Sudah lama sebenarnya Atok hendak menulis tentang sejarah lama Jugra dan Kuala Langat ini. Setiap kali Atok melalui jalan-jalan lama di sekitar Banting, Kelanang dan Jugra, hati Atok selalu tertanya-tanya bagaimana agaknya suasana di kawasan ini lebih 150 tahun dahulu — ketika belum ada jalan raya berturap, belum ada lampu bandar, dan sungai menjadi laluan utama manusia keluar masuk membawa berita, dagangan dan juga peperangan.
Kadang-kadang apabila berdiri memandang Bukit Jugra yang masih gagah di ufuk senja, Atok terbayang kapal-kapal wap British berlabuh di muara sungai, perahu-perahu Melayu menyusuri air yang keruh, serta wajah-wajah pembesar lama yang sibuk mempertahankan negeri dalam zaman penuh pergolakan. Banyak orang hari ini mengenali Kuala Langat hanya sebagai daerah biasa di Selangor, sedangkan tanah inilah yang pernah menjadi antara pusat penting sejarah negeri suatu ketika dahulu. Sebab itulah Atok rasa kisah-kisah lama ini tidak wajar dibiarkan hilang dimakan zaman, kerana di sebalik setiap berita akhbar kolonial dan dokumen arkib lama itu tersembunyi denyut kehidupan masyarakat terdahulu yang penuh cabaran, air mata dan perjuangan. Jadi, Atok minta banyak-banyak kepada korang semua pembaca blog ini; baca dan pelajari Sejarah terutama sekali sejarah tempatan. Ambil iktibar daripada apa yang berlaku suatu masa dahulu. Yang baik ambil teladan, yang buruk jadikan sempadan.
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| Istana Sedang Masa, Jugra 1870-an |
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| Istana Sedang Masa, Jugra 1990-an |
Pada hari ini, apabila orang menyebut tentang pembangunan Selangor, perhatian sering tertumpu kepada Kuala Lumpur, Klang atau Shah Alam. Namun jauh sebelum bandar-bandar moden itu berkembang pesat, kawasan di pesisir selatan Selangor seperti Jugra, Langat dan Kelanang sebenarnya pernah menjadi antara nadi terpenting dalam sejarah politik dan pentadbiran negeri Selangor. Di sinilah bermulanya pelbagai episod penting — daripada ancaman lanun, campur tangan British, pergolakan pembesar Melayu, perkembangan ekonomi candu dan cukai hasil, hinggalah kepada pembentukan sistem pentadbiran kolonial moden.
Antara tahun 1874 hingga 1879, laporan akhbar kolonial seperti The Straits Times, Straits Times Overland Journal dan Singapore Daily Times sering memaparkan berita berkaitan Jugra dan Langat. Walaupun pada pandangan sepintas lalu laporan-laporan tersebut kelihatan seperti catatan pentadbiran biasa, sebenarnya di sebalik setiap berita tersimpan kisah besar tentang perubahan dunia Melayu di pesisir Selangor pada abad ke-19.
Muara Sungai yang Ditakuti
Pada awal tahun 1874, kawasan muara Sungai Langat dan Sungai Jugra digambarkan oleh akhbar kolonial sebagai antara kawasan paling berbahaya di Selat Melaka. Dalam laporan bertajuk “H.E. The Governor’s Visit to Langkat” yang diterbitkan pada 14 Februari 1874, penulis menyatakan bahawa kegiatan lanun berlaku dengan “startling frequency” atau kekerapan yang membimbangkan di pesisir Selangor. Kawasan yang paling disebut ialah muara Sungai Langat dan Sungai Jugra, tempat laluan kapal-kapal dagang keluar masuk dari Singapura menuju ke Pulau Pinang, Melaka dan negeri-negeri Melayu lain.
Bayangkan suasana ketika itu. Di sepanjang pesisir berlumpur dan dipenuhi hutan bakau tebal, perahu-perahu kecil bergerak perlahan menyusuri sungai yang berliku-liku. Pada waktu malam, kawasan muara menjadi gelap gelita tanpa cahaya lampu moden. Kapal dagang yang membawa hasil bijih timah, rempah dan barang perdagangan mudah menjadi sasaran kumpulan lanun yang bergerak pantas menggunakan perahu panjang. Dalam keadaan kerajaan tempatan masih lemah akibat perang saudara Selangor dan perebutan kuasa pembesar, ancaman lanun menjadi semakin serius.
Bagi British di Singapura, keadaan ini amat membimbangkan. Keselamatan perdagangan di Selat Melaka merupakan nadi ekonomi empayar mereka di Asia Tenggara. Sebab itulah beberapa kapal perang British seperti HMS Rinaldo dan kapal gunboat kolonial mula dihantar ke kawasan Jugra dan Langat pada tahun 1874. Kehadiran kapal-kapal perang ini bukan sekadar untuk memburu lanun, tetapi juga menandakan bermulanya campur tangan British secara lebih langsung dalam urusan politik Selangor.
Di sinilah Jugra mula berubah daripada sebuah pusat pemerintahan tradisional Melayu kepada kawasan strategik yang diperhatikan rapat oleh kuasa kolonial.
Jugra sebagai Pusat Pemerintahan Awal Selangor
Pada pertengahan tahun 1874, beberapa laporan akhbar mula menggambarkan Jugra sebagai lokasi penting dalam hubungan antara British dan istana Selangor. Kapal kolonial seperti Pluto dilaporkan berulang-alik ke Sungai Jugra membawa pegawai tinggi British dan wakil kerajaan kolonial.
Ketika itu, Jugra bukanlah bandar besar seperti hari ini. Namun kedudukannya amat strategik. Bukit Jugra yang tinggi membolehkan kawasan pesisir Selat Melaka dipantau dari jauh. Dari istana di atas bukit, Sultan Selangor dapat melihat keluar masuk kapal di laut serta pergerakan di muara sungai. Tidak hairanlah kawasan ini menjadi pusat pemerintahan penting sebelum kemunculan Kuala Lumpur sebagai ibu negeri moden.
Akhbar kolonial juga mula menyebut nama Tengku Diauddin atau Tengku Kudin, tokoh penting yang memainkan peranan besar dalam politik Selangor selepas Perang Klang. Dalam laporan rasmi Residen Selangor pada tahun 1875, pegawai British mencatatkan lawatan mereka ke Langat bersama Tengku Diauddin (Tengku Kudin) dan keluarga diraja Selangor.
Di sinilah dapat dilihat kebijaksanaan British. Mereka tidak terus merampas kuasa secara terbuka, sebaliknya menggunakan pendekatan diplomasi dan kerjasama dengan pembesar Melayu. Hubungan rapat dengan Tengku Diauddin membolehkan British mengukuhkan pengaruh mereka tanpa menimbulkan penentangan besar daripada rakyat tempatan. Namun di sebalik hubungan diplomatik ini, kuasa sebenar perlahan-lahan mula berubah tangan.
Sungai sebagai Jalan Raya Zaman Kolonial
Laporan Allan Skinner pada tahun 1875 memberikan gambaran menarik tentang keadaan geografi Langat dan Jugra. Ketika itu, perjalanan utama dilakukan melalui sungai. Tidak wujud lebuh raya moden, jambatan konkrit atau jalan berturap seperti hari ini. Sungai menjadi “jalan raya” utama yang menghubungkan kampung, pelabuhan dan pusat pentadbiran.
Perjalanan menyusuri Sungai Langat bukanlah mudah. Sungainya sangat berliku-liku sehingga seorang wartawan kolonial pada tahun 1876 menyatakan bahawa Sungai Langat jauh lebih berbelit berbanding Sungai Klang. Kadangkala bot yang bergerak ke arah Bukit Jugra kelihatan semakin hampir dengan bukit tersebut, namun beberapa minit kemudian sungai kembali membelok jauh ke arah lain.
Keadaan ini menjadikan kawasan Kuala Langat ketika itu sangat terpencil. Hutan bakau tebal mengelilingi pesisir, manakala kawasan pedalaman pula dipenuhi paya dan belukar. Pada musim hujan, banyak laluan menjadi berlumpur dan sukar dilalui. Tidak hairanlah pembangunan bandar moden berlaku agak perlahan di kawasan ini berbanding Klang dan Kuala Lumpur.
Namun di sebalik kesukaran tersebut, sungai-sungai inilah yang menjadi urat nadi ekonomi Selangor. Melalui sungai inilah hasil hutan, bijih timah, makanan dan manusia bergerak dari satu tempat ke tempat lain.
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| Pembukaan Pelabuhan Jugra untuk perdagangan |
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| Pergerakan Kapal dari Singapura ke Jugra |
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| Jumlah kapal dan tongkang keluar dan masuk dari/ke pelabuhan-pelabuhan ini termasuk Jugra dalam tahun 1890 |
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| Pandangan dari bukit Pelabuhan Batu Ampar, Jugra dalam tahun 1897 |
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| Pandangan dari bukit Pelabuhan Batu Ampar, Jugra dalam tahun 2024 |
Menjelang tahun 1877, laporan-laporan arkib menunjukkan British semakin memperketat kawalan keselamatan di Selangor. Beberapa dokumen menyebut tentang tindakan terhadap lanun, kes pemilikan senjata api dan cadangan mewujudkan “station” atau stesen berhampiran kawasan tertentu.
Ini menunjukkan bahawa keadaan di Jugra dan Kelanang masih belum benar-benar stabil. British bimbang perang saudara dan pemberontakan boleh berlaku semula. Mereka juga takut pembesar tempatan yang tidak berpuas hati akan menggunakan senjata untuk menentang sistem Residen yang baru diperkenalkan.
Laporan mengenai seorang individu yang ditangkap kerana memiliki senapang secara mencurigakan pada tahun 1877 memperlihatkan bahawa pengawasan senjata api mula diperketat. Pada masa sama, British mula merancang pembinaan stesen keselamatan atau balai pengawasan yang lebih dekat dengan kawasan strategik. Secara perlahan-lahan, sistem keselamatan moden mula dibentuk di Selangor.
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| Iklan Perjawatan sebagai Polis di Selangor dalam tahun 1880 |
Ekonomi Candu dan Revenue Farms
Menjelang penghujung dekad 1870-an, perubahan besar mula berlaku dalam ekonomi Selangor. Beberapa dokumen arkib tahun 1878 dan 1879 menyebut tentang “revenue farms” di Jugra dan kawasan sekitarnya.
Istilah “farm” di sini bukan bermaksud ladang pertanian, tetapi sistem pajakan cukai yang sangat menguntungkan kerajaan kolonial. Melalui sistem ini, hak memungut hasil tertentu seperti candu, perjudian, arak dan cukai perdagangan diberikan kepada individu tertentu — selalunya Kapitan Cina atau tauke besar yang mempunyai modal.
Salah satu dokumen penting menyebut tawaran “farms” di Jugra kepada Kapitan Cina. Ini menunjukkan bahawa ekonomi di kawasan Langat dan Jugra sebenarnya sudah berkembang dan mempunyai nilai perdagangan yang tinggi. British menggunakan sistem ini untuk mengutip hasil tanpa perlu mentadbir secara langsung setiap urusan ekonomi.
Golongan Kapitan Cina pula menjadi orang tengah penting antara British dan masyarakat tempatan. Mereka mengurus perdagangan, pungutan hasil dan aktiviti ekonomi lain. Sebab itulah terdapat dokumen yang menunjukkan pemberian dana kepada Kapitan Cina oleh kerajaan kolonial. Secara tidak langsung, sistem ekonomi moden berasaskan kapitalisme mula bertapak di Selangor melalui kawasan seperti Jugra dan Langat.
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| Kerajaan Selangor menawarkan Bond untuk mengisi kewangan negeri dalam tahun 1879 |
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| Tender Farm untuk penjualan candu (opium) di Klang bagi tahun 1880 dan 1881 |
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| Punca-punca Hasil negeri Selangor dalam tahun 1870-an |
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| Perbandingan Pendapatan dan Perbelanjaan antara negeri dalam FMS dari 1875-1894 |
Bukit Jugra dan Simbol Kuasa Lama
Dalam beberapa laporan tahun 1877, terdapat catatan mengenai ketibaan rasmi di Bukit Jugra. Bukit ini bukan sekadar kawasan tinggi biasa. Ia merupakan simbol kuasa Kesultanan Selangor pada abad ke-19. Dari atas bukit inilah sultan dan pembesar Melayu memerhati pergerakan di Selat Melaka. Istana, kubu pertahanan dan pusat pentadbiran dibina di kawasan tersebut kerana kedudukannya yang strategik. Namun menjelang penghujung abad ke-19, peranan Jugra mula berubah.
Kuala Lumpur yang berkembang pesat akibat industri bijih timah mula mengambil alih kedudukan sebagai pusat ekonomi dan pentadbiran. Sedikit demi sedikit, Jugra berubah daripada pusat pemerintahan utama kepada bandar diraja yang lebih tenang. Namun sejarah awalnya tetap penting.
Penutup
Sejarah Jugra, Langat dan Kelanang antara tahun 1874 hingga 1879 bukan sekadar kisah tentang kapal perang British, lanun laut, pembesar Melayu atau perkembangan sistem kolonial semata-mata. Di sebalik semua catatan akhbar dan dokumen arkib tersebut, tersimpan pengajaran besar tentang perjalanan manusia, perubahan zaman dan hakikat kekuasaan dunia yang sentiasa bersifat sementara. Kawasan yang suatu ketika dahulu menjadi pusat pemerintahan Sultan Selangor, laluan perdagangan penting dan perhatian kuasa besar British akhirnya berubah mengikut arus masa. Istana yang pernah sibuk dengan urusan pentadbiran kini tinggal sebagai tinggalan sejarah, manakala nama-nama pembesar dan pegawai kolonial pula hanya tercatat di dalam lembaran arkib lama.
Begitulah lumrah kehidupan manusia dan tamadun. Setinggi mana pun kuasa, sekaya mana pun hasil perdagangan, semuanya akan berubah dan berlalu. Apa yang kekal hanyalah ilmu, amal kebajikan dan pengajaran yang ditinggalkan kepada generasi kemudian. Sebab itulah sejarah bukan sekadar untuk dikenang, tetapi untuk dijadikan cermin kehidupan agar manusia tidak lupa asal-usul, tidak sombong dengan kekuasaan, dan sentiasa mengambil iktibar daripada peristiwa silam.
Sebagai orang Islam, sejarah seperti ini juga mengingatkan kita bahawa kehidupan dunia hanyalah persinggahan sementara. Sebagaimana firman Allah dalam Surah Ali ‘Imran ayat 185: “Tiap-tiap yang bernyawa pasti akan merasai mati.”
Pembesar Melayu, pegawai British, lanun laut, pedagang dan rakyat biasa yang pernah hidup di bumi Jugra suatu ketika dahulu akhirnya kembali menemui Tuhan. Maka manusia hari ini juga akan melalui jalan yang sama. Oleh itu, sewajarnya kita memperbanyak amal kebaikan, menjaga hubungan sesama manusia, menghargai keluarga, memelihara kesihatan dan menggunakan masa yang ada dengan perkara yang bermanfaat.
Mudah-mudahan kisah sejarah lama Kuala Langat ini bukan sahaja menambah pengetahuan, tetapi turut melembutkan hati kita untuk lebih bersyukur kepada Allah, menghargai keamanan yang dinikmati hari ini, dan tidak melupakan bahawa setiap zaman yang gemilang akhirnya akan menjadi sejarah untuk generasi akan datang.
Bibliografi
Akhbar dan Jurnal Kolonial
The Straits Times
“H. E. The Governor’s Visit to Langkat.” The Straits Times, 14 Februari 1874.
“Friday, 13th February.” The Straits Times, 14 Februari 1874.
“Wednesday, 18th February.” The Straits Times, 21 Februari 1874.
“Saturday, 28th February.” The Straits Times, 28 Februari 1874.
“Malacca.” The Straits Times, 12 September 1874.
“Legislative Council.” The Straits Times, 26 September 1874.
“Untitled.” The Straits Times, 5 Disember 1874.
“Report of the Resident of Salangore.” The Straits Times, 24 April 1875.
“Mr. Skinner’s Report.” The Straits Times, 24 April 1875.
“Wednesday, 30th June.” The Straits Times, 3 Julai 1875.
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“Sir Andrew Clarke and the Colonial Office.” The Straits Times, 25 September 1875.
“Untitled.” The Straits Times, 20 Mei 1876.
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“Finances of Native States.” The Straits Times, 31 Mac 1877.
Straits Times Overland Journal
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Singapore Daily Times
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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“Notice: Sale of the Revenue Farms in the State of Selangor.” Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 10 Oktober 1879.
Dokumen Arkib
Arkib Negara Malaysia
Pejabat Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri Selangor
“Conveys H.E.’s Approval of Measures Taken in Late Piracy…” 8 Januari 1877. No. Penerimaan: 1957/0000327W.
“Debt Slavery Papers 1875.” 8 Disember 1874. No. Penerimaan: 1957/0000095W.
“Reports that H.H. Tunku Dia Udin, the Regent of Kedah…” 6 Ogos 1879. No. Penerimaan: 1957/0000970W.
“Informs that H.E. The Governor has Sanctioned $5000/...” 16 Mac 1877. No. Penerimaan: 1957/0000377W.
“The Granting of $400/ to the Captain China.” 4 Februari 1879. No. Penerimaan: 1957/0000861W.
“H.E. Recommends that a Nearer Station be Established…” 5 April 1879. No. Penerimaan: 1957/0000905W.
“Offer to Captain China the Farms at Jugra Rekko & Ka…” 1 Oktober 1878. No. Penerimaan: 1957/0000760W.
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The Straits Times / Article14 February 1874 - Tiik piratical outrages which have ever been prevalent in these Straits have of late recurred with startling frequency on the coast of the kingdom of Salangore, aud more especially on that part of the coast where the Langkat and Jugra Rivers debouch into2,004 words
The Straits Times / Article14 February 1874 - Wl believe that the Iron- Dnkr, Admiral Sir C. Shadwell, will probably arrive* iv harbour here to-morrow or Sunday. Tiik V. S. gunboat Ymitfif, Capt. Stantoii, left the harbour this morning, steaming out to the eastward. The British steamer I'nlnain, Capt Black, from Bangkok 10th instant, anchored544 words
The Straits Times / Article21 February 1874 - H. M. S. Binaldo returned to hai bour this morning, from Salangore. Mamma, Jardink M\iiik-c\ fc Co.'s steamer S/atetmuu left Saigon ai II a. m. on Monday, and may be expected here to-morrow en roi-te to Calcutta. The German steamer Ata/a/ita, Capt. Mangelsen, from Hongkong l Oth2,441 words
Straits Times Overland Journal / Article26 February 1874 - H. K. TJ >\ KKNOK'S VISIT I LANGKAT. have ba h start] fn the kingdom ol ami i tllllt part the La: kat ami .1 icb into the *ia. The mouth of the Jujrra w sinthese law }>i' gunboat 'he bank held t be d to1,719 words
Straits Times Overland Journal / Article26 February 1874 - hieh •asocial anl 11. M. Jugra i pira as w probable, ing passed ill a i Sl we st-ii nut aft* that probably ma maraud. loa y j 1; been dealt with ai Ms fate would be 1 dont be a dangero wn think j M. Otfii carrying out tl59 words
Straits Times Overland Journal / Article26 February 1874 - With respect to the trial of the nine pirates, which we stated somed ilia, we understand that the prison- 'ii landed and will be tried in customary form by the native coort on shore; the Italia, rer, will continue to lie otf the village to afford security to Tunku dia113 words
The Straits Times / Article28 February 1874 - The British steamer Mar(a6au, Capt. Buxton, from Bangkok 23rd February, arrived iv the roads this morning. Pastengers. Messrs. Bacon Bigclow, Green, Nichol, Lettis, Olsen, Rev. Father Daniel, 14 deck. The British steamer Sri Sarauak, Capt. Hewat, from Sarawak 28th inst., arrived in the roads this morning. The526 words
Straits Times Overland Journal / Article12 March 1874 - Messrs. Apcar Cos. steamer in, Captain Miller, from Calcutta 20th and Pinang 26th inst., arrived at Tanjong Pagar wharf this forenoon, and will leave for Hongkong this evening. A\ awkward repetition of a mistatement subsequently corrected, crept into the summary of the fortnight news which was drawn115 words
The Straits Times / Article12 September 1874 - (From an occasional Correspondent.) Malacca, 3rd Sept. TrfK Colonial steamer Pluto, which left this for Singapore on the night of 20th ultimo, with the Hon'ble the Lieut. Governor, returned to port last Friday, proceeded to the Jugra River the same evening, returned to this port last Sunday, and sailed372 words
The Straits Times / Article26 September 1874 - LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. I r btwhI, 1 .nt 1 w\.. 'it. tin limit- lh v may iiilsl ill i prtetae ilI iii. r-j-.HT t l!;.- .■•1.1 t" •ml If Mil. ill 1 ni'iMila which y.a r.i >n to the re- i you to ..and known very generally, a in i< l.iti17,248 words
Straits Times Overland Journal / Article3 October 1874 - LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Singapore, 16th September, 1874. I m I it we i bat Sen done— wl the out particumembers of my Gov. but I imreej i^ht I have 1 lay, -is, this ty will p they may 1 regard them wh me, still st for me, 1 am practically r15,443 words
The Straits Times / Article5 December 1874 - With reference to the position of j allairs described above, the proceedings of the expedition which left this on Tuesday afternoon were, so far as we can ascertain:, as follows: H. M. S. CktffUit. Hart, and the steamer Pilvl Fish, anchored off Malacca on the fore- I noon of Wednesday,624 words
The Straits Times / Article24 April 1875 - REPORT OF THE RESIDENT OF SALANGORE. Klvng. lt)th March, 1^75. Slit. 1 have the honor to report that in obedience to my instructions I left this on tith February to visit His Highness the sultan of Sahmgore i-t Langat. I was accompanied by Tuuku Dia O.Klin, his wife and child,2,103 words
The Straits Times / Article24 April 1875 - £i?gapore, 12nd March, lt*7">. Sir, I have the honor to forward, for the information of His Excellency the Governor, the following account of my re- cent visit in II M. S. Layiriny to the Malay States and Rivers. I have, Ac, Signed) ALLAX SKINNER, The Honble The2,341 words
The Straits Times / Article24 April 1875 - gig we were enttina the ■i t be m m I i it at al>., -it I and it would turn. mwmob in Ua new 1 d',CS 1 Me The I ..f I tide, taking Mr. itui launch in tow for r. pairs b .tl, the t -iv and his3,205 words
The Straits Times / Article3 July 1875 - would remind our readers of the pcilbrinaiice to he gIVM at the Town Hall this evening, by the eseeUeat Combination Troupe which reoenth viMtcd tliis place, lmt whose pcif.innanoes were then terioasij interfered with l.\ had weather. Tlic programme is an attractive one, and the ability of813 words
The Straits Times / Article11 September 1875 - Tke K 1 S N (Vl steamer Madr.it, Captain James, from Rangoon (via Penang,) bound to your p«rt, arrived here last Thursday, morning, and continued tier voyage the same afternoon. The Malay steamer Telrgraph, Captain Vall>erg, from Klang with date* to the 2nd instant, arrived here last Friday morn- ing1,897 words
The Straits Times / Article25 September 1875 - Tiik last mail from home brought us a copy, bought by our London Agents, of the Blue Book presented to parliament respecting our relations with the Native States which we noticed some short time ago. A p-reat portion of it is not new,4,035 words
The Straits Times / Article20 May 1876 - We learn from our Indian files the sort of partnership which has isted between the Bank of since it started seventy years ago the Government of India was terminated ou the Ist instant. The BatiK opened for business on Monday the May 1806, and on Momhi May last, it became7,527 words
The Straits Times / Article25 November 1876 - From an occasional Correspondent.) The Klang River has always been supposed to be a very meandering one, but it is nothing compared to the Langat. As you approach within sight oftheJugra mountain this fact beqpuies very apparent, 1 at times approaching towards, and then again receding from998 words
Straits Times Overland Journal / Article30 November 1876 - (From an occasional Correspondent.) The Klang River has always been supposed to be a very meandering one, but it is nothing compared to the Laugat. As you approach within sight ofthe.Jugra mountain this fact becomes very apparent, at times approaching towards, and then again receding from it,855 words
Straits Times Overland Journal / Article11 January 1877 - The sentence of death passed on Maharajah Lela and the other Perak chiefs was thoroughly satisfactory, hut the apparent neglect on the part of the Malay Commission to see that the decision was carried out may lead us to doubt the sincerity of its tneiul>ers.949 words
Straits Times Overland Journal / Article11 January 1877 - ~fv« my last a iew iragiea] events 1 'avc occurred, which 1 venture to think may be interesting to your readers and 1 trust you will be good' enough to publish them m your journal. A case of murder was reported to the Collector and Magistrate at1,836 words
The Straits Times / Article31 March 1877 - \eil copy of the memoineli was laid ou the Council tbe 9th instant, relative to the 1. condition of the native States Perak, Salangore and Sunghie 1 1 -Appears to have been drawn Mr. Frank A. Swettenham, Native States affairs, n.ishes a good deal of very3,299 words
Straits Times Overland Journal / Article5 April 1877 - We have received copy of the memoI randum, which was laid on the Council j table on the 9th instant, relative to the Lfinancial condition of the native States of Perak, Salangore and Sunghie L Uj< >ng. 1 1 appears to have been drawn l.'up by2,985 words
Straits Times Overland Journal / Article29 September 1877 - DIARY OF H. B M RESIDENT SALANGOR. Moiidny l:\th Si >i, Cool and ploasant. Star.cd a I m Rosebud for I mip by Mr. Syeic lice. I hid previously c PjSJkt^ and dog cart and saddl sar;.! j by the Klau_j v from > Pungkalan Batu by keeping gut i3,903 words
The Singapore Daily Times / Article8 May 1878 - Among the papers laid before Council, the Report of the Resident on the Native State of Sungie Ujong for the year 1877 is not the least interesting. Formerly, and until quite recently, one of the most troublesome and turbulent of the little inland states, Sungie Ujong appears950 words
The Singapore Daily Times / Article25 January 1879 - Although the Hon. W. H. Head was unable the other day for want of a seconder to put his motion regarding the Residential system in the Native States, yet his notice of it had the effect of eliciting some information, which is very instructive, as to the2,979 words
Straits Times Overland Journal / Article1 February 1879 - VESSELS PASSAD ANJEIT Copirs of the cap. From the Daily Times, loth January. Thk Residential System. Although the Hon. W. H. Read was uiialdo the other day for want of a seconder to put his motion regarding •the Residential system m the Native States, vet hit notice of it had3,003 words
The Singapore Daily Times / Advertisement11 September 1879 - TO LET. From the Ist November Next. The Godowns at present occupied by the undersigned and by the StraiU Timet press, No. 32 Raffles Place. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Singapore, 10th September, 1879. (I wk.) NOTICE. SALE OF THE REVENUE FARMS IN THE STATE OF SELANGOR. Tenders are invited for the610 words
The Singapore Daily Times / Advertisement13 September 1879 - ORCHARD ROAD. VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND. The undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on Thursday morning, 18th September, at 8 o’clock, on the spot. In one lot, all that piece or parcel of freehold land situate in the vicinity of Orchard Road, between Government Road and Cavanagh Road,884 words
Pinang Gazette And Straits Chronicle / Advertisement13 September 1879 - SALE OF ThFrEVENUE FARMS IN THE STATE OF SELANGOR. Tenders are invited for the undermentioned 1. Kwala Lumpur Farms—at Kwala Lumpur, Kanching and the mining districts of those places. (a) A Farm of the right to prepare and sell chandoo and all other preparations of opium. (5) A Farm of467 words
The Singapore Daily Times / Advertisement15 September 1879 - THE TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANT LIMITED. Notice is hereby given that a Dm. dend on the Company’s Shares at the rate of 5 o/o for the half year ending 30th June 1879. will be payable at the Company’s Office. No. 4. Collyer Quay, on and after Monday the 8th Instant.734 words
Pinang Gazette And Straits Chronicle / Advertisement17 September 1879 - SALE OF THEREVENUE FARMS IN THE STATEOF SELANGOR. Tenders are invited for the undermentioned 1. Kwala Lumpur Farms—at Kwala Lumpur, Kanching and the mining districts of those places. (а) A Farm of the right to prepare and sell chandoo uud all other preparations of opium. (б) A Farm of the461 words
The Singapore Daily Times / Advertisement24 September 1879 - &«-m> STATIONERY. The undersigned will sell by Public Auction, on Thursday. 2nd Oc'ober. commencing at 10.30 a. m. An Invoice of Useful Office Stationery just landed, eon- j sisting of Foolscap, plain. j Foolscap ruied with ruled. olumns for dollars j broad folio. and Cts. Coloured Note Puper Commercial EuvelCommercial834 words
The Singapore Daily Times / Advertisement26 September 1879 - NOTICE. I SALE OP THE REVENUE FARMS IN THE STATE OF SELANGOR. 1 Tendkes are invited for the under* j mentioned:— 1. Kwala Lumpur Farms. —At Kwala Lumpur, Ranching and the mining die* I tricts of those places. I A. A Farm of the right to prepare and sell Chandoo496 words
Pinang Gazette And Straits Chronicle / Advertisement27 September 1879 - THE MITRAIIdMRUSR NOTICE. SALE OF THE REVENUE FARMS IN THE STATE OF SELANGOR. Tenders are invited for the undermentioned 1. Kwala Lumpur Farms—at Kwala Lumpur, Kanchittg and the mining districts of those places. (а) A Farm of the right to prepare and sell chandoo and all other preparations of opium.466 words
The Singapore Daily Times / Advertisement30 September 1879 - PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The undersigued have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, at their Rooms, on Friday the 10th October next, unless previously disposed of by private sale, the entire property of the Singapore Saw Mills Company, at Kallang, comprising the valuable leasehold Lind on which the property stands, together586 words
Pinang Gazette And Straits Chronicle / Advertisement1 October 1879 - MARINE INSURANCE THE BUBMAH STEAM CHINA trader, ship company limited. government security INSURANCE CO LIMITED. Mail to Dllri s bM g(P k) L'f« A’®"™ l Company, vTirLv Head Office Hanging. Salangor, Klang, Lingy, Malacca, and Pe- LIMUEB. ±1 TICK. ,|M 1 U .d„.. g „.X'? 'Z'”p-ni«l A r .n.. 11..1,990 words
The Singapore Daily Times / Advertisement3 October 1879 - NOTICE. Victor Dumas, Veterinary Surgeon :ind Shoeing Smith, begs to inform the Public of Singapore, that in addition to the above business, he is also prepared to cure diseased Dogs and Cattles of any description, at a moderate charge. Communications addressed to him at Orchard Road No. 550 will meet763 words
The Singapore Daily Times / Advertisement4 October 1879 - fltto aubfrttefmmts. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid tip Capital 5,000,000 Dollars. Reserve Fund 1,300,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Rnssell Co.) Deputy Chairman. —The Hon. W. Keswick (of Messrs. Jardine Matheson Co.) F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons Co.) E.813 words
The Singapore Daily Times / Advertisement7 October 1879 - FURNITURE SALE. The undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on Saturday, the 11th inst.at2 p. m. the Household Furniture belonging to James McLean, Esq Sophia Road, and comprising dining room, drawing room, and bedroom suites. Also a small double seated phaeton suitable for a pair of ponies.894 words
The Singapore Daily Times / Article8 October 1879 - (For Straits Times.) London, Ith October.'— It is understood that at a Cabinet Council held yesterday, the immediate re-assembling of Parliament was discussed. The Times deprecates this action as uncalled for. We regret to notice very bad Ice again being served out from the Ice House; it more3,605 words
The Singapore Daily Times / Advertisement8 October 1879 - NOTICE. SALE OF THE REVENUE FARMS IN THE STATE OF SELANGOR. Tenders are invited for the under* j mentioned:— 1. Kwala Lumpur Farms. —At Kwala Lumpur, Kanching and the mining districts of those places. A. A Farm of the right to prepare and sell Chandoo and all other preparations of821 words
The Singapore Daily Times / Advertisement9 October 1879 - NOTICE. SALE OF THE REVENUE FARMS IN THE STATE OF SELANGOR. Tenders are invited for the undermentioned 1. Kwala Lumpur Farms. —At Kwala Lumpur, Ranching and the mining districts of those places. A. A Farm of the right to prepare and sell Chandoo and all other preparations of Opium. B.507 words
Pinang Gazette And Straits Chronicle / Advertisement10 October 1879 - NOTICE. SALE OF THEREYENUE FARMS IN THE Tenders are invited for the undermentioned 1. Kwala Lumpur Farms—at Kwala Lumpur, Kanching and the mining districts of those places. (a) A Farm of the right to prepare and sell chandoo and all other preparations of opium. (5) A Farm of the right461 words
The Singapore Daily Times / Advertisement11 October 1879 - NOTICE. Neither the Captain, Agents nor Owners of the British barque Oldbridge will be responsible for any debtß contracted I by the crew of the above ship during her stay in port. Singapore, 6th Oct. 1879. (to 14th inst.l SALE BY AUCTION. The undersigned have received instructions to Sell by920 words
The Singapore Daily Times / Advertisement13 October 1879 - NOTICE. Neither the Captain, Agents nor Owners of the British barque Oldbridge will be responsible for any debts contracted by the crew of the above ship during her stay in port. Singapore, 6th Oct. 1879. (to 14th inst.) SALE BY AUCTION. The undersigned have received instructions to Sell by Public924 words
The Singapore Daily Times / Article4 June 1880 - The Retident of Sel&ngor to the Colonial j t; Secretary, Strait* Settlenentt. British Resident’s Office, Kwala Lumpur, 12/4 May, 1880. t Si», —I have the honour to submit, for the information of His Excellency the2,640 words
Straits Times Overland Journal / Article7 June 1880 - hu/c. f<> )Io)iial ,U',lls. British Kesi dent's < \c\ eve the hrnour to submit, tho the financial K u this for tlie \ear IS7O, and must ex- the delay which has in laying it 1.2,535 words
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