Singapore Daily Times, 20 March 1879
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Title Section12 1879-03-20 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL XX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 20tii MARCH, 1879. No. 13,73312 words
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Article, Illustration418 1879-03-20 1 ('ffice—D’Almeida Street. Godowns—At New Harbour. The urdemoted me the dates on which -htofr Company’s Mail Steamers may be experfeTto amve at Singapore during the year 1879:OVTWASD. HOMXWARD. Tuesday Slat Jnn. Friday lfth Jan. 4th Feb 24th 18th 7th Peb, 4th Mar 2lat 18th 7th418 words
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Article146 1879-03-20 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Priam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelacs. Teucer. Tbe Coy’s St* a mere are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon modatkn for first146 words
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294 1879-03-20 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Oi-tward. Homeward. 1879. 1879. Wednesday 12 Fehniarr I Friday, 17 January 2« do I 31 do 12 March 14 February 2« do 28294 words
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149 1879-03-20 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Sing“P°re for Malacca, Penang, Mouluiein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Pns. 'ors «nd Cargo for Akyab, Chittefon;.. eonada, Masulipatam. Madras. Calient, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, January lltb Saturday, July149 words
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Article42 1879-03-20 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, 1st March, 1879.42 words
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Article43 1879-03-20 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, lsc Mar h, 1879.43 words
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941 1879-03-20 1 The steamers of the above Company will nowpl- between Singapore andBat via every fortaight, leaving Singapore 2-1 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Clms. From Singapore to Batavia 46 I Padang941 words
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Insurance.
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Article72 1879-03-20 1 Capital S 1.500,000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90.000. General Agents. Mes»r«. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersigned. Agents for the Office, are authorised to insnre goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent "f 9100,000 on each bottom, and on the and72 words
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48 1879-03-20 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has I icon appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company. and is prepared to accept risks hy first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, ’> Agent. Singapore. 14th Fehy. 1878. (n. c.)48 words
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Article59 1879-03-20 1 Established 1710. T usnranees effected upon almost every de '-rirtion of property at the current R'tes of Premium. Total Snm insured in 1877. €2.54,303.R17. Claims arranged bv tbe Local Agents, aud paid with promptitude and liberality. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCF,59 words
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Article42 1879-03-20 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and arc prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON. GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)42 words
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49 1879-03-20 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, 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 AC n.' Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (n.49 words
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46 1879-03-20 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 J&ny., 1877. u. c.46 words
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69 1879-03-20 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 1879-03-20 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 un nc life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (a. o.)44 words
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Article29 1879-03-20 1 CAPITAL *1.000.000. CHTFF OFFTOF3. LONDON 70. CoRWHTT.T. v> C. Edinburgh. 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. ROTTSTEAD k HO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. ’876. (n. c.l29 words
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71 1879-03-20 1 Capital 10.000.000 Francr. 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 disconnt allowed on all risks for coasting voyagep, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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Article193 1879-03-20 1 Capital Two Millions Sterling. Oretorr. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracecburcb Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard TTall.Esqre. Deputy Chairman > Wi,,iam KM. ER Hrp- Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Eaq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security193 words
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64 1879-03-20 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to iaane Policies rovering 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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86 1879-03-20 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 grant86 words
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52 1879-03-20 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 tne usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, lat April,52 words
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43 1879-03-20 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Siebling Extension of Limits. One F rat class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (a. o.)43 words
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101 1879-03-20 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Spe eial Act of Par liam en t.Capi tal One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assnrance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of101 words
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46 1879-03-20 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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Article105 1879-03-20 1 Capital, Two Millions Stiilino OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28 Exchang Street East Biem i noham —12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10. Cornhill. Glasgow—t, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Meagre. Todd A Coe ton,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Eeq. CHAIRMAN105 words
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206 1879-03-20 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldron, Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: P° Edinburgh, 17 George Street. L {wSSaEI™ Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed gents of the above Company206 words
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102 1879-03-20 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A Andre Esq. (Messrs. Melrbers. k Co.l T P R*rn*s (Messrs. HMHdtV.Wise *Co l A T Mnntrer, (Messrs. TVmirl»s,TAr>r»ikAC,o.) TT Nirtiise. (Rnrneo Cnmnanv Ltd.) .T. j. dos102 words
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122 1879-03-20 4 f< APTTAT £i,fioo.ooo. Paid-up and Invested 700.00A. Ennds in Hand 1.200,000. Directors. Rtrh.rd .T. Ashton. E*n A'*** GoR«:Thom*. O Rarol.r, William TUwthom. Robert O. L. Rotrti, Geonre Ribhort, Rorrtral Po«nquet, .T»me* Brand, JjT* 11, Charles C*tp. Chari** Msmrt Georee H. Chamber*, Q Mnr’Ioefc. TT.nrv122 words
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56 1879-03-20 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 tbe enstomary terms. Tbe usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME RROTHERS.56 words
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62 1879-03-20 4 The undersigned have been authorized to accept riskR on good" insured with average by Steamer to Mediterranean and Adriatic PortR. at a considerably reduced rate; and a further reduction of premium is granted on shipments by the Steamers of the P. A O. Company, Me&'ageries Maritimes62 words
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82 1879-03-20 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charteri.) Subscribed Capital Paid-up Capital 250,00.' Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1877 £829,577 Fire Premium Reserve 302,671 Total Fire Reserves 1,1 da-W Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents for82 words
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78 1879-03-20 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 voyages78 words
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30 1879-03-20 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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Advertisement116 1879-03-20 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist January, Ice will he sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per. pound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. m. to 6 p. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or116 words
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Advertisement126 1879-03-20 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST BURVEY, NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacu. Nautical Almanac* Charts, de (Double Sheet) (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H126 words
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Advertisement82 1879-03-20 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the abore associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. (Q. c.) Singapore, 11th June, 1878. MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured82 words
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Article43 1879-03-20 2 FOE BARCELONA LIVERPOOL. The Spanish steamer Victoria, Captain Mendesona, doe here on the 25th instant, V wiH have room for 500 tons cargo, for the above ports, which can now be engaged. E H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore 14th March, 1879. to 25th inst.43 words
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Article46 1879-03-20 2 The Italian Mail steamer Sumatra, Caboara, Commander, will be despatched from Singapore on the 20tb 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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Article54 1879-03-20 2 The Spanish Steamer Reina Mercedes, Captain J. M. De Munitkz, due here on the 2 'th instant, will have room for cargo for the above port, which can now he engaged. She has splendid accommodation for first class pa ssengers. E. 1 H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 12th March,54 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 20HT MARCH, 1879.
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Article137 1879-03-20 2 Singapore, 20th Makch, 1879. Gambier. 5 4.30. Black Pepper 7.75. Write Pepper, fair quality 12.25. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.52*. Fear! Sago 1.35. Coffee, Bontyne. 18.25. Tin 21. 40s. Mule twis 80. 8* lbs. Shirtings I.(i2i. 7 do do 1.15. 6 do T. Cloth 97 i. 7 do137 words
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Article93 1879-03-20 2 Per Egeron, 19th March. To Batavia. —Messrs. Nye and Meter. Per Bowen, 19t.h March. For Sydney via Hongkong. —(Japtain Schutze, Miss Schutze and Native Servant. For Hongkong.— Mr. Suits Sl 149 Chinese. Per Glenfalloch, 19th March. For Hongkong.—Mr. Ruttenjeeand Miss Smailes. Mail Notices. Mails close for Labium, per S.93 words
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Article257 1879-03-20 2 1. The P. A 0. Co’s, mail steamer Geelong from China due. 2. The Savings Bank opens at the General Post Office from 10 to 2 o’clock for the receipt of Deposits. Ths M. M. steamer Peiho, bringing the London mail of the 21st February,257 words
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Article1038 1879-03-20 2 Wednesday 19th March. (Before Mr. Justice Ford and a common Jury The Queen o*. Shandn Mistry and Rahoojee, charged with (1) knowingly performing part of the process of counterfeiting coin, (2) abetment, (3) possession of instruments or materials for th; purpose of using the same for counterfeiting coin.1,038 words
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Article592 1879-03-20 2 Training has now I teen going on lor three weeks, and there seems to lie every promise of a successful meeting so far as the numlter of races and horses arc concerned. It were to be wished, however, that a little more interest were taken in the training592 words
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Article1412 1879-03-20 2 ilt is requested of our contemporaries that, in reproducing these translations, their original appearance iu the Shvitt Timet may he acknowledged.) “General Grant— We know positively that General Grant will proceed from India soManila, for he has not given up his intention of visiting our city as our1,412 words
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Article2209 1879-03-20 3 The following items are taken from our exchange files of Australian papers received by the E. and A. Co.’s mail steamer Bowen on Tuesday last. Governor Sir George Bowen left Melbourne on his way to Mauritius by the F. and 0. mail steamer Attain on Saturday the 22nd2,209 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement736 1879-03-20 2 #rt> aSbfrtfSfmtntff. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid on Capital 5.000,0 W Dollar*. Reserve Fnnd Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chotmxjn—Wk. H. Forbes. Esq. (of Messrs. Rnssell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—Tbe Ron. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matbeeon A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.)736 words
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Advertisement658 1879-03-20 2 SATLE A CO. Ari now unpacking Ex. S. S. Olen/alloch The Marchioness of Lome Lace Edge Frilling in various widths. French printed Shirtings, fast colors with careful washing. Silk Warp Mohairs very light textures for Carriage Costumes. Ladies’ Kid Button Boots, coining high in leg. Gent’s Gauze Merino Under Vests,658 words
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Advertisement507 1879-03-20 2 FOR MALACCA, PENANG, MOULMEIN, RANGOON AND CALCUTTA. The B. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer Pemba, will leave the Roads a‘ 3 p. m. on Saturday next the 22nd instant, for the above ports. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Coconada Ma iras Ac., Ac. For freight507 words
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Notices.
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Article164 1879-03-20 3 In The Supreme Court of The i-TRAiTs Settlements. Division or Singapore. In the matter of Esmaii. Manboor resi ing at No. 45/3 Amoy Street and carrying on business as a Merchant and Trader at No. 13 Kling Street in tingapore, under the style or firm of164 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article92 1879-03-20 3 Wednesday, 19tb March. Dutch xtearner Baron Mackay,92<> tons. Tot commander, Batavia 16th March, consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. British steamer Burmese, 1,246 tons, Luck commander, Saigon 16th March. British steamer Weasel, 65 tons, Burlingham commander, Siak 17th March, coi signets King Cbeow A Co. British steamer Bentan, 340 tons,92 words
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Article47 1879-03-20 3 Wednesday, 19th March. British steamer Bowen, Miller, for Hongkong. British steamer GLnfalloch, Taylor, for Hongkong. British steamer Pontianak, Milnes, for Billiton A Fontianak. Dutch steamer Egeron, Sandmann, for Batavia. Dutch steamer Baron Mackay, Pot, for Acbeen. Spanish barque Flores de Maria, Salarar, for Amboina.47 words
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Article731 1879-03-20 3 I Date Ships’Names. Captains. Fla* Rio. z |of ar-. Where From. Where Lying Consignees ob Agents. Debtinatiob. 2 j RIVALS. lIEN'OF' v H. npi Boacb H.N.M’b. atr.; 87(1 Feb. 13!token T. P. Wharf. H.N. M’s- Consul General. Batavia rroijc Dupuis H M's. str. SfcllFeb. 2b Dindings731 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement163 1879-03-20 3 NOTICE. For Salk. A Brow 11 Arab, •|iiiek to ridt*. price lift*. Apply to Lieut. Invkraritv, 28th Re incut, Goverment House. S’porc, 7tb March, 1879. (to 21st March.) NOTICE. The undersigned is desirous to rent a Godown in the most central part of the town for bis business occupation E.163 words
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Advertisement512 1879-03-20 3 AUCTION SALE. I Or Freehold and Leasehold Fro- i perty. NOTICE. The undersigned has received instrut I tions from the Equitable Mi rtgagoes j with the consent of the Trustee in Bankrutcy of the estate of Mr. Joseph I Matheson Purvis, to sell by Public 1 Auction, at his Auction512 words
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Advertisement402 1879-03-20 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.. l v 79. (I wk.) NOTICE. The conditions on which the Netherlands India Government will hold sales of Coffee at Padang, in the months of402 words
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Advertisement446 1879-03-20 3 NOTICE. Tenders will be roomed up to Boon on the Ist July next, for renting the following Farms for three years, fro* the Ist January, 1880: Singapore. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Penang. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Malacca. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Tenders should be addressed to tbs Colonial Secretary, Singapore,446 words
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Docks.
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636 1879-03-20 4 Tw« worts of the Company at Tsniong Pagan with™ town of Singapore, and comprise the following eetabHnhments, ns Wharf. —Affording berthng. for twenty re...I. st on, ti-jnth snScent^ter W from the swell from the roads and from th. strength of the tides. The business636 words
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188 1879-03-20 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the moat effioient manner "mV the superintendence of European Shipwright* and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4l6 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 Width at Bn trance 42 feet. No. 2. Grating188 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement571 1879-03-20 4 iUttttllamouS. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, W.tdn., Clock., Nantiol Instruments. Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies gold watche, Brooches, Gents ditto., Earrings, Silver watches. Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding571 words
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Advertisement662 1879-03-20 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened out now: Cutlery. Joseph Rodgers and Sons’ best 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 plated662 words
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Advertisement121 1879-03-20 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersized bavins' 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 acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this place.121 words
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Advertisement606 1879-03-20 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 nntfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.606 words
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Advertisement664 1879-03-20 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. H«malway,| H.H.n fart- Sont too-; HnM—n on hand s well waehrend pin ionre hien »oor radieeen •elected and wohlawirtir- a*«n r H a| ryk aeaortiriPhlv aaaort- te* T.aeer al- dana tone'. men* pan F.uei atooknfali ilpp Rnropse- lee664 words
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