The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 31 July 1899
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Title Section20 1899-07-31 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE. MONDAY, 31 s1 JULY, '1899. DAILY ISSUE, No 3 S20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement921 1899-07-31 1 W A Office. Collyer Quay. Mr Wharves. New Harbour O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steam for CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CEYLON. INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR. MALTA. BRINDISI, VENICE, PLYMOUTH. AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued lor Persimn Gulf Continental and American Ports, also for China Coast, and San Frmneisco921 words
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Advertisement642 1899-07-31 1 pHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIM TED. TH E following are the dates on which the Co.'s Steamers may be expected here, viz OUTWARD. HOMEWARD. For Hongkong, Shano- For Marseilles hai at |AfAN Ports. and London. s.s. Ching Wo July 15 s.s. Teenkai Sept, Through Bills of Lading issued to642 words
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Advertisement360 1899-07-31 1 DB KONINKLIJKE PAKfcTVAAKT MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Comtract with thi Nithirunds India GorißMMiir. Agents at Singapore, Ships Agency, late I. DAENOELS ft Co., 2-3 Collyer (jiav Time Table for July, 1899. Prom Expected Will be despatched to G.G.s Jacob. Sourabaya July 21. Sourabaya, Macassar, Amboina, Banda, Menado, Gorontalo, Ternate and Moluccas July360 words
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Advertisement478 1899-07-31 1 Fraser Cumming. Oppicbs 7c Battery Road. Sawmills: |ohore Bharu. Brickworks Sirangoon and Balcstier. Timber Merchants. PRIME HARD- WOOD, cut by our owj men m the best districts, and steam sawn to any size. W'JRKED TIMBERS. Flooring Board accurately planed, tongued and grooved the best machinery, under the iuperinten dence of478 words
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Advertisement620 1899-07-31 1 LJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL |i 0.000,000 RESERVE FUND 1 10,000,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPRIETORS J •10,000,000 Courr o» DißßCToas. R. M. Ghat, Esq.— Cmaibmam. N. A Sißßa, Esq.— Deputy Chairman. K. Goktz, Em. A. J. Raymond, Esq. E. Shellim, Esq. X H. Hill, E»q. A. Haupt, Esq.620 words
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Advertisement663 1899-07-31 1 PETER SYS' WONDERFUL SPECIFIC THE only remedy at piesent known as an INFALLIBLE and MUMANBNT CURI Sprue. Dysentery, Diarrhoea, Hemorrhage and uiceration of the Bowels. RECOMMENDED by SOME ok the CHIEFSPKCIALIS TS m the MKDICAI PRollSold Retail by all Chem.s.s a,,f Wholes!" by R THE PETER SYS COMPANY AND SOLE663 words
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Advertisement428 1899-07-31 1 pACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY QCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND TO™ KISEN KABUSHIK* KAISHA (ORIENTAL S. S. CO ggSSSSEESt Dor.c Yokohama «o San Francisco. x>pp'<nM ir a out J u 'y as Rude Janeiro Au^ Aug. v America Man, Au »>'- 2 n X Au^. 2y 7 cor further pvtlcuUrsapp|ylo428 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article103 1899-07-31 2 On June a at Gibraltar, iht wife of Major L. ardin, K.A., <( a dAu^hter. On J'inr 75, lot Und. Is!c ot Wi^ht, the *ifc of Major F. J. Gkek., k.» m < ot a son. On the 3is« irsr.inl, m Lan^l^n-Js,'' the wife of Usssjm M. Miixsa, of103 words
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Article, Illustration500 1899-07-31 2 The Singapore Free Press. MONDAY, JULY 31, 1899. Urn •hall tK« Pr«i th- r»op>-» r l t ».nt».n. Unawed b f inCoenc* »r.d unbr.bf d by r Htf« patnot TmU h«r fiorioui prrcrpli draw, Pl*4«^ to Mtl«.ofi. LaTßJtr. an« l^w. As m.jsi people not afflicted with the make- belit ye500 words
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Article877 1899-07-31 2 Mr. A. B. C. Do\le reports the loss, about 1 1 am. yesterday, ol various articles from his room, valued at %2Z 50. A Sikh of 41 Haveiock Road says iliat Rs 326 have been stolen from his house, and that his f fiend has also disappeared. The final tie877 words
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Article217 1899-07-31 2 This morning m the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice two Malays named M ihamed and Haji .or were charged with robbing the boxes of iw lye nkisha coolies at a house m Teluk Blanga. The first named was caught m the act, and the second identified subsequently217 words
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Article192 1899-07-31 2 Mi»> Caroline Clarke and Miss Mabel Clarke this .fternoon applied to Mr Justice Hyudman Jone> tor payment to them of $794 97 a "d $779 O1 standing m the books ol the At i i.uin .m General of the Court to the credit of J« ffries192 words
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Article399 1899-07-31 2 Lori. Wimborsb on the Church Cki.m.s. (D*tly Graphic. We haw. been request-d by I^j-d W'imborne to publi-h 1 he following I received an invitation to attend a meeting to be ht-Kl .it a private house m aid ot Church w-^rk m the diocese of LUndaff. As a399 words
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Article237 1899-07-31 2 THE P. O. SS. CHINA." Through »he kindness of a Belfast correspondent we are able to give a tew very interesting detail* concerning the repairs or it might almost be said the reconstruction of the P. and O. Liner Chtna, Inch la> stranded for such a long period on the237 words
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Article249 1899-07-31 2 Thus Mr. Wagner m his report on the Selangor Police fur 1898. Whilr, no doubt, the men have responded m a considerable decree to the zeal of their officers it still remains to be said that the Martini-Henry c«rb.ne is, consequent on its recoil, a most unsatisfactory weapon. If any249 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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35 1899-07-31 2 A Forged Telegram. The telegram alleged to have been sent to Prince Louis Napoleon by the Tsar of Russia on the latter's birthday is officially declared to be fabricated.35 words
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Article89 1899-07-31 2 Statement by Mr. Chamberlain. More Favourable View of Latest Franchise Proposals. A Peaceful Solution Hoped For. Speaking m the House ol Common>, Mr. Chamberlain said that the latest franchise proposals from the Transvaal showed a real advance, President Kruger having invited the friendly advice of Great Britain.89 words
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Article47 1899-07-31 2 Lord Salisbury m the House of Lor i- spoke on similar lines. A Claim to Discuss Other Issues. A doubt has been raised m official quarters at Pretoria as to the acceptability of a joint enquiry unless all pending questions are included. I47 words
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Article34 1899-07-31 2 A Colossal Fiasco. The Peace Conference at the Hague ha* I been formally closed. Great Britain, Germany, Austria, Italy. China, and Japan, have not signed the I arbitration or other conventions.34 words
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Article19 1899-07-31 2 A Draw with Sussex. The cricket match Australia v. Sussex has been drawn. London, July j.st. iSgg19 words
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Article310 1899-07-31 2 The EnJymion is likely to go on to Hongkong on Friday. A French transport passed through the P rt from West to East at 11-15 am yesterday, and at 10 a.m. this morning a .Norwegian steamer passed through from East to West. The nurse for the Perak Branch of the310 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement332 1899-07-31 2 Katz Bros., LIMITED. m Outfitting Department. VIAVKJUSI RKCKIVED A LARGE ONSIGNMENT OF IHE FOLLOWING GOODS, VIZ THE SHIKARbIE HELMET. WHITE. The Cyprus Hat, :n White, Grey, Light and Daik Brown. THE SINGAPORE HELMET. I WHITE. Grey Felt Helmets, White Rubber Helmets. I J( Indian Pith Hats and Helmets. White Straw332 words
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Advertisement410 1899-07-31 2 John Little CO., LTD. Accordeons, Zither Banjos, Violins In Case Complete. Tourist Writing Cases Cherry-wood and Ash Walking Sticks Pipes 8.88. m Cases Selvyt Polishing Cloths Stylo and Fountain Pens The Little Wonder Dynamo Machine Price $2.50 each. GOLF CLUBS (Selected) from Charles Gibson Westward Ho. SANDOWN Race Game. Ladies410 words
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Advertisement874 1899-07-31 2 LOST OR STOLEN BEARER Warrant No. 1125 for 5 Shares Nos 2151/2155 of the Straits Trading Company Ltd. A reward for Recovery will be paid by G. K. WRIGHT, c/o McAluier 6c Co. July 20 tnwf uc. The State Fire Insurance Co., Limited. HiAD;omcHi Liverpool. THK undersigned, having been appointed874 words
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Advertisement502 1899-07-31 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS ■\X7ANTED for the Sarawak Government an ex- v perienced Eurasian accountant with good testimonials, about 75 to 30 ears of age. PATERSON SIMONS* Co. Agents, Sarawak Government. July 31 7-» STOLEN. T7OX terrier dog Tramp," white with tan markings on head. Registered No. 340 or 341, flO reward502 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous204 1899-07-31 2 The Week. Monday, 31st High Water 4. ■53 a., 4.20 p. Association Cup Tie Final, 5-10 p.m. Philharmonic Choir, 5-30 p.m. Tuesday, August Ist Hi|{h Wa.er 6.* a., 5 34 p. Fire insurance Ass. meeting, Exchange, 2-30 p.m. Legislative Council, 2-30 p.m. Golf.— S. G. C. Cup. First R und.204 words
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Article322 1899-07-31 3 hi Sultan Kills Anutiir Tiger. Johore. July 30. His Highness the Sultan shot his fifth tiger on Monday last. The animal which had been tracked into a dense piece of under-growtli at the junction of Tampoi and Tehran Roads, was first fired a and missed by one of the322 words
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Article162 1899-07-31 3 K4M. *.yd Drums K.O.R. S.C.C. 2nd XI. This match was played at Tanglin, and resulted m an easy win for the Club by MfM wickets and 16 runs. S.I .C. 2N» XI. Or. >heuard run out 32 t. A. Abrams b Smith E. H. Gilpin c Warburton b Smith162 words
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Article410 1899-07-31 3 Ihi- the second match of the Cricket Tournament, (the hrst, S. V. A. Lawyers and Civil Service, having resulted m a r p* been now completed, the S. V. A. y. inning by 39 runs. L Dunman for the lo**rr- played a very410 words
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Article148 1899-07-31 3 I fatality is reported from Gunong N eroaiangol, twelve miles from Taipeng. A young Malay woman went into her garden at 4 p.m. to collect betel leaves, when a tiger came stealthily from behind i -[.rang upon her. The woman struggled with all her might before she died, *nd was148 words
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Article845 1899-07-31 3 Presbyterian Incorporation m India. July 14.— In introducing the Kirk Sessions tnj corporation Bill at to-day's Supreme legislative Council Mr. Rileigh explained that the Kirk Sessions had not been incorporated by law m I Scotland, as the property which was there concern I ed was chiefly land situated845 words
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Article548 1899-07-31 3 A ire from Rome m a London paper sajs Ihe J^.inese Government has decided upon buying the armou< -plate for sev. ral new warships from Terni Steel W«,rks. The armnur-pUie turned out recently by the Term Steel Works has bern shown lo be superior lo thai ol Krupp548 words
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Article124 1899-07-31 3 Borneo Oil to Replace Russian m Ceylon. We (Times of Ceylon 1 learn that the discharge I of 1,100 tons of Russian kerosine oil m bulk into the Shell Transport and Trading Co.'s tanks at Kochchikadde. ex the Trocas to-day, will probably be the124 words
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Article123 1899-07-31 3 The Competition for the Warren Shield, Rifle Shouting, will take place on the Tanglin Rifle Range, on the 12th August, 180.9The teams will fire as follows 8 a.m., to 10 a.m.,—" B 13 "and G "Companies, Ist B.i. Koyal Lancaster Regiment. 10.30 a.m., to 12 30p.m.,123 words
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Article115 1899-07-31 3 The returns from the I'ahang Corporation Mines for the month of June were as fallows Sungei Lembing. lons of stone crushed 2^65; oxide of tin produced 52 tons; with 35 heads of stamps running for 30 days, working expenses $20,000. Jeram Batang. Tons of stone crushed115 words
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595 1899-07-31 3 The Indian S/>u>tsman gives two pictures ol the Sulian ol Juhore and two oJ bil latest trophies m the v\a> of tiger-shooting. AUo ihcse remarks The illustrations represent H. M. the Sultan of Jo ore a d the iigeis he shot, m the595 words
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Article114 1899-07-31 3 The result of the medal play en Saturday at the above Club was as follows Cadell, Ccope and Carver also played, but returned no scores. 44 42 6 80 ade 41 44 85 <Jtlltle 57 54 24 —87 Jon«... 49 4 6 6 89 Allinson 49114 words
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199 1899-07-31 3 Dr. Reyhardt cf Colombo has received a Idler from IVnang announcing the dcalh ol his biother, Trutand Vincent, of lit P. VV. D. at Bindings, which occurred on the 2nd inst. as the result of i fever, lhe deceased was a veiy199 words
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Article1291 1899-07-31 3 (Via Ceylon.) London, July 18. Despatches from Pretoria slate that a prolonged seoet session of both the Volksraad and ihe Executive was held yesterday. It is understood that important concessions m the directions of >ir A. Milner's demands are now being favourably enteitained. Later despatches announce that the Volksraad1,291 words
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Article74 1899-07-31 3 That sound cricketer Mr. George Van- derspar, who captained the Ceylon team tliat viatted Singapore m Christmas iBo/ >( has made 12a not out m a match against H. M. S. Eclipse. The naval visitors, however, had declared their innings closed at 334 fur 5 wickets, the Colombo men, even74 words
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Article391 1899-07-31 3 Smgaport, July 31, 1899. Beans, Long per catty ct. 3 Do., French do. 16 Beef 40. 20 Bee/ Steak do. 24 Bean Sprouts do. Bambou Sprouts do. a Blachan do. 12 Brinjals do. Cabbage, Batavia do. Nil Do., China do. 10 Do., Salted do. 4 Cat rots,391 words
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Article75 1899-07-31 3 (Corrected up to July 31). On London Bank 4 m/s 2/oi demand 1 n> Private credits 3 m/s 2/Or*, documcnts3 m/s 2/^t credits 6 m/s 2 /°l y FRANCE, demand 250 (iERMANV, demand 2oj^ India. T. T 149^ Hongkong, demand "dis Yokohama, demand 4 it, p, n JAVA, demand75 words
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Article117 1899-07-31 3 fjuly 31 #85. vjambier 5 45 «io. Cube No. 1 9-6il Pepper, black (ordinary .Vpo:e; a« jz do. While. (Kair L/W=- 5 Jt) „4050 Nutmegs 1 10s *.o the lb.) ,64 do. (80s 10 the lb) 84. Mace (B.iiiJa) Bli8 Ii Cloves (Amboina) 3a. I.ibenan (.uilec 1537,1 Tapioca, small117 words
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Article228 1899-07-31 3 JULY 31 «t, xBg t, Bank of fh Quotation Caj-ital. Paid Vr. Shakks BankofCh.naandJapan.^. Norn, nal. J „000,000 450.968 ,99.87 Bell's Asbesto, Eastern A K enc>. $3 Sellers. 10,000 f<f S Clear Water Dairy Farm ltd lioo *i* 416 Fraser and Neave Ltd. Sale, sO J 3<;000 25228 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous125 1899-07-31 3 MAILS I I 0 18. n-HIiKKUV fm ivi \i I.abuAn, &c. .\'<i»j Vung 11 \m (Jihlch ate. R.K.Atjth ham K. PafcanjblK. ding Him i cm Manila Putnta 2 I'M 1 H rx {'.■Man^j, 5; L Landaura 2 PM M >;..ica, arc. Ban Hin Guan 3 pm Sournbaya, Btc. Ban Poh125 words
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Miscellaneous613 1899-07-31 3 riSIKLI IN POKI -r.-o'-W.. KUcMndTom Commanders Arr.veJ Krom For Wheu Han Poh Gi as Hr,t 57, s. n 1 U 5? t Chan S El! K^ i'r |*sfta? KJJs BS***- ENtI R"t.404 Kobmson July «S H .n«kok I.uwSnn J It life?® II I FS?* KRAN Bf HO DMl.tt|« Julv24«ird.ft I613 words
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Miscellaneous345 1899-07-31 3 LEARANCES. July Naeoiaa, tin nr M MMaaa, for Sourabay.i. 7 l ri H lr I'enntfaher, for Hongkong?. N lor Singkep. J>*h IBAMU4, Hrit. Mr., Hudson, (or Muaranc] .Malacca. n r l Vt IJril r tor T. Anson, via \mmkkv,, Brit. 1.., Maddox, for KaMa an! 1 Anm 11 M. Hr.t.345 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement911 1899-07-31 4 TO LET NO. 144. Serangoon Road, suitable for two bachelors. Entry from August 16th. Apply O. R., co Free Press. July 24 l<B TO LET SKAbIUB Hot sb, at Passir Panjang. Apply to CiKOK I RAI Co. July 28 uc TO BE LET. <~ LAKELAND. Tanglm. Rent $65. At pre-911 words
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Advertisement1204 1899-07-31 4 Under the Most ;J(S)t" Distinguished pa rooaffe of jCgifefj r His Highness THE SULTAN OF JOHORE ISMAIL RAHEEM Diamond Merchants, Manufacturing Jewellers, Dealers m Precious Stones. No. 82-1 and 82-2 Brass Bassa Road. HAVE ALWAYS IN STOCK Fashionable ready made Jewelleries of variou design, mounted with high class diamonds, rubies1,204 words
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Advertisement296 1899-07-31 4 NOBEL'S Explosives Co., Ltd. GLASGOW. MANUFACTURERS OF Dynamite, Gelignite, Gelatine Dynamite, Blasting Gelatine, Detonators, ALL KINDS OP Safety Puses, AND Electric Blasting Apparatus. The above Explosives, being all manufactured m Great Britain, are made to pass the high standard of safety and purity tests imposed by the British Government and296 words
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Advertisement117 1899-07-31 4 HUMBERS ARE STILL THE BEST ALUMINIUM OR BLACK. Standard" $155 complete with lamp bell. *n a. FREE. We give to all purchasers of our Cycles a Silver King of the Road amp arwl bell without extra charge. The BORNEO Co., Ltd. Sole Agents o iiIcOLDEN '''I &COS J.| BIRO'S EYE.117 words
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Advertisement131 1899-07-31 4 Pianos Pianos HY EVERY CELEBRATED MAKER For SALE, HIRE, OR ON THE HIRE PURCHASE SYSTEM. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF EVERY KIND Banjos, Mandolines, Guitars, Auto* Harps, Zithers, Violins, Cornets, Flutes, Clarionets, Musical Boxes and Symphonias, Graphophones and Gramophones. CLASSICAL MODERN AND POPULAR MUSIC. Allthk Newbst Music Rbcbivbd by Evbrt Mail. Catalogues131 words
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Advertisement619 1899-07-31 4 The Singapore Free Press. AND Mercantile Advertiser Cable ADDK*ss,-A4verti, tr Stmgm^,, Tblbphohb Nvmbbr.— No. 61. Published at jo-3, RafflesPl.ee 8i« t Mt THE leading English Newspaber mi n Straits Settlements; jXre! the Federated Native States of Perak, Sr| an gor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the N^ Sembilan British North Borneo Sarawak619 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1005 1899-07-31 4 VESSELS EXPECTED. Giving port of departure, and (where known) date due here, and name of Agents. Mbn-op-Wab. AK.SBONA, Jap., Poplar, Dwarf, H. M.S., g.b., Devonport, Ftb«, Danish, Hai-PEN, Chin., Portsmouth, Hatsusb, Chinese, Idsumo, Jap., Elswtck, I watb, jap., Elswick, iAOOAR, Ger., Kiel. IGURiA, Ital., Spezzea, Mi ram mo, Jap., London,1,005 words
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