Singapore Daily Times, 1 August 1879
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Title Section12 1879-08-01 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, Ist AUGUST. 1879. No. 13,84412 words
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Article, Illustration417 1879-08-01 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. The u) JppifttfdjTfi iUus on TEliToinpany’s Mai) Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 OCTWASD. HOIIBWAID. Tuesday 21 »t Jan. Friday loth J«n. 4»h Feb n 24tt> 18tb 7th Feb. ,S r •’f417 words
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Article144 1879-08-01 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antknor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbibes. Sabpbdon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Menelaus. Teucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accotrmodaticn for first and third class144 words
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271 1879-08-01 1 The following *>>e SMtet on «kick tho steamers of tke Measagenes Mantimes may ke expected to s™ lere dnra 8 «>« current year:— Oinraan. ““iK*" 187? 1879. Wednesday 12 February Fridt J> 26 do 28 do Mooitaj, 7 April 1* M.rri 1 a ao *>, s271 words
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178 1879-08-01 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, P—iarg, Rangoon *od Cirtftwtia, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras. Calicut, Tellicbery Ac, during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Estnrdsy, March 29th Saturday, August,178 words
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Article42 1879-08-01 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co’s steamer drrotoon 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, 1879.42 words
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977 1879-08-01 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now pl v 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 46977 words
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Insurances.
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Article74 1879-08-01 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 Vesaels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on tbe74 words
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47 1879-08-01 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,00 The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and 4* prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailim? vessels: H. W. GEIGER. Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (n. c.)47 words
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Article55 1879-08-01 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current R 'tes of Premium. Total Snm insured in 1878, £258,772.9°C. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCEACO. Singapore,55 words
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Article41 1879-08-01 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 tbe customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u.^.)41 words
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49 1879-08-01 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. (o-c.)49 words
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41 1879-08-01 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. j41 words
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70 1879-08-01 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 c oasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to70 words
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44 1879-08-01 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUBTEAD A CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lite department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. o.)44 words
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Article29 1879-08-01 1 Capital .<WWW\ CHTEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh. 31 Oeoroe Street. Agents for Singapore. EOFSTEAD A CO. Sin<Mpore, 22nd Feh., f n O29 words
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72 1879-08-01 1 Capital 10.000 ono Francs. The undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks npon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all72 words
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196 1879-08-01 1 Officer. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Willium Hiud, E.t,re. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security196 words
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64 1879-08-01 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 biduced rates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
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87 1879-08-01 1 Financial Position (1875.) Snbscibed 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 grant87 words
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52 1879-08-01 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, lit April,52 words
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88 1879-08-01 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierliug Extension or Limits. One F rst class risk I 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.) NEW CASTLE GENERAL A. L INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.88 words
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101 1879-08-01 1 OFFICES OP THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett's Hill. London—lo, Oornhill. Glasgow—4., South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. 'Messrs.Todd Coston.) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.101 words
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226 1879-08-01 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman —Alexander Ronaldbon.Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary—H. Ambrose Smith, f.la. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5O West G oBo l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street London 2 Kino William Street. Liverpooi 1 0RI t CHAMBERS, Liverpool226 words
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56 1879-08-01 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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102 1879-08-01 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 Gfnfral Managers. Messrs Jardine Mstheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. k. Andre, Esq. (Vmmtr. Walters. A On.l •T. P Pomes (Mows. H«llM«e.Wti* A (VI l. Mnnper, (Messrs. DnniHaß.T.xmiiikACo.) N, Nir-oiao, (Portion Cirnimnt LM.I J. -V. dne Pomading,102 words
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138 1879-08-01 4 Capital fil.finnnoo. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rinhard .1. Aahfnn. Esq. *lf-od femeer. Baq. TliAmaa O. Rurolsv, j William Hawi'.nr- Fnlierl C. L. Wevnn, Genre* P" Pomirnl Pncanqnet, Samuel W—in, .Tamoa Fmnd, William t v.ill. Oiarloa Caro. Chari-® Msrrrnt, Genrve138 words
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83 1879-08-01 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 £*51.625 Fire Premium Reserve 305,0*5 Total Fire Reserves 1,156 690 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 976,119 The undersigned, Agents83 words
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79 1879-08-01 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 voyages79 words
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31 1879-08-01 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 1879-08-01 4 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount in all risks. 3?f o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTOV A CO. Singapore, 6th June, 1879. (to 6th Sept.)41 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement115 1879-08-01 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS BITER VALLEY BO AD. Notice. On and after the l»t 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. K. to 6 P. K. Tickets for 2, 3 or115 words
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Advertisement113 1879-08-01 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modebate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Nautical Almanac Charts, de (Double Sheet) (Single Sheet) 09 Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FOR SALE. The undersigned have just received ex steamer113 words
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Advertisement142 1879-08-01 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION 7 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. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels142 words
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63 1879-08-01 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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Article42 1879-08-01 2 The Italian mail steamer India, A. Brizzolesi, Commander, will be despatched from Singapore on the 20th August for Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. She has splendid accommodation for passengers. Apply to REME BROTHERS, Agents. Singapore, 25th July, 1879. (to 20th Aug.)42 words
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Article221 1879-08-01 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. NOTICE. In the Matter of a Bankruptcy Petition against himself by Mahomed Esoppoo, Trader, residing and carry ing on business at No. 238 Arab Street in the town of Singapore. Upon the hearing of this221 words
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STRAITS TIMES FRIDAY, 1ST AUG., 1879.
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271 1879-08-01 2 Gambier 8 3.87 J. Blaok Pepper 7.95. White Pepper, fair quality 13. Sago Flour, Sarawa* 3.15. Pearl Sago 4 07J. Coffee, Bontyne 15.65. Tin 20. 40s. Mule twist 86. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.574. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do a. Cloth 1.05. 7271 words
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1249 1879-08-01 2 London, 81a< July. —A supplementary army vote of £3,000,000 has been asked for on account of the Zulu war, thus converting the surplus in the Budget to a deficit of £1,163,000 which the colonies are to reimburse. It is proposed to meet the deficit by1,249 words
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Article676 1879-08-01 2 Last Friday's Gazette contained the draft of an Ordinance for making provision by law for the procedure of Courts of Appeal as constituted under the Courts Ordinance No. 3 of 1878. It is proposed in this bill to repeal the Magistrates Appeals Act of 1867 and676 words
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Article920 1879-08-01 3 We have been favoured with the following literal translation of a letter which appeared lately in he Sun Wan Jit Po, a Chinese newspaper published in Hongkong. The writer is supposed to be an old and well-known Deli Coolie broker, who, having quarrelled with the planters abandoned920 words
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Article929 1879-08-01 3 We comrned to our many Brokers j here the consideration of this epitome I of the history of their flourishing trade in the East, and which is taken from the Shnnykai Mercury Brokers are a subject upon which every new newspaper in China considers it necessary to publish its929 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement625 1879-08-01 2 ft ro ajntmurmeras. Hongkong and shanghai BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,800,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman Wm. H. Fobb*B, Esq. (oi Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman. —The Ron. W. Kkswici (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co.). F. D. Samoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon625 words
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Advertisement875 1879-08-01 2 ISSUE OF NEW SHARES. THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” Notice is hereby given, by 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 Extraordinary General Meeting875 words
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Advertisement476 1879-08-01 2 FOR SALE, The Goodwill. Lease, Furniture and Fixtures, OF 44 THE CENTRAL HOTEL.” Shanghai, Chiva. This Hotel, which is furnished throughout in a very superior manner, has been in operation for upwards of 3J years, and affords an excellent opportunity for an energetic man, or a married couple, to secure476 words
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Advertisement550 1879-08-01 2 NOTICE Katz Brothers have received and opened out:— A. rare selection of Embroidery Articles (wool, silk and bead work) comprising: Slipnera, commenced and ready patterns. Cushions. TabM'es. Small Panama Covers. Car- ets. Table and Cloth Brushes, with embroidered tops, etc., etc. Also the Wool to match above. Singapore, 31st July,550 words
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Correspondence.
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435 1879-08-01 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —Your account in Tuesday’s issue of the squabble between the Government ot Tasmania and the two Judges of that Colony is no doubt amusing if not instructive but I must take exception to the parallel you would435 words
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Article172 1879-08-01 3 In The Supreme Court or the Straits Settlements. Settlement or Singapore. In the matter of Richard Brennand and James Brennand carrying on business in copartnership at No. 0 Boat Quay, Singapore, under the name or firm of Brennand and Company and also at No. 106 Fenchurch172 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article54 1879-08-01 3 Thursday, 31st July. British steamer Serapis, 1,271 tons, North commander, Amoy 24th July, consignees Guthrie A Co. British steamer Monarch, 1,571 tons, Hockdale commander, Foochow 20th July, consignees Reme Brothers. Friday, Ist August. H. N. M’s. steamer Koning der Nederlanden, 2500 tons, En she Batavia 27th July, consignee H.54 words
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Article20 1879-08-01 3 ambalS—f Continued.) British steamer Cheang Hock Kian, 960 tons, Webb command* er, Penang 30th July, consignees Bun Hin k Co.20 words
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Article27 1879-08-01 3 Thursday, 31st July. British steamer Ban Yong Seng, Hide, for Bangkok. British steamer Pearl, Munk, for Saigon. British steamer Serapis, North, for New York.27 words
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Article331 1879-08-01 3 Ships' Names. I Captaiss. Iflao A Rio I i I oTL IWreee From.) Wheek Lyiso jConsIOHSEe oh AoehtB.[destikatio«. I I UIVALB VTITN OF W A r 1 '29 Port Natal Road. Senior Naral Officer. station Encounter Demaon 1924 May -a R 0 Do Senior Naval Officer.331 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement102 1879-08-01 3 TO BE LET. Bckit Chermin From thb isth August next. For particulars apply to Captain A. C. Bing or A. P. Adams, Care of Messrs. W. Mansfirld A Co Singapore, 2nd June, 1»79. NEW SEASON’S. Busck'b Danish Butter. Cow Brand. John Little A Co., havejust receive* their annual supply of102 words
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Advertisement394 1879-08-01 3 ARMS AND AMMUNITION. Martini Henry Rifles well finished and with all the latest improvements, Snider Rifles with or without case, Saloon Rifles, Rook Rifles Ac. Single and double barrel fowling pieces very handsomely finished, and a large lot of Sporting Carbines which will be sold very cheap. R. 1.0. Revolvers394 words
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Advertisement443 1879-08-01 3 FOR SALE. Ex. Acbbeba,” from Barcelona. Supbbiob Spanish Tinto wine in casks and hogsheads;—also, superior Sherry in barrels and in cases. E. A H. HINNEKINDT. Singapore, 3rd July, 1879. (to 3rd Augt.) FOR SALE. A stylish mail phaeton built by G.H. Brown A Co., in very good order, with pole,443 words
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Advertisement249 1879-08-01 3 W. A A. GILBETS WINES. The undersigned are prepared te supply the Wines, Brandies Ac. on Messrs W. A A. Gilbey’s catalogue GUTHRIE A CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th July, 1879. (to 17th Aug.) NOTICE. The Undersigned, whilst sincerely thanking all Land and Plantation Owners (or the kind support he has249 words
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704 1879-08-01 4 The works of the Company are sitnated at Tanjong P&gar, within one mile 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, and704 words
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191 1879-08-01 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 154 fee' Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Grating191 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement647 1879-08-01 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Cloce Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings. Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Guard chains, {Ladies’ goldwatche, Gents’ ditto., Silver watches, American clocks,647 words
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Advertisement743 1879-08-01 4 NOTIDE. Er. S. S. Menmuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian butter 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 kegs743 words
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Advertisement166 1879-08-01 4 NOTICE. Now unpacking ex. S. S. Glengyk. 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, 90166 words
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Advertisement606 1879-08-01 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manii.a Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen'* ontfiits made up on the *hortc*t notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.606 words
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Advertisement685 1879-08-01 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. fort- Sont ton- Hd>bw,*t«*l. 222SVS loan Wen roor r*ti**en •elected and wolilaagortir- a« sorti a. ryk anorti. •1 ■Jjjntflli t** L'*** r Un t m n <U En- r R p ’"""iiehearti. ti? i E *el« t««n R,llirt685 words
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