Straits Times Weekly Issue, 20 September 1883
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Straits Times Weekly Issue
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Title Section27 1883-09-20 1 The Straits Times WEEKLY ISSUE. New Series. Published for Transmission by Every Homeward Mail Steamer. Prk i: 10 Cents. VOL. XXXIX. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1883. 3,22827 words
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129 1883-09-20 1 To Batavia via Kv>uw and Muntok, and back, in correspondence with the mad steamers of the P. A 0. Company every 14 days. Macassar and the Moluccos, via Cheribon, Samarang, Sourabaya, Bally Boeleling, Ampanan, every ten days. Acheen, via Penang, Edie, Telok-So-mawe, Samalangan and Pedir,129 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement606 1883-09-20 1 Local Delivery. In Advance. Daily Edition, i Weekly Edition. Per Annum 324 Per Annum $16 Six Months 14 Six Months 9 Three Months.... 8 Three Months.... 5 In Arrear. Per Annum $30 Per Annum $18 Six Months IS i Six Months 10 Tliree Months.... 10 Three Months.... 6 Foreign Delivery606 words
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Advertisement408 1883-09-20 1 attain ;S>f)tp Companies. DE NEDERLANDSCH-INDISCHE STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Under Contracts with the Netherlands, Trdmn Governm. nts Head Officf, 13 Austin Friars, London. E. 0L Head Agkncy Batavia. The following are the dates on which the Company's Steamers running in connection with tie mail steamers of the P. O. S. N. Coy.,408 words
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Advertisement662 1883-09-20 1 £>team £>bip Compames*nd back on the sth, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th and 30th of every month. N.B.— The steamers sailing both from Batavia and Soerabaya on the 10th, 20th and 30th, shall also call at Cheribon, Tagal and Pekalongan during the favourable season P-. The East Coast op Java. From662 words
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Advertisement542 1883-09-20 1 £>team a>t)(p companies* In the months of May, July, September and November, via Bima, Maoemeri, Larentoeka, Timor Koepang and back via Timor Koepang, Kotti, Savoe, Nangamessi and Bima. L Ist. From Macassar via Bonthain, Boelekomba, Saleyer, Sindjay, and Boeton to Kendaribaai and back in via the tame places on 12th542 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement609 1883-09-20 2 L BE WARE OF IMITATIONS BA and 1 K KRINS' O AUCE. The Original and < o-nuine. TTT'ORCESTE lIS HIKE JUVH hears theautograph sig~ nature of uea and Perrine on a red label. Sold wholesale by the Proprietors, Worcester; and Crosse and Black well. London X EA and PERKINS' Of609 words
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Advertisement713 1883-09-20 2 ilotfces. THE ONLY TRADE MARK— IHOSPHODYNE. Sanctioned by Her Majesty's Government. Protected under the Trade Marls Act (38 and 39 Vict., ch. 91). HEALTH, STRENGTH, AND ENERGY. DR. LALOR'S PHOSPHODYNE. Twentv Y rs Public Test, and Thousands of unimpeachable Testimonials from all of the World, establish Dr. LALOR'S PHOSPHODYNE the713 words
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Advertisement895 1883-09-20 2 courts. Phosphodyne i i India:— Tresicher A Co Bombay, Byculla, and Poona Smith Btanistreet A Co., Bathgate A Co.. and Scott, Thompson A Co., Calcutta H R. Maynard, Penang; R Robertson, Ceylon; E. Gillon .< Co., Jiahore; O'Hart t Co., Bangalore; West S Co., Madras; E. Speohlv, Kurrae! ee Rangoon895 words
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Advertisement681 1883-09-20 2 iHsiceilatieous. DR. J. COTJJ^RROWVE CHT.ORODYNE The Original and only Genuine Advice to Invalids.— If v n wish to ob. tain quiet, refreshing sleep, free from headache, relief from pain and anguish to calm and assuage the weary aehingi of protracted disease, invig be nervous media, and regal tte the circulating681 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement532 1883-09-20 3 iHtetellawous. LIEBIG COMPANY'S EXTRACT OF MEAT. Finest and Cheapest Meat Flavouring Stock for Soups, Made Dishes and Sauces Invaluable for India, as an efficient tonic in all cases of weakness. Keeps good in the hottest climates and for any length of time. Liebig Company's Extract op M- at, "Is a532 words
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Advertisement795 1883-09-20 3 iHtareUanriw*. Preparations with Liebig's Name.— lt may be remembered that some time since a controversy was raging in the medical journals as to the original inventor of a certain Obstetric riag wh, -rein two eminent gynaecologists disputed the right of priority to certain improvements others joined in the fray and795 words
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Advertisement818 1883-09-20 3 IMS TANJ^NO PAGAR DOCK OOM PANT LIMITED. The works of the Company aresitn at Canjong Pagar, within one mile of the 'j > vn of Singapore, and comprise the folI >wing est mente. viz Wharf.— AtTor b'ng berthage for twenty resaels at < re ti ne with sufficient water bl818 words
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Advertisement631 1883-09-20 3 2Borfe» for Wharfage, Laborage, Storage, Godown" or Warehouse rent, fire insurance, and any athcr expenses and charges, and for a ge. neral balance of account due to the Company. Further information, particulars and K ites of charges, can be obtained at the Office, Wo. 4 Collyer Quay, or tae works.631 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement412 1883-09-20 4 r TREASURY of theTHROAT^ GICQUEL'S LOZENGES composed of CHLORATE of POTASH (Bertholet's salt) ARE THE BEST MEDICAMENT AGAINST SORE THROAT, EXTINCTION OF THE VOICE, QUINSY, APHT>E, ANGINA* CROUP, GANGRENE OF THE MOUTH, SCORBUT, ETC. They are Indispensable to all persons who are obliged to speak frequently. > < HVEOIDE OF412 words
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Advertisement963 1883-09-20 4 QUINA-LAROCHE Ferrugineux SYRUP In spite of the ever increasing success of the Ziaroche Bark QUTXV A lAROCHE which has been honored with a prize of 16.600 francs, a Gold Medal, etc, there are many cases in which the s, nsibility and Irritation of the muc Wanes may cause a preference963 words
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THE STRAITS TIMES. WEEKLY ISSUE.
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Title Section10 1883-09-20 1 THE STRAITS TIMES. WEEKLY ISSUE. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 20th SEPTEMBER, 1883.10 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article37 1883-09-20 1 At Spottiswo de Park, on the morriig of the Uth S^pt., the wife of A. DE Baa!TIDRA. of a daugl ter. On the 17th Sept< tuber, the wife of A. J. De Socza, of a son.37 words
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Obituary18 1883-09-20 1 At Ashbrid^e House, Thurlow Road, Hampstead, '»n the 14th Sept., Harriet, wife of the Hon Amlrew Cukrie.18 words
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Article, Illustration167 1883-09-20 1 THURSDAY, 20th SEPT., 1883. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS, Singapore, 20th Septlmbeb, L8-5J. Gainbier 6 95. Black Pepper 16.75. White Pepper, fair quality. 26. Sago Flour, Sar 2.70. Pearl Sago 3.124. Coffee, Bonthyne 12.75. Tapioca, small Flake 3.20. Tin. 29 55. 40s. Mule twist 94. 8* lbs. Shirtings 1.55. 7 do do167 words
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Article1112 1883-09-20 1 Summary of the Wklk. t The shorthand report and the offiCl al minutes of the meeting of the legislative Council on the 10th instaut have been published. The debate on the Hon.. Mr. Gulland's motion regarding tbe purchase of Messrs. Sandilands, Buttery Co.'sproperty at Penang- was1,112 words
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Article112 1883-09-20 1 We learn that 11. E. the Governor has, (subject to the approval of the Secretary of State) appointed Mr. R. W. Braddell, barrister-at-law, to be Third Magistrate in Penang, the appointment to date from the Ist < October next'. As being the son of the late Attorney-General and also as112 words
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Article219 1883-09-20 1 Her Majesty has been pleased to allow and confirm the Ordinance Xo. IV of 188 entitled uAn Ordinance to amend the Tramways Ordinance, 1882.* 1 An Order in Council dated Bth Sept. reads: —It is hereby ordered, that the following Pees shall be charged for Lioem219 words
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Article320 1883-09-20 1 Penang N ews. We take the following items from our Penang contemporaries: The Great Chingay or Thanksgiving Procession. —We are given to understand that a sum exceeding §25,000 has been subscribed towards the show, and that the gorgeousness of its character is predicted to be so great that a large320 words
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Article287 1883-09-20 1 Messrs. W. G. Hai Co. in their Saigon Circular of 10th Sept. report: —M "derate shipmen s have gone forward to Hongkong by Chinees dealers not beciuse of a demand tb- re, but to find an out'et for accumulating >tocks. No fresh purchases for ire noticeable, former indent-; are bring287 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement119 1883-09-20 1 FOR SALE. A Fiw Wffk<3 with th* Malays. Tn pamplet form. Price 50 cents per copy. "Straits Times" Offiee. Fir g» yoro 26th April, 1883. NOW READY. N'OTESCF A .lO^^Y Across thr Isthmus of Kra. Made wit** the Frfnt h Government Purvey Fxpfditton. Janfai y April. 1883 With explanatory Map119 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous38 1883-09-20 1 9a*9engero. Per steamer Arratoon Apcar, on the 19th inst. For Penang.- -From Singapore Hon'ble G. M. Sandilands and MrB..Saudilands. For Calcutta.— From Hongkong: Right fcevd. C. Carapiet, Dr. Monteith, Messrs. J- Knox Wright, Arathoon, Menzies, and h. llartin.38 words
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Article3004 1883-09-20 2 The total returc of visitors to the Raffles Library and Museum dury the week ending Friday, 14th September, 1883, was 614. We learn from Mr. Kim Ching, H. S. M. Consul, that His Majesty the King of Siam has sent a contribution of 30 catties Gold,3,004 words
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Article2543 1883-09-20 3 a wmthsi'ujNßENT, writing to the Paris Temps from Cochin China, reveals a curious custom which is stated to be still in use in the kingdom of Annam. When the Annamite Consul was expelled from Saigon last June, he was obliged to dispose hastily of his furniture, his carriages, and his2,543 words
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428 1883-09-20 3 Official Guide to the Amsterdam Exhibition. The Official Guide to the Amsterdam Exhibition is rather a curious production, if we may judge from the English version. The latter however has evidently been made by some one not well acquainted with the English language, which mav account in some measure for428 words
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Article1313 1883-09-20 3 Monday, 10th September. 1883. Peesii i His EICEI LENCI Goi BRXOR. His Honor the Chief Jug! The Hon'ble Officer Com'ding the Troops. the Acting Colonial Secretary. the Resdt. Councillor of Malacca. the Acting Attorney-General. the Colonial Treasurer. the Acting Auditor-General. the Acting Colonial Engineer. the Commissioner of Lands.1,313 words
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Article193 1883-09-20 4 rPor Straits Times J China and France. London, Ylth Sept.— The "Temps" announces that the British Government j has agreed to mediate between France and China. M kDAGABCAI. Admiral Pierre is dead. Thk St. Leger. London, \ltk Sept. Ossian. CkisUhurst. Highland Chief. China. London, \Uh Sept.— A semi-official193 words
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Article532 1883-09-20 4 (From Ceylon aud Indian papers) Berlin 29th August.-The German I arhament was opened to-day. The Em peror's speech dealt solely with the treatv of commerce with Spain. Vienna, SOth Aug.— A ministerial crisis is considered imminent in Hungary, unless 1 the authorities here sanction the adoption of forcible532 words
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Article1953 1883-09-20 4 The Council Muting of 10th Sept, The Reportof the Council Meeting of the 10th September, which we published infullou the lBthinet. will, wehaveno doubt, have been studied with considerable interest by our readers. Rifl Excellency's preliminary announcement of the Governor General of Netherlands India's handsome acknowledgment1,953 words
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Article831 1883-09-20 5 It has been maintained by eminent medical men that the human system needs relaxation from labour one day in seven that the vital forces suffer by an unbroken strain upon them. Moreover, this would appear to be recognized by all natives, for besides the Jewish and Christian Sabbaths,831 words
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1242 1883-09-20 5 The first Ordinarv General Meeting of the Shareholders in this Company was held in the Exchange Rooms yesterday afternoon (l^thinst-j at 4 o'clock. There were present. Provisional Directors. Theodor Sohst, Esq., Prov. Chairman. Messrs. B£. Behr, J. Neave, Alex. Johnston, W. G. Greig, John Wilson,1,242 words
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Article1113 1883-09-20 6 Thk China Mail of 6th September vb The S. S. Nam -ria n, Captain Garceau, arrived last night from Haiphong, but little tews of consequence from ■fit place. Xo intelligence had been received for several days from Xamdinh or Hanoi, and Haiphong was assuming a newhat1,113 words
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Article1226 1883-09-20 6 Translated from the Batavia Dagblad of the 25th May. u Under the circumstances it is a comfort that the island of Krakatau is unin* habited. Of an uninhabited island there is, however, but little of importance to be mentioned. It is an oblong island stretching out1,226 words
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3025 1883-09-20 6 The following is a translation of the latest received summary for Europe of the Java Bode "Batavia, bth September 1^ >.— The calamity described by us a week ago continues to be the main topic of the d;<y, which keeps all others in the3,025 words
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2355 1883-09-20 7 The following report on the condition of the stricken districts in Bantam, by Dr. Sollewyn Gelpke, who had been d< patched thither by the Netherlands Indian Government on a commission of inquiry, is translated from the Batavia Handelshlad of the Bth September 41 The2,355 words
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Article1647 1883-09-20 8 (Translated from Dutch newspapers.) Tbe Batavia Dagblad of the 28th August quotes from a Sourabaya newspaper the following particulars of the havoc wrought by tigers in Java «In the district of Randu Blatong, tigers ave now become very numerous and dangerous. Within the last four months, they1,647 words
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808 1883-09-20 8 Until within the last few years, lit. tie interest has been taken in the question regarding the effect of the destruction of the forests upon the climate of the different Settlements and the health of the inhabitants. In IS7S, a Report was made, at808 words
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2128 1883-09-20 9 Now that, twenty-five years after the project was first mooted/ The Straits Insvrance Company, Limited, has been fairly started with every promise of a prosperous career, the following article upon the variation of clauses in Marine Insurance Policies, taken from the Economist of the 11th2,128 words
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Article3974 1883-09-20 9 Minutes of proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners on Friday, the 24th August, 1883. Commissioners Present. lion. Capt. MeCallum, r.e. President. Edwin Koek, Esq. Syed Mahomed Alsagotf, Esq. B. W. Maxwell Esq. The Minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Read the fortnightly Progress Report from the3,974 words
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Article944 1883-09-20 10 The Mauritius paper received be the mail yesterday are painfully diplomatic and official regarding Madagascar. We take the following items from the Merchants' and Planters' Gazette of the 11th August The arrival and landing of the Admiral. H. M. S. Euryalus arrived here from Trincomalee on the 26th944 words
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Article720 1883-09-20 11 The China Mail of the 11th September publishes the following account from its Canton correspondent of the rioting in Canton respecting which we had such an alarming" telejjrram from Reuber the other day. The news reached Hongkong on the 11th, and Commodore Cuming immediately ordered the720 words
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Article13537 1883-09-20 11 Monday, 10th September, I£B3. Present. His Excellency The Governor (Sir Fkderick A. Weld, k. c. m. o.) His Honour the Chief Justice. The Hon'ble the Officer Com. the Troops. the Acting Colonial Secretary. the R'dt. Councillor of Malacca. the ActingAttorney.General. tbe Colonial Treasurer. the Acting Auditor-General. tbe Acting13,537 words
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Article784 1883-09-20 14 M in'UTKs of Proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners on Friday, 7th September, 1883. Co m m iss ioners Prese n t Hon. Capt. McCallum.R.E. President. Edwin Koek, Esq. Syed Mahomed AlsagofT, Esq. .1. P. Joaquim, Esq. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Read letter784 words
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Article2069 1883-09-20 14 We take the following items from the Journal OJficiel and Independent of Saigon of the 4th, 6th and Bth September The Journal Officiel of sth Septeml ber publishes the following telegram 1 from Paris to M. Harmand. The Government congratulates yon on the results which you have obtaiued.2,069 words
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Article1402 1883-09-20 15 We extract the following items of mail news from the home papers The New Bankruptcy Bill.— The most noteworthy event in the Commons within the past few days has been the passage of the Bankruptcy Bill. This is a measure which radically alters the existing system of administering1,402 words
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Article1167 1883-09-20 15 {From an occasional Correspondent.) The rumour concerning the deposition of the Sultan of Sulu, and the nomination, as Sultan, of his uncle, Datoh Aliodin the same who acted as regent during the Sultan's pilgrimage to Mecca and visit to Singapore en route, carries with it a considerable1,167 words
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Article592 1883-09-20 16 (From our own Correspondent.) Bangkok, oth Sept. 1888. There is very little of interest to advise by this opportunity. The city is quiet, the country is tranquil, and the "goose hangs high." There was to have been a grand celebration at the Sramom Palace on Sunday last, on592 words
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Article2138 1883-09-20 16 {From our own Correspondent.) Paris, V2fh August. Monsieur se meurt, Monsieur est mort can fitly be applied to the Comte de Chambord. Of the several stories current about his illness, the truth appears to be this. Like all Bourbons he is a notorious trencher man. Louis XIV., great2,138 words
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Article1283 1883-09-20 17 We take the following 1 items from our Australian exchanges, which come down to the ISth August Australian News. Sydney, 3lst July. Professor Stephens (president of the Geographical Society of Sew South Wales), Messrs. E Larin, and L. A. Meslee (hon. secretary), Brod«bb, M.L.C., Dr. Belgrave,1,283 words
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Article1484 1883-09-20 17 Before Mr. Justice Ford. Wednesday, 12th September. Yeap Fong Seng was charged with having c unmitted housebreaking and theft, on the '29th August, in H ivelock Ro id. The only witnesses were the prose.t cutor and the native police constab'e who arrested the prisoner, and the evidence of1,484 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter113 1883-09-20 17 To the Editor of the Strait* Times. Sir,— I beg to bring a few facts to your notice with reference to Gas, and the inconvenience we are put to. The Gas pipe in Teluk Ayer Street close to the Chinese Temple must be very much out of order;113 words
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Miscellaneous1836 1883-09-20 18 ARRIVALS. J CLEARANCES. I ~flao" j SJ ViBBSL'B Nami. and Captain. From. Sailed. Consignees. Date. Vessel's Name. Flag A Rio. Captain. Destination Q Rio* j *H Sept. Sept. 12 Chi Yuen Chin, str Wallace Penan* 12 Glenlyon Brit, str. 1373 McKinlay H'kong Sept, 6 Martin Dyce A 00. 12 Bangalore1,836 words
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