Singapore Daily Times, 1 September 1879
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Title Section12 1879-09-01 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE. MONDAY, 1st SEPTEMBER, 1879. No. 13,86912 words
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Article, Illustration424 1879-09-01 1 Office— 1, Oollyer Quay GoDOWHB-At New Harbour. .The ur demoted are tbe dates on which itortbu piny's Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879:— Outward. Homzwakd. Tassday jih Jan. Friday loth Jan. 4»h Feb. 24th ft 18»h 7th424 words
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Article144 1879-09-01 1 Agamemnon. Ultsseb. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antinob. Diombd. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Ancbisib. Sabpedon. Orestes. Hector. Stentor. Mbnilaus. Tiucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Strait* and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodation for first and third class144 words
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314 1879-09-01 1 The followin'? are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime! may be expected to arrive here daring the current year.— Ottward. 1879 1879. Wednesday 12'February Friday, 17 January 26 do 31 do 12 March 14 February I 26 do w 28 do Monday,314 words
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191 1879-09-01 1 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, j Penang, Moulmem, Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Arjfwvl Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calient, Tellicbery Ac., daring the current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday, March 29th Saturday, August,191 words
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Article43 1879-09-01 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer Japan. 1,865 tons, Captain Gardner, may be expected here on or about the 19th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES. Agents. Singapore, 1st Sept., 1879.43 words
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Article42 1879-09-01 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons. Captain Mactavish, 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, 1st Sept., 1879.42 words
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971 1879-09-01 1 The Steamers of the above Company will no w ply between Singapore andBatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hoars after the arrival of the Englisn Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia I 46971 words
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Insurance.
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Article73 1879-09-01 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 Vessels or Steamers to the extent cf 1100,000 on each bottom, and on tbe Block73 words
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47 1879-09-01 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned bss been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe 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 1879-09-01 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected npon almost everv description of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total 8nm insured in 1878, £258,772.9«C. 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 1879-09-01 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 the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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50 1879-09-01 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issne Policies oovering Marine Risks on goodt to all partof the world. Policies payable one month after dne notice and proof of loss is given. HO9GLANDT A CO.) Singapore, 5th April, 1866. (n. c.)50 words
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46 1879-09-01 1 (Berlin -Cologne Fire Insurance Company, Limited, Berlin.) Thi undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. o.46 words
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70 1879-09-01 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. 33| o/o discount allowed on all risks foi c oasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to70 words
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45 1879-09-01 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in rrbervr reclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department! Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Lifi dipartmint: Limit £2,000 on n e life. Singapore, 19th Sept, 1877. (u. o.)45 words
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Article30 1879-09-01 1 Capital fil.non.ooo. CHIEF OFFICE 5 London 79, Oornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOU8TEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (p. c30 words
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72 1879-09-01 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 voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks72 words
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Article249 1879-09-01 1 Capital Two Millions Sterling. Queen Insnrance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechurch 8treet. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Queen,, to249 words
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90 1879-09-01 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. ti Life 133.000. ii n Interest upon Invested Funds *****. ''The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Company in Singapore; with90 words
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52 1879-09-01 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Inoome upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issne policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 1st April,52 words
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41 1879-09-01 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Riesling Extension op Limits. One F class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATER80N SIMONS A CO. Agents 8ing»pore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)41 words
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44 1879-09-01 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 "HmgaporeTTlt'h July, 1878 (n.«.)44 words
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Article108 1879-09-01 1 Capital, Two Millions Stirling OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange Street Liverpool— 28. Etch an* Street Eaat Birmingham— 12. Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Oornhill. Glasgow— 4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—50, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston. CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq.108 words
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221 1879-09-01 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, f 50 West George l Street. Edinburgh 17 Georgi Street London f 2 Kino William Street. Liverpool f KL Ohambhrs, l221 words
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57 1879-09-01 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. RE ME57 words
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103 1879-09-01 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andrs, Esq. 'Masam. Melchars, ft Co.! J. P Barnes 'Messrs. Holliday. Wise ft Co.) A. T. Manger, fMessrs.Donglas,LapraikACo.) W. Nioaise. (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos103 words
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133 1879-09-01 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rich»rd..T. Ashton, Esq. Alto*! Ooiurer. Esq. Thomas G. Barclay, i William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Beran, Georw Hihhert, PerciTsl Rosanquet, Samnel Hyde. James Brand, I William T.yall. Charles Care. Oharle. Marryat, Geonre H.133 words
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82 1879-09-01 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal CharterI) Subscribed Capital £2,000,006 Paid-up Capita] 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 for82 words
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79 1879-09-01 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, j The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting79 words
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31 1879-09-01 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMON8 A CO. Singapore, 18th Deo., 1878. (u. c.)31 words
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Article41 1879-09-01 4 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 33| o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. i. JOHNSTON A CO. Singapore, Pth June, 1879. (to 6th Sept.)41 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement117 1879-09-01 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS BITER VALLEY ROAD. Notici. Ob and after the lit January, lee will *>ld retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice Honae if opened for the lale of {oe daily from 6 a. M. to 10.30 a. M. and <n>ml2ioto«p. x. Ticket! for 2, 3117 words
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Advertisement73 1879-09-01 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE ULTE8T 8UBYEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modebate Pbicis, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Pbic* of Eacn. Nautical Almanacs 9 1-25-Charts. de (Double 8heet) 1-80. y (Single Sheet) »0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FOR SALE. The undersigned have73 words
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Advertisement144 1879-09-01 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL A3SOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDER. WRITERS, DUNDEE. Tib undersigned request tlut Masters of Vessels insured in the above associa* tion8 immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or damage. CAMERON DUNLOP A CO. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. Agents, (n. o.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or144 words
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173 1879-09-01 2 In The Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Setilement of Singapore. In the Matter of a Bankrupt, cy petition against themselves by Hoosensah and Kamsah residing at No. 80 Teluk Ayer Street in the town of Singapore and carrying on business in copartnership as stevedores173 words
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67 1879-09-01 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Penang. In the matter of the Bankruptcy of Oldham Mackie A Co. It is proposed to declare a dividend in the above matter on the 22nd of November next. Creditors who have not proved their67 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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STRAITS TIMES MONDAY, 1ST SEPT., 1879.
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Article1275 1879-09-01 2 Singapore. 1st September, 1879. Gambler I 3.72%. Black Pepper 8|. White Pepper, fair quality 13. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.27# Pearl Sago *024Coffee, Bontyne nominal. Tin 2Of 40s. Mule twist 86. 81 lbs. Shirtings 1.574. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do 7. Cloth 1.05. 7 do do 1-20.1,275 words
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Article1244 1879-09-01 2 At the meeting of Council on the 21st August, some further correspondence regarding Indian Immigrants, the Planters of Province Wellesley, and Government, in continuation of the paper laid before Council on the 24th July, was laid upon the table. And it is certainly about such extraordinary correspondence that1,244 words
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Article1173 1879-09-01 3 Singapore 28th August, 187y. Present. His Excellency the Administrator. His Honor the Chief Justice, (Sir Thomas Sidg reaves.) The Hon’ble the Officer Comdg. H. M.’s Troops, (Col. Jago, 74th ttegt) The Hon’ble the Colonial Secretary, (Cecil C. Smith.) Acting Attorney-General (I. S. Bond.) Treasurer, (W. W. Willans.) m1,173 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement847 1879-09-01 2 £tto asbrrttsraitnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chmr*xm— Wm. H. FoKBES, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman. —The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Ssssoon Sons A847 words
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Advertisement715 1879-09-01 2 ORCHARD ROAD. Important Sale of Freehold Building Allotments. The undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on Thursday morning, 18th Sept. Jat 7 o’clock, on the Spot. 18 Freehold Building Allotments. Situate at the Corner of Oxley Road, with a commanding frontage on Orchard Road, suitable for sbopbouses.715 words
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Advertisement590 1879-09-01 2 MATCOVTOH MILLAR’S INQUIRY, AgINCY, AMD MISSING FRIENDS OFFICE. Adjoining Mr. J. D. Vaughan’s Chambers. f Searches made and Inquiries conducted in all parts of the world. Agency. For persons in want of situations, supplying Office and Domestic Servants Ac., Ac. Singapore, 22nd Aug. 1879. (to 22nd Sep.) SING APORE CLUB.590 words
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Advertisement383 1879-09-01 2 FOR SALE. Fresh Calcutta Oats, juat received per Vn Ce W. R. 8COTT 4 00. Singapore, 29th August 1879. IMPORTANT TO C AR RIA GE OWNERS. Patent Safety Lever Slip-Bolts The undersigned are now prepared to fit EITHER SINGLE OR DOUBLE HORSE CARRIAGES with the above invention, whereby the driver383 words
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Obituary61 1879-09-01 2 DEATH. At Paris (29tb July 1879.) M-nsieur Amedee de Grehan—Consul General of H. M. the King of Siam in France—Grand Officer of the White Elephant of Siam, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Commander and Offieer of Several Foreign orders— Honorary Member and Associate of Foreign Societes Savants Ac. Ac.61 words
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Correspondence.
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Article491 1879-09-01 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib, —W. H. R. having concluded the “case for the persecution” you will, I presume, allow the insertion of a few 1 ines by way of final reply.” W. H. R. has enti'ely ignored the question asked him—whether he means491 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article198 1879-09-01 3 Saturday, 30th August. British steamer “Rainbow” 151 tons, Rozells commander, Malacca 29th Aug., consignees Lim Kong Wan A Son. Danish barque Assens 255 tons, Wandell commander, Bangkok loth Aug., consignees Rantenberg Schmidt A Co. British schooner Flower of Yarrow 111 tons, Nicholl commander, Negri Baru 17th Aog. Dutch steamer198 words
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Article37 1879-09-01 3 Saturday. 30th August French barque Esperance” Muys, for Bordeaux. British steamer Penang'' Mclndoe, for Cheribon. British steamer Banca” Craig, for Samarang. British steamer Louisa III” Harmer, for Malacca. British steamer Rainbow” Rozells, for Malacca A Penang.37 words
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Article728 1879-09-01 3 I date I Ships’Names. Captains. Flag A Rio z or ar- Where From Where Lying Consignees or Agents. Destination. g RIVALS. MEN-OF-WA) j Encounter Denison H.M's.str. 1934 May 29iPort Natal 'Boaff, Senior Naval Officer. Station Foxhound Nowell B. M's. etr. 42(lJone 17 Bangkok Do. Senior Nava728 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement768 1879-09-01 3 #otuts. NOTICE. SALE OF REVENUE FARMS IN THE STATE OF PERAK. Tendebs are invited for the under mentioned I.—District of the Perak River and its Tributaries. I (a.)—A farm of the right to collect the duty on the export of all Tin produced in the Perak River and its various768 words
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Advertisement333 1879-09-01 3 Ex S S. GUY M ANNE RING.” John Little Co. have received by this steamer and are now shewing, Children’s French Costumes, in very pretty new designs. Ladys’ French Cambric Morning Robes Children’s Bronze and Fancy shoes in all sizes. Boys’ Calf kid Button Boots, in all sizes. Girls’ Spring333 words
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Advertisement318 1879-09-01 3 NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS THI GRAND ORIENTAL HOTEL, Colombo. On a site particularly suitable to visitors to Colombo, OVERLOOKING THE HARBOUR, and in the immediate vicinity of THE LANDING STAGE A CUSTOMHOUSE Post and Telegraph Offiices, QUEEN’S HOUSE, I Government Merchants’ Offices The Banks, Railway Station, and GALLE FACE ESPLANADE,318 words
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Advertisement308 1879-09-01 3 SMALL CAPITALISTS WISHING ESTABLISH A BUSINESS, Should see if there is an opening for a MINERAL WATER MANUFACTORY In their District. All information and recipes for the purpose of making LEMONADE SODA-WATER, Ac., is given—previous knowledge is not necessary. The demand for these drinks, is so much on the ncrease,308 words
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Docks.
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711 1879-09-01 4 The works of the Company are situated at Tan jong Pagar. within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty veasels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught,711 words
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191 1879-09-01 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-415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15$ feet Width at Entranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving191 words
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259 1879-09-01 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. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont I J. Lamb259 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement616 1879-09-01 4 iRiSttnaiwous. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Strket. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery. Watches, Clocks, Nantical Tnstmments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings. Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings. Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Gnard chains, j Ladies’ goldwatche, Gents’ ditto., Silver watches,616 words
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Advertisement478 1879-09-01 4 NOTICE. Ex. 8. 8. 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 Yeneyards, red and white in quarts and pints, comprising: Hermitage, Riesling, Burgundy, Dalwood and Hock. Also Australian Beef in kegs478 words
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Advertisement197 1879-09-01 4 NOTICE. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. We have received per Viceroy” a large parcel (in short lengths) of thin Tweeds made specially for India and China, guaranteed all Wool, which are being made up into suits of $14 each or. Sac Coat $8. Trowsers $6. This is a superior Tweed for so low197 words
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Advertisement604 1879-09-01 4 JOHN LITTLE k CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jl WELLERS AND GOLD8MITH8; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on tbe shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of604 words
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Advertisement706 1879-09-01 4 HuT«alw»y* on hand a wall •elected and richly aaanrt•d stock of all European and Other good*. M oderata careful tendance. and KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Bead Streets. H.lten fort- Sont tee. H.M». ,t«d. weehrend era ,r,ur. Men roor raii. een wehtao«j. ...e.tl. rt a| dan*706 words
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