Straits Times Weekly Issue, 19 January 1884
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Straits Times Weekly Issue
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Title Section27 1884-01-19 1 The Straits Times WEEKLY ISSUE. v Seh Pi BLISHEU KOR TRANSMISSION BY EvEKY HOMEWARD MAIL STEAMER. RICK 40 < VOL XL. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 1884. No. 3,245.27 words
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Article403 1884-01-19 1 DM NEDERLANDSOH-INDI^OHE STOOMVAART MAATBCHAP™. Under Contracts with the Netherlands Indian Goremments. Head Office, 78 Atwtim Friars, London, U. O. head A9fwcy Batavia. The following ure the dates on which the Company's Steamers running m conneotion with the mail steamers of the O. 8. N. Coy., may be403 words
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Article897 1884-01-19 1 mon, Goenong Sitoelie, Singkel, Baros. Sibogha, Natal, Ayerbangies and Priaman monthly. A. Thb North Ooast of Java.— I From Batavia via Samarang for Soerabsva and back on the sth, 10th, 15th, 20th 25th and 30th of every month. N.B. Tbe steamers sailing both from Batavia and Soerabaya897 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement519 1884-01-19 1 flutter** NOTICE. Subscribers are requested to intimate early as possible whether they wish to pay their subscriptions m advance for tbe t? year, and their attentionM* request b terms of subscription, which are Local Delivery. In Advance. f>AILY EdITJO* I WFPKLT BtoITIO«. Per Annum./,. $24 f P«r Annum $1R S^519 words
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Advertisement49 1884-01-19 1 flotms. Job Printing Department. This Department is now nnder the control of an experienced European Supremtendent, and is capable of executing alorders for Bills of Lading, Shipping Orders Bapiuess Cards, Bill Heads, Funeral Cards Ball Programmes, Manifests, Permits, And every description of Job Printing. ll'OollyerlQuay, Singapore, 17th December, IS49 words
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Advertisement180 1884-01-19 1 I r i 1 ■■<<■■ ii T» VELOOTINE I »A»tstas.6r RIOB FLOWSR Specially prepared wtth Bismuth, and consequently has a salutary action on the shin. I It is adherent, and completely m visible 9 givmgto the skin a fresh* I ness and natural velvety appearance. CH. FAY, 9, rue de180 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement604 1884-01-19 2 jHisreilanrous. WARE OP IMITATIONB T EA and IERUIN w -liginal and (rohuine. VXTOK< RSTEESHIKE y< A "bears the autograph sig~ ure of Lea and ins on a red label. Sold whole--I>y the Pro.* prieb »rs, Worcester; and Crosse and BlackwelL London T EA and PEKRINS' Grocers and Ulmen throughout the604 words
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Advertisement755 1884-01-19 2 iHisrrllantou. Wholesale and Retail Medicine Vendors throughout the world. BEWARE of SUBSTITUTES, Commded from Vile and Chetap Drags, which some Alean Unscrupulous Persons are making up to sell on the great l«epn< ion of Dr. Lalor's Phosphoi>'/ne, Fraudulently usiucr Or. Lalor's Trade lark, Phosphodyne," His Advertisements and Patients' Testimonials, to755 words
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Advertisement734 1884-01-19 2 iJfteittllanwms. DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S HLORODYNF T.he Original and only Genuine. Ad\ Invalids. If yon wish ot tain quiet, refreshing sleep, free from headache, relief from pain and anguish, calm and the weary sellings of protra< tod he media, and regul ite t he circul of the body, yon will734 words
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Advertisement551 1884-01-19 2 iateftllanrmis. m the form of P<- Hright's Phosphod its invaluable action n the human 1 without any of those drawback* w preparation invariably prodnr Dr BRI PHOSPHODYN X CAUTION'.— PIi sphorus is mes sold m the form of Pills and Lij it should he generally known that every prej. .nation551 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement503 1884-01-19 3 iHtfitllantous, DINNEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA.^ DINNEFORD'S FLUID sESIA. The best Remedy *or Acidity of the Stomach DINNEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA For Heartburn and Headache, ror Gout and Indigestion. DINNEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA The best Mild Aperient for Dehcate Constitutions, Ladies, Children and Infants, and for regular use m Warm Jailmates. Dinneford Co Chemists,503 words
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Advertisement672 1884-01-19 3 iHfeitllatwcm*. I Photo Albums, Writing Cases, Despatch j Boxes. Fens, Pencils, Ink and all Office Sundries j and a great variety of Fancy goods for Presents. V Akms and Ammunition. Rifles. Fowling Pieces and Revolvers from first class makers. Cartridges. Cartridge Cases. Wads, Shot, PercussionxCaps, Gun Oil and all accessories.672 words
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Advertisement808 1884-01-19 3 94 rfts* THE TANJONG PAGAR DOOK OOW_ PANY LIMITED. The works of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishments, viz Wh\rf.— ArT- j ri£ berthage for tw< vessels at one t tlongside for vessels of the In808 words
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Advertisement519 1884-01-19 3 Sorits* f )r Wharfage, Laborage, Storage, Godown or Warehouse rent, fire insurance, and any ather expenses and charges, and for a general balance of account due to the Company. Further information, particulars and Rates of charges, can be obtained at the Company's Office, No. 4 Collyer Quay, or a', the519 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement362 1884-01-19 4 TREASURY oftheTHROAT v GICQUEL'S LOZENGES composed of CHLORATE of POTASH (Bertholet's salt) ABE THE BEST MEDICAMENT AGAINST SORE THROAT, EXTINCTION OF THE VOICE, QUINSY, APHT>E, ANGINA* CROUP, GANGRENE OF THE MOUTH, SCORBUT, ETC. They are Indispe who are obliged to speak frequently. m IVLOIDE! OF XJS33 is, according to theg362 words
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Advertisement703 1884-01-19 4 _14*H44<4 Hill I »>»►»►»»►►► /^N^" 7^^^ j QUINA-LAROCHE <^iS^^ Perrugineux SYRUP "< sfe^ In spite of the ever -s>f the Ziarocbe Bark (QUINA-LAROCHE), JS>*^s\ySf whlcb bas been honored with a prize A. >T of 16,600 francs, a Gold Medal, Imtat. /may cause I wA aprefereiice to f Syrup __a^l___rL__p with703 words
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THE STEAITS TIMES. WEEKLY ISSUE.
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Title Section10 1884-01-19 1 THE STEAITS TIMES. WEEKLY ISSUE. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 19th JANUARY ,1883.10 words
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162 1884-01-19 1 STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 19th JAN., 1884. fATJBST MARKET iUNS, Singapore, 19th January, 1884. Gambier 7.30. Blaok Pepper 18.25. White Pepper, fair quality. 28. Sago Flour, Sar 2.60. Pearl Sago 3. Coffee, Bonthyne 15.50. Tapioca, small Flake 3.55. Tin 25.87*. iOs. Mule twist 92. lbs. Shirtings 1,52*. 7 do do 1.42*.162 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article36 1884-01-19 1 At Kampong Kerban, on the 16th Jan. the wife, of Mr. F. K. Jfnnings, Straits Settlements Police, of a daughter. At Pnnaep Street, on the 17th January, the wife of George Kesslar, of a son.36 words
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Article39 1884-01-19 1 On the 9th Jan., at St. George's Church, Penang, by the Rev., John Walker, assisted by tbe Rev. H. Mc D. Courteney, ChasC Newland, .Straits Police Force, to Amy, youngeat daughter of the late A. R. EAGLEBHAME, Esq.39 words
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Article804 1884-01-19 1 Thb last weekly issue of the Straits Times was dated Saturday, tbe 12th January. Tbe P. &0. steamer Assam arrived on Sunday, the 13th, with the English mail of 14th December. The last homeward mail via Brindisi was despatched by the P. O. steamer Pekin on804 words
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495 1884-01-19 1 1 —WW Si H. E. the Governor has been pleased to appoint Lieut. R. H. Cholmondeley, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, to act as Private Secretary to His Excellency, Postal Notice. It is notified that the Parcel Post Service between Singapore, Penang (including Province Wellesley) and Malacca,495 words
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Article427 1884-01-19 1 The Penang papers of the 9th instant contain an account of tbe First*' Day of the Penang Races, from which we take the following particu'ars which are of some local interest here The first race, Le Dernier Coup, value $100, was won by Mr. Dorasammy Pillay's Highflier, Mr.427 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement306 1884-01-19 1 FOR SALE. A Few Wefk*? with thw Malays. In pamplet form. Price 50 cents per py"Straits Times" Office, Singapore 26th April, 1883. NOW READY. NOTES OF A JOTTRNFY acroBB thf isthmus of kra, Made with the French Government Survey Expedition, January April, I^B3. With explanatory Map and Sections. AND Appendix306 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous166 1884-01-19 1 gassenjjer** Per P. and O. steamer Assam, on tha 13th inst. For Hongkong. From London Mr. and Mrs. Watts and children. Miss Watts, Messrs. J. Peterson and J D. Munroe, Lt. Colonel Barton and Miss Fraser. From Brindsi: Messrs. W. Gregor, Gurnese and McLennan. From Penang Mr. F. Thomson. From166 words
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Article196 1884-01-19 2 (For Times.) London, 1%1/i Jan. The Egyptian Government has decided to abandon Snakim, and has ordered the civil population to evacuate Khartoum. The Si ez. Canal. London, \Uh Jan.— The Gaulo'i*" announces that the British Government has ratified tbe Convention made between M. de Lesseps and the shipowners.196 words
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Article4136 1884-01-19 2 "Present and Fitube Land Systems." With regard to tjre article under this heading which amsears elsewhere m our columns, we have been requested to state, on authority, that no Land Bill has at any time been under the consideration of Government which makes land liable to4,136 words
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353 1884-01-19 3 Cricket. Public Schools v. The World. We subjoin below tbe score of an interesting Cricket Match which commenced on tbe 26th December last, and finished on the 2nd instant, Public Schools v. The JPorld. Victory remained with the latter, a result largely due to the fine batting of a "sub"353 words
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Article1292 1884-01-19 3 We have to acknowledge the receipt from Dr. Rowell, P.C.M.0., of a copy of the Meteorological Returns of the Settlements for the year 1882, from which we take the following particulars, which may be of more or less interest Singaporb. The mean teiaperaturo of Singapore is given as 81.7;1,292 words
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Article594 1884-01-19 4 rather curious case was tried on Thursday at tbe Assizes before Acting Chief Justice Ford. A person named Sin Bun was charged with theft from one Lim Seng. The charge was read by the Registrar and explained to the prisoner by the interpreter, but he594 words
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Article588 1884-01-19 4 >n the 28th Nov., four were convicted of being engaged m the businof a lottery under tbe Gaming Ordinance, 1879. It appeared that tickets were issued and distributed, each containing 80 numbers or figures Th»' proprietor of the game had also a ticket on which were 40588 words
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Article1321 1884-01-19 4 From Ceylon and Indian papers. Calcutta, 14>th Dec A scheme for the acclimatization of horses m Australia, as to fit them for remount purposes m India, has been brought before the Executive Committee. It is thought that the scheme will prove successful. If so, it will effect a1,321 words
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Article3291 1884-01-19 4 Present and Future Land System-. We are given to understand, indirectly and from more than one quarter, that future legislation is m course of consideration and concoction on the same lines as the Crown Lands Encroachment Bill, to whioh objection has taken, and fcv% facts have'3,291 words
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Article794 1884-01-19 6 Whether China means to declare war against France or not, the Chinese authorities are preparing for war and seem to fear an attack on Canton. Thus, tbe Hongkong Daily Press publishes the following news from Canton under date 10th January The Kwangtung Authorities are794 words
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Article1657 1884-01-19 6 On the llth December, the Marquis of Lome, late Governor/jreneral of the Canadian Dominion, delivered a most interesting" address at the Colonial Institute m London, on the relations which ought to exi>t between England and her great ColAies, and m rending it one cannot Melp thinking1,657 words
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Article4833 1884-01-19 6 The correspondent of the Hongkong /Ja/ly Press write- a- follows Haiphong, &\st December. Since my last letter a terrible disaster or accident has occurred at Hanoi. On the 27th mmt at 7.30 a. in., the whole pare da: lery exploded. It appears that the dent happened4,833 words
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Article1435 1884-01-19 8 The special c of tbe gus at Tamatave writes ns follows "On the 22nd I small pa of Hovas with- a flag of parley presented themselves at the French outposts. Two Hova officers m full uniform came forward, and announced that they were bearers of a letter ised1,435 words
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Article4716 1884-01-19 8 <>I Sh.VN'GIUI. Thk Celestial Empire of the 2nd January contains the following report of the first meeting of shareholders m the above Company. The shares oft' Company amount t, 8,500 m nun, of the value of §100 each share, and there has been a good4,716 words
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Article1755 1884-01-19 10 Singapore, 10th December, 1883. To the Municipal Secretary, Singapore Sir, I hav^ to request you to lay the following report before the Municipal 0 'inmissioners. Country Roads tnd Bridges. The con* tinuous wet weather we have had of late and the condition of the side and scupper1,755 words
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938 1884-01-19 10 Me. Holt S. Hallett, says the Rangoon Gazette of the 3rd January, leave* on Tuesday morning (Bth Jan.) for Maulmain, from which he will start on his journey of exploration to Zimmay. He expects that Mr. Colquhoun will get away from Tonquin m March or April, go938 words
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Article3360 1884-01-19 11 Mr. A. R. Colquhoun has published bis new book ft Among ike Shans" and the following extract from it, givingsomeidea of his railway project for the purpose of tapping Ynunan, will no doubt prove interesting to many m the Straits Within the last 'few years the Burmese3,360 words
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Article777 1884-01-19 12 Messrs. Cutler, Palmer Co., m their annual' report, give tbe following interi >tinuf particulars a< to the various vintages, the resu snerally being" much better than iv l s^2 Bordeaux. Tin' vinl on the whole was gathered und< r favourable c. v .itions. The wine is777 words
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Article879 1884-01-19 12 The Sarawak Gazette of the Ist January contains the following review of ISSo 1 In reviewing the events of the p hive not any very marked advance to »rd, but at ac we h much <>n which to tulate ourselves as shewing that tl c o mntry is879 words
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Correspondence.
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Article384 1884-01-19 12 To the Editor of the Straits Th Sir, I desire to correct an error which appears to be prevalent, and has found its way into your columns, respecting the electric light at the' Flower Show. Neither Dr. Dennys nor th»' l>enn; Cuff System Lad anything whatever to384 words
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Article153 1884-01-19 12 The Art Club. To the Editor of the Straits Times. ,i: The remarks on the painting at the Art Club by "Guido" m i article are silly, a critique, without criticism, but m his last article he reaches the came of irrelevant nonsense, when he says, The most perfect attainment153 words
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Article100 1884-01-19 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. My DEAU CaLKBS,— I quite concur with you, that it is more than bad form to put m print the names of amateur musicians— instead of being thankful, if tor nothing else, for merely the intention to please and oblige a Society. But100 words
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Article250 1884-01-19 12 (A word m son.) To the Editor of th Dkak Sti I hav< veral ISA interesting daily paper, a nun m the subject of the "Ar\ Club" and its 1. meeting may T ask a few question! one wh for information What are these letters written for? Do they amuse250 words
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Article221 1884-01-19 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. s ii% Now that the storm has subsided, b't a lew words to my detractors, and gentlemen," if my critique had been silly, and nonsensical, and vulgar, as you state, you should have trer. it with contempt your letters you: sents, and a221 words
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Article89 1884-01-19 12 2b r7 (Scene, Buki ih road the Ron' l d Com mtssioner and his myrmido Hon. Z. C. loquitur. f fine piece of waste lam cultivated for three years Srown Land. Let's t Mice. (Attempts to fettbrs^sß i v7 nrouarn rue namn^i i a hen suddenly appears the Irate Owner89 words
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Article109 1884-01-19 12 Uwutta Mr,— l would t m th of a great number ot ladies and renrwl who would like n„e£ a B ffi£ l but who are gacia, Pl«e for rtS an, fining ,t would be off Crane's Hoil at ranjong Katong. The atartine* »ight be anchored109 words
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954 1884-01-19 13 To the Editor of the .Straits Times. h*™*.— 1 See tha 1 t two correspondents have done me the honor to reply to mv letter "Noel's" requires no repl£ A fTw words tor -Miles." He at any rate agree! with me and St. Andrew, when he954 words
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Article174 1884-01-19 13 To th Editor of the Straits Times. C? rri a tter whlch you Published m .Mondays issue from "An Episcopalian and member of the Church of England" has raised a perplexity m my mind, aud I shall feel grateful to any of your readers for an explanation. I earnestly wish174 words
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Article67 1884-01-19 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, With reference to late corrcspoudenes m your paper the Revd. Sydney Smith's definition of Ritualism may prove of some edification. Here it is: A system of posture and imposture, of circumflexion and genuflexion, of bowing to the East and curtseying to the67 words
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813 1884-01-19 13 The Flower Show. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I visited the Flower Show, which was conspicuous for the absence of tlowers. To one accustomed to the flower shows at home the disappointment was great. It ought to have been styled the Horticub tural Show. Like every thing813 words
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159 1884-01-19 13 Annual Aicenses. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Jogging along past the Station yesterday, I found a number 'rickshas and gharries waiting for the "governor" for the usual annual licenses, and j on my way home tbe 'rickshas and gharries were still there m "jaaga warfare." These I159 words
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Page 13 Advertisements
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Advertisement177 1884-01-19 13 Bufferer from any scrofulous disease, who will fairly try Ayer's Sarsaparilla, need despur <f a cure. It will purge the blood of all impurities, thereby destroying the germs from which scrofula is developed, and will infuse new life and vigor throughout the whole physical organization. Hollowaifs Ointment and PilU.— Golds.177 words
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Miscellaneous626 1884-01-19 13 Flau h Vessel's Name. and fe I Captain. From. Sailed. Consignees. Q Rig- &h Jan. 11 Chi Yuen Brit. str. U96 Wallace Penang Jan. 9 Kirn Ching k Co. 11 Radnorshire Brit. str. 1201 L'ickards H'kong Jan. 5 Boustead k Co. 11 [Deucalion Brit, str.! 1639 Puidy H'kong Jan. 5626 words
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Miscellaneous1086 1884-01-19 14 CLEARANCES. Date. Vessel's Name. Flag A Kio. Captain. Destination. 1 Jan. 12 Titania Aus. str. Marussig Hongkong 12 Lesseps Nor. str. Hansen Rangoon 12 Normanby Brit. str. Sorensen Cheribon 12 Ganymede Brit. str. Kuston Deli via Penang 12 M. Meanatchy Dut. str. Schippers Madras via pvrts 12 Gov. Gen. Meyer1,086 words
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