Straits Times Weekly Issue, 2 February 1884
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Straits Times Weekly Issue
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Title Section28 1884-02-02 1 The Straits Times WEEKLY ISSUE. yy Transmiss] m Eveiu Homeward .Man. Steami Pun i ii VOL XL. Kl\<; A PC IiK. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1 8Kb NO. :.,_H728 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement398 1884-02-02 1 flotitt*. le whether th v their subscriptions iu ad 1 *i- nd their attention is reque .<! to the a 8 folloWS al Delivery, In A i Dailv Bdition I Whf kiv Edition. IVr Annui r Annum y 14 Months... Th sl Three Months.... 6 \R. Per Annun P Six398 words
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Advertisement376 1884-02-02 1 j UH Iff 5. Job Prii odei the conrein- f Mil Ik ug, Shipping Orders Ba»»i Bill Hi meral Cards Bal! Programmes, Manifests, Perm And every ption <>f Job Printing. 1 1 Collyer Qu 17th December, 18 strain company. i" £> 1 1 A N 1 >3CH-INDISCH_fc MAATS< 'IJ. Under376 words
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Advertisement569 1884-02-02 1 strain Compantrs. LINES IN OPERATION FROM SINGAPORB. via Riouw and Muntok and back m correspondence witli thc mail I thr P O. S. N. 'oy., every V and Poeloe Bras via Pbnang, Edi, Tbloe Skmawf, SAMALANGAN and Pedir and back, i N -CABBAK via SAMARANG, SOER\BAva, Bali Boeleling and Ampanan569 words
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Advertisement533 1884-02-02 1 strain ;&»t)ijj Companies Sin.. for Rionw si soon .is possibb rival .tl Riouw of the It specified'^ <jer N 111 A. ami I V. »^a Nh a Pai I M b ano. A. From Bai via via Muntok for Palembang and back on I t month. N.B. There is al533 words
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Advertisement593 1884-02-02 2 Mtittllmtouz. L p b? Wa e of IMITATIONS EA and 1 EERINS' QAUCE. The Original and Genuine. TXjrORCESTERSinKE OAIVK bears the autograph signature of fiea and rins ><n a red lot i wholev the Pro.. prietors, Worcester; and wvj,- and Blackwell, London T KA and PEREINS 5 QAU< E. and593 words
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Advertisement708 1884-02-02 2 iftisrrlianroiL Wholesale ./..</ Retail Medicine Ve)idors i throughout the world. BEWARE of SUBSTITUTES, Compounded from Vile and Cheap Drugs, which some Mean Unscrupulous Persons are making up to sell on the erreat Reputation of Dr. Lalor's Phosphodyne, i Fraudulently using Dr. Lalor'sTrade Mark, PHOSPHODYNE," His Advertisements and Patients' Testimonials, to708 words
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Advertisement743 1884-02-02 2 iVteittllamou*. DR. J. COLLIS BROWNE'S CHLORODYNE. The Original and only Genuine. Advice to Invalids. If you wishotob.^ tain quiet, refreshing sleep, free fron^ headache, relief from pain and anguish, a p calm and assuage the weary achings/ ot' protracted disease, invigorate the ner ri _,us media, and regulate the circulating743 words
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Advertisement525 1884-02-02 2 ifltsrelianrous. in the form of Dr. Bright's Phosphodynr, its invaluable action on the human system is realized without any of those drawbacks which other modes of preparation invariably produce. Dr. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE, CAUTION. Phosphorus is sometimes sold in the form of Pills and Lotenget j it should be generally known525 words
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Advertisement468 1884-02-02 3 iHterellatuous* DINNEFORD'S FLUID MA^GNESIZ^ DINNEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIiT The best Remedy For Acidity of the Stomach DINNEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA. For Heartburn and Headache. For Gout and Indigestion. DINNEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA. The best Mild Aperient for Delicate Constitutions/Ladies, Children and Infants, and for regular use in Warm Climates. Dinneford A Co., Chemists,468 words
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Advertisement567 1884-02-02 3 iHttttllanrou*. Photo Albums, Writing Cases, Despatch Boxes. Pens, Pencils, Ink and all Office Sundries and a great variety of Fancy goods for Presents. Arms and Ammunition. Rifles, Fowling Pieces and Revolvers from first class makers. C Cartridge Cases, Wads, Shot, Perc'^sion Caps, Gun Oil and all accessories. Pigou and Wilkes567 words
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Advertisement653 1884-02-02 3 «ferrilaitrous. AYER'S Hair Vigor restores, with the gloss and freshness of youth, faded or gray hair toa natural, rich brown color, or deep black, as may be desired. By its use lierht or red hair may be darkened, thin hair thickened, and baldness often, though not always, cured. It checks653 words
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Advertisement590 1884-02-02 3 flotitt*. MACFARLANE'S OABTING3 Plaiw and Ornamental for Rain Watee Building purposes. Railingß, Standards, Fountains, Verandahs, Gates, w.H. Basins, Lamps, Covered Wajs, Balconies, Urinals, Spandrils, Handstands, Panels, Closets, Columns, Conservatorien Stairs, Dust Bins, Windows, -_s. Decorative Treatment by Painting and Gilding. FIRST CLASS AWARD International Sanitary Exhibition. Illustrated Catalogue, Price List,590 words
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Advertisement329 1884-02-02 4 TREASURY oftheTHROAT v GICQUEL'S LOZENGES composed of CHLORATE of POTASH I (Bertholet's sstlt) ARK THE BEST MEDICAMENT AGAINST SORE ™^OAT EXTINCTION OF THE VOICE, QUINSY, APHT/E, ANGINA, CROUP, GANGRENE OF THE MOUTH, SCORBUT, ETC. jrihey are Indispensable to all persons who are obliged to speak frequently. *>. MODE OF USE329 words
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Advertisement568 1884-02-02 4 OUINA-LAROCHE Ferrugineux SYRUP in spite of the ever Increasing success of the laroche Bark t QUINA LAROCHE 'which has heen honored with a prise of 16,600 francs, a Gold Medal, are many cases In which tli Irritation ofthe t use a preference to 1 >' <>t Syrup with Wines or568 words
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Advertisement114 1884-02-02 4 JjHiva/iVrffilyyl Till- Kl Ilm sKIIOLD VI Mih LEAD I LIVER, 11, KID.V BOWELS, <jf i vi I.N I fai i tuti im] M!.l>[< ed. Wi\* 1/X*JL>M§\ m a a y I m i a ii!yi^iif!irm>iiiiii>H| i > ll) J OLD VVOI Li it U .in int KIN 1)1 lil. .\1114 words
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THE STRAITS TIMES. WEEKLY ISSUE.
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Title Section10 1884-02-02 1 THE STRAITS TIMES. WEEKLY ISSUE. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 2nd FEBRUARY, 1883.10 words
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161 1884-02-02 1 STRAITS TIMES SATURDAY, 2nd FEB., 1884. 1 ijST MARKET QUOTATIONS, Singapore 2hd February, 18S4. Gambier 7.32*. k Pepper., 18.124. White Pepper, fair quality. 27.00. Sago Flour, Sar 2.60. Pearl Sfcfcgo 3. Coifee, Bonthyne 15.50. Tapioca, small Flake 3.50. Tin 26.50. 40s. Mule twist 92. Si ibe. Shirtings 1.52*. 7 do161 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article16 1884-02-02 1 On the 29th Jan., 1884, the wife of A. J. Mc Intyre, of a daughter.16 words
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Article68 1884-02-02 1 On the 24th January, at St. George's Church, Penanjr, by the Right Rev. Dr. Hose, Bishop of Singapore and Sarawak, assisted by the Rev. John Walker and the Rev. H. St. D. Courtenay, Charles, the youngest son of the late William Stringer, Esq., New Romney, Kent, to Annie Frederica,68 words
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Article311 1884-02-02 1 Per P. and O. steamer Ganges, *on the 26th Jan. For Singapore— -From London Mrs. Dare, Mrs, Eamshaw, Mr. D. E. Craven. From Brindiei Mr. and Mrs. Crockford. From Bombay: Lieut. Col., and Mrs. Rivett Oarnac and servant. From Colombo Mr. R. S. Fry. From Penang Mepsrs. G. Gottlieb311 words
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Article1276 1884-02-02 1 The last weekly issue of the Straits Times was^dated Saturday, the 26th January. The P. &O. steamer Ganges arrived on the [same evening with the English mail of 28th December. The Hydaspes left on Monday the 28th December, with the homeward mail via Brindisi, the homeward1,276 words
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Article203 1884-02-02 1 >V e take the following new announcements from yesterday's Gazct li. E. the Governor has been pleased to appoint J. W. N. Kyshe, Esq. to act temporarily as Second Magistrate and Commissioner of the Court of Requests, Singapore. In consequence of instructions received from the Right203 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement312 1884-02-02 1 potters. IMPORTANT NOTICE. FOR SALE. On account of the Managing Proprietor's ill-health.) The well known CHASSERIAU ESTATE, situated in the district of Bukit Timßh. this Estate has a total acreage of 3,108 Teres. 3 roods, 2 poles, comprised in one aot of which 1,961 acres, 3 roods, 2 poles, nre312 words
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Article4197 1884-02-02 2 The total return of visitors to fche RafMes Library and Museum during the week ending Fridav, Ist Februarv. 1884, was 3,305 Ii; DD will be a j r home by the s. b. Hankow, hired transport, his ni of command ofthe Koyal Inniskilling Fusiliers having expired.4,197 words
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711 1884-02-02 3 The Gazette of the 25th instant contains the draft of a Bill to empower the Governor in Council to make Rules and Regulations for the purpose of ensuring 1 as far as possible, the correct and speedy registration of the Imports and Exports of711 words
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Article325 1884-02-02 3 Private advices received from Kuching, Sarawak, and from Capt. Joyce, of the s.s. Ranee, inform us that a great fire occurred there on the morning of Sunday, the 20th January, which nearly proved the destruction of the entire town. The fire originated in Carpenter Street,325 words
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Article427 1884-02-02 3 The Singapore C. C. vs. The Tnniskilling-i. This match was played on Tuesday, and Wednesday, the 29th and 30th ult., and resulted in a win for the Cluh by four wickets, though represented by a decidedly weak team. The fielding on both sides was verv slack and the chances427 words
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Article381 1884-02-02 3 We take the opportunity afforded by the letter of our inquisitive but. excellent friend and critic, Aunt Sally, which will be found in another column, to acknowledge and correct some injustice we have done to the Munieipal Commissioners. The two tiger stories we leave to her own further381 words
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1741 1884-02-02 4 The Municipal Fund, Singapore, 1882. Last Friday's Gazettt contained a ment ofthe Receipts and Disburs of tbe Municipality for the ir 1882, duly audited on the Uh January 1884, by Mr. Isemonger, the Auditor-General. And t» following abstract of it may be of some inter, to rate-prayers Re« ..ii 18811,741 words
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Article153 1884-02-02 4 fFor Straits Times.) Egypt. London, HQth Jan. Colonel Gordon lias heen appointed Governor General oi the Soudan and invested with full powers. Oriental Bank Corporation. Oriental Bank Corporation propose registering as a Limited Company. Egypt. London, ISth Jan.— Colonel Gordon has started for Khartoum, taking a reporter. South153 words
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Article697 1884-02-02 4 {Erom Ceylon and Inidan papers.) Suez, Jan. Bth.— Twenty-four hours is the length of quarantine to be imposed on arrivals from Bombay. St. Petersburg, Jan. 9/7..— Thr assassins of Colonel Sudickin, the chief of the secret noiice, who was murdered here on the 80th of last month, have697 words
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Article282 1884-02-02 4 A Well-Deserved, if Tardy, K tion of Good Service. We arc pleased to learn that Majesty the Queen-Empress has app ed o! tol. Dunlop being made a C V Memory is short now, and the Earth seems to be revolving faster and faster. It seems necessary,282 words
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246 1884-02-02 5 We have the pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of The Singapore and Straits Directory, 1884, printed by the Singapore and Straits Printing Office. We have had occasion to notice this most useful and excellent publication more than once, and we are246 words
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Article1348 1884-02-02 5 The Chinese New Vear has again come round, this year in pretty close contact with that ot the Roman calendar, and its advent was heralded on Sunday evening, New Year's eve, with the usual din of crackers and squibs. The police authorities this year have very materially1,348 words
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Article808 1884-02-02 5 Communicated. The sale of Government lots at the new township of Pengkalan Kam pas has at last taken place, after several postponements. Through some oversight, no one seems to have known what was going to happen until two or three days beforehand, and consequently the attendance of buyers808 words
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1710 1884-02-02 5 The Calcutta International Exhibition. We have seen the Straits Settlement* Commissioner who has just returned to Singapore, and we learn from him the following with reference to the Calcutta Exhibition \s in the case of other Exhibitions, nearly every one was behindhand, and the greatest exertions were necessary to make1,710 words
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Article1348 1884-02-02 6 Everything was favourable on Tussday for the Regatta heluVto till up one ofthe compulsory holiday/which mark the Chinese Xew Year. TJft weather was specially suitable for a day of water sports, being dry and comparatively cool, with very little sun and a good breeze, thus pleasing alike the1,348 words
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4131 1884-02-02 7 On Friday afternoon, the Annual distribution of prizes took place at the Boys' School connected with the Raffles Institution and at the Girls' School adjoining. The proceedings commenced at the Boys' School, where a large number of the parents of the scholars, a few4,131 words
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Article1379 1884-02-02 8 \V; take, the following items from the latest Penang papers: ngapore, tit cond Magistrate.- M r. Deputy Registrar Kyshe has been appointed second magistrate in Singapon-, we are told, and as a result, Penang will be left to fche tender mercies of a single Registrar as usual. U1,379 words
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Article1119 1884-02-02 8 inn Penanf Times of the 20th Jau. gives the following* resume of the account given by Captain Woodhouse of fche s. s. *ro at the Court of Huquiry bold on the ZI ud Jan The Nisrro left Sonrabaya on -7th October last for Port Said for orders.1,119 words
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Article486 1884-02-02 8 We take the following items from the Merchants and Planter? Gazelle 1 of the 27th December By H.M.S. corvette Tourmaline* which arrived the other day from Tajaatave, have received fresh news from ihe seat ol war. The Tourmaline, Cap: Boyh left Zanzibar on the >h instant, having486 words
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Article764 1884-02-02 9 We take tlie following- letter upon the question of the day here at present, the registration of Land titles, from the Colonies and India Sir, In your journal published on the 7th instant I notice a review of a work recently published by Mr. Maxwell764 words
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Article908 1884-02-02 9 The Municip ality. Mini tes of the proceedings of the Municipal Commissioners on Friday, the 10th January, 1884. Commissioners Present. The Hon. Major McCallum, r.e. President. R. W. Maxwell Ks.,. J. (J. P. Dr. J. H. Robertson. C. E. Crane, Esq. Dr. Robertson and M>. Crane having been duly Gazetted908 words
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Article1445 1884-02-02 9 Singapore, IQth January, 1884. Sir, I have to request you to lay the following report before the Municipal Commissioners.^ Country Roa Is and Bridges.— 'Since my l*st report I have appointed district Overseers for all the Country Roads, gangs of men Lnve been sent out to eacb,1,445 words
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Article1331 1884-02-02 10 (Tran Java newspapers.) The disadvantages of tea- growing in forth in a petition to Second 'hamber of the States Gen- j bjj Wnix tea-dealers in i Tolland against additi >..u! import taxation on that article "Tbo nnders'gned having great interest in Tea, owing to their direct importations1,331 words
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1608 1884-02-02 10 The Nortk />' \fdoi the 3 lst December odd tains the following review of the prospects of the British North BORNEO Company for the present year The old year oni and the rew year in. Tbe «dd one ha- passed li f. rd is perhaps1,608 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter419 1884-02-02 10 b th Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Press of business has pydfKfc mv replying to the letter of yonr JMfr M Enquirer," dated the IGth instant. He says I wa to understand in fcg land that the Priest looked toward_fsbe Holy Land when he was dire<419 words
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Article577 1884-02-02 11 To the Editor of tlte Straits Times. How is it that the very well known Anglo-Indian institution to which the barbarous name of "Gymkhana" has attached itself, is unknown in Singapore and Penang? How is it that instead of creating for themselves a comfortable piac* of gathering, people577 words
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351 1884-02-02 11 Aunt Sally wants to know Sundry Things. the Editor of thc Straits Times. Mr. Editor, Where do you your extraordinary news from? How .ibont that Tiger, and the neat little story of it* escape, its happy meeting with Mrs. T. somewhere in their own dark Bukit Timah dell Take a351 words
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Article166 1884-02-02 11 A Warning To the Editor of the Straits Times. Deab Mr. Editor, When voi ksk for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup," see that you get it This is very good advice, and I would merely add that when you ask for Mrs. Lynn Linton's novel lone," see that you get it.166 words
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Article183 1884-02-02 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. f For what use are Church Bells in Singapore The accepted intention is j that the congregation by their ringing may be roused to preparation and attendance at Divine Service Our English .thedral tolls only the one eighteen nnv powerful "double183 words
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243 1884-02-02 11 Aunt Sally and Hack Syces and the Registrar. Zb the Editor ofthe Straits Times. Sir, It did not require Aunt Sally's evidence to inform the puhlic that the Hack Syces are in general, cheeky, extortionate and dirty but these defects have nothing to do with registering their carriages, and can243 words
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175 1884-02-02 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, On reading your explanation and Aunt Sallfs letter, I wish to enquire, who are the responsible parties for the present state of th«* Gaylang and Ohanghie road There has heen a gang oT men sine.' the175 words
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Article269 1884-02-02 11 The Nisero" Case. To the Editor ofthe Straits Times. Sir, The Nisero business has been a miserable one hitherto, and I fear is likely to be ditto to the end and no small blame must be, very properly, attached to Captain Woodhouse. He promised to go back ainj was released269 words
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Article294 1884-02-02 11 To the Editor ofthe Straits Times. SlB, The Municipal Committee met on the loth Jan., the two new members took their seats and the flourish of trumpets, which inaugurated the election of one of them, led the public to expect great things at his hands. Effectively the sitting294 words
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Article732 1884-02-02 11 To the Editor ofthe Straits Timet. Sn?,— This is a strange world, passing strange Every one is struggling to Ret money, drudging away thi ir lives for it and yet here in Singapore, by stretching out a hand for the goods the gods send, riches are within732 words
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Article1293 1884-02-02 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, On reading the elaborate Report ofthe Selangore Tin Mining Compan which Mr. Drummond takes the sole responsibility, I was very much surprised to see the amount of ignorance it shows of the Tin deposits of Selangore in particular1,293 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous193 1884-02-02 12 ARRIVALS. m Flam VMen S Name and Captain. From. Sailed Consignees. _r Rla H Jan. «r Brit. str. 1/1 Laivlu.'.-r B'massin Jan. 21HunHin&Co 2SKS Brit.atr. 71Habel Xatunar Jan Teeion-, p. o. str. I8.i Hongkong Jan. 10 p n Comnanv 26 Gordon Caatlo Brit. rtr. L320 Waring Hongkong Jan. 20 Qnthvil193 words
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Miscellaneous661 1884-02-02 12 CLEARANCES. Date. Vessel's Name. Flag <fc Kio. Captain. Destination. Jan. 26 Poh Ann Brit. str. Craik irabaya, Bally Ac. 26 Pontianak Brit. str. Jones Billiton Pontianak 26 Billy Simpson Brit. bq. Brown Bangkok 26 Cairmsmtur Brit. str. Castlf 26 Benlarig Brit. str. Clark London 26 K.-i Lung Brit. str. Allison661 words
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