Singapore Daily Times, 13 December 1879
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Title Section12 1879-12-13 1 Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XX. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 13th DECEMBER, 1879. No. 13,95712 words
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Article, Illustration434 1879-12-13 1 Office— l, Collyer Quay. Godowns— At New Harbour. The undernoted ar ethe dates on which this Company’s Mail Steamers may be expected to arrive at Singapore during the year 1879:— Outward. I Homeward. Tuesday 21st Jan. j Friday 10th Jan. 4th Feb. 24th 18th434 words
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Article144 1879-12-13 1 Agamemnon. Ultsses. Ajax. Patroclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomid. Deucalion. Nestor. Glaucus. Priam. Anchiseb. 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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278 1879-12-13 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messagenes Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Outward. Ho f^ AKD 1879 i 1879. Wednesday 12 February I Friday, 17 January Jft 31 do Z lJMucb it “I”" 7 Mom.,,278 words
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150 1879-12-13 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, Goconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Tellicbery Ac., during the current year on or about the undernoted dates Tuesday October150 words
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Article37 1879-12-13 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Arratoon Apcar, 1,892 tons, Captain Mactavish, may be expected here on or about the 20tn instant. For freight or passage, apply to SARKIESAMOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist December, 1879.37 words
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Article41 1879-12-13 1 Messrs Apcar and Co.’s steamer Suez, 1,394 tons, Captain Bbaton, may be expected here on or about the 27th inst. en route to above ports. For freight or paesage, apply to SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist December, 1879.41 words
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963 1879-12-13 1 The Steamers of the above Company will fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours after I the arrival of the English Mail from home j Head Office, 13 Austin Friaes, London. Passage Monet, First Class. From Singapore to Batavia 5 46 Padang 94 Cheribon t 60963 words
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Insurance.
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Article72 1879-12-13 1 Capital 1,500.000, Paid-up 133.332. Reserve Fund 90,000. General Agents. Messrs. Jardine Matheson A Co., Hongkong. The nudersiened, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. Sailing Vessels or Steamers to the extent of 8100,000 on each bottom, and on the Block and72 words
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47 1879-12-13 1 Established 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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Article58 1879-12-13 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the current R»tas of Premium. Total Sum insured in 1878, £258,772.9 Q 6. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DYCE58 words
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70 1879-12-13 1 Capital 10,000,000 Francs. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upnn 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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45 1879-12-13 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 CO. Singapore, 27th Jan;., 1877. u. c.45 words
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70 1879-12-13 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks uppn cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33k o/o discount allowed on all risks foi c oasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to70 words
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43 1879-12-13 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD 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.)43 words
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24 1879-12-13 1 Chief Offices. Edinburgh, 19 George Street. London, 39 Lothbury E. C Agents for Singapore. BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, 25th November, 1879.24 words
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191 1879-12-13 1 Offices. Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street, London. .c-nairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq m. p. Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre. The security offered by the Qneen,, to191 words
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64 1879-12-13 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 1879-12-13 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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55 1879-12-13 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 disconnt allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME BROTHERS.55 words
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58 1879-12-13 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 OO. Singapore, 1st April,58 words
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42 1879-12-13 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension of 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. (u. c.)42 words
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33 1879-12-13 1 j The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine risks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. 1 Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)33 words
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105 1879-12-13 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester— Exchange 8treet. Liverpool—28. Exchang Street But Birmingham—12, Bennett’s Hill. London—10, Cornhill. Glasgow—4, Sooth Hanover Street. Bristol—60, Broad Street, T CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Ooston CHAIRMAN IN LIVKRPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN OLA8GOW.105 words
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219 1879-12-13 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Strblino. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson.Esq Vice Chairman— Jab. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary—E. Ambeobh Smith. MX CHIEF OFFICES: Glashow f 50 We8t G«o*®» l Street. Edinburgh, 17 George Street, London 2 Kins William l Street. Liverpool f Oriel Chamber., C Water219 words
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87 1879-12-13 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 1879-12-13 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Rotal 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 for82 words
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Article41 1879-12-13 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Strut. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon oargo on the oustomary terms. HAMILTON, GRAY 00. Singapore, 15th July, 1872. (a. c.)41 words
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102 1879-12-13 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-np 400.000 Reserve Pond 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Eeq. (Messrs. Melcbers, A Co.) J. P. Barnes fMessrs. Holliday.Wise ft Co.) A. T. Manner, fMessrs.T)on?lM,Lanrs.ikACo.) H. Nieaise, (Borneo Company Ltd.) J. J. dos Bemedios,102 words
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131 1879-12-13 4 Capital £1.600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Riehsrd -T. Ashton, Esq. i Alfred Goneer. Esq. Thomas G. Barclay. William Hawthorn, Bohert C. T, Bevan, 1 Georye HlhWt, Percivnl Bosanquet, Samuel Hvde .Tsmes Brand. Charles Gave. OhsrlesMsrmmt decree H. Chambers, Tames131 words
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46 1879-12-13 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 1879-12-13 4 The undersigned have been authorised to allow the usual discount on all risks. 33i 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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Advertisement124 1879-12-13 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIYER TALLEY ROAD. Notici. On and after the let January, Ice will be Bold 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.124 words
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Advertisement129 1879-12-13 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATBBT SURVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Prices, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price op Eacn. Nautical Almanaca 11-25-Charts, de (Double Sheet) LBO. j (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u-c.) MILNER’S SA FES. The udnersigned have just129 words
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Article41 1879-12-13 2 The French schooner Nelusleo, 191 tons, register, has taken the berth for above port and will have quick despatch. For freight or passage, apply to HAMILTON GRAY A CO. As Agents for Captain and Owners. Singapore, 21st November, 1879.41 words
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77 1879-12-13 2 The B. I. S. N. Co’s steamer Pemba, 987 tons register, will leave the roads for ahove ports, at 2 p. m., on Saturday, the 13th inst. She will also take passengers and cargo for Bassein, Akyab, Cnittagong, Cuttack, Ganjam, Bimlipatam, Vizagapatarn, Coconada,77 words
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50 1879-12-13 2 The undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above line are prepared to issue through bills of Lading to New York for Tin and other Merchandise, at rates which may be ascertained on application. BOUSTEAD CO. Singapore, 2nd Deo., 1879. (to 31st inst.)50 words
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Article52 1879-12-13 2 Head Office, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on tbe usual terms. Last return to contributors 231 o/o The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GUTHRIE 4 CO. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. to52 words
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Article120 1879-12-13 2 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement of Singapore. In the matter of proceedings for composition with Creditors instituted by Choa Ohoo Pean, Choa Moh Lim and Chia Leng, carrying on business under the Chop “Hup Seng” of No. 50 Market Street, in Singapore. Notice120 words
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STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 13TH DEC., 1879.
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Article389 1879-12-13 2 Singapore, 13th December, 1879. Gambier f 4.30. Black Pepper ll. White Pepper, fair quality 17.50. Sago Flour, Sarawak 3.521. Pearl Sago 4.25. Coffee, Bontyne 18f. Tapioca, small Flake 6f. Tin 27.35. 40s. Mule twist 93. 8J lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do 1.45. 6 do T. Cloth389 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. (For Straits Times.)
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Article1779 1879-12-13 2 London Bee. —The Times in a leading article announces that considerable reductions in the Army have been decided upon. Russia. The Nihilists acknowledge having instigated the attempted assassination of the Czar. Mr, F. C. Bishop has been appointed a member of the Licensin? Justices. Mr. Louis R. Glass1,779 words
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850 1879-12-13 3 Present. His Honor the Chief Justice. The Hon’ble the Colonial Secretary. Attorney-General. Treasurer. n n Acting Auditor-General. Colonial Engineer. H. A. K. Whampoa, c.m.g. W. H. Read. T. Shelford. R. Campbell. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. In the absence of850 words
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Article1322 1879-12-13 3 The Hongkong Daily Press of the j 5th instant contains the following items from Australian Papers which j arrived in Hongkong by the Bowen on the previous day:— Sydney 31«< October,—A nugget weighing three pounds was found at the Orphir diggings, near Orange. I The manager and the1,322 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement532 1879-12-13 2 #rtn astfrtfefemtnts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OP DIRECTORS. Chairman.— Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Russell A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Mathesou A Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons532 words
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Advertisement633 1879-12-13 2 m EXCISE ORD: IV. 1870. Notice op Cessation of Farm under Section 64 Notice is hereby given that the exclusive privileges of the Opium. Spirit and Toddy Farmer at this Settlement, will cease on the 31st day of December, 1879, and that no exciseable articles purchased from the present Farmer633 words
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Advertisement617 1879-12-13 2 CALCUTTA HELMETS. We have just received a fresh stock of Calcutta Pita Helmets. SATLE A Co. Singapore, Bth December, 1879. NOTICE. The undersigned importers of Manila Cigars receive by every mail new supplies of the best brands. The unrivalled Nuevo Cortados Cavete, Princesa and Fortin, extra make, (June) are highly617 words
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Advertisement494 1879-12-13 2 WANTED. A respectable European Nurse, who may be anxious to secure a passage home, to attend upon a lady and child on board the Earl of Zetland. Apply by letter to W. E. care of Messrs. McAlister A Co. Sinpapore, 9th Dec., 1879. (3 ins.) NOTICE. With reference to the494 words
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Notices.
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158 1879-12-13 3 In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settlements. Settlement ofSingapori. In the matter of Thom* as James Keatjghran, 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 George158 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article83 1879-12-13 3 Friday, 12th December. British barque Zephyr” 395 tons, iCornford commander, Hongkong 14th Nov., consignees Burjoijee Khodadad Co German steamer Electra 1,161 tons, Bohme commander, Amoy, 4th Dec., consignees Puttfarcken Rheiner Co. Saturday, 13th December. British Bteamer Rainbow 150 tons, Rozells commander, Malacca 12th Dec., consignees Lim Kong Wan Son.83 words
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Article44 1879-12-13 3 Friday, 12th December. British steamer Benmore” Augustin, for Malacca Penang. British steamer Achilles” Anderson, fer London. Dutch steamer Ophir” van Marion, for Deli. German steamer Atalanta” Petersen, for London. British barque Fetisch” Rolfs, for Bangkok. French barque Louis” Harrard, for Havre.44 words
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Article743 1879-12-13 3 SHIPS’ Nahes. I (Jipium. 1 Fla» i Rw| 'of™ WhemFeoh WhereLywo jconnnn oe Aoists Destihatioh g 1 RIVALB Yj r-wj np l if P H der N’landeu Tromp H. N. M’aatr. 2400 Nov. 28 Batavia T. P. Wharf H.N. H’. Consul General. CM* Qoimrtnd FI M’s743 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement135 1879-12-13 3 PERFUMERY. Katz Brothers, have just received a well assorted invoice of perfumery comprising Eau de Cologne, in crystal decanters, wicker, round and square faced and other shaped bottles. Essence. The best make of Gosnell and Lubin, representing the choicest odors, as, •'Kiss me quick,” “Kiss me not” Box his ears,”135 words
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Advertisement331 1879-12-13 3 COSAQUES. John Little Co. have just received their annual supply of Cosaques in great variety. Singapore, Bth December, 1879. TOBACCO. W. D. H. O. Wills’ Birds Eye Tobacco in half pound tins. A supply just received by. SAYLE Co. Singapore, sth December, 1879. Ex Olenfalloch. WEhavejust unpacked for our Tailor331 words
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Advertisement311 1879-12-13 3 BUKIT CHERMIN. To be let with immediate entry. Apply to A. C. BING, or A. P. ADAMS, ngaSipore, 18 November, 1872. BURMAH CHEROOTS. A small supply of very choice Burmali Cheroota, just received by. KATZ BROTHERS, Singapore, 25th November, 1879. NOTICE. I have this day established myself as a Public311 words
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Advertisement173 1879-12-13 3 BOOTS SHOES. Ex Glenorchy S. S. J hn Little Oo. 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 slippers, Singapore, 27th November, 1879. SIGNOR173 words
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Docks.
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705 1879-12-13 4 Thk work, of the Company are sitnated at Tsnjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wharf.—Affording berthage for twenty vessels atone time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and protected by705 words
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189 1879-12-13 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15J feet Width at Bntranoe 42 feet. No. 2. Graving Dock189 words
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257 1879-12-13 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under the Indian Act X op 1866. CAPITAL 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. M. Vermont J. Lamb Oh257 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement663 1879-12-13 4 iHttanantou«. J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. ■Ras always on band a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, docks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising bracelets, "Brooches, Barrings, Lockets, Ladies’ rings, Signet rings, Wedding rings Beepers Albert chains, Guard chains. Ladies’ goldwatche, Gents’ ditto., Silver watches, American663 words
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Advertisement496 1879-12-13 4 JMfetfllanfmrt. NOTICE. Ex. S. S. Menmuir. Katz Bros, have received by the above steamer. Australian batter 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 Hoclr. Also Australian Beef in496 words
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Advertisement328 1879-12-13 4 MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured in the above Association, which mav arrive or put in here havine sustained damage, are requested to report themselves to the undersigned. CAMERON. DUNLOP COs A pent. Singapore, 10th June, 1878. Q< r ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCT ATTON. UNION ASSOCIATION OE328 words
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Advertisement606 1879-12-13 4 iHfsfctllantouS. 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 fine606 words
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Advertisement663 1879-12-13 4 tHferrilantous, KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG, Commercial Square, Beach Street'27. mKSdIIK I?’ Boat lon. H,M»„ mK 1 iz’or’tr.isr““'s? i, i-asrer ai- dang tons er l!nr P legsrtMgg ropsisebewti. Enropean apd lichen k an- d’Knrope. keW, te£ n Other (foodg. Mod erate terms and careful attendance. »U- a r.urope,663 words
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