst.) j AUSTRALIAN HORSES. The undersigned have
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    • 342 2 NOTICE. The 0. S. S. Co’s. Steamer Nettor, Captain Freeman, bavin? left Hongkong on the Feb., knay be expected here on the 6th inat. in route for Penang. Amsterdam and Liverpool. She has room for First and Third Class Passengers, and alio for Cargo which can now be engaged. Apply
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
    • 153 3 Sunday, 2nd March. I*. A 0. steamer Thibet. 2,593 tons, Torbock commander, Bombay 18th Feb. consignees P. A O. Company. Dutch steamer Banda, 790 tons, Van Loenen commander, Macassar 15th Feb. consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. French war steamer Correze, 2,108 tons, Pelissi; commander, Galle 23rd Feb. consignee French
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    • 81 3 Saturday, Ist March. British 6teamer Brisbane, Reddell, for Australian ports. British steamer Paknam, Stratton, for Saigon. Siamese steamer Kromahtah, Tullock, for Bangkok. German steamer Feronia, Schultz, for Ssigon for orders. German barque Wilhelm Homever, Holtz, for Channel f. 0. British barque Lucia, Crowby, for Boston. German ship
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    • 940 3 m D t I Chips’Names. Captains. Flag Rio. 5 of as- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agknts. Destination. rivals. KEH-OF-V» I Deli 'trockhuijzenlH.N.M’s. str. 700 Nov. 6j Acheen |T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s. Consul General.'Repairing Telegraaf Dye H.N.M’s. str. 170 Jan. 19;Riouw Do. H.N. M’s.
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 223 3 FOR SALE. The Race Horse MacGregor Apply to H. ABRAMS. Singapore, 25th Feb. 1879, (to 4th March.) FOR SALE. A Brown Australian Horse, fast and strong. A 4 wheeled Buggy built at Stirling. A Set of Harness. Price $450. Formerly the property of Mr. McKeerow. Apply to Oapt. COLLING WOOD,
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    • 180 3 NOTICE. Th r undersigned begs t) announce that he will open on Saturday next Ist February. A Licensed Stor- f r Arms and Ammunition At 11-3 Beach Road, Carpono Glam. near the Clyde Terrace Market. They will J comprise Rifles and Revolvers of all de- I scriptions, of the latest
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    • 143 3 MILROY A SONS, Superior Silver plated Harness fully ornamented, with douole Tag Straps, Breechings, Bradoons and Chain Links. Also. Spare Reins, Collars, best Horse Brushes, Curry Combs, Harness Composi-tion-Head Stalls Ac. For Sale, apply to G. H. BROWN A COSingapore, sth Feb., 1879. to sth March NOTICE. Tenders are invited
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    • 211 3 FOR SALE. A light Victoria Phseton built bj Lambeet Brothers. An Australian horse and harness all in good order—Price $B5O. The property of Surgeon Major Stuart, proceeding to Europe. To be seen at Fort Canning. Singapore, 25th Feb. 1879. to 14th Mar. NOTICE. Having taken into Partnership Mr. Frank Gumm
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  • Docks.
    • 705 4 Tun work! of the Company irtiitMted tt Tanjone within one mile of the town of Simrapore, end compnee the following establishments, viz Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with efficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest di-aught. and protected by
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    • 193 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Eu ropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from feet to 15$ fee’ Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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    • 1173 4 PROSPECTUS. THE PRYE RIYER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN act x. op 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares op $100 each. PROMOTERS. Hon’ble Walter Scott, of Messrs. Brown A Co., Penang, David Brown, Esq. Do. Do. Lawrence Combe Brown, Esq. Do. James Lamb, Esq. of Prye
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    • 144 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” Notice. 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 Balanop of $10 per share now due thereon will he received here by the
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    • 77 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,” Notice. The Company are now fully prepared to undertake tbe 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 tbe blocks 280 feet. Breadth
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 1 4 iflisrtllaneous.
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    • 332 4 ALBION SAW MILLS. Teluk Ayer Bay. facing the Harbour J. M. LYON CO. Our new works replete with the latest improved machinery for general saw mill work and machine carpentry, are under the care of an experienced E iropean foreman Joiner, and our Timber is selected by ourselves personally. We
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    • 222 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,1 to the above Company are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this ola-je.
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    • 615 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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    • 721 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. H»r*»lwa T on hinds w»H •oleoted and riohlv amort•d «*(vk of all European and (•♦her *ood». Moderate terms and ea refill attendance. Halten fort- Sont ton- Rehben steeds waehrendein ionra Wen roor radicoen wohlassortir- aisortirryk amortitea Laser al-
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