Singapore Daily Times, 17 July 1879
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Title Section12 1879-07-17 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, 17tii JULY. 1879. No. 13,83112 words
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Article, Illustration428 1879-07-17 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. trd are on •hmh tTGsTVmpapy’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879: OrouiD. HoaawAßD. Tue*dav 21 »t Jan. Friday lMk Jan. 4tb Feb. 24th l»b 7th Feb. 4tb Mar. 2l«t l»th428 words
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Article145 1879-07-17 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbises. SARPIDON. OBEBTEB. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. Teuceb. Tbe Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accorrmodaticn for first and third class145 words
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298 1879-07-17 1 I yiuini' x. The following are the dates on which the steamers of tbe Messageries Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Octwhsp. Hosewarp. 1879. ,87tl Wednesday 12 February j Friday, 17 January 26 do 4o 12 March 14 February 26 do298 words
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228 1879-07-17 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, <’oconada, Masulipatam, Madras. Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday, March 29th Saturday,228 words
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955 1879-07-17 1 The Steamers of the above Company iril! now ply between Singapore and Bat:, via ever) 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 I955 words
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Insurance.
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Article69 1879-07-17 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332Reserve Fund 90.000. General Agents. Messrs. .Tardive Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vi-ssels or Steamers to the extent of 3100.000 on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery of69 words
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47 1879-07-17 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve 2340,000. The undersigned bas been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by firat Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: IT. W. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore, 14tb Feby. 1878. (n. c.)47 words
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Article56 1879-07-17 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at tbe current R'tea of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1877, £254,303.817. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid witb promptitude and liberality, Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN. DTCE A CO.56 words
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Article42 1879-07-17 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, lift July, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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49 1879-07-17 1 The undersigued, Agents for the abi.vc 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 OO.t Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c)49 words
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46 1879-07-17 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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68 1879-07-17 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 Europe68 words
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45 1879-07-17 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fike department: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. i Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. o.)45 words
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Article29 1879-07-17 1 Capital pi.goo.goa. CHTEF OFFICES. London 79. Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 4876. ,(u. o.)29 words
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70 1879-07-17 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 voyagep. and 15 o/o on all risks70 words
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188 1879-07-17 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deput v Chairman William Hind. Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter McLagan.Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by188 words
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64 1879-07-17 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issne Policies covering Marine risks on goods to all parts of the world at reduced bates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
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86 1879-07-17 1 Financial Position (1875.) Sabscibed 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 1879-07-17 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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42 1879-07-17 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sieklinu 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, (u. o.)42 words
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46 1879-07-17 1 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels insured in the above Association, baring sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A 00., Agents Singapore, llth July, 1878 (a. c.)46 words
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103 1879-07-17 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2. B»nnett’s Hill. London—lo. Cornhill. Glasgow—4. Sonth Hanover Street. Bristol—so, 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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222 1879-07-17 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman—Alexander Ronaldson.Ebq Vux Chairman—Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Bmith, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, f 5O O,OMB l Strut. Edinburgh 17 George Btb*et London f 2 Kjno Wiilia* l Street. Liverpool fOmni Ohuin.m, Water Street. Manchester 47222 words
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56 1879-07-17 1 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 BROTHERS.56 words
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101 1879-07-17 4 Capttit. 92.n0n.n00 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve F-nd 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Mntbeson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. AiiHre, Esq. (Messrs. Melrbers, A Co.' ,T. P Barnes (Messrs. HnllMsT.Wise A Co.' A. T Msneer, (Messrs.T>onelM,T,»T'n»ikACo.) H. Niosise, (Borneo Comnunv LM.' .T. J. dos Remedies, (J.101 words
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137 1879-07-17 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rioh»rd .1. Ashton, Esq. »lf«od Gnnw. Esq. Tb«m»« G. Bsre'sr, William Hawthorn, Robert O. 1,. Rersri. Gen-tre Ribbert, Perrivnl Bossnqnet, Samuel TTrde. James Rmnd, William T rail. Cbsrles Pare. Charles Msrrrat. Georee IT.137 words
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83 1879-07-17 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charteri.i 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 1.1 32.248 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 908,014 The undersigned, Agents83 words
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78 1879-07-17 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 1879-07-17 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec, 1878 (u. c.)31 words
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Article41 1879-07-17 4 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount < n all risks. 334 0/0 on all country business and 15 0/0 to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON A CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879. (to 6th Sept.)41 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement120 1879-07-17 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist January, Ice will be aold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents per* pound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of j Ice daily from 6 A. M. to 0 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3120 words
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Advertisement114 1879-07-17 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 Eacn. Nautical Almanacs I L 25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1-80. (Single Sheet) ~0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FOR SALE. The undersigned114 words
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Advertisement141 1879-07-17 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 A CO. Agents, Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. o.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels141 words
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Article107 1879-07-17 2 The N. I. S. N. Co.’s steamer Japura, leaving for Batavia on the inorniug after the arrival of the next English mail from Europe, will take passengers and cargo for Port Darwin, Sydney, Velbournc and Adelaide, tr nshipmcnt at Batavia to the Co.’s steamer Tamara, whi h107 words
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Article71 1879-07-17 2 FOR PENANG, RANGOON CALCUTTA. The B. I. S. N. Co.’s Steamer Purulia, 987 tons Register, will leave the Roads for above ports, at 1 p. m. on Friday, the 18th instant. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Madras, Ac., Ac. Fou Freight or71 words
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63 1879-07-17 2 A service of sleeping Cars has been organized to run once a week from Brindisi to Calais attached to the Trains conveying the India and China Mails. Fare Brindisi to Bologna frs. 30. Bologna to Calais 70. Tickets can be obtained at the Company’s63 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 17TH JULY, 1879.
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Article136 1879-07-17 2 Singapore, 17th July, 1879. Gambler I 3.724. Black Pepper 7.824. White Popper, fair quality 12.75. Sago Flour, Sarawai. 3.00. Pearl Sago 3 90. Coffee, Bontyne nominal. Tin 19.50. 40s. Mule twist ***** lbs. Shirtings 1 574. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do Cloth 1.074* 7 do do.136 words
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Article145 1879-07-17 2 Pee M. M. mail steamer Ava, on the 16th July. For Suez—From Singapore: Mrs Finklestein and Mrs. Erda Marnelli. For Barcelona.— From Singapore: Messrs. Mariano de Career and Jose M. Plana. For Marseilles.— From Singapore: Messrs, Driessen, J. A. P. van Dortb, Fanche"X' Rochet, John Allan, Roberts and A.145 words
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627 1879-07-17 2 India. London, 16/A July. —At a banquet given at the Crystal Palace, the Secretary of State for India in a speech eulogized the conduct of the Government in deciding upon the abolition of the Import duty on Manchester goods to Iudia. He also said that627 words
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Article255 1879-07-17 2 We take the following items of News from the Penang Standard of the 10th inst. It is currently reported that Mr. Low, Resid-nt of Perak has had quite enough of being bearleader to an obstreperous Sultan Regent, Rajah Minin, or whatever he may be, and will shortly retire255 words
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Article965 1879-07-17 2 An Old Resident, who is foud of fresh air and landscape views, makes a suggestion which he wishes carried out at ouce, with, we fear, but little conception of the difficulties uuder which any public work for the public good, however self-commauding aud important, labours from965 words
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Article1164 1879-07-17 3 The following are the latest details of the Zulu War by the London mail of the 13th June. According to Reuter’s later telegrams an advance seems really to have been made by the British troops on the Ist June in two columns, one under General Newdigate from1,164 words
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Article1688 1879-07-17 3 (It U requested of our coutemporaries that, iu rc producing tlie*e tianaUtious, their original appearance in the Straits Times may be acknowledged. I Pratique. —As we stated ou Sunday, there met. on that day, in the morning, the Sanitary Commission <>f this city which, in consequence of the1,688 words
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Correspondence.
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Article207 1879-07-17 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —In your leading article in Friday’s paper you seem to have overlooked a most important deduction which can be fairly drawn from the late important Extradition case. This is, the perfect safety with which the Executive can leave207 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement738 1879-07-17 2 afobtrtttrmmt*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman.— Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.—' The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matbesoo A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon 8ons A738 words
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Advertisement623 1879-07-17 2 GLASGOW BANK FAILURE. m To the Inhabitants of this City A Vicinity. Great Bankrupt Sale of Drapery. Owing to the great depression in Scotland, caused bv the failure of the Glasgow Bank, the well known firm of Messrs. Steward Macdonald A Steward of Glasgow and Manchester being bankrupts, Messrs. Houndson623 words
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Advertisement827 1879-07-17 2 ISSUE OF NEW SHARES, THE TAN.TONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” Notice is hereby given, bv order of the Directors, that (in exercise of the powers vested in them by the Resolutions for the increase of the Company’s Capital by the issue of New Shares passed at the Extraordin«ry General Meeting827 words
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Advertisement448 1879-07-17 2 NOTICE. The 0. S. S. Co.’s Steamer Antenor, Captain Jones, having left Hongkong yesterday afternoon, mnv be expected here on the 21st instant, en route for London (via Penang.) She has room for First and Third Class Passengers, and also for Cargo which can now be engaged. Apply to W.448 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article51 1879-07-17 3 Wednesday, lbth July. British steamer Celtic Monarch, 2307 tons. Warn commander, Loudon 28th May, consignees Boustead A Co. Thursday, 17th July. British steamer Sunbeam, 1,154 tons, Dolson commander, London 28th May, consignees Paterson Simons Co. British steamer Ruby, 148 tons, Fox commander, Palembang 15th July, consignees Wee Bin A51 words
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Article25 1879-07-17 3 Wednesday, 16th July. German barque India, Dicksen, for Manila. British brig Lucy, Habekost, for Bangkok. M. M. steamer Ava, Reynier, for Marseille*.25 words
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Article361 1879-07-17 3 Ships’Names I Captaims. Fuai t Rio. i WheeeFbom. Where Ltiho ‘Consignees ob Agents. Destination. SIVALS 4AN-OF-V a 29 Port Natal Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Encounter .Demeon S’ «>. st r ‘2m hue I? fttkok Do. Senior N.r.l Officer. Sution KT d Eds USE” AHor&ong Do.361 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement80 1879-07-17 3 jiottrrs. NOTICE. The Opium-Farm o? the Residency of Banka, for the year 1880. or for the years 1880, 1881 and 1882. will be sold by public Auction at Muntok on Wednesday, the 3rd September 1879. W. H. READ. H. N M. Consul General. Singapore, 23rd June 1879. (to 23r d80 words
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Advertisement400 1879-07-17 3 THE EASTERN EXTENSION AUS- I TRALASIA AND CHINA TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED. Communication with Malacca. Upon the completion of the Cable between Penang and Malacca, probably on Sunday the 13th instant, telegrams will be transmitted from Singapore to Malacca, v a Penang, at fifty cents per word. The rate between Malacca400 words
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Advertisement367 1879-07-17 3 WANTED, Engineers for the steam-boats of the Batavia Harbour Worka. Certificate and a knowledge of the w irking of compound anrface condensing engines required. Monthly salary 240 guilders and premiums. For particulars, apply to, PUTTFARCKEN RHEINER A CO., THE CHIEF RESIDENT ENoSSIR OF THE BATAVIA HARBOUR WORKS. De Oelder. Singapore,367 words
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Docks.
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705 1879-07-17 4 The worki of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following eetahliflhmenta. viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and705 words
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191 1879-07-17 4 Tmis 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. Graving191 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement611 1879-07-17 4 iWfsfctnanfOUS. Binocular glasses, Telescopes. Spectacles in gold and steel frames, J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. j Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, j T-adies’ gold watche, Brooches, Cents’ ditto.. Earrings. Silver watches, Lockets.611 words
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Advertisement735 1879-07-17 4 NOTICE. Ex. 8. 8. Menmuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian batter in 1 and 2 lbs. tins of excellent quality. Australian wine from the most famous Yeneyards, red and white in quarts and pints, comprising: Hermitage, Riesling, Bnreundy, Dalwood and Hock. Also Australian Beef in kegs735 words
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Advertisement161 1879-07-17 4 REDUCTION OF RATES OF PASSAGE. The Bi itiBH India Steam Navigati n Company Limited Steaits Weekly Line. The Company can now issue Passage tickets from Singapore for the undermentioned ports at the following reduced rates viz:— Ist Class. 2nd Class Deck. To Malacca S 6 $3 $1 Penang 15 7.50161 words
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Advertisement610 1879-07-17 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; JEWELLERB AND GOLDBMITHB; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made np on the shorteit notiee, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.610 words
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Advertisement717 1879-07-17 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Sqnare, Beach Street 27. H«vflalw*y«j Hatton fort- Bont ton- Hebbonatoeda on band a wall 1 wn»hren4 ein joura M«n »oor radir «en eolectod and wohlaaaortir- aasortia rrk aaanrtinobly aaaort- i toa Tjurer al- dana ton* men* ran Knei stock of all j717 words
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