Straits Times Weekly Issue, 15 March 1884
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Straits Times Weekly Issue
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Title Section28 1884-03-15 1 The Straits Times WEEKLY-ISSUE. New Series. Published for Transmission by Every^; omewakd Mail Steamkk. 1 V Price 40 Cents. VOL XL. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MAI& 15, 1884. NO. 3,253.28 words
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Advertisement602 1884-03-15 1 NOTICE. subscribers nro reqiipflted to intimate as early as possible whether they wish to pfly their subscriptions in advance for the ensuiner year, and their attention U requested to the terms of subscription, whicn are as follows .Local Delivery. In Advance. Daily Edition I Weekly Edition. Per Annum $24 I602 words
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Advertisement522 1884-03-15 1 Job Printing Department. This Department is now under the control of an experienced European Supreintendent, and is capable of executing alorders for Bills of Lading, Shipping Orders Business Cards, Bill Heads, Funeral Cards Ball Programmes, Manifests, Permits, And every description of Job Printing. 11 Collyer Quay, Singapore, 17th December, 1883.522 words
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Advertisement577 1884-03-15 1 »ttam »t>tv LINES TN OPERATION V^OM SINGAPORE. To Batavia via Riouw and Munto^" back in correspondence with the ma." steamers of the P. O. S. N. Coy., every fortnight. N Acheen and Poeloe Bras via Penang, Edi, Telok Semawe, Samalangan and Pedir and back, every 28 days. n Macassa* via577 words
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Advertisement553 1884-03-15 1 &>ttam &>btp Companit* Singapore for Riou was soon as poasibl after the arrival at Riouw of the steamer specified in service No. HI A. and B. 17. Bank a, Palimbanq. \A. From Batavia via Muntok for Pa. *r' an g and back on the 25th of every :f N.' B553 words
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Advertisement561 1884-03-15 2 #W^ftE OF TMI ATI<Bb 1 AanaiEREINS' -OATJCE. h> XTTOECESTEESIITK'F: the aut> nature of I Perrina on a el. Sold whole- the I'ro^ Blackwell Lon T EA and PEKKINS 1 < >f md Oilmen throughout the world. Singapor. A- John Little Co. Singapore, 26th March. 1883. YARROW'S. SMALL STEAMERS AND STEAM561 words
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Advertisement658 1884-03-15 2 iHterdlanemi and Retail Vendors throughout the world. WARE of SUBSTITUTES, Oomflpounded from Vile and Cheap Drugs; rich son. i Unscrupulous IVrs kiiiLT up to sell on th<» tpre&t B of Dr. Lalor's Phospbw? ..^e •ly usin Dr. Lilor Mark JHB, M Flis A Tits svnd -lials. u their be V'4658 words
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Advertisement749 1884-03-15 2 PR. J. COLLTS BROWNE'S v ITLORODYNE. yTHE Original and only r Advice to [nvalids. If y <Ml W J tain quiet, refr< ep, free fioin headache, relief from pain md amjuteh, calm aiiil assuage the weary achinga of protracted d! nvigorai vrv lls media. at;d regal kte 1 he oircni749 words
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Advertisement315 1884-03-15 2 ittdfrrllanroitf.* lar rr B nt in the form of D !> its in. ly of tl r». riably prod Di PHOSPH HON. Ph ild be preparation x particle* of fV phorai ar unbination ii highly <L •us. Caution to the Public in India and 1: Colo a FRAUD AND PIRACY315 words
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Advertisement550 1884-03-15 3 Arms and Ammunition. Riflos, Fowling Pieces and Revolvers from first class makers. Cartridges, Cartridge Cases, Wads, Shot, Percussion Caps, Gun Oil and all accessories. Pigou and Wilkes Alliance Gunpowder. Outfitting fob Gentlemen. Shirts, Collars, Scarves, Socks, Hats, Belts, Braces, Gloves Underclothing, Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas, Trunks, Bags, Boots and Shoes. A well550 words
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Advertisement580 1884-03-15 3 ttmtllHntau*. Rkv. FATHER WILDS' Experience. The Rev. Z. P. Wilds, well-known city miseirnqry in New York, and brother f>f the late eminent Judge Wilds, of the Massachusetts Supreme Court, writes as follow* 11 7, £Uh £L. New York, May 16, 1882. Mfs C. Ayer Co., Gentlemen: La p I was580 words
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Advertisement558 1884-03-15 3 iHtfrrllanrou*. ROWLANDS' MACASSARI OIL preserves, strengthens and beautifies tbebairit contains no lead or mineral ingredients; and can now be alao had in a golden colour; which is especially suited for fair or golden, haired children and persons. Four sizes. ROWLANDS' KALYDOR is a most cooling, healing, and refreshing wash for558 words
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Advertisement317 1884-03-15 4 f^ TREASURE THROAT v GICQUEL'S LOZENGE? <rUed^TcHLORATE of POTASH K i,v>^olet's salt) ARE tA .J BEST MEDICAMENT AGAINST so RE "-^V^Vjo^or th. vo.ee. •JH SS MTrB? ANCINA f/>V a^ Indtytnaabie to all persons who are obliged to speak frequently. MODE OF USE to letthtffnielt Mofheliouth/ 5 w Wfry u ho317 words
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Advertisement742 1884-03-15 4 QUINA-UROCHE ?errugineux yj W^ SY^UP In spite of the ever increasing success of the *k^-Wk-\ 1 Xiarocbe Bark (QUINA-LAROCHE), f _j bas been honored with a prize K of 16,600 francs, a Gold Medal, etc., there _U_\ o are many cases in which the Sensibility ami jn H Irritation of742 words
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THE STRAITS TIMES.
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Title Section10 1884-03-15 1 THE STRAITS TIMES. WEEKLY ISSUE. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, 15th MARCH, 188410 words
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175 1884-03-15 1 SATURDAY, 15th MARCH, 1884. LATEST MARKET QUOTATIONS, Singapore l r >TH March, 1 v Gauibier 7.35. Black Pepper 17.30. White Pepper, fair quality. 26.00. Sago Flour, r 2.A5. Pearl Sago 3. Ooffee, Bonthyn« i 14.75. Tapioca, small Flake 3 20. Tin 26.12*. 40s. Mule twist Si lbs. Shirtings l,'Vi|. 7175 words
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Obituary20 1884-03-15 1 Domestic Occurrences. DEATH. On the Bth M;irch, at Spotti-woode Park. Ai>A, relict of Captain GKORtf j HarkisuN, aged 43 years.20 words
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Article948 1884-03-15 1 The la.^t weekly Strait- TIMKS wafl d Saturday, Bth Maroh. The P. O. steamer Gangex was despatched on Monday j the 10th, with the homeward mail. The Natal arrived on Friday evening", the 14th, with the French mail and London dafces to the 15th February. The948 words
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Article391 1884-03-15 1 Hkh Majesty has been pleased to allow and confirm the Ordinance No. 1 X of 1883, entitled An Ordinanee for making provision for the Public Service for the year L884." H. E. the Governor, in accordance with the provisions of The Mahomedan Marriage Ordinance, 18S0," has391 words
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Advertisement305 1884-03-15 1 flatitts. IMPORTANT NOTICE. POB S\LE. Managing i\ >prietor v a ill-health.) known OHABSERIAU ESTATE, Bitunted in th<* district of Bnkii Timnti. th'« •ils*- \t" -if 3,\OS Torea, 3 rood-. poles, comprised in one cat nf which 1.961 ncrefl, 3 roods, 2 poles, uv-' Tje r 'Pohol^ r,,r 909 vmrs f305 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous580 1884-03-15 1 Per M. M. steamer Ganges, on the 9th inatant. For Singapore. From TokohViDl Mr. Tabier arid servant. From Shanghai: Mr. A 0. Stiillard. one Ohim-se lndy. From Hongkong: Mr. G Nol>le ;ind servant, Mr K MiThcws>n, Messrs. Ohan Seek and Chan Rpck. For Penana. From Shanghai Mr G. Stephens From580 words
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Article1799 1884-03-15 2 TnE4otal return of visitors to the Raffles Library and Museum during the week ending Friday, 11th March, 1881, was 621. Mb. G. B. Cerruti, of Singapore, has been awarded a Bronze Medal for his "Pineapples au nature!" at the Calcutta International Exhibition. An inquest was held1,799 words
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Article2453 1884-03-15 2 P We learn that the following awards have been made at the Calcutta International Exhibition to the Straits Settlements To Mr. R. B. Goodenough, of Singapore, Gold Medal for Vegetable Dyes. The Deli and Langkat Cigar and Cigarette Co. of Penang, Silver Medal for Cigarettes. H. C.2,453 words
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Article965 1884-03-15 3 Accobdino to a Manila paper (E 1 Comercio) dated February 11th, 188 the Government of Manila intends, in fi re, to issue monthly 25,000 lottery tick* at §10 each, making a total of $250,0CM>. To be distributed as under i 1 l J rize 160,000 25,030 1 3*ooo965 words
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Article166 1884-03-15 3 (For Straits Tunes.) TONQUIW. London, Sfh March. The general advance on Bacninh has comuicnced. The garrison comprises strong forces of Chinese troops. Thk Soudan. London, \K\lh- Matck*—Th(& rebels near Suakirn refusing to disperse, British troops will advance upon them on Tuesday. The Soudan. London, Mfk Marc ft.— -A166 words
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Article1849 1884-03-15 3 {From Ceylon papers.) London, Ist March. The Admiralty report that an engagement took place yesterday between the British force and the rebels, in which the latter were defeated at ever? point. The Britidh losi in killed and wounded was fifty, and the enemy's one thousand. The following officers1,849 words
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Article604 1884-03-15 4 International Health Exhibition. We have been favoured with copies of correspondence between ll is Grace the Ouke of Buckingham and ChanChairman ol the Executive Council, and Earl Derby, regarding an Internationai Health Exhibition to be held in the building lately occupied by the Fisheries Exhibition, under604 words
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Article387 1884-03-15 4 A Widow s' and Orphans Fund. The Government has long proposed to establish a fund for the benefit of the widows and orphans of Government employe-; and the scheme haviug been matured and properly drafted up after the pattern of the Ceylon Widows' Pension Sch< me, it has received the387 words
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1076 1884-03-15 4 The Straits Ins urance Company, Limited. Che second ordinal etin tho above Company was held in the 1 change Room n 1 for the preset]' i ion of the half-yearly report and account h to the 31«< i r la There wer i>r (Chairman) John Anderson, < A Mis, T.1,076 words
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Article2171 1884-03-15 5 A MEETrs'G of the above Club was held in the Exchange Buildings on Tuesday afternoon, when there were present, the T[on. W. G. Gulland, Chairman, H. H. the Maharajah oi" Johore, Major Ann. l apt. J. 11. S. O. Hewitt, r. v. Hon. W. JI. Read, H2,171 words
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Article700 1884-03-15 5 A geiie^*! meeting of the Debating Society wasv^Yl last Tuesday night in the Freemasons' Ha when there were present some 18 members and a few visitor*. The President of ti> 4 Society, Hon. I. S. Bond, occupied the Cl? v < The minutes of the lasV^eeting having700 words
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Article4038 1884-03-15 6 Mr. W. IF. Gordon, formerly Captain in H. M. 10th Regiment, and who was appointed by Col. Dun lop Assist- i ant Superintendent of Police in Penang^ but resigned after a time, finding .f < and promotion not equal to his ej bc-'^ tations, writes to4,038 words
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1461 1884-03-15 7 Our neighbours in Hongkong- are once more a happy family. They have got a Governor with some common sense and with some ideas of what a Governor's duties are to the community over whom le rules, and the contrast is might) between Sir George Bowen's rule1,461 words
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Article1009 1884-03-15 7 The China Mail of the 7th March publishes the following extract from a work on Tonquin by General Mesny, who is in the service of the Chinese Government, and has been recently travelling over the provinces bordering on Tonquin. It may be of interest just now to our readers,1,009 words
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Article2124 1884-03-15 8 We have to acknowledge receipt of the Annual Report of the Trustees of the Raffles Institution for ISB3. The accounts seem to be in a very satisfactory condition, and the Institution in a properous state, that must be as gratifying to ne public and all friends of Education2,124 words
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Article867 1884-03-15 8 The annual general meeting of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce was held on the Ist instant, and we take the following extracts from the Report of the Committee (Do the Committee of the Singapore Chamber ever make a report of their proceedings?) upon two subjects which867 words
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Article2231 1884-03-15 8 The last Government Gazette contains the Report of the Acting Postmaster General, Mr. Noel Trotter, for 18S3, which we publish in full, omitting the tables appended thereto The Acting Postmaster- General to ike Colonial Secretary. General Post Office, Singapore, 23rd February, 1884. Sib, I h;i2,231 words
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Article1319 1884-03-15 9 Th* bollard troupe played on Saturday tu*^ omic opera The Little Duke to a cro^ T y house. We noticed that every sear V<^'V filled, and many of the audience had -tand up during the performance. VS Marion Norman, as we predicted, »j the chief attraction of the1,319 words
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760 1884-03-15 9 Laying the Fou nda tion Stone of Public Buildings in Kwala Lumpur. rrom a Correspondent. On tii*- 28th February, a ceremony of considerable importance to the State J of Selangor wai performed at Kwala Lumpur. On that day tha British Reavfeat (F. A. Swettenham, Esq.,) laid the foundation stones (rather,760 words
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Article2529 1884-03-15 10 (Translated from Jaaa newtp A Coolie Asylum in Deli. With regard to telegraphic intelligence from Batavia announcing the establishment of an asylum for Chinese invalids in Deli, we are informed that the fouuding of auch a phi.. lanthropic institution was decided upon at a planters' meeting held2,529 words
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Article1167 1884-03-15 10 Translated from Manila newspaper*. "Dogrs.— More than one case of hydrophobia brought on by the bite of mad doi?s has happened of late. To prevent the recurrence of these deplorable events, the Governor of the province of Manila made the fallowing proclamation public in the Government Gazette of1,167 words
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Article868 1884-03-15 11 (From a Correspondent.) I hear rumours from this state that are not very encouraging. Complaint is rife, and seems to be of two kinds. First, from those who are able to invest money in the country, that no sufficient inducements are held out to them to enter it,868 words
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Article1913 1884-03-15 11 (From our ow>.> i 'respondent.) Paris, I6tk Feb. T: publication of the massacre of some 2 T /,~«£hristians at Tonkin, simultaneously wifu^he Government telegrams that peace and" reigned in the new colony, has unsettled public opinion. It is believed that">iany more lives must be sacrificed and si e additional1,913 words
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490 1884-03-15 12 There are probably few of the present generation of Singaporeans who know anything at all, or but very little, of how Gutta Percha was discovered in Singapore, and therefore the following account of it, taken from the dournal of the Society of Arts,490 words
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Article285 1884-03-15 12 bATUKTi/j th March. Before H. T. Hij Wo'i, E<q., 3rd Magistrate. Tan A Cbe^jy was chared with stealing. one black value 50 cents, and 52 cents in <y v per, tht» property, of one Sirn Koh, at %a. m. on the 7th instant, in Ellenbopugh road, and sentenced to285 words
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3915 1884-03-15 12 Bef ore J. W. Norton Kyshe, Esq., 2nd Magistrate. Lim Tea and 9 others pleaded guilty to causing hurt, and were fiaed §2 each or in default 6 days rigorous imprisonment. Teak Ah Wee was adjudged guilty of voluntarily causing grievous hurt, and was fined SlO, or in default 123,915 words
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Article1108 1884-03-15 13 Correspondenc e. Municipal Extravagance. To the Editor of the] Straits Times. S i h, A report has reached me that the Municipality is about to spend $300,000 in relaying mains from the Heservoir in Thomson Road to town. This cannot surely be true? If it is, the sooner an enquiryM. G. - 1,108 words
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Article156 1884-03-15 13 To the Editor of the Strait* Tim*. Sib, Your correspondent M. G. if per\fectly alarming. Good gracious! What IJI this fuss about the women Women arl^all right leave them alone for managc\*nt. My dear Sir, I would'nt be a man'*or»the world. Given a fair education, good eyes, a156 words
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458 1884-03-15 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sib, In most Theatre^ and public places of amusement in England, you generally find a police officer convenient i for the purpose of ejecting anj obstructive person. Could not the same arrangement be made in this model SettlementEd. S. T. - 458 words
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Article33 1884-03-15 14 Take Ayer's Sarsaparilla in the spring of the year to purify the blood, invigorate the system, excite the liver to action, and restore the healthy tone and vigor of the whole physical mechanism.33 words
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Article74 1884-03-15 14 1883. A Dec. 26 Topaze Cardiff. fan. 12 Eothesay do 15 Cilurnum DrTikir*' 22 Strathairly J5 le. 30 Oakfield D^rkirk. Feb. 2 Aahton leidah. H Stentor y Liverpool. 7 Consius A.rbihj^p<r Penarth. 8 Isla de Mind^-fSu Cardiff. 8 Aurora jr Q-laß^fOW. 9 Cyinro r^ Penarth. 13 Olyn^/C Cardiff.74 words
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Article68 1884-03-15 14 1883. ,y kxkxj/k FiumeE. New York. jff' A Y.\ Underwriter do W,, 25 J. B. Newcomb Cardiff. bet. C, J. H. Bowew New York. 10 Eliza 8. Milligan do 19 Guldax do 27 Herschel do Nov. I At do s Alabama do 27 Quickstep do Dec.68 words
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Advertisement128 1884-03-15 14 Ilolloway's Pilh. Indigestion and Liver Couoplaints. The digestion cannot be imperfect or seriously diaurdered without the effects of such derangement becoming i visible on the countenance. These Pills at once remove the disorder and its unpleasant consequences. They stimulate the digestive and assimilative functions, and consequently promote that great blessing128 words
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Advertisement85 1884-03-15 14 flotitt*. G. R. LAMBERT k Co. PHOTOaRAPHERS. Orchard Road, 1 Portraits artUtical coloured, specially recommended for photos in fancydresa. Children taken instantenenm Photos of bouses, ships, etc taken to ordor. Pictures framed in all styles. G R. Lambert Co's views of Singa~ pore, Siam, Borneo, Cambodgia, etc., etc. are also85 words
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Advertisement78 1884-03-15 14 NOTICE. The undersigned do hereby give notice to the Merchant k, Traders and others in Singapore, that Bin Hadjke HaMAN can still act as my Attorney and Agent in Singapore during my absence from Singapore by virtue of tw > powers of Attorney granted by me to him respectively dated78 words
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Advertisement69 1884-03-15 14 Ho tires. RELIGIOUS TRAOT SOCIETY OF LONDON. Just received an'! n>w for sal* 1 M the Depol of the British and Foreign Bible Society, 591 Vict.^ria Street. A large assortment of the publications of the above Society, consisting of Periodicals, Books for children and adults. Toy Books, Text Books, Illuminated69 words
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Miscellaneous870 1884-03-15 14 SAILING VESSELS EXPECTED. 1883. Auff. 31 Areola Cardiff. Sept. 28 Chiristin Cardiff. 28 Concezione do Oct. 9 Berenice Cardiff. 22 Salvator Accanie do Nov. 3 D Nazareno Cardiff. M 8 Mentana do 27 Lui'via Raffo do 27 Wilnelm A.nton do 27 Union do 29 Daggry do 29 Concordia do 1870 words
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Miscellaneous90 1884-03-15 14 1 Progressieta do 1 Carmarthenshire Cardiff. 3 Elise Penarth. 6 F. C. Sieben Liverpool. 0 (r'ara'Tganshire Cardiff. 19 President do 19 Decision do 22 Rajah Newcastle. 29 Erasmo Cardiff. Jan. 10 Juno Liverpool. 10 Ermina dal Orso Cardiff. 10 Waltikka do t 10 Minna do 12 Papaßisett.. 18 Luigi Madre90 words
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Miscellaneous904 1884-03-15 14 CLEARANCES. Date. Vessel's Name. Flag Rio. Captain. Destination. Mar. 7 Pakan Brit. str. Chopard Pakan via ports 8 Patoeah Dut. str. van Meerte I'alombang 8 Koning Willem 111 Dut. str. Duif tvia 9 Graof van Bylandt Dut. str. Swaart Penang Acheen 8 Siak Dut. str. de Blinde l».li via ports904 words
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