Singapore Daily Times, 9 December 1879
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Title Section12 1879-12-09 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, 9th DECEMBER, 1879. No. 13,95312 words
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Article, Illustration434 1879-12-09 1 Office— l, Collver Quay. Godowbs—At New Harbour. The nr demoted ar etbe dates on which this Company's Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879 Outward. 1 Homeward. Tuesday 21et Jan. Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. I ft 24th434 words
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Article144 1879-12-09 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclub. ACHILLXB. AhTENOB. Diomid. Deucalion. Nebtob. Glaucub. Pblam. Anchibeb. Sabpedon. Obebtes. Hectob. Stehtob. Menelaub. Teuceb. The Ooy’B Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodaticn for first and third class144 words
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268 1879-12-09 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messagenes Mantimea may he expected to amve here during the current year:— <*gr wrt™dw ur.b™rr j ™v. S£* Hr 1 Moc'day, A ftl 21 do 5 May Anri ’I Jane Waihaday yj,., 1« do X268 words
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151 1879-12-09 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, Cocoriada, Masnlipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellichery Ac., during the current year on or about the undernoted dates Tuesday October151 words
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Article40 1879-12-09 1 Messes Apcae and Co.’s steamer Arra toon Avcar, 1,392 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 20th instant. For freigbt or passage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist December, 1879.40 words
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Article40 1879-12-09 1 Messes Apcab and Co.’s steamer Suez, 1,394 tons, Captain Seaton, may be expected here on or abont the 27th inst. en route to above ports. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIES MOSFS, Agents. Singapore, l6t December, 1879.40 words
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957 1879-12-09 1 The Steamers of the above Company wil nowply between Singapore andßataviaeverj fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after the arrival of the English Mail from home Head Office, 13 Austin Feiaes, London. Passage Monet, Fibst Glass. From Singapore to Batavia 46 Padang 94 Cheribon 60957 words
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Insurance.
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Article73 1879-12-09 1 Capital S 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. I. Railing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block73 words
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47 1879-12-09 1 EBTABLIBHED 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent 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. c.)47 words
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Article55 1879-12-09 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current Rites of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772,980. Claims arranged by tbe Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recoenised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE CO. Singapore,55 words
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70 1879-12-09 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 risks70 words
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46 1879-12-09 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 Bisks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENBERG, SCHMIDT k CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c.46 words
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69 1879-12-09 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. 33i o/o discount allowed on all risks for c oasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to69 words
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44 1879-12-09 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD CO. Fire department Limit £12,000, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on n e life. Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (u. o.)44 words
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25 1879-12-09 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbtjry E. O Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 35th November, 1879.25 words
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196 1879-12-09 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Graceohurch Street, London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman William Hind, Esqre. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq M. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The196 words
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64 1879-12-09 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 1879-12-09 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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57 1879-12-09 1 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steam er or sailing vessel on the customary terms. The usual discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME57 words
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51 1879-12-09 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 issue policies against Fire on the usual terms. PATERSON, SIMONS CO. Singapore, Ist April, 1875.51 words
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41 1879-12-09 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Siebling Extension op 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. o.)41 words
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31 1879-12-09 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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100 1879-12-09 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Erchang Street East Birmingham—l 2. Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Corahill. Glasgow-4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN in MANCHESTER. JOHNTODD.Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq.100 words
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226 1879-12-09 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 West Georgr Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. London f 2 King William c Street. Liverpool f BIEL Chambers, l226 words
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88 1879-12-09 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 grant88 words
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80 1879-12-09 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Botal Charters) 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 for80 words
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Article42 1879-12-09 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon oargo on the customary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY A CO. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (u. c.)42 words
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98 1879-12-09 4 Capital 12,000,000 Paid-up 400,000 Reserve Pond 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A Andre. Esq- (Messrs. Meletiers, Co.) ,T. P. Barnes (Messrs. Holliday.Wise Co. A. T. Munfjer, (Messrs.Doniflas.lApmkACo.) H. Nicaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. doe Remedios, (J. J.98 words
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84 1879-12-09 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Dibectobs. *?'i Saar- 1 ssbkss. ss. ta 2SrrtE&. Thomas N. Newman, H.B.T.Earnnhar, Esq. J*««« B. O. Hanbnrv Tield, JSSKj-SS;, John 8. Gilliat, Bichard Twining, General Manager. B. Cozens Smith. Esq., The undersigned are the84 words
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45 1879-12-09 4 It is requested that the Masters, of al i vessels insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival here. CAMERON, DUNLOP 00., Agents Singapore, 11th July, 1878 n45 words
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Article31 1879-12-09 4 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 33i o/o on all country business and I‘o,o JOHNSTON 4 00 Singapore, 6th June, 1879.31 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement122 1879-12-09 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS BITER VALLET ROAD. None*. On and after the lit January, Ice will be sold retail, at the rate of 3 Cent! perpound. The Ice Home is opened for the sale of Ice daily from 6 a. M. to 10.30 A. M. and from 1130 to 6 p.m.122 words
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Advertisement127 1879-12-09 1 ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEBT SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Eacu. Nautical Almanacs 9 1.25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) 1.80. (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u-_c-) MILNER’S SA FES. The udnersigned have just received a127 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 9TH DEC., 1879.
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134 1879-12-09 2 Gambier I 4.2'. Black Pepper 10. *O- Pepper, fair quality 15.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.50. Pearl Sago 4.25. Coffee, Bontyne 19.50. Tapioca, small Flake 6|. Tin 28. 408. Mule twist... 93. 8* lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth134 words
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Article125 1879-12-09 2 Per B. I. S. N. Go’s ateemer Pemba, on the 9 th instant. For Singapore.—From Rangoon: Captain and Mrs. Bridges and Captain Me Dermott. From Penang: Mr. Bull, Mrs. Ommanney, Mrs. Cooper and 2 children, and Mr. Faulkner. From Malacca: Mr. and Mrs. Crane, Mr. Annammalai and 49 natires.125 words
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Article105 1879-12-09 2 Mail Notices. Mails close for Saigon, per S.'S. Femiower, at 7 a. m’ tomorrow. Hongkong and Shanghai, per S. S. Teucer, at 7 a. m tomorrow. Deli, per S. S. Ganymede, at 9 a. m., tomorrow. Bangkok, per S. S. Kromahtah, at 9 a. m., tomorrow. Memo for Tomorrow, 10th105 words
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Article3279 1879-12-09 2 (For Straits Times.) Montenegro. London B th Dec.— The Montenegrin troops have been attacked by Albanian Insurgents, who were repulsed after severe fighting. Election Intelligence. Mr. Gladstone in a speech at Glasgow, characterized the Afghan war as iniquitous and dastardly. The German brig Altha, which arrived here yesterday3,279 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement673 1879-12-09 2 #rt» gahtrttefmtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman.— Wm. H. Fobbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Rnssell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.-' The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A673 words
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Advertisement710 1879-12-09 2 EX “GORDON CASTLE.” We have just unpacked. The “Excelsior” Patent Spring Mattress, 1 The London Medical Record says. —We found lately on a visit to the Royal Infir- I mary, Manchester, and to the beautifullyconstructed and well-arranged Convalescent Home at Cheadle, an elastic springchain Mattrass (The “Excelsior”) in general use710 words
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Advertisement735 1879-12-09 2 POLICE NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that all Doga found straying in the streets, roads, or public thoroughfares or beyond the enclosures of the houses of the owners of such Dogs in Singapore during the periods mentioned below may be destroyed, in accordance with Section 35 of the Police Force735 words
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Advertisement405 1879-12-09 2 NOTICE. THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, 1870. In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement ofSinoapore. In the matter of Thomas James Keaughran, residing at No. 151 Killiney Road, Singapore, and lately carrying on business as a Printer and Publisher at No. 22. Battery Road, in Singapore, a Bankrupt. George Eward405 words
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Article103 1879-12-09 3 The Fishing Stakes. To the Editor of the Dailg Times. Sir, —As the Legislative Council is adjourned sine die and consequently the public gievances are not to be represented except though the columns of your paper, I venture to call the general attention to the fishing stakes the licences103 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article110 1879-12-09 3 Monday, Bth December. British steamer Teucer” 1,324 tons, Power commander, Liverpool 29th Oct., consignees W. Mansfield Co. British steamer Penang” 581 tons, Davies commander, Cheribon 4th Dec., consignee Tan Kim Tian. Tuesday, 9th December. British steamer Pemba” 999 tons, Sayers commander, Calcutta 22nd Nov., consignees Hamilton Gray A Co.110 words
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Article59 1879-12-09 3 Saturday, 6th December. British steamer Braemar Castle” Jacques, for New York. Monday, Bth December. British steamer Pontianak” Milnea, for Billiton A Pontianak. British steamer Banca” Craig, for Java. American barque Robert Porter” Nichols, for New York. Danish steamer Gorin” Moller, for Bremen. British steamer Cleator, Chalk, for59 words
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Article820 1879-12-09 3 Date Ships’Names Captains. I Flag ,v Rio z lof ar- Where Feom Wheke Lying lonsignees or Agents. Destination g 1 RIVALS MEN-OF- i PH. der N’landen Tromp H. N. M’sstr. 2400’Nov. 28 Batavia T. P. Wharf H.N. M’s Consul General. Cruise Midge Salmond H. M’s str.820 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement504 1879-12-09 3 #ottres. SINGAPORE HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION SOCIETY. First Annual Show 30th and 31 st December 1879. Intending Exhibitors are requested to note that Entries and Applications for space must be sent to the Honorary Secretary before the 21st Instant. Also, th it in no Class except Class 12 is any restriction placed504 words
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Advertisement293 1879-12-09 3 PERFUMERY. Katz Brothers, have just reciveda well assorted invoice of perfumery comprising Eau de Cologne, in crystal decanters, wicker, round and square faced aud other sb aped bottles. Essence. The best make of Gosnell and Lubin, representing the choicest odors, as, ■*Kiss me quick,” “Kiss me not” Box his ears,”293 words
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Advertisement313 1879-12-09 3 BOOTS A SHOES. Ex Glenorchy S. S. John Little A 00. have now in stock, Gent’s. Plain Calf boots, Patent leather boots, Plain Calf shoes elastic sides, Plain Calf shoes to tie, White Canvas shoes elastic sides, White Canvas shoes to tie, Lawn tennis shoes A slippers. Singapore, 27th November,313 words
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Advertisement322 1879-12-09 3 Ex S. S. “GLENFALLOCH” John Little Co. have received by this steamer a selection of new goods and are now showing Pompadour Prints, all fast colours, pretty patterns, Lace Gloves and Mits, White Berlin Gauntlets, White Taffeta Silk Gloves, Silk Mits, long and short, Turkish Towels in variety, Victoria Lawn,322 words
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Docks.
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588 1879-12-09 4 The works of the Company are iitnated at Tsniong Pager, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the followine establishments, via WHiEE—Affording tmrthage for reeeele atone time with snfficient water alongeide for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected by a588 words
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192 1879-12-09 4 Thib Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of anropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gbaviho Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Gbavino192 words
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262 1879-12-09 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X op 1866. CAPITAL 8 200,000 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.262 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement666 1879-12-09 4 fHtstenantouS. 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. mpnsing I Ladies’ goldwatche, Gents’ ditto., (Silver666 words
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Advertisement498 1879-12-09 4 NOTICE. Ex. 8. 8. Mermuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above iteamer. 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 kegs498 words
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Advertisement322 1879-12-09 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which mav arnvr or pnt in here having sustained damage are requested to report themselves to the DUNLOP A OOs Agent. Singapore, 10th June, 1878. f°* ARBROATH OOMMEROIAL ASROCIATION. UNION AEEOCTATION OF UNDEitWRITERR, DUNDEE. The undersigned322 words
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Advertisement604 1879-12-09 4 JOHN LITTLE 4 CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers op European, China, Ja* pan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronombtrr, 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 of604 words
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Advertisement662 1879-12-09 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, 'ommerci&l Square, Beach Street 27. Bont ton- Habben staadi ionra Wan »oop ridie een ryk assortiRave always n hand a wall sleeted and Ichly assortd stock of all Inropean and ther pood*. f oderate erms and arefnl atHaltan fortwßebrend ein woblaagorttrtes Laser aller662 words
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