Singapore Daily Times, 1 October 1879
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Title Section12 1879-10-01 1 Singapore Daily Times. SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, Ist OCTOBER, 1879. No. 13,895 VOL. XX.12 words
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Article, Illustration418 1879-10-01 1 Office—l, Colljer Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. Tlffi W denoted >r -He d*t« on. Which B'f lll uiu»g*'W *rr-+>*rr* pected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879: Octwaed. Homeward. Tuesday 21st .Tan. Friday loth Jan. 4*li Feb. 24th mb Jth Peb4th Mar. 2418 words
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Article145 1879-10-01 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenoe. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestoe. Glaucus. Peiam. Anchises. Saepedon. Oeestes. Hectoe. Ptentob. Menelaus. Teucee. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accor modaticn for first and third145 words
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262 1879-10-01 1 The foflowmi- a™ tie dates oh which the sterner, of the Messager.es Maritime. May be expected to amre here among the enrrent ycAr amnrwA*D. jgyg j Fri asr. V7J.MW j! I June V? 1. M So o t„i v 28 (lo r J,I P >• 11262 words
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178 1879-10-01 1 The steamers of this Company will b despatched from Singapore for Malacca, PenaDg, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta. faik,»T\qt ■T>.m|jB.n«T.>"-. ■■•i.l -tv.sf i!.--.vb. Chittagong. Bimlipntam. Vizagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatnm. Madras. Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year at the underroted dates:— Saturday, March 29th I Saturday,178 words
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Article43 1879-10-01 1 Messes Apcae and Co.’s steamer Amttoon Apcar, 1,392 tons. Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route to above ports. For fright or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist October, 1879.43 words
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Article34 1879-10-01 1 Messes Apcae and Co.’s steamer Suez, 1,394 tons, may be expected here on or about tbe 26th inst. For freigbt or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist October, 1879.34 words
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941 1879-10-01 1 Thb Steamers of the above Company will fortnight, leaving Jingapore 24 hours after the arrival of tbe English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Feiabs, London. Passage Money, Fibst Class. From Singapore to Batavia 445 Padttng 94... -sr w .«xr (JJ* %iiiiarangTttTWt* f-941 words
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Insurance.
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Article70 1879-10-01 1 Capital S 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90.009. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co., Hongkong. The undersigned. Agents for tbe Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Vessels or Steamers to tbe extent f 8100,000 on eaeh bottom, and on the Block and Machinery70 words
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48 1879-10-01 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Ag 'pt, at R?pr»apore for the above Compjrt.t. and m prepared 'to accept risks by first Glass Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Fehy. 1878. (n. c.)48 words
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Article56 1879-10-01 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°C. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals reDognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A CO.56 words
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70 1879-10-01 1 Capital 1fi.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. 33$ 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks70 words
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47 1879-10-01 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. j Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c. 147 words
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71 1879-10-01 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above j Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the 1 customary terms. 33i 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks71 words
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43 1879-10-01 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD GO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. 0.)43 words
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Article41 1879-10-01 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks npon cargo on the onatomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)41 words
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198 1879-10-01 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracecbnrch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall. Esqre. Deputy Chairman Wlllkm Hind, Esqre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London. Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered198 words
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68 1879-10-01 1 nan vD WGiur i. Head Office, Batwia. 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 description68 words
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78 1879-10-01 1 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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59 1879-10-01 1 AING .fco iUArtiilJJiriC'. 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 and59 words
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53 1879-10-01 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS CO. F r.gapore, Ist April,53 words
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41 1879-10-01 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierlino Extension of Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do. 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (n. c.)41 words
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33 1879-10-01 1 The undersigned, agents for the above c o mpany, are prepared to accept u r i sks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (i33 words
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Article29 1879-10-01 1 Capital £1 .(¥lO.OOO. CHTF.F OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 Georoe Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)29 words
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102 1879-10-01 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Oomhill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. .Tohn Todd. Esq. (Messrs. Todd ACoston. CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Oh as. Holland. Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.102 words
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219 1879-10-01 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Steeling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, f.i.a. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow (50 West George l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street London 2 King William l Street. Livfrpoot Oriel Chambers, Liverpool Water219 words
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85 1879-10-01 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 grant85 words
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63 1879-10-01 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal CharterU 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 for63 words
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101 1879-10-01 4 Capital 82,000.000 Paid-up 400.000 i Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. AuHre, Esq. (Wmstr. MrloWr, Co.) J. P. R»rnftB (Mmsth. Hnllldnv.Wißo A, (VO T. Mane-er, (Meßßra.T>mii?lßß,T/aTiraik4Co.) W. Nimiße, (Borneo ComroiDv Lt,<i.) J. .T. doe Remedioß, f.T.101 words
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132 1879-10-01 4 Capttat, £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Riclißrd .1. Ashton, Esq- Alfred Gouirer. Esq. Thomas O. Bftrclsv, William Hawthorn, Robert. C. L. Reran. Oeorw Hihhert, Pereirnl Rosanquet, Samuel Hx-do .Tames Rrand, William Lrall, Charles dare, Charles Man-rat, Georee H. Chambers,132 words
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46 1879-10-01 4 It is requested that the Masters of ali 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. c.)46 words
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Article41 1879-10-01 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 A CO. Singapore, fith June. 1879. (to 6th Sept.)41 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement121 1879-10-01 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYER VALLEY ROAD. Notice. On and after the Ist 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 10.30 A. M. and from 12.30 to 6 P.121 words
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Advertisement74 1879-10-01 1 notice to mariners ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST BURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eaen. Nautical Almanacs 1.25. Charts, dc (Double Sheet) L°9. j y (Single Sheet) 0-90* Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) FOR SALE. The undersigned74 words
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142 1879-10-01 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlments. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Moona Pena Reena Allagappah Chittt, of No. 93, Market Street, Singapore, trader. George Edward Evans, of Singapore, Official a ssignee, has been appointed trustee of the property of the Bankrupt.142 words
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72 1879-10-01 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Simla, 987 tons register, will leave the roads for above ports at 2 p. m. on Saturday next, the 4th October. She will also take Passengers and Cargo for Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Ooconada, Madras Ac., For freight72 words
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STRAITS TIMES WEDNESDAY, 1ST OCT., 1879.
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Article301 1879-10-01 2 Singapore, 1st October, 1879. Gambier I 3.85. Black Pepper 8.40. White Pepper, fair quality 13.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.30. Pearl Sago 4.05. Coffee, Bontyne 18*. Tapioca, small Flake 5.66 to 5.75. Tin 24.*. 408. Mule twist 86. 8* lbs. Shirtings 1.57J. 7 do do 1.47J. 6 do301 words
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REUTER’S TELEGRAMS, (For Straits Times.)
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Article29 1879-10-01 2 London, 30 th Sept.—%e Russians claim to have routed the Turkomans with a loss of several thousands. The Russian loss is given at 135 killed and wounded.29 words
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Article1209 1879-10-01 2 Simla, 30 th Sept. —Dahka has been reoccupied without opposition. General Roberts has been attacked on the road to Kushi by Gilzais and Mongols. The S. S. Martaban was sold today by Messrs. McAlister Co. by auction for $6,500. The M. M. Co/s Steam ship Ava, with the London1,209 words
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Article1901 1879-10-01 2 Minutes of Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners, on Friday, the 12th September, 1879. Commissioners Present. The Hon’ble W. H. Read—President. Major McNair, H.A., c.m.g. M. F. De Souza, Esq. Tan Seng Poh, Esq. Minutes. —The Minutes of the last Meeting were read and confirmed. Progress Report.— Read the1,901 words
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Article1501 1879-10-01 3 Sooloo. —A correspondent writes to us as follows, under date the 11th August:—On board the gun-boat Samar tbere have arrived at this port,, the Morn Commissioners who had been to Manila, on a mission from the Sultan of this island. It is impossible for me to describe the1,501 words
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Correspondence.
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270 1879-10-01 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib. —Can you inform me how it was that the secret of the Lingey conspiracy got about and how it was that it was current both here and in Malacca? The natives,270 words
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194 1879-10-01 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sib,—Your Malacca correspondent P. B. P. may be thankful for his tender susceptibilities that he does not live here, where along the beach, from Cavenagh Bridge to the Institution Bridge he might see numerous notices194 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement843 1879-10-01 2 £tto gfobtrttefmrnts, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fond 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman.—Wu. H. Fobbis, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman.— The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Mathesou A Co.) P. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.)843 words
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Advertisement448 1879-10-01 2 NOTICE. Katz Bbos have just received a choice assortment of Habana Cigars (direct importation) from *lO to *]oo the box of 100 pieces, warranted genuine. Singapore, Ist October, 1879. Ex P. O. MAIL STEAMER. The undersigned have unpacked a parcel of fine strong Union Web Hammocks (American Manufacture) different sizes.448 words
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Advertisement476 1879-10-01 2 WANTED. A First Assistant in the Siamese Consulate, Singapore. Apply to the Consul. Singapore, 30th September. 1879. (to sth October.) PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. Mb John Muir is admitted a partner in our firm from this date. CRANE BROS. Auctioneeis and Estate Agents. Singapore, Ist Oct. 1879. (to3lstinst.) "NOTICE. Mb. Angus has476 words
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Notices.
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Article70 1879-10-01 3 The N. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Atjeh will leave Batavia on the 1st, and Soorabara, on tbe 5th, for Port Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide Passengers and cargo for the above mentioned Australian ports can be taken by tbe Co.’s steamer Baron Mackay, leaving70 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article80 1879-10-01 3 Tuesday, 30th September. British steamer Rosa” 266 tons, Vincent commander, Soura- baya 26th Sept, consignees Lim Tiang Wah Co. British steamer Ruby 149 tons, Fox commander, Palembang j 28th Sept, consignees Wee Bin Co. British ship Howden 1,165 tons, Nicholson commander, Newcastle Eng. 3rd May. Siamese steamer Kromahtah 49080 words
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Article49 1879-10-01 3 Tuesday, 30th September. British steamer Pontianak Milnes, for Billiton and Pontianak. British barque Valetta” Hood, for Falmouth f. 0. British barque Crummock Water” Roberts, for Bangkok. British steamer Sarpedon Rea, for London. British steamer Orestes” Webster, for Hongkong. P. A O. steamer Indus” Shallard, for Bombay.49 words
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Article937 1879-10-01 3 I od 1 ATE I I Ships’ Names. Captains. I Flag a Rio z of ae- Where From, j Where Lying Consignees or Agents.[Destination. RIVALS. MEN-OF-W* Fly St. Clair H. M’s. str. 450 A ug. 7 Penang Roads Senior Naval Officer. Station Bor.ieo v. Broekenseu g.N.937 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement90 1879-10-01 3 NOTICE. Monday the 27th October 1879 at 9 a. m., the Commissary General of Aoheen and Dependencies will publicly sell at his office at Kotta Radja, the right to buy up the hides of bullocks slaughtered for the War-Department in Acheen Proper, year 1880. The conditions of the sale may90 words
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Advertisement324 1879-10-01 3 NOTICE. The Sale of the GoAernment Farms— Gambling, Slaughtering and the Exportation of pigs—of Acheen and its dependencies for the year 1880 will take place at the Government offices Kotta Rajah at 10 a. in., two days after the arrival at Oleh-leh of the mail steamer leaving Batavia, for Acheen324 words
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Advertisement323 1879-10-01 3 TO BE LET. Tub Castle Lodge in Oxley Road on or about the Ist September.it has been altered and a back verandah added to the house, white washed and painted, and close to Tanglin Market, good out houses and good drinking water on the premises, rent moderate. Apply to J.323 words
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Advertisement252 1879-10-01 3 ORCHARD ROAD. LAND AND HOUSE PROPERTT The undersined have received ins true tions to sell by Public Auction on Thursday Morning, 2nd October, at 8o’clook, on the Spot. That Valuable Freehold property with an extensive frontage on Orchard Road, between Tank Road and Oxley Road adjoining Mr. Liddelow’s Land comprising252 words
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Docks.
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696 1879-10-01 4 Thi work* of tie Oompmj m utMtja >t Tanjontt P»g*r, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vis Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty veeeele etone time with mfflcieht water alonpifie for reeeele of the heanest (Iraouht, and protected by696 words
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186 1879-10-01 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all dsaonptions in the most effioient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. i Grating Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving186 words
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261 1879-10-01 4 THE PRYE RIYER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X of 1866. CAPITAL 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 8 100 each of which 8 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont261 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement623 1879-10-01 4 iHfsrtllaramtf. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Gloce Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watcies, Clocks, Nautical Tpstrmnents, Ac., comprisine Bracelets, Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings, Keepers Albert chains, Gnard chains, I Binocular glasses, Telescopes, Spectacles in gold623 words
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Advertisement458 1879-10-01 4 NOTICE. Ex. S. 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 Veneyards, red and white in quarts and pints, comprising: Hermitage, Riesling, Burgundy, Dalwood and Hock. Also Australian Beef in kegs458 words
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Advertisement325 1879-10-01 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which may arrivr or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP COs Agent. Singapore, 10th June, 1878. fa. <*•) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL A3SOOIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE.325 words
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Advertisement606 1879-10-01 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's outfits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds,606 words
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Advertisement646 1879-10-01 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. orders wnrdon imnwr met d« zorpnil. 'i'ee heidnitee. voord. Wive, Reer. Brandy. Ac., Ac. Rhine wmes exquisite. Italian and Spanish wines, Sherry and Portwine. Ritters, Rnelish, German, French, Danish, Norweqian and other Beers, Breakfast, Dinner and after-dinner Claret646 words
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