Singapore Daily Times, 12 March 1879
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Title Section12 1879-03-12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, 12th MARCH, 1870. No. 13,72612 words
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Article, Illustration414 1879-03-12 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. (;«»i»owks— At New Harbour. Thf urdernotert are the date* on which ,1 is Company's Mail Steamers may be exiccted to arrive at Singapore during the r 1879: Omuw, Horvwarp. Tiw-d»y 21st Jan. Friday I<Hh Jan‘. 4»h Feb. 24Jh istb FeK 4tb414 words
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Article149 1879-03-12 1 Agamemnon. Ultsber. Ajax. Patroci.Uß. ACHILLBB. ANTENOR. Diomep. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Priam. Ancbibeb. SaBPEDON. OREBTEB. Hector. Stkntob. Men klaus. Teucer. The Coy’s St< amers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straito and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accor niodaticn for first149 words
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279 1879-03-12 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during tbe current year Outward. Hokrwari.. 1«79 1 *^9Wednesday 12 February Fnd y J,^“ 7 "»Ud> ii F T wr S.A,, ,7iSu I T T 35 Sfi.279 words
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147 1879-03-12 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, PeWang. IfcwilßftflU.'ltaaKW” CalfTitta, taking Passengers aod Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipat*™. Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Telliehery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday, January llth Saturday, July 12th147 words
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Article42 1879-03-12 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer “HINDOSTAN”99I 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, Ist March, 1879.42 words
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Article43 1879-03-12 1 Messrs Apcar A. Co.’s steamer “ARRATOON APCAR,” 1.392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Mar b, 1879.43 words
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934 1879-03-12 1 Il’flilV/H wuu nu i, The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andßata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 21 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money,.First Class. From Singapore to Batavia934 words
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Insurance.
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Article72 1879-03-12 1 Capital 1.500.000. Paid-up 133.382. Reserve Fund 90,000. Oeneral Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson k Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of *lOO,OOO on eaeh bottom, and on the Block and72 words
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47 1879-03-12 1 Established 1836. Capital £1.000,000. Reserve «140,(«K>. The undersigned bas been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Company. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)47 words
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Article57 1879-03-12 1 Established 1710. T rsnrnnees effected npon almost every of property at tbe current R 'tes of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254,303,817. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, md paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A57 words
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Article42 1879-03-12 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 customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. fu. c.)42 words
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50 1879-03-12 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all pa tof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c)50 words
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45 1879-03-12 1 (Bkrlin-Colognr 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 tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. C,45 words
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69 1879-03-12 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. 33| 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 1879-03-12 1 Capital 2,000,000. Fundb in reserve exclusive op Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUBTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. o.)44 words
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Article30 1879-03-12 1 Capital £1 noo.nno. CHTEF OEFTOEB. London 79. Cornhilt, e. O. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore^ BOUSTEAT) A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)30 words
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71 1879-03-12 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 voyagee. and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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190 1879-03-12 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman 1 William Hind. Eaqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered190 words
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64 1879-03-12 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 1879-03-12 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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52 1879-03-12 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 terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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42 1879-03-12 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 S-lerling Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1876. (a. c.)42 words
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97 1879-03-12 1 Established 1840, and Empoweredhv Special Act of Par 1 iament.Capital On# Millie*. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring PnoTMtONS combined with Life Assurance. Frer Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra charge97 words
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46 1879-03-12 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. e.)46 words
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101 1879-03-12 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28. Exchan* Street East Birmingham—12. Bennett’* Hill. London—10. Cornhill. Glasgow—4-, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street, CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd Coston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. \lei. Ewing, Esq.101 words
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210 1879-03-12 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Eaq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.ia. CHIEF OFFICES: r i", T ,r ,a Edinburgh 17 George Street. {‘SEftET Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed gents of the210 words
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107 1879-03-12 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-op 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melrhers. k Co.' .1. P Ri>.rnes (Messrs. Hnl'idnv.Wise k Co.' A.T Mnneer, (Messrs Don els*, Lanrai k ACo.' M. Niosise. (Rnrneo Cnmoaov Ltd.'107 words
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135 1879-03-12 4 Capital £1,000.000. Paid-op and Invested 700.000. Foods in Hand 1.200,000. Directors. Riehnrd J. Ashton, E*q. Alfred Oonirer E*qThomas O. Rsn-lsT. William Hswthoni, Robert f. L. Reran. Oeorire flihhert, Pereira! Rossnqnet, Samuel Hrde. James Rmnd. William T.rsll. Charles Onre. Charles Msrrrnt Oeorire H. Chambers, -Tames135 words
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57 1879-03-12 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all riskß for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. RE ME57 words
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62 1879-03-12 4 The undersigned 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 tbe Steamers of the P. A O. Company, Menageries Maritimes62 words
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83 1879-03-12 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 for83 words
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77 1879-03-12 4 The 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 voyages77 words
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31 1879-03-12 4 Thb undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to aocept marine risk* at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec, 1878 (u. c.)31 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement115 1879-03-12 1 SIKGAPOBE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notici. On and after the l*t January, Ice will sola retail, at the rate of 3 Ceuta perpound. 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.115 words
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Advertisement128 1879-03-12 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OP THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modbbate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Pbice OF Eacu. Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) (Single Sheet) .0.90. Bailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (n-c) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H128 words
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Advertisement84 1879-03-12 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ISSOCIATION. 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 A CO. Agents. (u. c.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels84 words
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83 1879-03-12 2 Division of Singapore. In the matter of AsS'na Meric an of Singapore. a bankrupt. A dividend ia intended to be declared in the matter of Assana Merican of Singapore, adjudicated a bankrupt on the ninth day of83 words
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Article46 1879-03-12 2 Thk Italian Mail steamer SuvuUra, Caboara, Commander, will be despatched from Singapore on tbe 20th May for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. She has superior accommodation for first class passengers which can now be booked. REME BROTHERS, Agents. Singapore, sth March, 1879. to 20th May.46 words
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Article60 1879-03-12 2 The A. I. Dutch Steamer Voonoaarts, Captain de Bidder, will load for Amsterd im direct and has still room for a limited quantity of cargo The steamer has splendid accommodation for first, second and third class passengers. For particulars, apply to the Agents of the Steamship Company Nederland.60 words
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70 1879-03-12 2 Thi B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer Arabia, Captain Mann, will leave the Hoads for above ports calling at Malacca, should sufficient inducement offer, at noon on Saturday next, the 15th instant. She will al»o take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Coconada, Madras70 words
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Article163 1879-03-12 2 In The Supreme Court of The Straits Settlements. Division 0f Singapore. In the matter of Esmail Mansoor residing at No. 45 1$ Amoj Street and carrying on business as a Merchant and Trader at No. 18 Kling Street in Singapore, under the style or firm of163 words
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Article49 1879-03-12 2 The Spanish Steamer Beinu Mercedes, Captain J. M. De Munitez, due here on the 20th instant, will have room for cargo for the above port, which can now be engnged. She has splendid accommodation for first class passengers. E. A H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 12th March, 1879.49 words
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STRAITS TIMES
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142 1879-03-12 2 Sinoapoek, 12th March, 1879. Gauib er 4.25. Black Pepper 7.40. White Pepper, fair quality 12.25. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.45. Pearl Sago 4.32*. Coffee, Bontyue 18.25. Tin 19.374. 40s. Muic twis 86. Si iLs. Shirtings 1.624• 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth142 words
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Article96 1879-03-12 2 Per Prins Alexander, 11th March. Fen Singapore.— From Batakia: Mra. Schelkely and 9 adults. Per Pyah Pekhet, 11th March. For Malacca —Mr. Browne. For Native States.—b o deck. Mail Notices. Mails close for:— Sarawak, per S. S. Rajah Brooke, at 6 p. m. today. Saigon. Hongkong and Shanghai, per96 words
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36 1879-03-12 2 The British Squadron. London 11 th March. —The British Ironclad Squadron will return to Besika Bay in a few days. Rb-occupation of Adrianople. Adrianople has been again occupied by Turkish troops.36 words
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Article490 1879-03-12 2 St. Petersburg, 11/4 March. —A Russian Official statement has been published reporting that the plague in Astracban has disappeared. The Chinese boy who lately stole $257 from the residence of Mr. MurTON, of the Botanical Gardens, has been found guilty and sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment.490 words
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Article741 1879-03-12 2 The Siam Weekly Advertiser of the 13th February publishes the Customs Returns of the exports from Bangkok during the last year, from which the following abstract is taken The total values to different ports were as follow To Hongkong 4,500,478 Singapore 2,834,798 China 591,660 Europe741 words
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Article1137 1879-03-12 2 We have been informed that an aide-de-camp of General Grant has arrived here for the purpose of chart*’! ing a steamer to take the General on a visit to Bangkok. We extract Irom the Times of India the following account of General Grant’s lauding awl reception1,137 words
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Article1360 1879-03-12 3 Thi following items of news are translated from the N. L Journals for the Straits Times:— “The Btraits Timet in its last nnmber inserts the different criticisms apd replies which the insinuations from Pinangagainst the Netherlands authorities in Acheen published in that journal, had caused the Batavia1,360 words
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Correspondence.
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177 1879-03-12 3 THE WRECK OF THE COLONIAL SCHOONER HORSBURGH.” To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —I have to inform you that the wreck of the Horsburgh has been lately visited by the Master-Attendant, attended by that eminent mare-marine surveyor, H. D. Ch d, Esq. After a careful survey of the177 words
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163 1879-03-12 3 To the Editor of the Daili/ Timex. Deab Sib,—You are a smart boy at j figures, and have shown that Malacca is, j if not retrograding, at all events not progressing, but I wonder you have not noticed that Singapore revenue seems to j163 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement858 1879-03-12 2 airbtrtfstmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000.000 Dollar*. Reserve Pond 1,300.000 Dollar*. COURT OF DIRECTORS. CUtrmaw.— Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman.—The. Ron. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matbeson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E.858 words
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Advertisement808 1879-03-12 2 SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAT. TUESDAY. 22nd APRIL 1879. First Race The Administrator’s Cup.—-Value 25 Guineas. Presented by His Excellency Col. Anson, C. M. G For all horses that have never won a Race upon the Singapore Course, Roadsters excepted. Entrance 15. Distance once round the course. Weights as per scale.808 words
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Advertisement556 1879-03-12 2 NOTICE. The Deli at Deli invited offers, no to the Ist o' May pro*:, for the lea°e of the nutmeg gardens. Vesuvius. Tatsburg and Acabar jointlv or severally, or for Darts of any of them for a period of about 3 years. These gardens are situated on the Dehriver from556 words
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Advertisement179 1879-03-12 2 NOTICE. The 0. S. S. Co.’s steamer Deucalion, Captain Brown, leaving Penang this afternoon, may be expected here on Thursday morning, en route for Hongkong and Shanghai. She has room for First and Third Class Passengers, and also for Cargo which can now be engaged. Apply to W. MANSFIELD CO.179 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article75 1879-03-12 3 Tuesday, 11th March. American whip Norris, 1,155 tons, Barstow com minder, Cardiff 29th Oct. Dutch steamer Prins Alexander, 1,140 tons, Zuydcrhoudt commander, Batavia 8th March consignees Hamilton Gray Oo. Wednesday, 12th March. British steamer Paknam, 359 tons, Stratton commands Saigon 8th March consignees Guthrie Co. arnbals Continued.) Siamese steamer75 words
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Article16 1879-03-12 3 Tuesday, 11th March. British str. Pyah Pekhet, Joyce, for Penang A Native States.16 words
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Article958 1879-03-12 3 d j Date I Ships’Names. Captains. .Flag t Rig. g op ar- Where From. Where Lying Consignees or Agknts.lDkstination. RIVALS. VIEN-0F- M\ Telcgraaf Dye H.N.M's. str. 170 Jan. 19Riouw T. P. Wharf H.N. M's. Consul General. Cruise Mcrapi Bosch H.N.M's. str. 870 Feb. 13 Acheen Victoria958 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement287 1879-03-12 3 potters. NOTICE. Whereas, the partnership heretofore carried on by the undersigned Taw Chin Guan, Tan Giok Laow and Tan Beng Oheow of Singapore, Traders, under the firm or Chop Chin Hin, was, on the 14th day of September 1878. dissolved by mutuil consent; and whereas by a certain Indenture of287 words
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Advertisement347 1879-03-12 3 NOTICE. Notice i 8 hereby given that the partnership hitherto subsisting between Tan Seno Poh, Seah Cheo Seah, and Lee Cheng Tee. as proprietors of the Gunpowder Magazine at Tanah Merah in Singapore under the Chop Chaik Hong, was dissolved on the 19th of February instant, so far as the347 words
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Advertisement261 1879-03-12 3 FOR SALE. Sib Robert Burnett Sl Co.’s Finest Scotch Whiskey- <„ Irish do. Jamaica Ram. Liquear Old Tom. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO, Agents. Singapore, 28th Feb., 1879. (1 wk.) FOR SALE. A very fine Cottage Piano in Rosewood Cise, nearly new, by Erard, made for the climate. Apply to Capt.261 words
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Advertisement368 1879-03-12 3 NOTICE. Hatt'o taken into Partnership Mr. Frank Gpmm Bernard, m? business in future will b« carried on under the style of Bernard A Son. ALFRED BERNARD, Bill. Bullion and Share Broker. Singapore, 20th Feb., 1879. (to 20th Mar.) NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the partnership which has for sometime368 words
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Docks.
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696 1879-03-12 4 Tm work. of the Compunj ereeitjeted »t Tanione Papir, wttbiu one mile of the town of Pinna pore, end comprue the following establishments, viz WHiRP.-Affordine bertheee for twenty reeeele et one time with sufficient water slonpeide for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected696 words
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192 1879-03-12 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 15$ fee’ Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving192 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement574 1879-03-12 4 ißttallamousf. J. MOTION. Chronometer. Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watehe B Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, pnoiu* I Ladies’ goldwatche, Gents’ ditto.,574 words
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Advertisement664 1879-03-12 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened out now: CUTLERY. Joseph Rodgers and Sons’ beet make Table Knives, different kinds, Dessert do do Carving Knives and forks, Pen Knives with 2 and more blades, superior, Razors, single and in boxes of 2,3, or 4 pieces, Plated War*. An assortment of electro plated664 words
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Advertisement119 1879-03-12 4 NETHERLANDS INDTA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents f by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19tb June. 1889,1 to the above Company arc authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount ac3eptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this119 words
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Advertisement607 1879-03-12 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 outfiUs made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,607 words
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Advertisement710 1879-03-12 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Sqnare, Beach Street 27. Hal*«n fort- Sont too- Hehh*n stood* wash rend ein iotira Wen rnor radie *»n wohlaeeorfir- a*«or*f*l ryk aaanHi. *es Laser al- dan a ton* men* van Knler Europe*- lea article* 'opeiache arli. '•ehen an- d’Enrope. kelen tcimn deren710 words
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