Singapore Daily Times, 31 May 1881
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Title Section13 1881-05-31 1 The Singapore Daily Times. VOL. XXII. SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. 31st MAY. 1881 No. 14,40213 words
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Steam Ship Companies.
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Article, Illustration190 1881-05-31 1 Otticb— Collyer Quay. Go downs— New Harbour. VSx underacted are tbe date* o» this Company’s Mail Steamer* may be peeled to arrire at Singapore during the rM ho. St r S T W jg T A Si: g »w- jl T S*. No*. »b190 words
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280 1881-05-31 1 The following are the dates on which the steamers of the Messageries Maritime* msy be expected to arrive her* during the current year:— Ohw,u. Hoaiwtaa. Bn tan Mntdar. 7 March Sands? Fabrnary *1 do March B ”**r- 17 A df z *3 April i nay 17280 words
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Article153 1881-05-31 1 Agamriimom. Patroclus. Ajax. Antinob. Achillas. Deucalion. Diomid. Glaucus. NIBTOB. AHCHIBIB. Pbiam. Orestes. Sabpidob. Stxntor. Hictob. Teuceb. Mill BLAUS. LAHTBB. CTCLOPB. TELKMACHUB. Bellxrofhon. Jason. Ulysses. The Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Strait* and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have153 words
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1488 1881-05-31 1 (Under Contracts with the Netherlands Indian and South Australian Governments.) Head Opficb, 13 Austin Friabs, London. E. 0. The following are the dates on whioh the Company’s Steamers running in connection with the mail steamers of the P. A 0., Company, may be1,488 words
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Insurance.
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Article56 1881-05-31 1 EBTABLIBHBD 1710. Insurances effected upon almost every description of property at the curren Rates of Premium. Total Sam insured in 1879. £262,492,461 Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals recognised. Singapore Agents, MARTIN, DICE A 0056 words
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134 1881-05-31 1 London and Edinburgh. (Established 1809. (Incorporated bt Royal Charter.' FIRE DEPARTMENT. bdl Oemja **,000.001) Paid-np Capital 450,00Fire Reserve Fund... 31st Dec.. 1879... £841,580 Fire Premium Reserve 300,890 Total Fire Reserves 1,142 470 Income of the Fire Department, Net Premiums and Interest...134 words
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Article42 1881-05-31 1 London Oppicr, 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. Singspore, 15th Jnly, 1872. (n. e42 words
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39 1881-05-31 1 COLONIAL SEA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, BATAVIA. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept Fire Insurance riaka at the current rates of premium. MAACK A Co. Singapore, 17th Jan., 1881. (u. 0.)39 words
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72 1881-05-31 1 Capital 10.000,000 Francs. The underaigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on tbe customary terms. 834 0/0 discount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks72 words
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69 1881-05-31 1 Head Oppici, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to take risks upon narga by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 334 0/0 discount allowed on all risks foi coasting voyages, and 15 0/0 on all risks to Europe69 words
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Article51 1881-05-31 1 Head Opficb, Hongkong. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to issue Policies on tbe nsnal, terms. Last retnrn to contributors 23J 0/0 The usual discounts allowed on Coasting and Home risks. GfJTHBIE A OC. Singapore. 11th Nov. 1879. t.51 words
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Article54 1881-05-31 1 Capital, Two Millions Sterling. OFFICES. Queen Insurance Buildings, Liverpool Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Grace Church Strict, London. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company and are prepared to take Fire Insurance risk* at the current rates of premium. HOOGLANDT A 00. Singapore, 30th54 words
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51 1881-05-31 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Wnds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointeAgenta at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the nsnal terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A 00. Singapore, Ist April, 1875.51 words
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41 1881-05-31 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sterling Extension op Limits. One F rst class risk 80,000. Two aborning do 120,000. Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A 00. Agents. Singapore. 17th '*7' (n. c.)41 words
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31 1881-05-31 1 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marine aisks at current rates. PATERSON SIMONB A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (n. 0.)31 words
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43 1881-05-31 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive op Capital £4,260,595. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A 00. Fire department: Limit£l2,ooo, on a first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on one fife. Singapore. 4th June 1«80 (u. n.)43 words
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24 1881-05-31 1 Chirp Offices. Edinburgh, 19 Gforok Street. London, 39 Lothbuby E. 0 Agents for Singapore. BOUBTEAD A CO. 2sth November. 1879.24 words
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Article75 1881-05-31 1 Capital 1,500.000. Paid-up 183.332. 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. Sailing Vessels or Bteamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Block and75 words
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106 1881-05-31 1 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-np 400,000 Reserve Fond 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Gonsnlting Committee. Anars. Beq. CMeern. Mtlchan, A Co.) J. p. Baraaa (Hmn Holliday, WiM A Co. A. T.Muiw, (Masars.Doaslaa^LapraikACo. ■•JOoaU*. (Bornoo Company Ltd.) J. J. do* Remedlo*, (J. J.106 words
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136 1881-05-31 1 Capital £1,600,000. Paid-np and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Richard J. Ashton, Esq. Alfrad Qong*r, Eh. Thom*. O. Barclay, William Hawthorn, I Robert C. L. Reran, George Hlbbert, Pereira) Boaanquet, Samuel Hyde, Jam** Brand, William ball, Chari** Care, Chari** Marryat, George H.136 words
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47 1881-05-31 1 EBTABLIBHED 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Rxsirte £340,000. The undersigned has been appointed Agent at Singapore or the above Company, 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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86 1881-05-31 1 Financial Position (1875.) Snbscibed 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 prant86 words
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929 1881-05-31 1 HEAD OFFICE: 34, Cannon Stbbbt, London, r. c. (Incorporated pursuant to Acte of Parliament.) TRUSTEES OF THE GUARANTEE FUND: The Right Sir Richard Couch, (Late Chief Justice of Bengal.) We. Mac an drew Esq., J. p., Westwood House,929 words
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99 1881-05-31 1 OFFICES OF THE OOMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Btreet. Liverpool—2B, Exchang Street Ea*L Birminoham—l2, Bennett’s Hill. London—lo, Oomhill. Glasgow—4, Sonth Hanover Btreet Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHEBTEE. John Todd, Esq. (Messra.Todd AOoston CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Ohas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex. Ewing, Esq. (Messrs.99 words
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216 1881-05-31 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Stirling. Chairman—A.ixxkBDMw. Ronaldson, Esq Vxet Chairman —Jam. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambeose 8mith. F IX CHIEF OFFICE®: Glasgow f50 West Geobgb l Stbbbt. EDINBURGH 17 QgOBGB 8TBBBT. London f 2 K William 1 Stbbbt. Manchester, 47 Bbowb Stbbbt.216 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement59 1881-05-31 1 NETHERLANDS INDIA DI3COUNT COMPANY. Thk undersigned having been appointed Agents iby Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June, 1869,) to the above Company are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this place.59 words
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74 1881-05-31 2 The N. I. 8. N. Co.’s steamers leaving for Batavia on or before the 4th proximo, will take passengers and cargo for the above porta in Australia, to be transferred at Batavia to the Company’s steamer leaving that port for Australia on the74 words
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Article41 1881-05-31 2 The 100 Al. British steamer Clanlamont, 1,354 tons register. S. H. Palmer commander, will sail tor the above port on or about the 8th Jane, and haa splendid saloon paasengers. BOU8TEAD A Co. Singapore, 27th May, 1881. a. c.41 words
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43 1881-05-31 2 London Office, 1 Royal Exchange Buildings. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo at current rates. BOUSTEAD ft Co. Singapore, 26th May, 1881. (1 m.)43 words
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Article52 1881-05-31 2 Head Office, 76 King Wiluak St. London. The undersigned, having been appointed Agents of the above Company at Singapore, are prepared to aeoept Fire Risks, np to £6,000 on any one building, at the customary rates of premium. CAMERON, DUNLOP ft Oo. Singapore, 25th April, 1881.52 words
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68 1881-05-31 2 The 8. 8. Bittie will leave on Friday, the 13th instant, at noon, from the Roads, opposite Johnston’s Pier, for the above ports, and will henceforth continue this service. The attention of passengers and shippers is drawn68 words
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STRAITS TIMES TUESDAY, 31ST MAY, 1881.
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Article275 1881-05-31 2 Singafoeb, 81st Mat, 1881. Gambler A17*. Black Pepper 11-45. White Pepper, tak qoality 18.00. Sago Floor. Bar 3.15. Pearl Sago 3.35. Coffee. BonuyM 13. Tapioca, small Flake. 4.15. Tin. 27.00. 40*. Mule twist > 104 8* lb*. 8birtiug« 1.62*. 7 do do 1-45. 6 do T. Cloth.275 words
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595 1881-05-31 2 |rur oi 'Tati* Ireland. London, 80 th May. —There ha6 been a very serious riot in Ireland. A body of over 12,000 peasants assembled to resist evictions, and stubbornly opposed the police. The rioters were only dispersed on the arrival of strong reinforcements of the595 words
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Article485 1881-05-31 2 Tint Gladstone Ministry take much credit to themselves and have been much praised by their admirers and supporters in England and by a portion of the foreign press, American, French, Dutch, German, Italian, and Russian, for their chivalry and generosity iu making peaoe with the Transvaal Boers,485 words
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Article1652 1881-05-31 2 In the peculiar circumstances of this Colouy anything affecting the opium traffic must always possess considerable interest and importance. Opium is and must for loDg be the main standby of our revenue. Therefore the efforts of the anti-opium fanatics at home to induce the Government to abolish1,652 words
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Article1065 1881-05-31 2 The Madras Mail of the 10th May, under the heading of Kicking the dead Lion, moralises as follows upon the Radical opposition to a monument to Lord Beaconsfield in Westminister Abbey, under the leadership of Mr. Labouchere We are being so familiarised with the want by1,065 words
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Article2890 1881-05-31 3 A gold-mining mania seems prevalent at present in Tasmania as well as in London, India, and New South Wales, and according to all accounts, with more reason. The Tasmanian correspondent of the Sydney Morning Herald writes from Hobart under date 9th April as follows: The mining mania to which2,890 words
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Correspondence.
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Article81 1881-05-31 3 To the Editor of the Daily Timet. Sib,—I wish to record my indebtedness to Mr. Passmore, M.P. I have learnt first from him that advancing age and ill health are induced by recent losses in business. Oh, ye busy merchants, beware! From him also I seam to gather81 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement778 1881-05-31 2 #rto 2*bfrtt*fmrnt. NOTICE. Daring my temporary abeenoe and until further notice. Mr. E. Blt*C wiU ant aa mh Um Gi£££‘ 0 Agent M. M. Co. Singapore. 26th May, 1881. (to »th June.) NOTICE. Eats Bbos. hare now on hand Cutlery. Joe. Rodgers A Sons beet make, Rasora, Scissor* and penknives778 words
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Advertisement551 1881-05-31 2 SALE OF STEAM-LIGHTER. To be eold by Public Auction, on Friday, the 3rd Jane, 1881, at 2.30 p. m., if not previously disposed of, Th* Wood built 8c»«w Stiam uohtib “INDAU," As she now liee in Singapore harbour 53 tons groat measurement Length between perpendiculars 70 feet Breadth 13 Depth551 words
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Advertisement769 1881-05-31 2 TO-NIGHT! m TO-NIGHT!! TUESDAY, 31 ST MAY, EXHIBITS UNDER 1 WO MAMM )TH TENTS. CoinuorTiiiiA River Vau.it Rgadb. After a Triumphal Tour Throughout India of CHIARINI’B ROYAL ITALIAN CIRCUS AND PERFORMING ANIMALS. Beyond the Shadow of a doubt, The Largest; The Most Magnificent; THE MOST POWERFUL, The Best Most Costlt769 words
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Advertisement487 1881-05-31 2 m Immense Success! Immense Succeb6 VICTORIA THEATRE. Beech Road, Near the Htlams’ New Temple. THE PARSEE VICTORIA THEATRICAL COMPANY, TO-NIGHT, TUESDAY, THE 31st MAY, 1881. Will perform for the Second time, an entirely New Opera never before performed by any other Company, ana which amidst tumultuous rounds of applause has487 words
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Notices.
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32 1881-05-31 3 LIBERIAN STEAMER LA NOUVELLE BRETAGNE," NOTICE. Neither the Captain nor Agents will be responsible for any debts contracted by the crew or passengers. DRUMMOND, GAGGINO A Co. Singapore, 4th May, 1881. O.)32 words
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49 1881-05-31 3 CAPITAL, ONE MILLION STERLING HEAD OFFICE, 158, Leadenhall Street, London. The undersigned hare been appointet agents for the above Company and ard prepared to take Fire Insurance risks ae urrent rates of premium. A T.. JOHNSTON Co. Singapore, l*»th March, 1881. (to 16th June.)49 words
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127 1881-05-31 3 The steamers of this Company will be despatched from Singapore weekly foi Penang, Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta, calling at Malacca, every alternate week. Passengers and Cargo can be booked through for Akyab, Chittagong. Bimlipatam, Viiagapatam, Coconada, Masulipatam, Madras, Calicut, Telliohery. The Company are also127 words
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68 1881-05-31 3 Reduction in rates of Passage. The following are the rates of passage that will henceforth be charged from Singapore 1st class 2nd class Deck. To Malacca f 6 3 Penang 15 7.50 3 i Moulmein 49 24 50 8 Rangoon 56.50 28.25 9 Calcutta68 words
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Article149 1881-05-31 3 In the Supreme Court or the Straits Settlements, Settlement or Sinoapore. In the matter of Tan Chtb Goan, of No. 75 Neil Road, Singapore, Trader, a Bankrupt. Georoe Edward Etanb, of Singapore Official Assignee, has been appointed trustee of the property of the bankrupt The Court149 words
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Article68 1881-05-31 3 Messrs Apcar A Oo.’s steamer Armtoon Apear, Captain McConneu* is expected here on or about the 21st instant, en route for above ports. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned tor passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will not be admitted on board. For68 words
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Article76 1881-05-31 3 TAKING CARGO FOR KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND NAGASAKI. MESSRS. Apcar A Co.’s steamer Japan, Captain Gardner, is expected here on or abont the 27th instant, and will take cargo for above ports. Intending passengers must apply to the undersigned for passage tickets before proceeding on board, otherwise they will76 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
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Article148 1881-05-31 3 Monday, 30th May. American barque “S. D. Oarleton,” 883 tons. Freeman, Cardiff 4th Nov, Boustead Co. British steamer Eastern Isles,” 408 tons, Barrow, Sourabaya 26th May, Byed Mohsin, British steamer Normandy,” 446 tons, Cute lifts, Bangkok 26th May, Tye Joo Lee. British steamer Ganymede,” 236 tons, Ruston, Deli 28th148 words
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Article68 1881-05-31 3 Tuesday, 31st May. British steamer Glencoe,” Gulland, for London. British steamer Normandv,” Gutoliffs, for Bangkok. Baitish steamer Billiton, ,r Geary, for Penang via Malwoa A Native States. British steamer Ganymede,” Ruston, for Penang and Dali. Dutch steamer Generaal Pel,” Bergueaa, for Acheen. Liberian steamer “Nouvelle Bretagne, Henry,68 words
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Article343 1881-05-31 3 0am..., I Fla. A R... '“■l DWTWiW*. WAE W* UgL***-*-' ST ssf ss sfjw* *1 bftgssL. Moorhen Corfe H. Ms. str. 435 y Russian Consul Oronstadt E Elliott H. M’l. *tr. HO M.J 29 D.raport Sm.or N.fl Officr. SUUon E£bo. ifm,n.oer arfderikho« Dntoh .tr. MJ Fob.343 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement584 1881-05-31 3 EX GLENFINLAS.” We have just unpacked— Iron Bedsteads, with Mnaqaito Rods. 6ft Bin. x 3ft. 6in. and 6ft. 6in. x 6ft These are a very strong make of Bedstead. SAYLE Co. Singapore, 21st May, 1881. NOTICE. The conditions on which the Netherlands Indian Government will hold sales of Coffee at584 words
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Advertisement29 1881-05-31 3 TO BE LET. UNFURNISHED. WITH IMMEDIATE EN TET. FERN HILL. lately in the occupation of F. Woeslet, Esq. Apply to RODYK A DAYID80N. Singapore, 9th May, 1881. (a. o.)29 words
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Advertisement19 1881-05-31 3 THE COVENTRY ROTARY TRICYCLE.” W* hare received five per a. a. Glenfinlai. SAYLE A Ck). Singapore, 14th May, 1881.19 words
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Advertisement263 1881-05-31 3 NOTICE la hereby given that a certain power o£ Attorney, dated the 13th of October, 1880, and given by me. Wan Koo Keng, to Wan Jee Thoo ia canoelled from and after thia date. Singapore, 27 th April, 1881. NOTICE. Wanted, in a Merchants Offioe, an Asaietant with a good263 words
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Docks.
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760 1881-05-31 4 Twi works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, vie Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty rsssels at one time with sufficient water alongside for vessels of the heaviest draught, and760 words
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192 1881-05-31 4 This Company executes ships' repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of European Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Gravino Dock. Length—415 feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to 15| fed W idth at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2.192 words
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367 1881-05-31 4 THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED” Incorporated under thelndian Act X op 1866. CAPITAL f 200,000 In 2000 Shares of 1100 each of which t 98,900 have already been subscribed. BOARD CF DIRECTORS. David Brown Esq.—Chairman. T. C. Bogaardt Esq. G. P. Tolson Esq. J. M. Vermont IJ. Lamb Oh367 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement496 1881-05-31 4 iRtsctllanfous. STRAITS ICE COMPANY. DEPOTS: FLINT STREET Below Mb. Ehmebson’s Tiffin Rooks AND RIVER VALLEY ROAD, at Messrs. Howabth, Ebskine A Co.’s Works. ICE AT ONE CENT PER POUND Will be delivered from the depots in Flint Street and River Valley Road from 6. a. m. till noon and from496 words
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Advertisement686 1881-05-31 4 APOLLINARIS WATER, The Natural Soda Water. The qneen of table waters.' British Medical Journal. APOLLINARIS WATER. ®ST Supplied continuously to the Table of H. R. H. THE PRINCE OP WALES daring the last fire years. APOLLINARIS. THE NATURAL SODA WATER. ‘Far superior to manufactured aerated waters. Medical Times and Gazette,686 words
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Advertisement774 1881-05-31 4 J. MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Makes, ahd Opticiah. Fdint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, docks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, iLadies’ gold watche, Brooches, 'Gent*’ ditto., Earrings, Silver watches, Lockets, American clocks, Ladies’rings, Carriage clocks, Signet rings. Marble clocks, Wedding rings, Chronometers,774 words
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Advertisement638 1881-05-31 4 £>tores anU iWfrtftanlJisJe. 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’* outfiit* made up on the ehorteit notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock638 words
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Advertisement601 1881-05-31 4 ROBINSON CO. Importers and General Warehousem. Drapers, Milliners, and Outfitters. Gentlemens’ Department. Every description of Gents’ Clothing rnnde np on the shortest notice and of the latest styles, fit guaranteed. Cloths and Tweeds, in the best qualities. Boots and Shoes of the best London makes. Socks, the Balbriggan, Si'k and601 words
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Advertisement788 1881-05-31 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE. Commercial Square, {<«« w fcS Stlse; Bnrone*n and i"p»rociep Other bwj. her k a Mod f?r, Ari ,JL. r»t« ksl. Hi nil >» rllldlJh.Mu'it’ *«»oerd. wine, hekr. Br A n DT Ac. Hbine wines exqnisite, Italian and Spaishwinea, Sherry and Port wine, Bitters, English, German,788 words
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