Singapore Daily Times, 18 July 1879

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    12 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, 18th JULY, 1879. No. 13,832
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    419 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godoweb—At New Harbour. Thf uidfrrrtfd arc tie dates on which tl it Company's Mail Steamers may be ex-p-tod to arrive at Singapore durirg tbe year 1879 0mm. Homeward. Twaday 21st Jan. Frid»y lMh Jan. 4th F«b *4«h 18th 7th Feb. 4th
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    OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
    148 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antbhob. Diombd. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucub. Pbiam. Anchises. Fabpedon. Obestis. Hbctob. Stentob. Mebelaus. Tbucbb. The Coy’a 6tr amers are despatched from Liverpool outwardß for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accor modaticn for first and
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    THE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES COMPANY.
    250 1 The following a™ the dates on which the steamers of the Messagenes Mantimes may be expected to arrive here during the current vear:— Oftward. %S Wednesday 12 February Friday, 17 Sm tur -i 28 do Mo.d.j, JJM** 11 i 1 1 5 j!v -3 s’*S 8
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    BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    181 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, Bimlipatau, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, March 29th Saturday,
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    FOR HONGKONG.
    42 1 Messrs. Apcab A Co’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain MacTAVIBH, may be expected here on or about the 28th instant, en route to above port. For freight or passage, apply to. SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, Ist July, 1879.
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    NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
    981 1 The Steamers of the above Company wi'l now ply between Singapore andBata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 46 i
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  • Insurance.
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      THE CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
      71 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. Vessels or Steamers to the extent °f 3100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and Machinery
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      THE MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. OF LONDON
      47 1 Established 1836. Capital £1.000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has Deen 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 Febv. 1878. (u. e.)
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      SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON.
      56 1 Established 1710. InB'irnnceB effected upon almost every dex-ription of property at the current R't.cs 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.
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      OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      42 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. o.^
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      BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      48 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goodt to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after dne notice and proof of loss is given. HOOGLANDT A 00.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (».<*.-)
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      BERLIN-KOLNISCHE FEUER-VERSICHERUNGS ACTIEN-GESELLSCHAFT, BERLIN.
      46 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.
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      JAVA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
      69 1 Head Office, Batayia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe
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      ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF LIVERPOOL.
      44 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire depahtment: Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept*, 1877. (a. o.)
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      SCOTTISH FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      29 1 Capital pi.ooo.ooo. 0HT*T OFFTCR3. London 79. Cornhill F. C. Edinburgh. 31 Cforge Street. Agents for Singapore. BOTTRTEAD a CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb.. 1876. (n. c.l
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      HELVETIA. SEA AND FIRE INUSRANCE COMPANY ST. GALL.
      71 1 Capital 10.0no.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 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks
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      THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
      202 1 OFFIOR8. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Dcpnty Chairman William Hind, Earire. J Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security
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      COLONIAL SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      64 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 current
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      NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON AND ABERDEEN.
      87 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 grant
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      GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LONDON
      52 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned hare been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the nsaal terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, let April,
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      ALLIANCE BRITISH & FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON.
      42 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. J PATERSON SIMONS CO. Agents Singapore, 17th Dec, 1875. (a. 0.)
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      NEW CASTLE GENERAL A. I. INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.
      147 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. a) LANCASHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital,
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      THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
      221 1 FIRH AND LIPS. Capital ONI MILLION Stirling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Ebq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 50 w Giorgi Street. Edinburgh 17 George 8tbeet London f 2 Kino William T Street. Liverpool f Oriel Chambers, Water
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      COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D'ASSURANCES MARITIMES.
      56 1 The undersigned hare been appointed agents for the aWe 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 riska to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.
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      THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED
      102 4 Oapttat 22.000.00 fl Paid-up 400.000 Reserve TV nd 564,202 General Managers. Messrs .Tardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Ecq. fWeeem. Melphers, k Co.) .T. P Rarnee (Meesre. HnllidtT.Wiae k Co.) A.T.Mniiwr, fMe««r*.T)onrlM.TAnr*ikACo.) IT, Nioeiee, (Romeo Commur Ltd.) J. -T. doe Remodfoe,
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      IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Instituted 1803.
      136 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid np and Invested... 70n.000. Fnnds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich«rd J. Ashton. Esq. »lf-«d QntiMr, Esq. Thnmss G. Rurelsy, William Hawthorn, Pnhert C. T,. Revsn. Georye Hfhhert. Peroirsl Rosanqnet, Remuel Hrde. .Tsmes Rrand, Willism T.ynll. Charles Care, Charles Wsrrrsf. Oeoree H.
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      NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
      82 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 350,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1878... £851.625 Fire Premium Reserve 305,065 Total Fire Reserves ~1,156.690 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 976,119 The undersigned, Agents for
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      THE ITALIA MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED OF GENOA.
      79 4 The undersigned, Agents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, st 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 voyages
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      UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
      72 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.) BENGAL INSURANCE SOCIETY. The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 334 0/0 on
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    • Advertisement
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      115 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS BITER VALLEY ROAD. None*. On and after the lit 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. Ticket* for 2, 3 or 5
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      115 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, or THE LATEST BURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modebate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price or Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 11-25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) LBO. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (n. c.) 1 FOR SALE. The undersigned have
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      142 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDER. WRITERS, 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 A CO. Agents, Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (u. o.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or
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    FOR AUSTRALIAN PORTS.
    105 2 The N. 1.8. N. Co.’s steamer Japara, leaving for Batavia on the morning after the arrival of the next English mail from Europe, will take passengers and cargo for Port Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, tr nshipment at Batavia to the Co.’s steamer Tambora, whiih leaves there
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    PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
    64 2 A service of sleeping Cars has been organiz- d 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
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    NOTICE. THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    157 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlments. Settlement of Singapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against himself by W. D F. Moore residing at No. 102. Brass Bassa Road. The abovenamed W. D. F. Moore having on the 17th day of July
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    NOTICE. THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870.
    163 2 Ik the Supreme Court or the Struts Settlements. Settlement ok Singapore. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy petition against himself by Mahomed Esoppoo, Trader, residing and car* rying on business at No. 236 Arab Street, in the town of Singapore' The abovenamed Mahomed Esoppoo having
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  • STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, I8TH JULY, 1879.
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      LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS. SINGAPORE, 18TH JULY, 1879.
      266 2 Gambier I 3 724Black Pepper 7.82 J. White Pepper, fairqaalitj 12.75. Sago Flour, Sarawa i 3.00. Pearl Sago 3 90. Coffee, Bontyne nominal. Tin 19-50. 40s. Mule twist 87 J. 8J lbs. Shirtings. 15.'J. 7 do do m 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth
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    • REUTER’S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
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        Corrected Telegram.
        72 2 India. London, 16&i July.— At a banquet given at the Crystal Palace, the Secretary of State for India in a speech eulogized the couduct of the Afghan war and said that Yakoob Khan was honestly fulfilling the obligations of the treaty and that the friendship of Afghanistan secures
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        THE ZULU CAMPAIGN. RAFFLES’ INSTITUTION.
        4469 2 Thk following is the Annual Report of the Trustees of the Raffles' Library and Institution for the year 1878 I The Trustees beg to present to the friends of the Institution their report for the year, 1878. II. Numerically the boys’ school has been throughout
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
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      758 2 tttto atiimtiSfinents. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000.000 OoDara. RMerrePppa 1,800,000 Dollars. CODRT OP DIRECTORS. CUi r-on.-W*. H. Fobbes. Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.l Drpaiy CAoi™oa.-TI.s Hon. W. Kbbwici (of Messrs. Jardine Matbeson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) E.
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      623 2 GLASGOW BANK FAILURE. &j*Uk To the Inhabitants of this City 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 b?ing bankrupts. Messrs. Houndson Royal
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      897 2 ISSUE OF NEW SHARES. “THE TANJOKG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” Notice is hereby given, by ord*“r 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 Extraordinary General Meeting
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      169 2 The Supreme Court and the Executive. In re C. Rykschroeff Pamphlets. pric** 50 cents each, containing full reports of the. various pioceedingsinthis case, v-ill he issued after the decisions of the Judges in the present appeal shall have been delivered. Apply to Straits Times Office. Singapore, 2nd July, 1879. NOTICE.
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  • SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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      Arrivals.
      104 3 Thursday, 17th July. American barque Anna Walsh, 576 tons, Bowers commander, Fenaug 29th Juue, consignees Boustead A Co. British steamer Chverbouse. 673 tons, Pearson commander, Glasgow sth May, consignees Paterson Fimous Co. British ship Grasmere 1,215 tons, Windermere commander. Madras llth June. 0 Si imeee brig Starlight, 206 tons,
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      Vessels Cleared Out.
      14 3 Thursday. 17th July. British steamer Ban Yong Seng, Hide, for Bangkok.
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      SHIPPING IN THE HARBOUR.
      549 3 Nanaa Captains, fna, > Rio. aa- Wnaan Fno». Wnsan Lyiho Consionaas on ionsts Dnstinanoi.. g aiVALS. ra a U'. ntr laos Mu. Port Natal Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Encounter Denison H. Ms- t 1934JUf -9 Port NaUd Senior Naval Officer. Station S7 d Edwards s's
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      234 3 NOTICE. The Opium-Farm of the Residency of Banka, for the year Ip8<», or for the years 1880, 1881 and 188:1, will be sold by public Auction at Muntok on Wednesday, the 3rd September 1879 W. H. READ. H N M. Consul General. I Singapore, 23rd June 1879. (to 23rd July.
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      417 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 j Sunday the 13th instant, telegrams will be transmitted from Singapore t -Malacca, j I v'a Penang, at,fifty cent* per word The I rate
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    • Advertisement
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      377 3 WANTED, Engineers for the steam-boata of the Batavia Harbour Works. Certificates and a knowledge of the w irking of compound surface condensing engines required. Monthly salary 240 guilders and premiums. For particulars, apply to, PUTTFARCKEN RHEINER A CO., Singapore. THE CHIEF RESIDENT ENGINEER OF THE BATAVIA HARBOUR WORKS. De Gelder.
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  • Docks.
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      THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      705 4 Tit I work, of the Compuiy are litnated at Ttnjnßf Pagar, within one mil® of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught,
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      THE NEW HARBOUR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.
      191 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-415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feei Width at Entraaoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving
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      THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY “ LIMITED” INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X OF 1866.
      265 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X OF 1866. CAPITAL t 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which I 93.900 have already been subscribed. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M Vermont
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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      654 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches. Harr in trB, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, Ladies’ goldwatche, Gents’ ditto., Silver watches,
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      479 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 Veneyards, red and white in quarts and pints, comprising: Hermitage, Riesling, Burgundy, Dalwood and Hock. Also Australian Beef in kegs
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      169 4 NOTICE. Now unpacking ex. S. 8. Olengylt. A small parcel of fancy Worsted Coatings. White Bedford Cord, White Buckskin, Gentlemen’s all White Canvas Shoes, Do. Morocco Shoes, elastic sides, Children’s Shoes, Flaps, Tape and buckles, in all sizes 4 to 13. A few pairs (only) of Ladies’ Court Shoes, 90
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      604 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen outfiitt made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.
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      711 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. H**ealw*y* on hand a wall Mleetad and richly eeeortad it ock of all Rnropean and othar ifooda. Moderate term* and careful attendance. roerd. Hal tan fortwaahrend ein wohlaaeortirte* Taw aller Enropaeiachen A andaren Art!kal. Rillire PreiaeAraalla Bedienun* tnfcelchart.
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