Saigon Trade Shows European Dominance Amid Local Growth
The 1882 Saigon trade report notes total foreign commerce of 21,037,150 dollars with imports mainly from China and Singapore. It highlights France’s small role, English and German shipment strength, and a rise in rice weight but lower value due to Paddy overproduction. Military actions nearby report Mureg and Krang Bayal Bay captured with casualties.
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Oficiel de la Cochin-Chine Francaise
Saigon
England
China
Germany
France
Singapore
Annam
Java
Hong Kong
Mureg
Kotta Rajah
Krang
Bayal Bay
Nyak Hassan
Siam Bangkok Sale Totals From April Auction
Dr Hutchinsons property in Siam Bangkok was sold on April 16 and 17 by Max Beck and Co. The upper land lot sold for 780 ticals, the brick house and middle lot for 3 750 ticals, the lower lot and small house for 1 520 ticals, medicines furniture and sundries for 8 572 ticals. Total sales 6 907 ticals.
Dutch-India Paper Mill Concession and Kalianam Timber Venture
The Java Code allows Java department heads to order paper for government offices from local works if quality and price meet standards. Batavia prospectus for the Kalianam Company notes timber felling on Besitan Bay coast of Sumatra leased from the Langkat Pangeran. Steamers frequent the bay. company aims to supply sleepers for Acheén tramways and timber to Singapore municipality in 1883.
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Batavia
Java
Kalianam Company
Besitan Bay
Sumatra
Pangeran
Langkat
Acheen
Deli
Acheén
Singapore
10th Battalion Ordered to Acheen Amid Alarm in Java
Advices from Batavia state the 10th Battalion is to leave Java for Acheen after the governor requested reinforcements. Acheen faces rising marauder activity with better organized bands led by Nyak Hassan Juka Di Tiru and Tuku Umar, as described by a Batavia Handelsblad correspondent from Acheen on April 13.
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Batavia
Java
Acheen
Batavia Handelsblad
Nyak Hassan
Juka di Tiru
Tuku Umar
Straits Settlements News Summary From Singapore May
News from Singapore notes the governor's return and a family mourning affecting official events, plus a reduced Legislative Council attendance. Longtime leader Thomas Scott departs, honored by a Chinese deputation and a portrait request. Dr. E Bieber leaves on leave amid farewell dinners. Raffles Girls School nears completion amid grounds work, while robberies in districts cause anxiety. Singapore Cricket Club hosts a popular lawn tennis tournament.
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P. and O
London
Afirzapore
Straits Times
Singapore
James Graham
Seah Liang Seah
Thomas Scott
Guthrie and Co
Legislative Council
Tanjong Pagar Dock Company
Chamber of Commerce
Scott
Tan Kim Ching
E. Bieber
R. B. Read
Netherlands
Hotel de l'Europe
J. Lutjens
T. Sohst
Raffles Girls’ School
Lower Tanglin
Singapore Cricket Club
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Siam
Bangkok
India
Straits Settlements
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