Singapore Daily Times, 4 September 1879
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Title Section12 1879-09-04 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL XX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER. 1879, No. 13,87212 words
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Article, Illustration428 1879-09-04 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Harbour. jHf nrayniottd.rettp.dta. a wincl itnw OTflpftiy’s Man steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879: Ottwasd. Homeward, TnMd» 21 Rt Jan. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 2t*h h I Wl. Jth Feb. 4th Mar.428 words
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Article145 1879-09-04 1 Agamemnon. Ultsbes. Ajax. Patroclub. ACHILLE8. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucub. Priam. Anchibib. Sarpedon. Orebteb. Hector. Stentor. Minelaub. Teucer. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, &Dd from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accoirmodaticn for first and third class145 words
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271 1879-09-04 1 The followine J 81 wbicl1 the steamers of the Ke-tsgenet Maritime, may be expected to a mT here daring the current year:— o£rw,.,>. 1879 *879. Wednesday 12'February Prid ‘y- 17 January 2fi do do 12 March H February 26 do 28 do Monday, 7 April 14271 words
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181 1879-09-04 1 The steamers of thia Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac, during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Saturday, March 29th Saturday,181 words
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Article44 1879-09-04 1 Messrs. A pcak A Co.’s steamer Rindontan, 991 tons, Captain McConnell, may be expected here on or about the 19th instant, en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSBS. Agents. Singapore, 1st Sept., 1879.44 words
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Article42 1879-09-04 1 Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the :6th 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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957 1879-09-04 1 The Steamers of the above Company wiil fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the Englisn Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to j Batavia 5 46 Padang 34 HSfiSfarBBff' gs Samarang direct957 words
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Insurance.
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Article73 1879-09-04 1 Capital f 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. T. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to tbe extent of 9100,000 on each bottom, and on tbe Block73 words
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46 1879-09-04 1 Established 1836. Capital £1.000.000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at. Singapore for the above Compan), and is prepare.] to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Fehy. 1878. (u.c.)46 words
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Article56 1879-09-04 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878. £258,772.9°6. 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 1879-09-04 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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49 1879-09-04 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 ia given. HOOGLANDT A GO.) Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)49 words
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46 1879-09-04 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. n. c.46 words
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72 1879-09-04 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon i cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the I customary terms. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks f<u c oasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all72 words
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43 1879-09-04 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. (a. o.)43 words
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Article27 1879-09-04 1 Capital Cl.000.000. CHIEF OFFICE*?. London 79, Cornhill E.C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. -t aa»i Febff m*. —■■nr.T.r*27 words
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72 1879-09-04 1 Capital 10.000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above I Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 o/o discount allowed on all riaks for coasting voyagee. and 15 o/o on all72 words
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194 1879-09-04 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60Gracechnrch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, E.qro. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Eeqre. The security offered194 words
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64 1879-09-04 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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87 1879-09-04 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 grant87 words
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54 1879-09-04 1 Established 1821 i Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 T< al Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 uual 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,54 words
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43 1879-09-04 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension or Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. i Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)43 words
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44 1879-09-04 1 It is requested that the Masters of ah vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON■ DUNLOP A Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (u. c.)44 words
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103 1879-09-04 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—28. Exchang Street East Birmingham—12. Bennett’s Hill. London—10. 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. Alee.103 words
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223 1879-09-04 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeliho. Chairman— Alexander Rohaldson.Esq Vice Chairman —Jas. Nicol Flkmiho, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow f 5 West George Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street London f 2 King William l Street. Liverpool f Oriel Chambers, l223 words
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57 1879-09-04 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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102 1879-09-04 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Manaoers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melrhors. A Cn.l J. P. Pomes (Messrs. Hollidsr.Wisn A Cn.l A T. Manner, (Messrs.T)mielaa,T,anraikACo.) H. Niesise. (Pernen Cnmnanr Ltd.I J. J. do* Remedies,102 words
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136 1879-09-04 4 capttat fii.flnn.noo. Paid-np and Invested 700.00(1. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. RicMrd .T. Ashton. E»q Alf«od Omitrc, Esq. Thornes O. Bcrolnv, William TTswthom, Robert C. Ti. Reran, Oeorsre Hihhert,. Perriral Rosanqnet, Samuel Hvd», .Tames Rrand, William T mil. Charlea Care. Charles Msrrrat. Oeoree H.136 words
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85 1879-09-04 4 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charters) Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Paid-up Capital 850,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1878).. £851.625 Fire Premium Reserve 305,065 Total Fire Reserves 1,156 690 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest... 976,119 The undersigned, Agents85 words
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81 1879-09-04 4 The undersigned, Agents for the “Italia” Marine Insurance Company Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages81 words
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30 1879-09-04 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risk" at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec 1878 (it)30 words
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Article40 1879-09-04 4 The undersigned have been authorised to a'low the usual discount on all risks. 33$ o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON CO. Singapore, 8th June. 1879. (to 6th Sept.)40 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement116 1879-09-04 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. Notici. On and after the let Janaary, 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 10.90 m and from 12.30 to 6 P. M.116 words
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Advertisement71 1879-09-04 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SCEVEY, And NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modbeatb Peices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Prici or Eacu. Nautical Almapacs 1JCharts, de (Double Sheet) L (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FOR SALE. Thb undersigned have just received71 words
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Advertisement141 1879-09-04 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. (u. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured141 words
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151 1879-09-04 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. Ebrahim bin Abdulrahman and Shaik Madarsah residing at No. 28 Omar Road in Singapore and carrying on business in copartnership as cutlery shop keepers at No. 12 North Bridge Road in Singapore aforesaid were151 words
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73 1879-09-04 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Asia, 1,139 tons register, will leave the roads for above ports at 2 p. m. on Saturday th* 6th inst. She will also take Passengers and Cargo tor Akyab Bimlipatam, Coconada Vizagapatam, Madras Ac Ac. For73 words
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66 1879-09-04 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Penano. In the matter of the Bankruptcy of Oldham Macki>- Co. It is proposed to declare a dividend in the above matter on the 22nd of November next. Creditors who have not proved their claims66 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 4TH SEPT., 1879.
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248 1879-09-04 2 Gambier 3724. Black Pepper 8f White Pepper, fair quality 13. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.274 Pearl Sago 4 024Coffee, Bontyns nominal. Tin 214. 40s. Mule twist 86. 84 lbs. Shirtings 1.574. 7 do do ,i 1.45. 6 do 7. Cloth 1.05. 7 do do248 words
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1680 1879-09-04 2 The Zulu Campaign. London, 3rd September. —Advices from the Cape dated 19 th August, state that Cetywayo’s kraal at Amanekanzi had been destroyed. Cetywayo with a few followers took to the bush and fled southwards, closely pursued. Three of his sons and several chiefs surrendered1,680 words
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Article3011 1879-09-04 3 We extract below from the Times s the account of its special correspondent of the battle of Ulundi fought on the a 4th of July.—lndependence Day—and l resulting in the total defeat of Cete- J wayo’s daring regiments. The first p face of the hollow square in3,011 words
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Article1966 1879-09-04 3 (It is requested of our contemporaries that, in reproducing these translations, their original appearanoe in the Straits Times may be acknowledged.) Pillage in Btamp Offices.— There is a great stir amongst the mercantile community here caused by the forgery of Stamps on a Urge scale, which was1,966 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement852 1879-09-04 2 gfobrrtttrmmW. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. i Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,800,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —WM. H. FOKBKB, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman -The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Mathesou Co.) I F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sous A852 words
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Advertisement775 1879-09-04 2 ORCHARD ROAD. Important Salk op Frkkhold Building Allotments. The undersigned have received instruc- Thurson tions to sell by Public Auction, on Thi day morning, 18tb Sept. Jat 7 o clock the Spot. 18 Freehold Building Allotments. Situate at the Corner of Oxley Road, with a commanding frontage on Orchard Road,775 words
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Advertisement411 1879-09-04 2 MATCOVICH MILLAR’S INQUIRY. Agency, and missing Friends Office. Adjoining Mr. J. D. Vaughan’s Chambers. 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, 2'2nd Aug. 1879. (to 22nd Sep.) SINGAPORE CLUB. An Extraordinay411 words
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Advertisement447 1879-09-04 2 FOE SALE. The British steamer “Patty,” 301 tons, register, 91 horse power, new lying in Penang harbor. Forp*rticnl.r .pplr* sTEiD4CO Singapore, 18th Aug. 1879. WANTED. An efficient Book keeper, European or Eurasian, at once. Apply by letter to W. T. Straits Times Office. Singapore, 3rd Sept. 1879. (to 30th inst.)447 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article63 1879-09-04 3 Wednesday, 3rd September. British steamer Claverhouse” 7b3 tons, Dunn commander, Hongkong 22nd Aug., consignees Paterson Simons A Co. Dutch steamer Ophir”280 tons, van Marion commander, Rhio 3rd Sept., conignees Hamilton Gray A Co. Amercan sh p Southern Cross, 1,129 tons, Gibbs, commander, New York 10th May, consignees Bousteud A63 words
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Article68 1879-09-04 3 Wednesday, 3rd September. British steamer Petrel” Grenfell, for Cheribon and Samarang. British steamer Glenlyon” Wallace, for New York. British brig A. L. Palmer" Atkinson, for Bussorah. British steamer Eastern Isles” Barrow, for Sourabaya. British steamer Claverhouse” Dunn for London. British steamer Glaucus" Jackson, for London. British steamer68 words
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Article735 1879-09-04 3 Date 'hips’ Names. Captains. Fla*» a Rn.' of ar- A here From.! Where Lying Consignees or Agints Destination. RIVALB j I yEN-GF* v Encounter Denison H. M's. str. [9 3l Mar 2»|Port Natal Rojd. Senior Naval Officer. Station E .rhniinil Nowell H. M’a atr. 42,1 June735 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement64 1879-09-04 3 #otirrs. NOTICE. i Mr. Acgost Huttknbach has been admitted a partner in our Singapore i firm from the Ist of January 1879. KATZ BROTHERS. Singapore, 11th Aug. 1879. (to 11th Sep.) NOTICE. i Mr. Max Bkhr was admitted a partner I in our Singapore and Penang firms on I the64 words
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Docks.
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709 1879-09-04 4 The worki of the Company are situated at Ihnjong Ptgar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vis: Wharf. —Affording berthage for twenty vessels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and709 words
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189 1879-09-04 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 fee' Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving Dock189 words
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262 1879-09-04 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 lmve already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont J. Lamb262 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement615 1879-09-04 4 jHfsrtllanfous. 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, Earrings. Lockets. Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings Keepers Albert chains. Guard chains, uuiprismu 'Ladies’ gold watche, j Gents’ ditto.,615 words
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Advertisement416 1879-09-04 4 ALBION SAW MILLS. Telok Ayee Bay, facing the Harbour J. M. LYON A CO. Our new works replete with the latest improved machinery for general saw mill work and machine carpentry, are under the care of an experienced European foreman Joiner, and our Timber is selected by ourselves personally. We416 words
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Advertisement196 1879-09-04 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 eaoh or. Sae Coat $8. Trowsers $6. This is a superior Tweed for so low196 words
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Advertisement606 1879-09-04 4 JOHN LITTLE St CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers o» European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen'll outfiitt made up on the thnrteit notice, fit enaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine606 words
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Advertisement661 1879-09-04 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27 JKSUSn 1 Boat ton•elects and wnhlMsortir- %«*ortiijrrk amortf. .*■&—l-i— ton. irtJSTE srsa ss: vs sst. jss 2i"-la-Ksr Ss K~«m «-1 ivStei s,i rSr, r.v i: Han heidnitij#. voert. Wink, Beer, Brandt. Ac., Ac. Rhine wines exquisite. Italian and661 words
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