Singapore Daily Times, 4 October 1879
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Title Section12 1879-10-04 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 4th OCTOBER, 1879. No. 13,89812 words
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Article, Illustration421 1879-10-04 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns—At New Barbour. u:. UWWFdwnoted ar -the da tea on which' this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during tbe year 1879 Octwakd. Homeward. Tuesday 21st Jan. Friday 10th Jan. H 4th Feb. 24th 18th Feb. *i421 words
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Article144 1879-10-04 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchises. Sarpedon. 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 accommodation for first and third class144 words
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236 1879-10-04 1 Tbe follow®? Bat es P? .?b ,cll the steamers of the Messagenes Maritime, may he eipected to amre here during the current year:— H o,aw.«». Outward. jgyg Wednesday Febm.rj Friday, l,jMMry Monday, Ap?U M ;j° t i if. ij*— ii i 3-5 Hd? do I: Wednesday,236 words
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179 1879-10-04 1 The steamers of this Company will b despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Periling, Moulmcln,Rangoon and Calcutta, taking Passengers and Cargo for Akyab), Chittagong, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatam, Cocopada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Teh licbery Ac., during the current year at the undernoted dates Saturday, March 29th I179 words
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Article43 1879-10-04 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Arratoon 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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Article33 1879-10-04 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Suez, 1,894 tons, may be expected here oh or about the 26th iust. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES AMOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist October, 1879.33 words
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950 1879-10-04 1 The Steamers of the above Company will now ply between Singapore andBatavia every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia -v 68 Samarang950 words
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Insurance.
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Article71 1879-10-04 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Rpserve 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 tbe extent of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and71 words
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47 1879-10-04 1 Established 1836. Oapitai, £1,000,000. Reserve £340.000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore for tbe above Comnanv, 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 1879-10-04 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at tbe current R't-es of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772.9®G. Claims arranged by tbe Locaj Agents, and paid with promptitnde and liberality. Tbe jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN, DYCE A CO.56 words
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71 1879-10-04 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. 33+ o/o discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks71 words
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45 1879-10-04 1 (Beblin -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 CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.45 words
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70 1879-10-04 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on tbe customary terms. 33i 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 1879-10-04 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire depabtment Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. o.)44 words
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Article27 1879-10-04 1 Capital €1.000,000. CHTEF OFFICER London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh. 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. -BOUOTSA^ACO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (u. c.)27 words
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192 1879-10-04 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company. Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Willi™ Hind, E>,re. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. Tbe security offered192 words
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64 1879-10-04 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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86 1879-10-04 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. Tbe usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages86 words
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56 1879-10-04 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for tbe above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. Tbe usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe aud America. REME BROTHERS.56 words
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55 1879-10-04 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 A CO. f-' r r55 words
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40 1879-10-04 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sxebling Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two adjoining do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore. 17th Dec., 1875.40 words
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30 1879-10-04 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)30 words
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103 1879-10-04 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill* London—lo. OornhiH. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston, CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. ChaB. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.103 words
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210 1879-10-04 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: Glashow f 5O Qsoso l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street Manchester 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having been appointed Agents of the210 words
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86 1879-10-04 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 grant86 words
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83 1879-10-04 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal CHABTERi.) Subscribed Cupital £2 ’S’K Paid-up Capital 350,000 Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec., 1878... £Bol,6‘J> Fire Premium Reserve 305,065 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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100 1879-10-04 4 Oapital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Commit,tee. A. Andre, Esq. rMemnn. MeVPers, k Co.) .T. P. Psrnes (Messrs. Hollidsv.Wise k, Co.) A.T Mnosrer, (Messrs. Cousins,LsnmiV&Co.) W. Nienise, (Porneo Comnanv Ltd.) ,T. .T. doB Remedies,100 words
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129 1879-10-04 4 Capital £1,660.000. Paid up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Rirhira .T. Ashton, Esq. Alfred Ooneer. Esq. Thomas Barclay, i William Hawthorn, Robert 0. I, Be van, Oeoree Hihhert. Rnrcivnl Rnsnnquet, H'n«, .Tames Brand, Charles Cave. Charies Oaoree H. Chamhers, ■Tames Q.129 words
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46 1879-10-04 4 It is requested that the Masters, of all vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO.. Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 (a. c.)46 words
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Article38 1879-10-04 4 The undersigned have been authorised to a’low the usual discount on all risks. 33$ o/o on all country business and 15 o/o to Europe and Australia. A. L. JOHNSTON A CO. Singapore, 6th June. 1879.38 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement121 1879-10-04 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYER VALLEY ROAD. Notick. On and after the 1st January, lee will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House i6 opened for the sale of Ioe daily from 6 a. m. to 10.30 a. m. and from 12,30 to 6 p.121 words
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Advertisement69 1879-10-04 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Modebate Prices, KEPT POR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Nautical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) rwi. ue i-vuuuio uucv.; (Single Sheet) Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u.c.) FOR SALE. The undersigned have just received ei steamer69 words
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Advertisement42 1879-10-04 1 ocean marine insurance COMPANY. 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 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (n. c.)42 words
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STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 4TH OCT., 1879.
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Article426 1879-10-04 2 naicioi Singapore, 4th October, 1879. Gambier < 8 85. Black Pepper 8.40. White Pepper, fair quality 13.50. Sago Flour, Sarawar 3.30. Pearl Sago 4 05. Coffee, Bontyae 181. Tapioca, small Flake 5.66 to 5.75. Tin 24 i 40s. Mule twist 86. 8J lbs. Shirtings. 1.57 J. 7426 words
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684 1879-10-04 2 London 3rd October. —An interview has taken place between Signor Cairoli, the Prime Minister of Italy, and the Baron d’ Haymerbe, Ambassador to Italy for Austro-Huugary, at which assurances of friendship were exchanged. The Greek Commission is at a standstill. The telegram which we publish684 words
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771 1879-10-04 2 The following extract from the London Gazette, of the 29th August, is published:— Royal Artillery —Colonel A. E. H. Anson, c.m.g., retires and is placed on the retired full pay list, without drawing retired full pay, with the honorary rank of Major-General.” The following new771 words
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Article1336 1879-10-04 2 The following account of the festivities in commemoration of the Brthday of II. M. the King of Siam is taken from the Siam Weekly Adcerliw of the 27th ultimo The preparations for the illuminations, feasting, pleasure and amusements wore very general and extensive. The Koval Museum with its v1,336 words
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Article3169 1879-10-04 3 THE NEW P. O. CONTRACT. The following are some of the most important clauses in the new contract entered into by the Government with j the P. 0. Company for the Eastern Mail service. “Mails” defined.— For all the purposes of these presents the term “mails” shall be understood to3,169 words
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Correspondence.
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Article439 1879-10-04 3 To the Editor of the Daily Times. Sir, —As the Louisa III will leave this j for your port to-day, I avail ot the oppor- i tunity to keep you informed of the news stirring in this place. The Pantie arrived j here this morning bringing the Maharajah o439 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement813 1879-10-04 2 fltto aubfrttefmmts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid tip Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Rnssell Co.) Deputy Chairman. —The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) E.813 words
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Advertisement775 1879-10-04 2 CONSULAR DE FRANCE A SINGAPORE. Gouvernembnt de la Cochin Chine Francaise. The Government of Cochin China proposes to establish from the 3rd November next, a monthly steam communication between Saigon and Poulo Condor**, and between Saigon and Ha phon;, calling at Qui-Nhon and Touranne and vice versa. Steam-ship owners of775 words
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Advertisement569 1879-10-04 2 SHERIFFS SALE. In the Cause of Tan Pow Keah,—Plaintiff, versus Tan Ah Chee and Lee Ah Team,— Defendants. The unde-signed have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on Wednesdiy, the Bth October, 1879, at 2 30 p. m., at their Sale Room. Raffles Place. All the right, title and569 words
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Notices.
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Article70 1879-10-04 3 The N. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Atjeh will leave Batavia on the 1st, and Sourabaja, on the 5th, for Port Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide Passengers and cargo for the above mentioned Australian ports can be taken by the Co.’s steamer Baron Mackay, leaving70 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article67 1879-10-04 3 Friday, 3rd October. Italian barque Agostino Merello” 757 tons, Guaguino commander, Ca diff 31st May, consignees Gilfillau Wood Co. Saturday, 4th October. British steamer Kongsee' 693 tons, Ritchie commander, Bangkok 3Uth fcrept., consignees Katz Brothers. British steamer Louisa 111 Jl2 tons, Harmer commander, Malacca 3rd Oct., consignees Leack Chin67 words
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Article80 1879-10-04 3 Friday, 3rd October. British steamer Benmore Augustin, for Malacca A Penang. Biitish steamer Pearl ”Munk, for Saigon. British steamer “Radnorshire” Thompson, for Hongkong. British steamer Ruby Fox, for Mpntok and PalembaDg. Biitish steamer Celtic Monarch” Warn, for New York. British steamer Rosa Vincent, for Sourabaya, Bally and80 words
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Article614 1879-10-04 3 Date .Ships’Names. Captains. Fla> Riu I l of aa A'hkeeFeom. Wheee Lying Consignees ob Agents Destination. eivals MEN-OF- W A Borneo v. Broekenseu HN. M’s str 7-4 Aug. 27 Acbeen T. P. Wharf rt. N. M’s. Consul Genl. Repairing Draak Sooters H.N. M’s str iBo Sep.614 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement403 1879-10-04 3 CARRIAGE WAREHOUSE. FOR SALE. 1 Handsome, new Canoe Barouche with Patent Glass sliding shutters, Patent folding steps, vey light and comfortable; Marone lining, Morocco leather Cushions finished in the best stjle, with Lamps, Pole, shafts, Ac. complete. 1 ditto ditto second-hand. 1 Bengal Phaeton ditto ditto. I Horse Dog Cart,403 words
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Advertisement354 1879-10-04 3 NOTICE. Monday the 27th October 1879 at 9 a. m.. the Commissary General of Acheen 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, during the year 1880. The conditions of the354 words
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Docks.
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707 1879-10-04 4 Tn worki of the Company are eitoated at Tatjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz f Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty T vessels atone time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and707 words
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190 1879-10-04 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 15J feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving190 words
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262 1879-10-04 4 THE PRYE RIVER 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 OF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont262 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement620 1879-10-04 4 ittfertnammifl. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand swell selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprise? Bracelets, Brooches. Earrings, LocVets. Ladies’ rings, Signet, rings, Wedding rings. Keepers Albert chains, Gnard chains, I Ladies’ goldwatche, I Gents’ ditto., Silver watches,620 words
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Advertisement448 1879-10-04 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 Veneyards, red and white in quarts and pints, comprising: Hermitage, Riesling, Burgundy, Dalwood and Hock. Also Australian Beef in kegs448 words
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Advertisement321 1879-10-04 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which mav arrive or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON, DUNLOP A OOs Agent. Singapore, 10th June. 1878. ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDE itWRITERS, DUNDEE.321 words
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Advertisement605 1879-10-04 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.605 words
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Advertisement688 1879-10-04 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street'27. Ha tcn fort Sont tonw »*Rreni1 «n jnon Mm '■oor radip e«>n selected and woHaagortir- aaaorfi* ryk 5Sr? tr S: Brs. Jtz Zi* 1 5 nim» 4m.mu. S: terms and 1 Praise A maI A le oarefnl at p688 words
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