Singapore Daily Times, 23 October 1879
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Title Section12 1879-10-23 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 23rd OCTOBER, 1879. No. 13,91412 words
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Article, Illustration405 1879-10-23 1 Office—l, Collyer Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. Tss tiwtenwtrtrtr on JliM, this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879: 3 OUTWARD. HOUKWABD. Tuesday 21st Jan. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 18th J2 1 Feb «i,. :a405 words
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Article146 1879-10-23 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenob. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestob. Glaucus. Pei am. Anchibes. Sabpedon. Obesteb. Bectob. Stbntob. Menelaus. Teuceb. The Coy’B 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 third146 words
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300 1879-10-23 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Mantimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— OVTW.ED. H °KT”' 1870 1879. Wednesday 12 February j Friday, 17 J®^" 7 26 do 1 31 <Jo 12 March 14 February 96300 words
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151 1879-10-23 1 The steamers of this 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, Tellichery Ac., during the current year on or about the undernoted dates Tuesday October151 words
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Article44 1879-10-23 1 JHEBBBS .arUAtt huu vu, d Jm toon Apcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may tie 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, 1879.44 words
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Article33 1879-10-23 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Suez 1,394 tons, may be expected here on or about the 26th inat. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES AMOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist October, 1879.33 words
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963 1879-10-23 1 The Steamers of tile .Dove uompany mu fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Feiaes, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia Padang ?4 •forghwflwn- 1 W Samarang vi 4 Batavia963 words
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Insurance.
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Article73 1879-10-23 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jaedtne Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The undersized, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Vessels or Steamers to the extent of SI 00,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and73 words
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48 1879-10-23 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersized has been appointed A cent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGER, Agent. Singapore, 14th Feby. 1878. (u. o.)48 words
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Article55 1879-10-23 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current of Premium. Total Sum 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. Singapore,55 words
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71 1879-10-23 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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46 1879-10-23 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 tne current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th J&ny., 1877. u. o.46 words
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69 1879-10-23 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 coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe69 words
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44 1879-10-23 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. (u. o.)44 words
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Article28 1879-10-23 1 Capital €1.000.000. CHIEF OFFICES. London 79, Cornhill E. C. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1878; (u.c.)28 words
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197 1879-10-23 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings. 60 Graoechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Willkm Hind, E.qre. Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan, Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The197 words
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64 1879-10-23 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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78 1879-10-23 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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56 1879-10-23 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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52 1879-10-23 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 issne policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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43 1879-10-23 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension of 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. c.)43 words
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31 1879-10-23 1 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. o.)31 words
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99 1879-10-23 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Btreet. Liverpooi*—2B, Exchang Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Cornhill. Street. Bristol-50, Broad Street, f chairman in Manchester) John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. ToddsOoston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLABGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs. Ewing,99 words
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215 1879-10-23 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 5O Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street. London f 2 King William Street. {‘S&SaSS* Manchester, 47 Brown Street. The undersigned having215 words
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87 1879-10-23 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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82 1879-10-23 1 London and Edinburgh. I Established 1809. (Incorporated by Royal Charter^) Subscribed Capital 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 for82 words
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Article42 1879-10-23 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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101 1879-10-23 4 Capital 82,000.000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matbeson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melchers, ft Co.) J. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday.Wine A: Co.) A T. Manner, fMessTS.Donirlas.LapraikftCo.) Nioaioe, (Romeo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedioe, (J.101 words
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118 1879-10-23 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq., Alfred E9q Thomas G. Barclay, William Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Beran, George Hibbert, Percival Bosanquet, .Tames Brand, Charles Care, Charles Marryat, Georne H. Chambers, M.P. Frederick Patti son,’ H.118 words
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46 1879-10-23 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 (u. c.)46 words
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Article38 1879-10-23 4 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 331 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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Advertisement122 1879-10-23 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLEY ROAD. None*. On and after the let January, Ice will he sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cents perpound. The Ice House is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. x. to 10.30 A. m. and from 12.30 to 6 P.122 words
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Advertisement127 1879-10-23 1 NuTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of N&atical Almanacs Charts, de (Double Sheet) y (Single Sheet) Eacn. 11.25. 1.80. 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) MILNER’S SAFES. The udnersigned have127 words
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Article40 1879-10-23 2 The Rnbattino steamer Bengala, A. Crnciani. Commander, is due here on the 1st-proximo, and will have quick despatch for the above port. For freight and passage, apply to REME BROTHERS. Agents. Singapore, 15th Oct. 1879. to 31st inst.40 words
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41 1879-10-23 2 The Rnbattino steamer Bengala, A. Cruci&ni, Commander, will be despatched from Singapore for the above ports on the 20th November. For freight and passage apply to REME BROTHERS. Agents. Singapore, 15th Oct. 1879. to 20th Nov.41 words
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Article84 1879-10-23 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements, Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of Esmail Mansoor, a Bankrupt. Whereas under a bankruptcy petition presented to this Court against the sail Esmail Mansoor, an order of adjudication was made on the ‘26th day of February, 1879.84 words
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Article159 1879-10-23 2 In The Supreme Court op the Straits Settlements. Settlement op Singapore. In the matter of procedings for liquidation by arrangement instituted by Carl Schomburgk of Number 24, Battery Road, Singapore, lately carrying on business as Merchant, at Numbers 4, 5 and 6 Bonham Street, Singapore, under159 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 23RD OCT., 1879
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254 1879-10-23 2 Gambier 8 4.50 no sellers Black Pepper 10.50. White Pepper, fair quality 16. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.85. Pearl Sago 4.175. Coffee, Bontvne 19*. Tapioca, small Flake 6. Tin 29. 408. Mule twist... 92. 8* lbs. Shirtings 1.57*. 7 do do 1.47*. 6 do254 words
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349 1879-10-23 2 Central Asia. London, 22nd Oct.— lt is officially denied that Russian troops have occupied Merv. The Russian Press protests iudignantly against the hostile language of Lord Salisbury which the official Messenger" states to be little calj culated to contribute to satisfactory relations between the two349 words
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Article2123 1879-10-23 2 We reprint at foot from the China papers a letter regarding the difficulties which threaten the Hongkong Opium Farm, and which we consider is deserving of the perusal and consideration of our authorities here. In the first place, the writer attempts, which we do not think2,123 words
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Article796 1879-10-23 3 We take the following items from the Penang Gazette, of the 17 th instant The Administration of Justice. —The Supreme Court was occupied the whole of Monday, and the greater part of Tuesday in hearing the case of Maan, Mat Taib, and Mat Jusoh charged with administering a796 words
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Article1221 1879-10-23 3 (It is requested of our contemporaries that, in reproducingr these translations, their original appearance in the Straitt Timet may be acknowledged.) "Macassar, 23 rd September.— Early in the morning of the sth September last, H. N. M.’s steamer Salak left Pelarang roadstead bound for the North. The1,221 words
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Article810 1879-10-23 3 We have been favoured by Captain Douglas, Commander of the steam yacht Lancashire Witch, with the following particulars of that handsome vessel. The Lancashire Witch was designed by St. Clair Byrne fisqre., Liverpool and built and engined by Messrs. Steele Co. of Greenock in 1878; her tonnage810 words
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Article821 1879-10-23 3 The Sarawak Gazette of the 14th instant contains the following items of news:— The Revenue of Sarawak. —At a meeting of the Committee of Administration held on the Bth instant the proceedings are reported as follows The Resident of Sarawak Proper called the attention of the members to821 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement559 1879-10-23 2 #fto Sfoberttefmmtt. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital ~5.000.0M Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300.000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman.—Wk. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell Co.) Deputy Chairman. —The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson to.) P. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) E. R.559 words
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Advertisement873 1879-10-23 2 SINGAPORE RACES. AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAT. Tuesday, 11th Novembee, 1879. First Rack. The Mahaeajah’s Odp.—Value Sl5O. Presented by H. H. The Maharajah of Johore. For horses that have never won a Race upon the Singapore Course, Roadsters” excepted. Entrances $5 each tothe second horse, with $2O added. Once round the873 words
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Advertisement599 1879-10-23 2 PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. Mr. John Muir is admitted a partner in our firm from this date. CRANE BROS. Auctioneer and Estate Agents. Singapore, 1st Oct. 1879. fto 31st inst.) NOTICE. Neither the Captain, Agents nor Owners j of the German barque Visurgis,” will be responsible for any debts contracted by the599 words
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Advertisement296 1879-10-23 2 FOR SALE. The Dutch brig Kim Seng Wat, 330 Tons, at present, lying in the Singapore Roads. For further particulars, apply to KENG CHEOW CO. Kling and Market Streets. Singapore, 21st Oct., 1879. (to 21st Nov.) Ex GLENEAGLES. Eno’s Fruit Salt, Antibilions pills, Medicated Sugar, Holman’s Liver pad, SAYLE A296 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article84 1879-10-23 3 Wednesday, 22nd October. British steamer Arratoon Apcar” 1,392 tons, Mactavish commander, Hongkong 16th Oct., consignees Sarkies Moses. Dutch steamer Patoeah” 280 tons, de Neef commander, Palembang 21st Oct., consignees Hamilton Gray Co. British steamer Cheang Hock Kian” 956 tons, Webb commander, Penang 21st Oct., consignees Bun Hin A Co.84 words
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Article20 1879-10-23 3 Wednesday, 22nd October. British steamer Ruby” Fox, for Muntok and Palembang. German barque Mikado” Hansen, for Bangkok.20 words
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Article712 1879-10-23 3 a DaTB ill I 'hips’Names. Captains. Flag a Rig, z ■of ab- YhkbeFbom.! WhebeLying iConsignees or Agents Destination. I BIVALB 'IEN-of-wa.. Boneo v. Broekeusen H.N. M’s str. 7^4; Aug. 27 Acheen T. P. Wharf |H. N. M’s. Consul Genl. Repairing Kestrel Edwards H. M’s str. 496;0ct.712 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement197 1879-10-23 3 Notices. NOTICE OP REMOVAL. The undersigned has removed his office to the corner of Battery Road, next to Messrs. John Litte Co.’s Godown. P. NUT, Architect. Singapore, 1st Oct,, 1879. to 31st inst. HORSE REPOSITORY. No. 110 Brass Bassa Road, H. Abrams has just received several very useful and well197 words
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Docks.
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729 1879-10-23 4 Tm works of the Oompiny »re«ito«ted at Tanione Pagar, within one mile of the Town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz j, Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty p vessels at one time with sufficient water p alongside for vessels of the heaviest729 words
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190 1879-10-23 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 Doc*. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15 J feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.190 words
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264 1879-10-23 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” LJ wi rcJJJ Incorporated under the Indian Act X ok 1866. CAPITAL t 200.000 In 2000 Shares of 100 each of which 93,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.— Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. I G. P. Tolson Esq. J.264 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement688 1879-10-23 4 ißtadlantousi. J. MOTION. j Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Punt Street. 1 as always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watche, Gents dittoSilver watches, American clocks, Carriage clocks, 'Marble clocks, j Chronometers, Thermometers, I Barometers, Sextants, But-Salinometers,688 words
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Advertisement504 1879-10-23 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 Hoclc. Also Australian Beef in kegs504 words
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Advertisement360 1879-10-23 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which may arnvr or put in here having sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the DUNLOP A COs Agent. Singapore, 10th June, 1878. (u. c.) ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OP UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The360 words
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Advertisement604 1879-10-23 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers or European, Chink, JaPAR AND Manila GOODS; OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers Jewellers and Goldbmiths; WINE SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen’* outfiiU made up on the ehorteet notice, fit guaranteed, and of tie latest fashion. A lame stock of fine Tweeds.604 words
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Advertisement632 1879-10-23 4 European and other (food* M od erat* terms and eareful at tendance. KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Streets. Halt™ lort- float too- Hekb.n rt„4, SEMI :s£2£ i™ sr. •t l te< l* <rer Un tea. moat w Ea’ tfc ssssrisras Preise* reel- non de non-632 words
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