Singapore Daily Times, 18 March 1879
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Title Section12 1879-03-18 1 SINGAPORE DAILY TIMES. VOL XX. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY, 18th MARCH, 1870. No. 13,73112 words
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Article, Illustration431 1879-03-18 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The urdeinoted are th« dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may he ex -'flSFted to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 OrTWAEP. HOMKWiWI. Tuesday 21*t Jan. Friday loth Jan. Feb *4th mb 7»h Feb. 4th431 words
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Article145 1879-03-18 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. Pathoclus. Achilles. Antenor. Piomep. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Obestes. Hectob. Stentob. Menelaus. Tbuceb. Tbe Coy’s St« users are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have acconmodaticn for first and third145 words
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249 1879-03-18 1 The following are the dates on wbicl the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* may he enpected to arrive here during the current year Oitwasp. "‘’XT*"' IS7O 1879. WMi, 12 February t 7 January do I 31 00 12 March jJPrtWMT Monday, April »> 14 March ,2&249 words
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154 1879-03-18 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Monlmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Birolipatam. Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year at the underooted dates:— Saturday, January 11th I154 words
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Article43 1879-03-18 1 Messrs. Apcak A Co.’s uteamer "HIMDOSTAN” 991 ton., Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about tbc 24tb instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, 1st March, 1879.43 words
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Article43 1879-03-18 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 4 MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Mar b, 1879.43 words
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918 1879-03-18 1 The Steamers of the above Company will nowply between Singapore andßatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang 94 Cheribon918 words
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Insurance.
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Article72 1879-03-18 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. JaRDINE MATHKBON 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 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and72 words
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47 1879-03-18 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 accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, I4th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)47 words
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Article57 1879-03-18 1 Estabt.ishfd 171 A. Insurances effected upon almost, everv description of property at the current R 'teg of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254.303,817. Claims arranged hv the Local Apentß. and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE57 words
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Article42 1879-03-18 1 f/ONDON 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 Jnly, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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51 1879-03-18 1 The undersigned, Agents for the ab 'vc Company, are prepared to issue Policus covering Marine Risks on goodi to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A CG.l Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (u.c51 words
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46 1879-03-18 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. u. c.46 words
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69 1879-03-18 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. 33J 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 1879-03-18 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve 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. (u. o.)44 words
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Article29 1879-03-18 1 Capital ei.noo.non. CHTEF OFFICE-. LONDON 79. CorNHTLI. E. C. Edinburgh, 31 Oforoe Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. In. c.T29 words
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71 1879-03-18 1 Capital 10.000,000 Franor. The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 331 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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191 1879-03-18 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Rnildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall. Esqre. TVpntr Chairman 1 Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the191 words
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64 1879-03-18 1 Head Opfice, 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 1879-03-18 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 1879-03-18 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The nndersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON. SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April,52 words
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42 1879-03-18 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierlino Extension op Limits. One F rat class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do. 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. f PATERSON SIMONS OO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. c.)42 words
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97 1879-03-18 1 Established 1840. and Empowered bv 8pe cial Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra ehaffce97 words
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46 1879-03-18 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 (u. c.)46 words
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106 1879-03-18 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo. Corahill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol— so, Broad Street CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL.. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN106 words
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204 1879-03-18 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: 50 Edinburgh 17 George Street. Manchester 47 Brown Street. The undersigned haring been appointed gents of the above Company at this port204 words
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103 1879-03-18 4 Capital 12,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. 'Messrs. Melohers, A Co.' .T. P Barnes 'Messrs. Hnllidar, Wise A Co.' t Man ear, 'Messrs.T>onslM.T.*nniikACo.' IT. Nirsise. 'Romeo Comnenv T,M.' .1. .T. doe103 words
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136 1879-03-18 4 Capital f 1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rirhsrd .1. Ashton. Esq. Alfred Oomrer. Esq. Thoms* O Render. William Hewthom. Rohert C. L. Reran. Oeonre Rflihert, Peroirs' Rossnqiict, Samuel Hvde. .femes Rrend, WHMem T.rsll. Charles Cere. Charles Mnrrvet Oeorre H.136 words
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57 1879-03-18 4 The nndersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customarv terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. RE ME57 words
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62 1879-03-18 4 The undersigned have hecn 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. Menageries Maritimes62 words
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83 1879-03-18 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 fur83 words
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77 1879-03-18 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 voyages.77 words
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30 1879-03-18 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk" at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 (u. c.)30 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement115 1879-03-18 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Noticb. On and after the 1st January, Ice will he sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House U opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 A. m to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5115 words
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Advertisement131 1879-03-18 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE DATK8T SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOCKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Pricr of Nautical Almanas Charts, de (Double Sheet) y (Single Sheet) Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u^c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H M.131 words
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Advertisement83 1879-03-18 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. Tns 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. (a. c.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured83 words
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118 1879-03-18 2 Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of proceedings for composition with Creditors instituted by Quek Kye Loh, of No. 101 Market Street, in Singapore. A Second General Meeting of the Creditors of the above named person is118 words
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71 1879-03-18 2 The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer Pemba, will leave the Roads at 3 p. in. on Saturday next the 22nd instant, for the above ports. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Coconada Madras Ac., Ac. For freight or71 words
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Article43 1879-03-18 2 FOR BARCELONA LIVERPOOL. The Spanish steamer Victoria, Captain Mendezona, due here on the 25th instant, will have room for 500 tons cargo, for the above ports, which can now be engaged. E A H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore 14th March, 1879. to 25th inst.43 words
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Article51 1879-03-18 2 The Spanish Steamer Aetna Mercedes, Captain J. M. De Munitez, due here on the 20th infant, will have room for cargo for the above port, which can now be engaged. She has splendid accommodation for first class passengers. E. H. HINNEKINDT, Agents Singapore, 12th March, 1879. to 20th51 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 18TH MARCH, 1879.
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142 1879-03-18 2 (jhtmbier 4 27J. Black Pepper 7.70. White Pepper, fair quality 12.25. Sago Flour. Saraw.-k 3.55. Pearl Sago 1.40. Ooffee, Bontyne 18 25. Tin 20.50. 4"s. Male twis 86. SI its. Shirtings 1.624. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth .971. 7 do142 words
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Article101 1879-03-18 2 Per Egeron, 16th March. For Singapore.— From Batavia: Mr. Nye. Per B. I. S. N. Co’s, steamer Pembu, from Calcutta and intermediate ports, on the 18th March. For Singapore. —From Calcutta: Mr. F. Achcles and Mr. F. Victor. From Maulmain Mr. A. Gordon, Miss Gordon, Mr. Suadden and Mr.101 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
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Article17 1879-03-18 2 London, 17/// March. —Quarantine has been abolished in Astrachan except for one village.17 words
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Article147 1879-03-18 2 Madrid, 17 th March. —The Cortes has been dissolved. Among the list of passengers by the Torres Straits mail steamer Bowen from Australia, will be observed the name of Mademoiselle Pauline Viollette, an accomplished Pianiste from Paris. She is a pupil of Prudent, and has played before the best147 words
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Article1131 1879-03-18 2 The assizes were opened yesterday by His Honor Mr. Justice Ford. The calendar is unusually light, only ten cases being down for trial. The following were disposed of yesterday The Queen v. Kok Seng. clirged with theft in a building, used for the custody of property. The prisoner1,131 words
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Article537 1879-03-18 2 Upon this subject, His Excellency the Governor has been good enough to forward, for the information of the Chamber, a portion of a despatch from Her Majesty's Secretary of State, in which will be found the following expression of opinion Having regard to the reports which have been537 words
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Article802 1879-03-18 3 Them are rumours that war is imminent with Burraah and that troops are being massed on the frontier by the Indian Government by way of precaution, as there is no saying what that voung madman, King Thee Baw, may take it into his head to do. The802 words
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Article1038 1879-03-18 3 (From our oicti Correspondunt.) Mauritius, 3rd February, 1878.—I shall begiu uiy budget of nows for y ur readers to day by saying all I know about the late Sultan of Perak and the other Uhiefs, who are still apparently enjoying their otium cum dignitate in our Seychelles dependency. The1,038 words
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Correspondence.
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916 1879-03-18 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sre, —I observe that the Penang Papers have studiously avoided any notice of the decision of Mr. Justice Wood in the appeal in the case of Kim Swee r. Newland, one which, having caused a great deal of916 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement831 1879-03-18 2 #tto gfoberttermentt. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Cfcatmmn—Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—' Tbe Ron. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A831 words
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Advertisement835 1879-03-18 2 SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAY. TUESDAY, 22nd APRIL 1879. First Rack The Administrator’s Cop.—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 $-5. Distance once round the course. Weights as per scale.835 words
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Advertisement601 1879-03-18 2 NOTICE. The Deli Maatschappy at Deli invites offers, np to the Ist of May proi:, for the lease of the nutmeg gardens, Vesuvius, OatBBURG and Acabar jointly or severally, or for parts of any of them for a period of about 3 years. These gardens are situated on the Deliriver601 words
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Advertisement390 1879-03-18 2 PUBLIC AUCTION. To be sold by Public Auction, shortly, on a day to be hereafter named, unless previously disposed of by private contract, The Hongkong Distillery, Situate at East Point, Hongkong, now in Complete Working Order, and Capable of Distilling upwards of 2,000 Gallons daily. The Property is of a390 words
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Article163 1879-03-18 3 In The Supreme Court of The Straits Settlements. Division 0 f Singapore. In the matter of Esmail Mansoor residing at No. 45/3 Amoy Street and carrying on business as a Merchant and Trader st No. 18 Kline Street in Singapore, under the style or firm of163 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article108 1879-03-18 3 Monday, 17th March. British steamer Lome, 1,033 tons, McCullock commander, Hongkong 12th March, consignees Paterson Simons A Co. British steamer Eastern Isles, 454 tons. Barrow commander, Sourabaya 12th March, consignee Syed Massim. British steamer Cleator, 317 tons, Chalk commauder, Labuan 12th March, consignee J. D. Ross. German steamer Octava,108 words
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Article48 1879-03-18 3 Monday, 17th March. German barque Malvina, Kluge, for Hongkong. British steamer Carrisbrooke, Wharton, for Saigon. British steamer Lome, McCulloch, for Gibraltar f. o. Spanish steamer Paragua, de Gil, for Manila. Belgian steamer Perusia, McKerdy, for Rangoon. H. M’s. steamer Himalaya, White, for Malacca A Penang.48 words
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Article806 1879-03-18 3 Date I Shi ns’Names. Captains. Fla j Rio. g op ab- Where From. Where Lying Consignees oe Agents. Destination. RIVALS. MEN-0F- V* Merapi Bosch H.N.M’s. str. 870 Feb. 13Acheen Victoria Dock. H.N. M’s. Consul General. Batavia Frolic Dupuis H. M’s. str. 592 Feb. 28 Dindings Roads806 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement401 1879-03-18 3 NOTICE. Tenders will be received up to noon on the let July next, for renting the following Farms for three years, from the lat January, 1880: Singapore. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Penang. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Malacca. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Tenders should b' addressed to the Colonial Secretary, Singapore,401 words
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Advertisement377 1879-03-18 3 FOR SALE. Sir Robert Burnet A Co.’s Finest Scotch Whiskey. Irish do. Jamaica Rum. Liqueur Old Tom. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO, Agents. Singapore, 28th Feb.. 1879. (1 wk.) NOTICE. The conditions on which the Netherlands India Government will hold sales of Coffee at Padang, in the months of March, June,377 words
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Advertisement202 1879-03-18 3 NOTICE. Havi'q taken into Partnership Mr. Fran* Gumm Bernard, my business in future will b? carried on under the style of Bernard A Son. ALFRED BERNARD, Bill, Bullion and ‘■’bare Breker. Singapore, 20th Feb., 1879. (to 20th Mar.) NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the partnership hitherto subsisting between Tan202 words
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Docks.
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703 1879-03-18 4 Twb watVi of th« Comp*ny »re«itj»t«d at T»ntonp Papar, within one mile of the town of Pineanore, and corapnae the following establishments, vix Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels stone time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught. and protected by703 words
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192 1879-03-18 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 154 fee* Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving192 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement578 1879-03-18 4 iRiStfllamous. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clocr Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watcheg, Clocks, Nautical Instruments. Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings. Wedding rings. Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, Studs, Sleeve Ladies’ gold watche, Gents’ ditto.,578 words
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Advertisement664 1879-03-18 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened out now: Cutlfby. Joseph Rodgers and Sons’ best make Table Knives, different kinds, Dessert do do Carving Knives afld 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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Advertisement120 1879-03-18 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents fby Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,) to the above Companv 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 place.120 words
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Advertisement608 1879-03-18 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. Gentlemens outfiits made np on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.608 words
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Advertisement708 1879-03-18 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square. R-aoh Street 27 •SltU'"*,!! Sont ton-,RebVn alwin m'UmLa W *a wMhrwitl Pin innrt Won »oo r w ohla»»ortir- unorti ryk amort i. ri hly uanrt- t«* T.wr al- lans ton. mrnit ran Em. afook of all 1„ T Etiropap. Ip« artu-lp*708 words
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