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Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2971, 23 August 1878, Page 2

An expression frequently heard in the shop of Mr Wilkes, Watchmaker and Jeweller, of Shortland, is : Sir, you have so great a sel«ction of Earrings and Brooches that I do not know which to choose. The same might truthfully be said of his fine stock of Watches and Clocks. Therefore make an inspection. All articles marked in plain figures. Watches, Clocks and Jewe'lery repaired by Mr J. Wilkes, and Guaranteed.—[A»VT.]]

Me Wm. McCullotoh having been appointed agent on the Thames for the Imperial Fire Insurance Company, is prepared to take risko at the lowest rates. The Imperial Com panj was established in 1803,.jand has a capital of £1,600,000, with its 'head office at No. 1, Old Broad street, London. Tho Melbourne directory has upon it some of the most influential men in that city, and the name the Company has gained for itself by its prompt and liberal settlement of claims, while charg* ing moderate rates, has secured a large amount of business not only in Australian Colonies, but in all parts of the world in which agencies have been established.—AdVT.