Singapore Daily Times, 19 May 1879
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Title Section12 1879-05-19 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, MONDAY, 19th MAY, 1879. No. 13,78212 words
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Article, Illustration427 1879-05-19 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. Thf nrdernoted are the dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879:OrnrißD. Homeward. Tuesday 21*t J*n Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 18th n 7th Feb. 4th Mar427 words
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Article147 1879-05-19 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. Patroclds. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. Sarpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Minelaus. Teucer. Tbe Coy’s Stf amers are despatched from I .iverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accoirmodation for first and147 words
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304 1879-05-19 1 Thp, following a r e the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year Outward. Homrward. 1879. j 1879. Wednesday 12 February Friday, 17 January 28 do 31 do 12 March 14 February 2« do304 words
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183 1879-05-19 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, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatain, Coeonada, Masulipatam. Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday, March 29th Saturday,183 words
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Article43 1879-05-19 1 Meßsrß. Apcar A Co.’b steamer “Japan,” 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 21at instant, en route to above ports. For freight Or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist May, 1879.43 words
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Article42 1879-05-19 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavisb, may be expected here on or about the 28th inst., en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist May, 1879.42 words
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960 1879-05-19 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andBatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 16 Padang 04960 words
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Insurance.
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Article71 1879-05-19 1 Capital 1.500,000. Paid-up 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 $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and71 words
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47 1879-05-19 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,00Q. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Company. and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: IT. W. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. c.)47 words
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Article56 1879-05-19 1 Established 1716. Insuranees effeeted upon almost evorv description of property at the current Rites of Preminm. Total Sum insured in 1877. €254.303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A CO.56 words
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Article42 1879-05-19 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. (n. c.)42 words
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49 1879-05-19 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 A CO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. («.e.)49 words
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48 1879-05-19 1 ov;nar i, umvmn. (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.48 words
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69 1879-05-19 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. 334 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 1879-05-19 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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Article30 1879-05-19 1 Capital Pl.onn.ooo. CHTEF OFFTCF 5 London 79. Cornhilt. E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOTTSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (u. n.l30 words
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71 1879-05-19 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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194 1879-05-19 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman > WiUiam Hind. Esqre. 1 Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The semrity194 words
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64 1879-05-19 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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86 1879-05-19 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 un4erBigned 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 1879-05-19 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, 1st April,52 words
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42 1879-05-19 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling 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., 1875, (a. o.)42 words
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97 1879-05-19 1 Established 1840, and Empowered bv Spe cial Act of Parliament.Capital One Million. Life Assurances of every description granted. Retiring Provisions combined with Life Assurance. Eeeb Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of pre'Minims. No extra charge97 words
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46 1879-05-19 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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103 1879-05-19 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Btreet. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol-50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW, Alex.103 words
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212 1879-05-19 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldson.Ebq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, I 50 ST C Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. Lo*do« 2 {xS:" 8 Manchester 47 Brown*Street. The undersigned having been appointed212 words
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104 1879-05-19 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, A Cn.l ■T. P. Rarnes (Messrs. Holliday. Wise k Co.) A T Manuer, (Messrs.Donfrlas.LsnraikACo.) H. Nicaise, IRnrneo Com nan r Ltd.) J.104 words
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138 1879-05-19 4 C a PIT AT £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Gnuenr. Esq. Thoms* O. Bnrclsv, j William Hawthorn, Robert C. I,. Reran. Geortre Hihhert, Percival Rosanqnet, Samuel Hrd*. .Tames Brand, < William Lvatt, Charles Care,138 words
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56 1879-05-19 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 risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME RROTHERS.56 words
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59 1879-05-19 4 The undersigned having 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.59 words
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81 1879-05-19 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000,0<Ht 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 tbe Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents for81 words
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78 1879-05-19 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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31 1879-05-19 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk« at current rates. PATERSON SIMONB A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 (w. C.)31 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement112 1879-05-19 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notic*. On and after the 1st January, Ice will '•c sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of daily from 6 a. m. to 6 p. M. Tickets for 2,3 or 5 lbs. can112 words
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Advertisement68 1879-05-19 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacu. Nautical Almanacs 11.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) LBO. (Single Sheet) n 0.90. Sailora’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FRENCH FLOWERS. We bare jußt68 words
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Advertisement83 1879-05-19 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. 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 CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (n. o.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured83 words
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Article143 1879-05-19 2 lOIV. In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Shi. NE'PPALA Merican residing at No. 48 North Bridge Rood, in Singapore, a bankrnpt George Edward Evans of Singapore, Official Assignee has been appointed trustee of the property of the143 words
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47 1879-05-19 2 Notice is hereby given that a Dividend of 10 per cent will be payable at the Company’s Office, No. 14, Battery Road, from the 15th May to 31st May, 1879. SYED MOHAMED BIN A. ALSAGOFF. Manager. Singapore, 7th May, 1879. (to3lst May.)47 words
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306 1879-05-19 2 Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders in this Company will be held at its registered Office, No. 4, Collver Quay, at noon, on Thursday, the 29th day of May, 1879, for the purpose of considering. and of passing306 words
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Article43 1879-05-19 2 The Spanish steamer Cadiz, Captain J. M. de Echeiti, due here on the 25th instant, will have room for cargo for the above port, which can now be engaged. E. 4 H. HINNEKINDT, Agents. Singapore, 19th May, 1879. (to 25th inst.)43 words
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Domestic Occurrence.
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Article16 1879-05-19 2 At Road, on Saturday, evening, the 17th inst. Mrs. S. I. Zrchariah of a daugther.16 words
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STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 19TH MAY, 1879.
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Article134 1879-05-19 2 Singapore, 19th May, 1879. Gambier I 4.10. Black Pepper 8.124* White Pepper, fair quality 13.25. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.174* Pearl Sago 4.30. Coffee, Bontyne 17.60 Tin 20.621. 80s. Mule twist 87. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.60 7 do do 1.471. 6 doCloth 1. 7 do do 1.121. Benares134 words
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Article1862 1879-05-19 2 Per B. S. 8. Co’s steamer Pyah Pekhet, from Penang, Native States and Malacca, I on the 18th May. Miss. Pell,Mr. Grant, Mr. Smith, Mr. Murton and 100 deck passengers. Per B. I 8. N. Co’s steamer Baghdad on the 17th May. For Malacca —From Singapore, Mr. Lim Teang1,862 words
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2200 1879-05-19 3 The co-operative principal appears to be spreading, and its latest phase is that of an Indian co-operative Agency, Limited a company which has been formed for the purpose of supplying residents in India, Burmah and Ceylon with every article in domestic or general use at2,200 words
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Correspondence.
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Article775 1879-05-19 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sru, —The way things are carried on in small departments here is open to much comment, and it strikes me as a peculiar fact that none of your correspondents ever touches upon official matters that do require to be criticised, while insignificant775 words
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Article1159 1879-05-19 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir,—l notice in an article in your paper of the 15th inst. that a meeting was held by the Shipping Owners of these settlements, and that in a speech by Captain Bowers, he makes it a very hard case1,159 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement528 1879-05-19 2 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Pud op Capital 5.000,000 Pollan, R*Mrre Pond 1,800,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —Wa. H. Foams, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Depot* Chairman. —The Hon. W. Kiswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E.528 words
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Advertisement782 1879-05-19 2 CHARTS. East Coast Malay Peninsuly and Gulf of Siam By Commander A. J. Loftus, Siamese Navy. Hilly Cape to Lacon Bight, Singora Roads and Inner Harbour, Patani Roads, Port of Bangkok. JOHN LITTLE A CO. Singapore, 27th March, 1879 NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the partnership lately subsisting between782 words
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Advertisement421 1879-05-19 2 TO BE LET. Entry on 15th M y instant. A large and commodiois Family Residence with gas fittings complete, situate at No. 96 Prins p Street, now occupied by Captain T. C. Davibs.—Rent moderate. Apply to H. D. CHOPARD. Singapore, 3rd May, 1879. to 3rd June. NOTICE. Notice is hereby421 words
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Advertisement268 1879-05-19 2 NOTICE. Mr. Meyer Behr is authorized to sign oar firm per procuration. KATZ BROTHERS, Singapore, Bth May, 1879. to 31st inst. SALE OF HOUBEHOLD FURNITURE. Th undersigned hare received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on Thursday. 29th inst., at the" Royal Hotel.” opposite Bt. Andrew’s Cathedral, commencing at noon.268 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article144 1879-05-19 3 Saturday, 17th May. Sarawak stcauicr Rajah Brooke, 255 tons, Reynolds command- I er, Saiawak 15th May. consignees Borneo Company Limited. j Danish steamer Olof, 976 tons, Andersen commander, Hamburg 31st March, consignees Gilfillan Wood Co. Italian steamer Sumatra, 1,382 tons, Bepelli commander, Bata- via 15th May, consignees Reme Brothers.144 words
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Article37 1879-05-19 3 Saturday, 17th May. British steamer Ferntower, Peterson, for Penang. British steamer Roby, Fox, for Muntolc and Palembang. British steamer Baghdad, Smidt, for Calcutta via the intermediate ports. Spanish steamer Leon, de Arrana, for Manila.37 words
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Article718 1879-05-19 3 Date Chips’ Names, j Captains. Flag t Rig. |op ar- Where From.| Where Lying Consignees or Agents Destination. I RIVALS. 1 if F N-OF- V A r M-rani Roach H.N.M’a. atr.! 870 Feb. 13 Acheen T. P. Wharf H.N. tt’s. Consul General.,Repairing f Poland H. llV.itr.718 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement192 1879-05-19 3 floticw. NOTICE. Mr Tan Keonq Saik is authorized to. sign for our firm, by procuration, from this date. LIM KONG W AN A SON, Singapore, 6th May, 1879. to 6th Jane. MILLINERY. Ex. Gleneaglet. We are this day (Tuesday) unpacking a very choice selection of Ladies' Trimmed Bonnets and Hats.192 words
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Docks.
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704 1879-05-19 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following eatahliahmenta, viz Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected704 words
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190 1879-05-19 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 15J feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Grating190 words
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96 1879-05-19 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 200,000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.—Chatman. T. C. Booaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb Oh96 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement548 1879-05-19 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Makes. and Optician. Flint Strut. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watche 8) Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watche, Brooches, Gents’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’ rings, Carriage clocks, Sitrnet rings, Marble clocks, Wedding548 words
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Advertisement567 1879-05-19 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 Ware. A n assortment of567 words
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Advertisement120 1879-05-19 4 NOTICE. A stock of Sarawak coal to supply H M. S. and other steamers is now constantly kept at Pinding at the Company’s Wharves about 9 miles from the M!orat abas entrnce of the Sarawak River, navigable to above wharves for vessels of 1,000 tons burden Vessels can go alongside120 words
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Advertisement603 1879-05-19 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'* outfi.its made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.603 words
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Advertisement703 1879-05-19 4 H»v« *lw*y« onhandaw*|l •"leot«d and ri'-hlv aaaort"t«vk of *ll E'irop**n*nd ot.ber 'SS®S-T-Mode term* oapofnl tend*nee. and KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. flatten fort- Sont ton-1 Hehbenateeda »*otirend ein I ionr* Men toot radie een wohlaaeortir- aaaortiei ryk aasorti. t«a T.atrer al- j dana703 words
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