Singapore Daily Times, 22 March 1879
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Title Section12 1879-03-22 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 22nd MARCH, 1879. No. 13,73512 words
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Article, Illustration422 1879-03-22 1 Office— D’Alnjeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The urdernoted are the dates on which tlua. Con.pw7'* MatLSiwmcr, bw ic pected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 r Outvied. Homeward. Tuesday 21 «t Jin. Friday l«h Jin. 4th Feb. 24th l«th 7th Feb.422 words
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Article147 1879-03-22 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclub. Achilli8. Antknob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nistob. Glaucus. Pbiam. ANCBI8B8. SABPBDON. OBI8TE8. Hectob. Stentob. Meniiaus. Tiucer. Tbe Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accon modaticn for first and third147 words
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264 1879-03-22 1 The following are the dates on which the Pteamers of the Messageries Maritime* may be expected to arrive here daring the current year:— Outward. Ho"!^*ed]S79 j 1879. Wednesday 12 February j Friday, 17 January u s. 1 31 uO fSifiu 26 do I 28 d0 4p264 words
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146 1879-03-22 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatnm, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year at the underaoted dates PaturdAy, Jinutry 11th Saturday, July146 words
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Article35 1879-03-22 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer “HINDOSTAN” 991 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the -4th instant, en route to above ports. 'SfiSBrtSba Agents. Singapore, 1st March, 1879.35 words
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Article42 1879-03-22 1 Measrs. Apcis 4. 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, 1st Mar.b, 1879.42 words
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928 1879-03-22 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andBata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftci the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 95 Padang928 words
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Insurance.
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Article73 1879-03-22 1 Capital S 1,500.000. Paid-np 133.332 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 1100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block73 words
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47 1879-03-22 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, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)47 words
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Article56 1879-03-22 1 Established 1719. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877. £254.303,817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE A CO.56 words
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Article42 1879-03-22 1 London Opfici, 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. (u. c.)42 words
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50 1879-03-22 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodi to all par tof the world. Policies payable one month after due notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A OO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (n.c)50 words
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45 1879-03-22 1 (Berlih-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.45 words
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69 1879-03-22 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by Bteamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to Europe69 words
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44 1879-03-22 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A OO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (a. 0.)44 words
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Article29 1879-03-22 1 Capital Cl.Gon.ftOO. CHTEF OFFICES. London 79. Oornhtlt. E. O. Edinburgh. 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)29 words
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71 1879-03-22 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. 33J 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks71 words
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189 1879-03-22 1 OFFTCE8. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. fiOGracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. 1 EBKT Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to Policy189 words
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64 1879-03-22 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 1879-03-22 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 *****. Tbe undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with authority to grant87 words
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53 1879-03-22 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 usnal terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A OO. Singapore, 1st April,53 words
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41 1879-03-22 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension of Limits. One F rat class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or'jnore do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (a. o.)41 words
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100 1879-03-22 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by 8pe cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Feeb Policies issued which can never altogether lappe through non-payment of premttrfci. No extra100 words
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46 1879-03-22 1 It is requested that tbe Masters of all vessels insured in tbe above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (n. c.)46 words
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108 1879-03-22 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street. Liveepool— 2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham— l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo. Cornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol— so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrt. Todd A Coston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland,108 words
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222 1879-03-22 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stiblim* Chairman Alexander Ronaldbon.Esq Vice Chairman Jas. Nicol FLEMING, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: 50 ELT” Edinburgh 17 George Street. f 2 Kino William L0,,d0 i Steiit. T f OEIEL CHAMBERS, LIVERPOOL, J WXTIE StBBBT. Manchester,222 words
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102 1879-03-22 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. fMeaara. Malchers, A Co.) .1. P. Rarnes Messrs. Holliday, Wise A Co.) A T. Manyer, (Messrs.Ponylas.Lapraik&Co.) W. Niraiae, (Romeo Company Ltd.) .1. .1 doe102 words
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135 1879-03-22 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. RichoH .1. Ashton. E*q. Alfr*#) Gower, Esq. Thoms* G. Raroluv, j William Hawthorn, Robert. O. L. Reran, Oeorw Hihhert, Peroiral Rosanquet, Samuel Hyde, .Tame* Rrand, William Lrall. •> Oharles Care. Charlee Marryat. Georye135 words
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56 1879-03-22 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for tbe above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. Tbe usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.56 words
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62 1879-03-22 4 The undersigned 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 0. Company, Messageries Maritimes62 words
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82 1879-03-22 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt 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 for82 words
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78 1879-03-22 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. Tbe usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages78 words
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31 1879-03-22 4 UAHrun. The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepare to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 (u. c.)31 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement113 1879-03-22 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYER YALLEI ROAD. None*. On and after the let January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents 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 5113 words
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Advertisement132 1879-03-22 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price or Nautical Almanac* Charts, de (Double Sheet) y (Single Sheet) Eacu. 91.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak132 words
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Advertisement84 1879-03-22 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. Toe 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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Article49 1879-03-22 2 FOR BARCELONA LIVERPOOL. Til Spanish steamer Victoria, Captain Mendezona, dne 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. Singapore, 14th March, 1879. n. c.49 words
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70 1879-03-22 2 The B. L 8. N. Co.’s steamer Pemba, will leave the Roads at 3 p. m. on Saturday next the 22nd instant, for the above porta. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Bimlipatam, Coconada Madras Ac., Ac. For freight or70 words
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Article46 1879-03-22 2 The Italian Mail steamer Sumatra, Cahoara, Commander, will be despatched from Singapore on the 20th May for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. She has superior accommodation for first class passengers which can now be booked. REME BROTHERS, Agents. Singapore, 5th March, 1879. to 20th May.46 words
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STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 22ND MARCH, 1879.
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Article138 1879-03-22 2 Singapore 22nd March, 1879. (Jambier 9 4.30. Black Pepper 8.12*. White Pepper, fair quality 12.75. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.52*. Pearl Sago 4.40. Ooffee, Bontyne 18. Tin 21.40. 40s. Muit twia 86. 8$ lbs Shirtings 1.62*. 7 do do ,i L 45. 6 do T. Cloth 97*. 7138 words
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Article234 1879-03-22 2 Per P. and 0. steamer (belong, 22nd March. From Singapore For Bombay. —2 natives. For Venice. —Mr. and Miss McConnell. For Ancona. —Messrs. F. Vincenzo and R. Lorenzo. For Southampton.—VLr. and Mrs. F. H. Halberton, Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Snow, Miss Snow, Mr. A. W. Gray Buchanan, Mr. Robert234 words
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293 1879-03-22 2 The following delayed owing to mutilation Russian Movements. London 20/A March. —The Chancellor of the Exchequer, in reply to a questiou, said he had heard that Russian troops had crossed the Caspian but was ignorant as to the direction taken. Priuce GortchakofF, in reply to293 words
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Article1132 1879-03-22 2 The following new notifications are published:— The undermentioned gentlemen have been appoint d by U. E. the Administrator Members of the Licensing Board at Penang and Malacca, respectively, under the provisions of the Excise Amendment Ordinance, 1879. Penang. F. H. Gottlieb, Esq.—Chairman. C. E. Ommaney, Esq.,1,132 words
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Article735 1879-03-22 3 Since the generous gift of $3,000 made by Mr. Hobg Lim for the object of converting the waste in front of the Police Court into a public garden deserves every recognition at the hands of the community, we publish below the correspondence on the subject. The offer735 words
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Article1412 1879-03-22 3 The Japan Herald of the 4th instant, says;— “We have been favored by one of the passengers of the S. .Radnorshire which arrived on the 21st Feb. from Hongkong, with the following account of a very large sea snake seen by him, which, if not the1,412 words
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Correspondence.
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Article307 1879-03-22 3 To (he Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —Yourcaustic correspondent “Ratepayer,” has, I think overstepped the mark in venturing, even with diffidence to take exception to the correctness of the application of “facile princeps” in your paragraph of Thursday, in regard to the game of Fives.” Your sentence307 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement650 1879-03-22 2 #rto asbrrtiarmrnts HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid op Capital 1000,000 Hollar*. Raaerre Pond WOW Dollars, COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —Ws. H. Fomsss, Ek). (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—' The Hon. W. Ksswrcs (of M«un. Jardine Matheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoor, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons650 words
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Advertisement838 1879-03-22 2 SPRING MEETING. FIRST DAT. TUESDAY, 22nd APRIL 1879. First Rios Thr Administrator’s Cop.—Valne 25 Guineas. Presented by His Excellency Col. Anion, C. M. G For all horses that hare never won a Race upon the Singapore Course, Roadsters excepted. Entrance $5. Distance once round the course. Weights as per scale.838 words
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Advertisement748 1879-03-22 2 WOODSVILLE ESTATE. AUCTION SALE. The undersigned are instructed to sell by Public Auction, at their Sale Rooms, 1 on Monday, 31st March, commencing at 2 o’clock. The valuable freehold Estate known as WOODSVILLE, situate on the Sirangoon Roal about three miles from Town; it has a commanding position and an748 words
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Advertisement436 1879-03-22 2 FURNITURE SALE. The undersigned have received instructions from J. R. MacAbthu* Esq., family leaving for Europe, to sell by Public Auction, at his residence, River Valley Road, on Wednesday, 9th April, commencing at noon. The valuable Household Furniture as under.— Drawing-room Europe made double drawing-room suite, spring seated and upholstered436 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article50 1879-03-22 3 Friday, 21 at March. British schooner Stringer, 121 tons, Olsen commander, Bulangan 17th March, consignee Tan Kim Tian. Dutch steamer Ophir, 280 tons, Besseling commander, Khio J 21 st March, consignees Hamilton Gray A Co. Saturday, 22nd March. Siamese schooner Kim Wat Seng, 80 tons, Nacodah, Sumbas 14th March.50 words
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Article34 1879-03-22 3 Friday, 21st March. British steamer Ban YongSeng, Hide, for Bangkok. British steamer Benaiure, Augustin, for Malacca A Penang. Spanish steamer Reina Merc«ieB, Munitez, for Manila British steamer Weazel, Burlingham, for Siak.34 words
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Article653 1879-03-22 3 i v Date i i < HIP8 Names Captaihs rui ilx >op ah- Wmnn FnoM.' Wbmi Lyiico OoneioniM on 4o«»Ts.!D»rnniTioiv. RIVALS. I YFN-OF- AT A n Morarvi Bosch H.N.M’s. str. 87ofccb. 13 Acheen [T. P. Wharf. H.N. M’s. Consol GeneralJßatavia Fr„lk Rickman H. MV str. 592|Feb.653 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement282 1879-03-22 3 ft o lure. NOTICE. E. Barthbl has just received a large stock of well finished English Lever Watches in gold and silver Also, a splendid assortment of Watch Chains and Lockets, latest fashion, guaranteed 18 Carat Gold. S’porc. 18th March, 1879. (to 18th April.) SATLE A CO. Ark now unpacking282 words
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Advertisement532 1879-03-22 3 Notices. AUCTION SALE. Of Freehold and Leasehold Pro- i PERTY. NOTICE. The undersigned has received instruc- 1 tions from the Equitable Mortgagees j with the consent of the Trustee in Rankrutcy of the estate of Mr. Joseph j Matheson Purvis, to sell by Public Auction, at his Auction Rooms, Battery532 words
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Advertisement431 1879-03-22 3 FOR SALE. Sib Robert Burnet A Co.’h Finest Scotch Whiskey. Irish do. Jamaica Ram. 1 Liqueur Old Tom. i CAMERON DUNLOP A CO, Agents. Singapore, 28th Feb., 1*79. (1 wk.) NOTICE. Thb conditions on which the Netherlands India Government will hold Rales of Coffee at Padang, in the months of431 words
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Advertisement469 1879-03-22 3 NOTICE. Tenders will be received np to boob on the 1st July next, (or renting the following Farme for three yearn, from the 1st January, 1880 SINGAPORE. Opium Farm 8pirifc Farm. PlNANO. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Malacca. Opium Farm Spirit Farm. Tenders should be addressed to the Colonial Secretary. Singapore,469 words
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Docks.
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703 1879-03-22 4 Tee works of the Company are situated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vis Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels st one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest dnnpht, ud protected703 words
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193 1879-03-22 4 This Company execute* 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 14 feet to 154 fee' Width at Xntranoe 42 feet. No. 2.193 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement577 1879-03-22 4 ißisttnaittousf. J. MOTION. Chronometer. Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watche B Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets. Brooches. Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, Ladies’ gold watche, Gents’ ditto., Silver577 words
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Advertisement660 1879-03-22 4 NOTICE. Katz Bros., have opened out now: Cutlery. Joseph Rodgers and Sons’ best make Table Knives, different kinds, Dessert do do Darrin? 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 plated660 words
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Advertisement119 1879-03-22 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. The undersigned having been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th Jnne. 1869,) to the above Company are authorised to grant and bay bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this place.119 words
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Advertisement604 1879-03-22 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN IMPORTERB OF EUROPEAN, CHINA, JAPAN and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen'» outfiite made up on the thorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,604 words
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Advertisement693 1879-03-22 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beack Street W. Halten fort <-«*lwuy* onh»n<Uw<*ll Mfectet and richly assortW Stock of all European and Other goods. Mod erate terms and careful attendance. 8ont ton-1 Rebben steed* iour* Wen *oor radir cen a* so r ti *1 ryk assort idan*693 words
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