The Business Times, 29 October 1987
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Title Section11 1987-10-29 1 BUSINESS TIMES MCI (P) 112/12/86 THURSDAY. OCTOBER 29, 1987 75 CENTS11 words
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Article, Illustration189 1987-10-29 1 Exchange rates THE S$ roee marginally to S$2 0750/60 ($2.0755/65) against the US$ in the forex market yesterday. It remained steady against HK$, but fell against MS, DM and yen. US$1 140.65/75 yon, *****/40 DM, SS2.0750/60 M$> S$0.8243/51 Overeeae markets U/ 111 I J I yy tooeway189 words
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Article, Illustration573 1987-10-29 1 SOH TIANG KENG - Malaysian arrests dampen market sentiment By SOH TIANG KENG, Financial Correspondent THE Singapore International Monetary Exchange (Simex) has asked its lawyers to draft new rules to make overtrading a major offence. Overtrading is the practice of taking open positions above authorised limits or573 words
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Article, Illustration521 1987-10-29 1 BRIAN GOMEZ - By BRIAN GOMEZ, Foreign Editor THE MALAYSIAN government has taken decisive action to forestall what Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has described as a trend that could turn Malaysia into "another Ireland or Lebanon". One of Malaysia's biggest security crackdowns under the Internal521 words
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348 1987-10-29 1 Reuter CHINA, which has no active stock exchanges, has called for the reform of Hongkong's share trading system after joining hands with the government of the British colony and big investors to rescue the market. Lu Ping, deputy director of Beijing'sReuter - 348 words
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118 1987-10-29 1 Reuter THE BRITISH government s C 7.2 billion offer of shares in British Petroleum was undersubecribed, Cary Martin of public relations consultants Dewe Rogerson said yesterday. Dewe Rogerson has been acting with merchant bankers N M Rothshchild and Sons as adviser to theReuter - 118 words
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Article627 1987-10-29 1 AMY BALAN - By AMY BALAN FOR THE FIRST time since the panic crash last Tuesday, local investors rivetted their attention on Kuala Lumpur where the arrests of 55 community leaders under the Internal Security Act and the closure of three newspapers drove stock prices to their lowest level627 words
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Article42 1987-10-29 1 WALL STREET slocks continued to fall sharply over a broad front early yeaterday under aevere preaaure from the weakening dollar. The Dow 30 index waa off 57 at 1789. Declining iaauea led gainers by 950-to-150. Trading was heavy.42 words
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Article61 1987-10-29 1 STOCKS on the London Slock Exchange fell at the outset yesterday. overtaking Tuesday's gains. The FTSE 100 share index at 1453 GMT stood at the day's low of 1,500.0, down 106.3, the first time the index has been below 1,600 since mid-November 1966. At 1200 GMT,61 words
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Advertisement297 1987-10-29 1 HK appoints fonrwr bank chl«f Pag* It mm THE AVERAGE hotel occupancy rat# rose to a two-year high of 74.4 par cant in August and the industry is cautiously optimistic that occupancy levels will remain above 70 per cent till year-end. HOME NEWS. Page 2 SOUTH KOREAN opposition leader Kim297 words
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HOME NEWS
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543 1987-10-29 2 LIM SOON NEO - By LIM SOON NEO THE AVERAGE hotel occupancy rate rose to a two-year high 74.4 per cent in August and the industry is cautiously optimistic that occupancy levels will remain above 70 per cent All year end. This optimism is based on (fie continuing543 words
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362 1987-10-29 2 MOTELS in Singapore are being asked to improve fire safety with the appointment of fire safety managers. The call came from Mr Chin Harn Tong, Senior Parliamentary Secretary (Home Affairs) yesterday, during a fire safety workshop. i Fire safety managers could coordinate all362 words
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336 1987-10-29 2 MARTIN SOONG - By MARTIN SOONG MOBIL it pumping $170 million into now equipment at its Jurong refinery to increase its flexibility and capacity for processing lighter petroleum products. The new investment for Mobil comes two months after it sank $40 million into expanding its336 words
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269 1987-10-29 2 FRENCH First Defence Secretary Jacques Boyon arrives this afternoon for a three-day visit during which he will meet Foreign Affairs Minister S Dhanabalan and Second Minister for Defence (Policy) Dr Yeo Ning Hong. Mr Boyon, who will be accompanied by his wife and a269 words
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Article, Illustration46 1987-10-29 2 THE PICTURE published in BT on Tu—day with the story headlined "Greek economy in trouble, warns premier" was not of Greek Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou as the caption stated. Mr Papandreou is pictured above. We are sorry for the error. Qreefc Prime Mlnlrtii46 words
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404 1987-10-29 2 MONICA GWEE - By MONICA GWEE MAJOR differences over last food marketing end edvertising have ended the relationship between agency J Walter Thompeon and Bon-Food Pte Ltd. franchisee of Burger King in Singapore. JWT dropped the $1.2 million account last week after holding it for five years.404 words
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HOME NEWS
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Article, Illustration492 1987-10-29 3 BOEY KIT YIN - By BOEY KIT YIN THE JURONG TOWN Corporation (JTC) has given its first optimistic outlook in five years following unprecedented demand for its factory space in the first half of its current fiscal year 1987/88. From April to September, new and existing companies492 words
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401 1987-10-29 3 LEE HAN SHIH - By LEE HAN SHIH, Property Correspondent A STRONGER financial position lias at tha and of the currant financial yaar for tha Jurong Town Corporation, with tha refinancing of soma $450 million worth of loans and one-off proceeds of $419 million.401 words
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369 1987-10-29 3 JEFFREY TSANG - By JEFFREY TSANG A MASTER PLAN to steer local companies into high-technology manufacturing is being formulated by a new committee set up by the government. This plan the first draft of which should be ready next April will guide industrial automation efforts towards implementing the369 words
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278 1987-10-29 3 LAND PURCHASES from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and the Jurong Town Corporation (JTC) will cost the government $379 million less than originally budgeted. The sum represents 1.6 per cent of the total estimates of government expenditure of $23.5 billion for the current (87/88) financial278 words
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265 1987-10-29 3 SINGAPORE must have Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) expertise if it wants to become a partner to successful and technologically-oriented global companies. Economic Development Board chairman Philip Yao said yesterday. Opening the first Asia Pacific Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing Users Exchange conference at the Marina265 words
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Article, Illustration279 1987-10-29 3 NF ROBERTSON and R H Jeffrey, directors of Wattie Industries Ltd, have been appointed to the board of Cold Storage Holdings PLC. Mr Robertson, who joined Wattie in 1968. became a director in 1966. He played a major role in the company's offshore investment in feed and279 words
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Advertisement144 1987-10-29 3 Let's get vou the Best Deal VV Hundreds of listings available All locations and range of rentals Our experience know-how will help you get the best terms /v.I Anat*- S OW ffiAMewfat J1 J InJiabu/ I L 7- Xb;s J. r Widest selection of quality properties for rent and sale144 words
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ASIA-PACIFIC
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192 1987-10-29 4 Reuter JAPAN'S leading business organisation says it is studying a plan to recycle to developing countries surplus funds accumulated through Japan s active exports. A spokesman for the Federation of Economic Organisations (Keidanren) said on Tuesday that it expected to finalise the studyReuter - 192 words
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Article, Illustration429 1987-10-29 4 AP OPPOSITION leader Kim DaeJung split the South Korean opposition by announcing yesterday he was running for president and predicted he would easily win the elections. Mr Kim Dae-Jung entered the race despite last-minute attempts by opposition leaders to persuade him andAP - 429 words
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Article67 1987-10-29 4 Reuter ADVOCATES of parliamentary reform in Thailand have gained the endorsement of Bangkok mayor Chamlong Srimuang, one of the country's most popular political figures. Chamlong told the Bangkok Poet in an interview published on Tuesday that he advocated constitutional changes to end what he calledReuter - 67 words
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Article305 1987-10-29 4 FT PRATT AND WHITNEY, the US aero-engine manufacturer, is considering taking legal action against the Israeli government over the cancellation of the Lavi combat aircraft, in a move which could open the floodgates to a deluge of similar claims. Israeli press reports put theFT - 305 words
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Article221 1987-10-29 4 Reuter INDONESIA'S Democratic Party has appealed to tha government to crack down on corruption, saying it has become a way of life which is destroying the morale of the nation. "While the state has suffered financial losses, graft has corrupted the nation's mentality." partyReuter - 221 words
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456 1987-10-29 4 AP AN UPSURGE of violence by Tamil rebels wet reported on Tuoodey in eestorn Sri Lenfca. Mosnwhlls. en Indien official said that retools driven from their stronghold in JsMno were arguing who*»r to regroup or to give up under en lndt> en emneety offer. A—AP - 456 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous56 1987-10-29 4 City Ma*/ Note Mtn ro Singapore OUTLOOK: Shown f morning Md Mrty ®f" tarnoon. (•port for 24 hewn prior to 7.30pm on Oct 28 at tfw airport) Max imp. 30.4 Amoc R— 2U Min tamp 25.5 Amoc humidity M Mrs of HMNwi 0.00 Rainfall in mm. 9.0 Rainfall Ma mth—56 words
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Miscellaneous53 1987-10-29 4 Doonesbury k*s.D< iauarmMP THEM! ICOUUMT HNP my cljppngs, the items OF NTBtEST! SOMEONE MUST HAVE SHMPCP if jeremy, settler**, PEAR MAN. THERE ARE m it BY GARRY TRUDEAU GOOP. NOW JUST TRY TO RELAX. JEREMY, LET WE AIROUT. NHOO/ THANKS! THAT MAS CLOSE! r 'I' FRJENPSWSTHAVIN6 PINNER, OKAY? JEREMY* m53 words
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REST OF THE WORLD
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488 1987-10-29 5 Reuter WEST GERMANY reported its second highest monthly trade surplus ever on Tuesday and economists said the figures, further evidence of chronic imbalance in world trade, are likely to increase pressure on Bonn to accept a weaker dollar. US Treasury Secretary James Baker and otherReuter - 488 words
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395 1987-10-29 5 AP CONGRESSIONAL negotiators and negotiators for the administration of President Ronald Reagan began searching on Tuesday for a mixture of tax increases and spending cuts that would reduce the US government budget deficit sufficiently to pacify world financial markets. The opening session produced littleAP - 395 words
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267 1987-10-29 5 Reuter THE CURRENT stock market crisis is a warning signal that the US budget deficit is too high and that it must be cut through higher taxes, former US Federal Reserve Board chairman Paul Volcker said. In a speech to a university audience, Mr VolckerReuter - 267 words
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482 1987-10-29 5 Reuter BRITISH businesses are on balance slightly less optimistic about their prospects than they were three months ago and the level of spare capacity has fallen, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said. In its quarterly industrial trends survey taken before theReuter - 482 words
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146 1987-10-29 5 AP THE EUROPEAN Parliament on Tuesday endorsed a proposal by the European Community Commission to abolish taxes on stock market transactions. If approved by member governments, the taxes would be abolished by 1990. The parliament adopted the resolution by a 126AP - 146 words
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Article649 1987-10-29 5 ARRIVALS DEPARTURES Operator niri number Local Ptom Open lir Service locol Mme For SU SU UJFT SU •A THAI THAI CPA MAS MAS GU UL MAS TKA UTA SU TK IAL SU SU UL GU GU SU SU MAS SU SU PAL SU SU MAS SU SU649 words
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Advertisement295 1987-10-29 5 f I 1/\| \TV Ifl If The business person's choice, every I VL-Ji II I 1 Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and I V l|x. 1 fl I I I Sunday. Leaving Chongi Airport at I JL V-*/ 22:05 hours and arriving at Lester B. Pearson International Airport the following day. Coll295 words
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BANKING AND FINANCE
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384 1987-10-29 6 UK dominates with ECU 4.7b FT THE GROWTH of the European venture capital industry continued last year with a 39 per cent increase to ECU 10 billion in the amount of funds invested or available for investment in unquoted companies. The venture capital industryFT - 384 words
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370 1987-10-29 6 AFP THE PRESIDENT of the European Commission, Jacques Delors, on Tuesday ruled out for the time being any realignment of the European Monetary System (EMS), despite the current upheavals on the world stock markets and downward pressure on the dollar againstAFP - 370 words
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119 1987-10-29 6 Reuter NOMURA SECURITIES CO, Japan's biggest securities house, applied on Tuesday to become the first Japanese firm to make markets in British government bonds, or gilts'. "It adds another facility to our overall securities business," a Nomura spokesman told Reuter. Nomura applied theReuter - 119 words
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Article46 1987-10-29 6 HOWARD FLIGHT, joint managing director of Guinness Flight Global Asset Management Ltd, will conduct a seminar on how currency movements affect the equity and bond markets at the Pan Pacific Hotel. The talk, which begins at 6.30pm tonight, will be geared towards internationallyoriented investors.46 words
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577 1987-10-29 6 FT IN THE AFTERMATH of last week's stock market crash, Chicago's trading houses are starting to count the cost. Indeed, involvement in last week's options markets could have cost traders more than they expected. The Chicago Board Options Exchange has set up a committee toFT - 577 words
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389 1987-10-29 6 LEONG WEN WAH - By LEONG WEN WAH EARLY NEXT month. Svenska Handelsbanken will become the first Swedish bank to open an offshore branch in Singapore. The new office will be Svenska's second overseas branch and the first in Asia. The first foreign branch389 words
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Article296 1987-10-29 6 ASIAN DOLLAR deposit rates closed little changed from its firmer opening levels after moderate trading yesterday. Term rates firmed between 14 and 14 point initially. but were little changed thereafter. One-month closed at 7* 714, threes at 7% 7\ and sixes at 7 15/16 7 13/16. Day-to-day296 words
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Article54 1987-10-29 6 THE OVERNH3KT RATE on the Singapore interbank market fell one point to end at 3% per cent yesterday Term rates rose point each. S$ Interbank rates at 7pm yesterday: OffH MO o«w"■g* 3 3/4 1/J I-«ton* 4 3/16 l/l* 3-«orth 4 1/4 I f% 1-month 4 3/| 1/454 words
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Article148 1987-10-29 6 Gold futures on Oct 27 100 troy ounces. LISS per troy ounce Open M«ti Leer Mk Oo 472.00 479 JO 472.00 473.70 4J0 No» 475JO 475JO 475.00 475-70 -0.40 DK 476.00 481J0 475.10 478J0 4J0 Fob 88 481 JO 487.00 4«1 JO 484.90 -OJO Apr 487.00 493.00148 words
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Article927 1987-10-29 6 INTEREST RATES OPTIONS Wadnaidoy, October 28, 1987 EURO DOLLAR (MMEX) Dae (7 MM* C toe 87 HI«h Low M Law M 8950 soot 289 1 9000 250* 239 1 90S0 XX* 190 4A 9 9100 150t 145 7A 4 9)25 130* 122 I0A 9 9150 109* 93A 101 16927 words
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Advertisement202 1987-10-29 6 a m p f V Now in Singapore •«p^i| For decades. Rover cars have enjoyed the admiration of discerning motorists and car manufacturers all over the world Not only because of their continental dependability, but also for their sleek styling, sheer luxury and gratifying performance All these endearing qualities, and202 words
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Advertisement119 1987-10-29 6 FOR SALE Flatted Factory Building Tanglin Halt Road 9-storey flatted factory building with offices on the Bth and part of the 9th storey. Other facilities include loading platform, carpark and canteen. Total Floor Area 137.627 sq ft Land Area :40.022 sq ft Tenure 99-year leasehold from 1 June 1967 Price119 words
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MONEY AND EXCHANGES
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Article532 1987-10-29 7 BA Futures DECEMBER Eurodollar opened 7 ticks lower than IMM's 92 29 close, and eased to 92.21. It surged in the afternoon to the high of 92.55 in very thin and nervous trading. It closed 17 ticks higher at 92.39. December US Treasury Bonds closed 8 ticks higher atBA Futures - 532 words
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Article118 1987-10-29 7 Reuter CURRENCY FUTURES are likely to continue their ascent for the near term, with any pullbacks viewed as buying opportunities, according to financial analysts in Chicago on Tuesday. The bullish outlook is based on the widespread belief that the G-7 has agreed to lower target rangesReuter - 118 words
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Article87 1987-10-29 7 Treasury bills Period Issue Yesterday's dosing Day's code Maturity WO OFFER HIGH LOW 3 months RQ*****X 24.1.88 3.62 3 JS7 3.62 3.50 6 months BS*****S 21.4.88 3.73 3.68 3.68 3.64 1 year BY*****S 22.09.88 3.78 3.73 3.76 3.69 Government notes and bonds Period Issue Maturity Coupon Yesterday's87 words
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Article, Illustration180 1987-10-29 7 Indicate» the average of the prime lending rales of 12 major banks In S'pore Interbank market ratee (offer/bid) on Oct 28 uss DM SWFC Y«n 7 dor* 7 5/1* 3/1* i/a 3/» 4-J7/I 7 1/4 7 4 5/1- 1/3 1 m»i 7 3/i 1/4 7/1* J/1* 3180 words
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Article1442 1987-10-29 7 SINGAPORE: The US dollar recovered against major European currencies to close firmer compared with New York's levels after active and nervous trading yesterday. The dollar recovered late in response to news that the Bundesbank and Swiss National Bank intervened shortly after the European opening to support the dollar1,442 words
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COMMODITIES
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Article508 1987-10-29 8 Crude palm oil prices closed slightly firmer on light covering yesterday, supported by initial steadiness in the palm oil futures market and after Pakistan bought 6,000 tonnes of RBD palm oil for second half Nov shipment. Trading was thin as most operators were sidelined amid caution over political508 words
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Article78 1987-10-29 8 THE FAR EAST petroleum products markets continued its quiet trend with most products retaining stable prices, except for mild upward movements in naphtha and LSWR. USS/barrat Oiaog* Dubai (Ok) 17.25 -0.03 Wm Taxat hnta rm«dtot«, WTI (Dad 20.12 +0.10 Products (FOB S'pore) US$/borr»l Chang* K»roi»n« 23.60 tinch78 words
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177 1987-10-29 8 Reuter RUBBER PRICES should stay above the International Natural Rubber Organisation (INRO) may-sell level through next year, Malaysian Primary Industries Minister Lim Keng Yaik told a rubber growers' conference Mr Lim. speaking at Desaru on Monday, said rubber prices have hit their highestReuter - 177 words
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Article386 1987-10-29 8 HONGKONG: Gold closed lower in thin trading yesterday as most investors were still preoccupied with stock market movements. There were some liquidation selling by local investors to meet margin calls on stock and index futures positions. Europeans were buyers of the metal in view of a declining US386 words
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Article277 1987-10-29 8 SINGAPORE The rubber market closed higher with November One RSS buyers quoting at 213.50 cents/kilo yesterday, up 1.75 cents from Tuesday's close. The morning session rose two cents on some speculative buying in thin and cautious trading. Prices were off the afternoon's high due to lack of follow-through buying277 words
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Article112 1987-10-29 8 THE Kuala Lumpur Tin Marfcat price gained arv othar Ave cants lo ctoaa at M 517.22 a kg on contfcvuad strong buying damand. tur In rl alonnii iraciM strong DtOGing Of 192 tonnas at tha opening, while offerings vara small at 72 due to minors holding bacfc on112 words
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Article256 1987-10-29 8 RAS prices m s c •nta/kg, FOB In bate NOON CLOSE 8uyors Sellers Ruyors e M Int 1 RSS Prompt 215.50 216.50N 215 JO 216J0N Int 1 RSS Nov 87 213.50 214.00 213 JO 214.00 In* 1 RSS Doc 215.50 216.00 215 JO 216.00 Int 2 RSS256 words
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Article81 1987-10-29 8 Icanti/kg, 1-to n poUenJ NOVEMBER 87 DECEMBER (currw ir month) (forwar d month) RAS NOON NOON Saltan •vyart S»^»r» SSI 20 213.00 21 SM 213.00 215.00 SSI 50 2! 1.50 213.50 211 JO 213J0 IT. rial: SMI CV 269.00 271.00N 270.00 272.00N SMI I 269.00 271.00N 270.0081 words
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Article240 1987-10-29 8 Chinese Produce Exchange S#N#rs noon dosing pricti on Oct 28 (SS/100 kg) API FOft NSW AP2 FOft NSW EK1 FOft NSW Robvsta 20/25% FOft NSW 470.00 405.00 415.00 365.00 Coconut oil ItA FOft OM drum FOft N»w drum FOft 95.00 105.00 109.00 Nutmeg 110 FOft NSW ftWF FOft240 words
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Article320 1987-10-29 8 London Raw Commodity No 6 OF No 6 FOB 186.80 (188.00) 162.80 (164.00) Exchange WhMw No 5 190.0 (191.50) Ivytf/SiVff doting prices on Oct 27 (£/tonne unlets specified). Previous dosing prices in Oils (USS/tonno) po' if' ♦us. Polm oH M'lian crud* OF UK/BoWf dam CoflM Ok unav (gnav)320 words
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FOCUS
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Article687 1987-10-29 9 THE CRASH OF 1987 Reuter THE 1987 financial crash need not herald a slump the way 1929 did, economists say. But the risk of a new recession, which could put more people on the dole and impose new miseries on a debt-laden Third World,Reuter - 687 words
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Article, Illustration542 1987-10-29 9 Reuter WALL STREET'S crash last week has set off panic in world stock markets and US leaders, especially Treasury Secretary James Baker, are being blamed by many overseas officials and economists for triggering the chaos. In a Reuter survey of world viewsReuter - 542 words
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Article, Illustration600 1987-10-29 9 FOCUS today steps back from the hurly burly of markets to take a detached look at how the shock waves from the crash are impinging on economic policies in the US. Also examined are the strains in the world economy that have been masked by theAP - 600 words
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Advertisement213 1987-10-29 9 Results just ahead. The first stop on the road to results is a phone call to IBM. We'll ask you some questions about your business and about the kind of results you're looking for. Then we'll put you in touch with the IBM Authorised Dealer or System Remarketer we think213 words
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PERSPECTIVE
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Article511 1987-10-29 10 FREE CHOICE there will be within the Chinese Communist Party. The presidium of the 13th Chinese Communist Party Congress has decided to allow its 1,936 delegates freedom to choose candidates to the 210 central committee position. But this is not so much another big step towards democracy511 words
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Article1168 1987-10-29 10 Privatisation Singapore-style is seen as a rather unique exercise involving companies which are generally well-run and profitable. Business Times and Singapore Business brought together a panel to discuss some implications of divestment. The panelists were: Dr Mukul Asher, economist; Dr Robert Chia, management specialist; Chandra1,168 words
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Article, Illustration925 1987-10-29 11 DENIS GRAY - Demonetisation and other grievances last month sparked Burma's first riots since 1974. But observers, noting that organised opposition has been effectively rooted out, are predicting neither an uprising against leader U Ne Win nor changes that would substantially liberalise the country and open itsAP - 925 words
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Advertisement185 1987-10-29 10 When you buy a MITSUBISHI GRLRN7 you'll run into some nice surprises. WE BACK OUR CARS FOR LIFE Now when you purchase a brand-new Mitsubishi Galant 1.6 GLS from us you're privileged to all these: FREE sports rims and tyre change A Blaupunkt Melbourne SQR 26 radio cassette player Rust-proofing185 words
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Advertisement94 1987-10-29 10 Five Centuries of Banking Banco di Sicilia is heir to a banking tradition which goes back to 1459Nowadays, Banco di Sicilia operates as a regional, national and international bank, in the short, medium and long term, with 343 branches throughout Italy, foreign branches in Frankfurt, London, Los Angeles, New York,94 words
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Page 10 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous652 1987-10-29 10 saDQassmi) CRYPTIC PUZZLE ACROSS 1 Bird able to stitch round an article for me? (6) 7 Belonging to the race-track, naturally? (2. 6) 8 At which to play a lone hand (4) 10 Like couples showing anger in the home (6) 11 Tree of neat appearance (6) 14 The number652 words
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Advertisement345 1987-10-29 11 This announcement appears for the purposes of record only October 1987 ©DBS LAND DBS LAND LIMITED (Incorporated in the Republic of Singapore) Invitation by The Development Bank of Singapore Ltd in respect of 300,000,000 Shares of Ssl.oo each in the capital of DBS Land Limited at 551.35 per Share Managed345 words
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Advertisement177 1987-10-29 11 MING COURT HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR Make a smart business move. m m At the Ming Court you will be pleasantly surprised by our promotional rate and our no tipping policy. What's more, our location in the Shopping and Commercial Centre makes it so convenient for you whether you're on business177 words
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Miscellaneous1217 1987-10-29 11 w (md mm PM SBC Text Somple Poges. Opening and Programme Highlights followed by The New Crouwlts. The African* A Triple Heritage; A Legocy Of Lifestyles (See MghMghts). Coming Attraction*. Home To Roost Dating Henry. Anna Karenina (r, Pt 9). 1987 NBA Playoff* Eastern Pinal (Gome 2)> Boston Celtic* v1,217 words
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SPORTS & LEISURE
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Article, Illustration312 1987-10-29 12 Reuter AMERICAN Greg Lemond said on£Tuesday that he would compete in February s Tour of the Anfericas cycling race, his first major comeback effort since being shot in a hunting accident six months ago. '"'This is one I'd like to win sinte it's myReuter - 312 words
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366 1987-10-29 12 AP WELSH CENTRE-FORWARD lan Rush, considered among the world's best strikers, is facing growing criticism in the Italian press following his disappointing start in the major league. Some commentators are saying he could become the latest in series ofAP - 366 words
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Article, Illustration298 1987-10-29 13 BOEY KIT YIN - By BOEY KIT YIN A 36-HOLE goJf course, touted to be the best in the world and spanning over 146 hectares, will be opened in Tuas next month. The yet unnamed course, developed by the Jurong Town Corporation, will be run by298 words
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Article121 1987-10-29 13 AP AMERICAN tennis star John McEnroe was quoted yesterday as saying that he plans to play "at the top levels" tor at least two more years before thinking ot a possible retirement. In an interview with Milan's daily Corriere Delia Sera, published before an exhibitionAP - 121 words
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Article561 1987-10-29 13 WALTON MORAIS - Jrankly, speakinq... by WALTON MORAIS BARELY A WEEK after Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew expressed his thoughts on the talent drain from Singapore to Canada and other countries, soccer striker V Sundramoorthy packed his bags and left for Switzerland, highlighting the point. Like doctors,561 words
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542 1987-10-29 13 UPI A BLIZZARD of streamers and confetti, some of it shredded money, on Tuesday snowed on the World Series victory parade of the Minnesota Twins as it rolled slowly through tens of thousands of cheering fans who clogged downtown Minneapolis and St Paul. Twins managerUPI - 542 words
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Article, Illustration220 1987-10-29 13 Reuter SWEDEN'S Jonas Svensson scraped to victory over Frenchman Thierry Tulasneand Spaniard Sergio Casal beat Andrews Chesnokov of the Soviet Union in the* first round of the U*****,000 European» Community tennis championship oil?' Tuesday. I# Svensson beat Tulasne 7-6 7-5 in lacklustre match marked by errors on,Reuter - 220 words
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Advertisement243 1987-10-29 12 1? France at Tlx Belvedere The Belvedere's French buffet luncheon. An incredible selection of more than 60 authentic favourites, from now till October 29. It's as good as being in France! 12.00 to 2.30 pm daily. Adult: $31/ Child: $15 /Vices subject to 10% service charge and 3% govt tax.243 words
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Advertisement190 1987-10-29 13 \@+_;%}('|:]&/<&@{-->\]$`$'$/_/ lUu f f J f Traditionally Japanese. Traditionally Unkai. Sample the delicacies of Japanese cuisine, sushi, sashimi and teppanyaki. Four tatami rooms are available for private parties. Located on the 2nd floor. Open 12 noon to 3 pm. 6.30 pm to 11 pm. Ample free parking Centurv Park Sheraton190 words
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Advertisement216 1987-10-29 13 SZECQCN) COORT Sumptuous Szechuan cuisine with the right touch of spice. A delightful dining experience indeed. Closed on Tuesdays. 3rd Floor, Westin Plaza. For reservations, call 338 8585 ext. ***** or 330 8310. The Westin Plaza Raffles City 2 Stamford Road, Singapore 0617. Westin hotels Resorts THE PEOPLE AND PLACES216 words
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Advertisement299 1987-10-29 13 IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES ACT, CAP. SO AND IN THE MATTER OF RAGNO CERAMICS (F E) PTE LTD (In Members' Voluntary Liquidation) NOTICE OF SPECIAL RESOLUTION (Pursuant to Section 290(2Xb)) At an Extraordinary General Meeting of the company held at 9 Penang Road #10-07, Supreme House, Singapore 0923,299 words
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Advertisement477 1987-10-29 13 NOTICES J Ju H V A»: I ACT, CAP. 50 i; rrfrfrfi r\.. (i RETZ FLORA PTE LTD (IN MEMBERS' VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION) NOTICE OF FINAL MEETING NOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 306 of the Companies Act. Cap. 50 that the Final Meeting of the Members of the abovenamed477 words
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Advertisement610 1987-10-29 13 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, I Goh Khiang Chye of No. 41 Kallang Airport Estate Second Block #01-24 Singapore (1439), have applied for a Retail Beer Shop Licence in respect of premises at Yumei Provision Shop, 416 Eunos Road 5 #01-24 Singapore (1440), and that this application will be heard610 words
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Article, Illustration4275 1987-10-29 14 PRICES on the Singapore stock exchange borrowed a cue or two from Hongkong and Tokyo before political tension across the Causeway sent the local market plunging in the afternoon. Brokers said the arrest of politicians in Malaysia and the continued racial tension revived4,275 words
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Article276 1987-10-29 14 SINGAPORE Rises Indi less um u Oct 27 Oct 2« 70 37 IT Compaaft* 755.94 705J7 O U S«i_m W»i 105 14 •T CM/OS -594 -434 C Stnu'Ww On M u 230 10* 10 •t cadi •T 10-do* MA -4499 -4434 -4794 -4490 Shangri-La 37* 4 •T276 words
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Article4784 1987-10-29 14 SECTION ONE MOUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL Aemo (I 00 8 105 SI 1141 112 181 I 13 191 I IS (II 117 Ml 114 141 I 10 IS 106 1331 105 <22) IX» 191 no Amal Staai 50« (I 12 1.15 Si 1159 130 (5) 129 1114,784 words
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Article, Illustration557 1987-10-29 15 GOODMAN FIELDER, one of the largest food groups in Australia, has been raiding shares in another food group, Ranks Hovis McDougall PLC on the London stock market. Goodman, which is merging with New Zealand-based Wattie Industries Ltd. disclosed in Wellington yesterday that it557 words
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Article261 1987-10-29 15 Managers' prices foe Oct 2* Singapore Unit Trust TS* Commrc* Ml 101 Th* Sovings Fund 0.7* 088 S'por* Prog Fund 036 041* S por* Sk Fund 0 40 067 S pot ln«*st Fund 064 072 S'por* Equity Fund 046 051 Asia Unit Trust Mot ln**it Fund 1.14 127261 words
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63 1987-10-29 15 Reuter THE A 52.55 billion takeover bid aimed at privatising media group John Fairfax Ltd will now proceed without the float of Fairfax's wholly-owned David Syme and Co Ltd unit, bidder Tryart Pty Ltd said. "David Syme will remain part of the privatised JohnReuter - 63 words
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Article138 1987-10-29 15 Listing for new Amcol shares AMCOL Electrical Industries Ltd has received approval from the SES for the listing and quotation of 25.45m new shares to be issued in conjunction with its acquisition of the entire share capital of Golden Bay Realty Pte Ltd which owns Orchard Tower. The138 words
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Article74 1987-10-29 15 ROTHMANS of Pall Mall (Malaysia) Bhd: 26th AGM at Petaling Jaya Hilton Hotel, 2 Jalan Barat. ***** Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, today. Oct 29. at 2.30pm. THE STRAITS TRADING COMPANY Limited: EGM at 9 Battery Road #21-00 (21st Storey), Straits Trading Building, Singapore 0104, today. Oct 29,74 words
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Article477 1987-10-29 15 ELAINE KOH - Interim pre-tax loss reduced to Ms4.3m By ELAINE KOH WITH THE INK barely dry on a Ms2Bs-million loan restructuring agreement, Promet Bhd is ready to start trading again on the Singapore and Kuala Lumpur stock exchanges tomorrow. The beleaguered marine engineering, property development and oil exploration477 words
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435 1987-10-29 15 LISA LEE - By LISA LEE RESOURCES Development Corp has hit a winning streak, clinching two government building contracts worth over $21 million. Through wholly-owned subsidiary, RDC Construction Pte Ltd, it has secured a $5.1 million project awarded by the Ministry of Defence. RDC Construction will435 words
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Advertisement430 1987-10-29 15 Group* CIC CIC-Union Europeenne, International et Cie (A COPARTNERSHIP BANK INCORPORATED IN FRANCE) LIABILITIES Cash and interbank transactions: Central banks Financial institutions Bills sold outright or under repurchase agreement Current accounts Time deposits Special savings accounts Cash certificates and certificates of deposit Other liabilities Collection items Accrued charges and other430 words
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Advertisement148 1987-10-29 15 jj n v. fc Switzerland's oldest bank has newly opened a representative office In Hong Kong. > N Oi r, f A A r: V V w Bank Leu. in Hong Kong since 1987 Since 1755, when Bank Leu was founded, many things have changed, in Switzerland and in the148 words
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379 1987-10-29 16 SHARE PRICES tumbled across the board on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange in selectively active trading yesterday. Most blue chips and quality counters suffered doubledigit losses Brokers said the market was adversely affected by poor sentiment. The market got off to an easier379 words
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Article236 1987-10-29 16 OCT M AH Sincare Indus.... Asia Cement KT 3 28 65 00 -0.1 1.5 Kolin 36 00 -1.1 Kuochan Dav Laa Chang Yuan Cham Indus Lian Hwa Indus 49 90 32 90 36 60 66 50 -1.1 0.9 -1.1 +1.5 Chang Hwa Bank... Chang Loong Chia Hsin Cement. 215236 words
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Article, Illustration540 1987-10-29 16 FT THE HONGKONG government has mounted a concerted campaign to try to restore international confidence in its troubled securities industry by appointing a stock exchange overlord, even as Sir David Wilson, the Governor, predicted in London that the colony would emerge fromFT - 540 words
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Article168 1987-10-29 16 Reuter The Stock Exchange of Thailand Index lost 5.88 points yesterday, closing at 330.80. Turnover stood at 5.68 million shares valued at 925.58 million baht. OCT M •AH 1 Ao Kham Thai 170 -18 Ayudhya Invaatmant -13 Bangkok Agro-ind.... in Bangkok Bank MI ie Bank Of Ayudhya 320 -10Reuter - 168 words
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Article, Illustration357 1987-10-29 16 Reuter ONE CAN EASILY guess the direction of the Hongkong stock market by the look on the face of Ronald Li, chairman of the stock exchange. In better times. Mr Li. 58, whose interests range from banking to real estate and the swankiestReuter - 357 words
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Article122 1987-10-29 16 HONGKONG Hongkong Index Wednesdoy 1545 95 T uesdoy Una y Week ago Suspended Hang Seng Index Wednesday *****6 Tuesday 2395 72 Wee* ogo Suspended All industrials \A/erineaf1r> i W Mn€SOOy Tuesday Week ogo NEW YORK Dow Jones Tuesday Monday Week ogo ***** ***** 2401 1846 48 *****3 1841122 words
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Article1267 1987-10-29 16 Hongkong SELLING PRESSURE overcame strong initial support, erasing early gains and sending Hongkong share prices to a lower close yesterday. The Hang Seng Index lost 25.56 points, or one per cent, to 2,370.16 after rising 250 points in early trading. The Hongkong Index closed at 1,545.95, down1,267 words
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Article1092 1987-10-29 16 New York Reuter THE PANDEMONIUM that engulfed Wall Street last week and again on Monday gave way to a more serene trading session and a strong gain for blue chips on Tuesday. The advance, traders said, was encouraged by rebounds in European and Asian markets. but dollarReuter - 1,092 words
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Article976 1987-10-29 16 London Reuter LONDON shares took a turn for the worse at the morning opening yesterday with the Footsie' 100 index (Financial Times/Stock Exchange Index of Britain's top 100 shares) starting 23.4 points or 1.3 per cent lower at 1,679.9 in response to the weaker performancesReuter - 976 words
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Article981 1987-10-29 17 Amsterdam oct a u ABM Aegoo Aftotd 37 90 00.90 00.00 120. SO ♦a* *2.2 4.0 0.5 140.30 0.1 AMEV Amro Bank. Am SM llM. BOLS 4030 .eao 90 60 10 20 112.00 3.3 2.7 2.1 -0.0 2 Suahrrrvan T««ta Caiw* BH Fofcter Gamma Qilbroc 00.00 rod*. 43.00 730 43981 words
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Article98 1987-10-29 17 oct a Kit..." ***** -500 ***** unch Kanowon Ind Kia Motor ***** ***** ***** -5600 -260 -1100 Daaflm Ind .***** ***** •260 •300 Koraa Long Tarrn Lucky Lid ***** ***** •610 80 D—woo Haavy DalaMn Sacurtttaa ***** ***** ***** •7460 •1600 -320 Oriantal Brawary Oriantal Cham ***** ***** *****98 words
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Article60 1987-10-29 17 r SO 0.0075 25 -0.0025 Pt>il«« B 0 48 uneh 0 024 0 004 picoo lAtJa* Con. 8 Baguto Qotd 26 2 PLOT 140 San Migua4 B 120 u*. Saafront 0 03 5 unch 18 -0002 .120 8 80 -1 0 40 ui c Sim* Darby 27 2 Surtyto60 words
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Article384 1987-10-29 17 SOLID OVERNIGHT rises on Wall Street and in London helped push the Australian share market to a record one-day rise yesterday. "It was a good day and restored a certain amount of confidence but we're not out of the woods yet." one broker said. Further sharp falls were still384 words
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Article400 1987-10-29 17 TOKYO share prices closed lower in modest trading yesterday after a rumour that the Louvre Accord on currency stability would soon be broken eroded confidence and wiped out the sharp gains of the morning sesiion. The Nikkei Average lost 257.43 points at 22.577.53, well off a morning peak of400 words
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Advertisement161 1987-10-29 16 Rabobank. business with the Netherlands Rabobank Nederland, with offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and ft Jakarta, provides a personal service Ij to companies with trade relations in f the Netherlands. j youthe or elsewhere in the world, why not Rembrandt country is Rabobank country. The country where traditions of consider161 words
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Advertisement84 1987-10-29 17 EH VW.bllG'ii Japanese Restaurant A -J? I A Choose from Kampachi's exquisite Japanese Set Lunches The lofty prices and unfamiliar assortment of Japanese cuisine are common deterrents to many a diner. At the Kampachi, we are glad to offer you 6 different sets of Japanese lunches. Priced at only $16+84 words
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Article, Illustration400 1987-10-29 18 THE INCREASINGLY popular En-glish-language Malaysian tabloid, The Star, faces a premature death 17 years after it was first launched in Penang following revocation yesterday of its publication permit. The Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs also revoked the permits of the Chinese-language daily, Sin400 words
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523 1987-10-29 18 LINDA CHEE - Strategy incorporates features of shipping industry By LINDA CHEE SINGAPORE AIRLINES has outlined a marketing strategy for cargo that includes joint services with other trunkline operators and door-to-door services two common features in the shipping industry but not yet offered by airlines. Mr Huang523 words
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208 1987-10-29 18 AFP AN ACTIVE duty US serviceman and a retired American Air Force member were shot dead yesterday in four separate attacks around the giant American-run Clark Air Base in the Philippinee. Maj-Gen Donald Snyder, 13th Air Force commander, said a Filipino also was slain inAFP - 208 words
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Article85 1987-10-29 18 Router GOLD futures in the Commodity Exchange of New York firmed on speculative buying against the free falling dollar early yesterday, but the bulk traders were inactive ahead of the opening of Wall Street trading. December roee US$4.2O to the week's high of U*****.00. Comex silverRouter - 85 words
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Article35 1987-10-29 18 AFP A SMALL GUERILLA group aligned with the largest Tamil insurgent group has appealed for s cease-fire between ths guerillas and Indian forces, according to a raport reaching Colombo yesterday. AFPAFP - 35 words
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Article51 1987-10-29 18 AFP A GROUP of US officials arrived in Hanoi yesterday for more discussions on the search for US servicemen missing in action during the Vietnam war, an official Vietnamese source said. The team from the Honolulubased Joint Casualty Resolution Centre will meet Vietnamese. the sourceAFP - 51 words
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Article35 1987-10-29 18 AFP A REFERENDUM approving a new constitution ctoarod the W®y yn|^^|y mocracy in Sou» Korea, but many probtoms remain to bo •olved boforo on eagerlyawaited presidential oioction in December. analysts said.AFP - 35 words
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Article54 1987-10-29 18 AFP C^d rofttjfi Minister eOuard Shevardnadze will go to Washington on a working visit tomorrow and on Saturday for talks with US President Reagan. Taas news agency said yeeterday. The Soviet official agency said Shevardnadze would transmit a personal msssags from Gorbachev to tieagan concerning key IssuesAFP - 54 words
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Article84 1987-10-29 18 UPI US ENERGY Secretary John Herrington has said that trade sanctions ordered by President Reagan •gainst Iran will need the support of US allies to be truly effective. "Our embargo will be effective in direct proportion to the cooperation we get from our allies," he saidUPI - 84 words
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Article, Illustration380 1987-10-29 18 MARTIN SOONG - By MARTIN SOONG A BRAINSTORMING session will be held early next year where entrepreneurs, professionals and consultants from both the private and public sector can exchange ideas on how to help develop Singapore's small- and mediumsized businesses. Economic Development Board (EOB) general manager380 words
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365 1987-10-29 18 Reuter THE FEDERAL RESERVE will continue to provide liquidity to ease pressures on the US financial system after last week's sharp declines in US share prices, according to Federal Reserve Board Governor Martha Seger. Speaking at an investment conference in New York on Tuesday,Reuter - 365 words
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245 1987-10-29 18 FINANCIER Khoo Tack Puat siphoned off more than $55 million from the National Bank of Brunei between May and October laat year, bank documents produced in court showed yesterday. The funds went into four accounts identified as Mr Khoo's personal accounts in American Express245 words
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199 1987-10-29 18 Reuter JAPAN stands ready to take further action to booet its economy should US growth falter after the recent plunge in global stock prices. Economic Planning Miniater Tetsuo Kondo said Japan's economy will expand at least 3K per cent next year, aboutReuter - 199 words
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Advertisement370 1987-10-29 18 Fabrics Garments Shoes Accessories (TRADE ONLY) November 10th to 12th, 1M7,1 JO pjn. to 0 p.m. flt th% Century ftwk Sheraton A™ Singapore N eighei consecutive year, Mkig dnigwi md mfacturers from Austria wil preeent the Mml fash* I aoceeeories to buyers and agents in Soufi Eaet Ai Plmm indicato370 words
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503 1987-10-29 19 LILIAN ANG - By LILIAN ANG TOTAL CARGO throughput handled at Jurong Port dropped by 300,000 tonnes to 5.2 million tonnes for the financial year ending March 31, 1987. The 5.4 per cent reduction in cargo movement at Singapore's main bulk cargo port503 words
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174 1987-10-29 19 Kingsley Wood - From Kingsley Wood AUSTRALIA HAS ratified the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (Marpol 73-78) which will come into force in January next year. From that date discharges of oil or other liquids from ships, including tank cleaning and deballasting, will be more174 words
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191 1987-10-29 19 Reuter FRENCH fishermen lifted a two-day-old blockade of channel ports late on Tuesday night, allowing sailings between France and Britain to resume, a spokesman for Sealink Ferries in Calais said. "We don't know if this is definitive. They said they were suspending theReuter - 191 words
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Article66 1987-10-29 19 Seatrade Week DSR Lines of East Germany has joined the Indonesian conference to provide a service with immediate effect between Bremerhaven and Jakarta with semi-container ships. In addition. DSR is studying the possibilities of an additional full container service from Northern European ports to JakartaSeatrade Week - 66 words
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Article72 1987-10-29 19 UNITED STATES Energy Secretary John Herrington said the Reagan Administration would reply soon to requests by US oil companies for protection of their ships carrying their oil in the Gulf. But Herrington, at a news conference, did not indicate what the answer might be. He72 words
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Article141 1987-10-29 19 AP THE FIRST of two controversial Dutch-built submarines for the Taiwanese Navy is reported to have left for the island nation on Tuesday. Last weekend, port workers working under cover of darkness and in strict secrecy loaded the diesel-electric Sea Dragon onto a heavy liftAP - 141 words
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Article, Illustration1354 1987-10-29 20 Lloyd's Maritime Asia THOUGHTS of chairman Harry. Cliched though the phrase may be, it sums up the time spent with Japanese shipping s most outspoken analyst on every issue from government incompetence to Fesco operations. Harry is Hiroshi Takahashi. director of Nippon Yusen Kaisha and generalLloyd's Maritime Asia - 1,354 words
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Article730 1987-10-29 20 AB Shpg V 5 ABC Container VIII 1 Accord Shpg VI 3 Africa Ocean X 2 Alltrans VII 3 American Tpt X 4/5 Anship Int'l V 4 Anro Service IV 2/3 ANl 1 1/2 APC line V 4 API III 2/3 Arrow lines IX 5 ASCI III730 words
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Article1236 1987-10-29 20 CHARTERING throughout the freight market on Tuesday was very quiet with fresh grain fixing slow to develop out of the US, shipbrokers said. A vessel was reported booked for grain from the US northern range to Valencia and Seville at US$l4.lO but market talk of grain fixing from1,236 words
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419 1987-10-29 21 KINGSLEY WOOD - From KINGSLEY WOOD THE PRESENT high level of wharf and stevedoring charges would have to be lowered before Australian shipping could become competitive on international or coastal trade routes, Mr Lachlan Payne said in the Keynote address to a Sydney transport seminar. Mr Payne, executive419 words
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159 1987-10-29 21 Reuter THE LAKE VICTORIA steamer service from the Ugandan town of Jinja to the west Kenyan port of Kisumu has been suspended by the Uganda Railways Corporation since Oct 16 because of fears that rebels might attack or sabotage the boats, Ugandan governmentReuter - 159 words
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Article227 1987-10-29 21 ALL SURVEYS were conducted on Oct 12 Australia Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne Normal operation. Chittagong 25 vessels operating. Brazil Santos Waiting time of up to four days. Camaroon Douala Normal operation. Chile Valparaiso Normal operation. China Dalian and Xingang Normal operation. Cyprus Limassol and Larnaca Normal operation. Fftiifter227 words
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Advertisement80 1987-10-29 19 mm THE SHIPOWNERS Labour Relations Agency in Tokyo is advising captains of tankers on how to lessen their chances of being blown up with their hulls full of crude oil. Page II THE PRESENT high level of wharf and stevedoring charges would have to be lowered before Australian shipping could80 words
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Advertisement981 1987-10-29 21 The Straits Steamship Group Mansfield Container Shipping Re Ltd IT* p&o Containers Limited STRAITS SHIPPING Singapore to Soboh, Snwik, Brum) Ports and Bangkok Pt CASUS PROGRESS VJO4N B-M No* o*o7 Mm PtCASUS PROGRESS VMM 10-11 13-14 Nov BANGKOK BORNEO AGENCIES LTD. BAN6KOK TEL *****80 Mlilfrj «'T:i* T.Tnaf.l J.XI.} -WJ I981 words
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Advertisement734 1987-10-29 21 WEST AFRICA EXPRESS SERVICE links Japan-Far East West Africa 3 sailings a month from October. 1987 WEST AFRICA EXPRESS SERVICE, a liner service through which seven leading shipping companies from Japan, France and West Central Africa, offer three sailings a month by 16,000-23,000 DWT multi-purpose vessels between Japan, South Korea,734 words
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Advertisement784 1987-10-29 23 BLNUNL CONTAINERS EXPRESS CONTAINER SERVICE TO UK/CONTINENT Hrtjno Mini EXPRESS CONTAINER SERVICE FROM UK/CONTINENT NAM B HAVEN RDMI HAVRE STOW P KLAM SPORE FOR Fraafcfwl Eiprm SiiM SmM SmM SiiM StiM Ml) mm HKG. KAO feakl »H SaM Sa<M StiM SliM Satfa* 401 VU MM. KAO >*<M SaiM SnM SiiM784 words
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Advertisement368 1987-10-29 23 BOUSTEAC SHIPPING AGENCIES 1* BURMA FIVE STM SHIPPING COiMBAUM (Bwrnese Line) S'pore P. LASH 10 m HTONEYWA V22W M AN man 7m Od Loading for Rangoon P.Kelang Penang Bangkok to* Nt» nm Oct BANK LINE TAMA IT AI SAMOA VUN FORTH BANK V2ON IVY BANK V2ON PRO-ATLANTICA VIN SPORE ROAM368 words
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Advertisement969 1987-10-29 24 "K"LinE SHIPPtnG-DATfI -WWctw NYC HFX 12 Dae li Dk 19 Doc 23 Dk ATLAFITIC COAST (Round-The-World Service) •PK/PNG S'PORE LB CMIS NFK NYC HFX ORIENTAL FAITH VS J1 Oct S Nov 21 Nov «Dk 10 Dk 12 Dk 16 Dk ORIENTAL FRIENDSHIP V 5 7 Nov 12 Nov 5Dk IS969 words
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Advertisement683 1987-10-29 24 GOLDEN LINE GUAM GUM) SHPNK (PTE) LID UUM (10 IMS) Fai: M STRAITS/PERSIAN GULF SERVICE: S»rt P.KoIb*P GOLOCN HAVEN Cotombo/Keradu/Dubai W Oct QOCDCN WON OCR Cotanbo/KaracM/Oubai 11/12 Nov CHINA SERVICE SUXIA Shanfhtt CHINA OCEAN SHIPPING CO., PEKING THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA RON&JIANG lAI YONCNING 11/11 A VESSEL IVU «U683 words
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Advertisement936 1987-10-29 25 NOL NEPTUNE ORIENT LINES LTD M"U« «I"C'IS Hi. LtO 1 tUWJI <W> Jar a> as ass mcm IMC cnn nun inward/outward NEPLINE SON. BHD. 3MBM7 ENQUIRIES *****44 NEPLINE SON. BHD. *****8 NEPLINE SON. BHD. UW»«7WO*2*tI«7IC nepline SDN. BHD. zmmzmtn TO EUROPE/UK (VIA SUEZ): K JACEJIN OR N CtTSTAL 4». C936 words
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Advertisement470 1987-10-29 25 OONAM HEUNG-A SiIIPPING Korean Flag Vessels SEMI-CONTAINERISED DIRECT SERVICE TO P KELANG. PENANG. BUSAN. INCHON P Kelang Bwtan Moji 03/11 14/11 IVU 2/11 04-OS/11 u/ii OAI U-23A1 21-25/U *7/11 i»-ii/ii anx-nju 25-24/11 *-«/U WU 03-04/12 14-17/12 11/12 07-00/12 01-21/12 3/12 Vessel's Nam* S port No I DN/700N 31/10 N. Entff)riM/714N470 words
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Advertisement597 1987-10-29 25 SINGAPORE SOVIET SHIPPING CO PRIVATE LTD SINSOV BUILDING 55, Market Street Singapore 0104 Tel: *****33 (15 Lines) Terminal Office: *****41/2 Cable Address SINSOV SINGAPORE Telex Numbers RS ***** RS ***** RS ***** iffi (|||t MM NTS HANDLING SYSTEM CO SON. BHO KtSttt NAI TMONC SWffUK 127 PmSM. P—m-Mllll'll It mZcU597 words
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9420 1987-10-29 26 A guide to ships loading at Singapore for ports around the world The list below tabulates, by port of destination, the name of the ship, the shipping line involved and the estimated dates of arrival and departure from the Port of Singapore.9,420 words
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Advertisement272 1987-10-29 26 h VKB DFUTFRACHT SEEREEDEREI R INTEGRATED FULL CONTAINER SERVICE •VIA COLOMBO: Accept.* cafjo tor INDIA Bombay. Cochin. kUdrts Calcutta "VIA LARNACA: Accept* cargo for Lattakta, Piraeus. Thessaloniki, Izmir, Istanbul. Marsm, Umassot, Beirut, Alexandria. Port Said, Iraqi, Iranian. 'Accepting cargo lar Ha* tan* Bwao, Tokyo and take. REGULAR CONVENTIONAL SERVICE TO272 words
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Miscellaneous163 1987-10-29 26 [Regional Weather) 7 7—7^ 02 X <v S* 7 4 ;v £k> m u -X LL SIGNIFICANT WEATHER AND SEA CONDITIONS AT 7JO A.M. THIS MORNING. LEGEND c/* Wmd direction with speed m knots Wave height R Thunderstorm Temperature c X\ Show Weather _X Wmd direction with speed m knots163 words
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Article1151 1987-10-29 27 AT CONVENTIONAL WHARVES Hong Soon M38 alongside 29 10/0600 Johon 2 M4B alongside 29 10/0700 VmmI Barth Arrival Departure Botom Mulio M2A 29 10/0900 31 10/2300 KEPPEL WHARVES Hotri MIC 29 10/0800 3010/2300 Kolmonton 1 M38 29 10/0700 2910/2300 Ananot K27 alongside 31 10/2300 Megoh Brooke 11,151 words
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Advertisement747 1987-10-29 27 TO I. 4 I Butang/K. Mm 31/10 In Part In Port 31/10 Jutlandia/3» Butang/K Bhum 101 5/11 5/11 1/11 N. DelfVW B. ButMf/K. Bhum 14/11 12/11 12/11 14/11 Nihon/40S B. Butang/K. Bhum 21/11 1901 1901 21/11 N. Oejima/411 B. Butang/K Bhum 2101 2SOI S/U 9/U B. Suria/421 TO RED SEA747 words
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Advertisement181 1987-10-29 27 EAST BOUND SERVICE ETA SPORE LOADING FOR 1501 JAPAN WEST BOUND SERVICE ETA STORE LOADING FOR 101 MM, Aqata THROUGH Mj to BAGHDAD UPON REQUEST ALSO ACCEPTING CONTAINERS UPTO AQABA A BAGHDAD REEFER SPACE AVAILABLE UPTO AQABA LOADING CONTAINERS/CONVENTIONAL COO FOR MAIN PORTS IN JAPAN ON INDUCEMENT CAN CALL ANY181 words
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Article132 1987-10-29 28 Area/Port Viscosity Density Walsr CST at 50C G/ML at 15C Volume 0/0 Africa/Red Sea Jeddoh 25/193 0.918/0.957 0.0/3.5 Durban 88/169 0.977/0.993 0.0/8.6 Arabian Gulf Ros Tanura 105/145 0.941/0.948 0.0/0.3 Bahrain 174/190 0.970/0.976 0.1/0.1 Europe Rotterdam 31/472 0.943/1.010 0.0/1.8 Hamburg 35/421 0.946/0.991 0.0/13.8 Le Havre 169/352 0.969/0.987132 words
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Advertisement291 1987-10-29 28 Wax Sun Hup Co (Pte) Ltd TEL *****06 (20 Lines) TLX HS 220bi RS ***** n CAR CARRIER SERVICE TO MUARA/KUCHING KK loading at appropriated Berth P4-P5 j NOTE: ALSO CALLING OTHER JAPANESE PORTS, HONGKONG, TAIWAN S CHINESE PORTS, SUBJECT INDUCEMENT I IMLintermaritime SOUTHERN AFRICA SERVICE VIA MAURITIUS REUNION t291 words
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Advertisement400 1987-10-29 28 COLUMBUS LINE REEDEREI GMBH (A SERVICE OF HAMBURG SUD) EXPRESS SENB-COWTAiCfI SERVICE TO SPORE PRO-ATLANTICA VIS Sid MORAYBANK V4S 13/11 To Port Moresby, Lm Rabaul.Madang, Kimbe, and Kieta Accepting via Transhipment to Orotoay, Wewak and Alotau AhmA Ocian Lists Ltd. Discharging ETA SPORE Accepting breakbulk and M/V ATINUKE A 810400 words
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Advertisement572 1987-10-29 28 mil, CALL US AT: P. KELANG PENANG J. BAHRU P. GUDANG SINGAPORE K. LUMPUR WEEKLY FAR EAST/EUROPE CONTAINER SERVICE TO EUROPE FEEOER rvrt T7T< JUTLANOtA N. DELFT NIHOK 177 OTHER DESTINATIONS: AARHUS. AMSTERDAM, ANTWERP, BASLE, BREMEN BftEMERHAVEN. COPENHAGEN. HELSINKI, HALMO OSLO, STOCKHOLM. UK. FROM EUROPE 36t5753/*****1 04-*****2/4, (***** 07-*****8 07-*****3,572 words
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Article, Illustration1292 1987-10-29 29 FLORENCE CHONG - Stories by FLORENCE CHONG A USTRALIA. described H by many as the last frontier in international tourism, is becoming more accessible to the average tourist. There is rapid development of the tourism infrastructure in the country and, as in the United States, increasing pressure to open its skies. It won't1,292 words
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Article, Illustration968 1987-10-29 30 AUSTRALIAN hotels should have a bumper year next year. Australia's bicentenary and the Expo 88 in Brisbane will no doubt attract additional tourists to the country. Tourism authorities are hoping to draw two million people during the year. Despite heavy bookings, however, many968 words
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Article, Illustration147 1987-10-29 30 THE CUDDLY koala bear and the bouncy kangaroo Australia's best known animals still roam the bush, but remain illusive to curious tourists. A survey of American tourists found that they were mostly disappointed not to find these animals in the cities. The Americans seem to have147 words
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Article, Illustration300 1987-10-29 30 ABORIGINES are the first Australians. But over the past 200 years, they have been outnumbered by the white settlers and in recent years overshadowed by migrants from Asia. The co-existence with the "newcomers" has sometimes been difficult and at times strained, as witnessed by a number of300 words
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Article, Illustration751 1987-10-29 31 NORTHERN TERRITORY DARWIN is competing with Adelaide as the cheapest place to viait in Australia. The Diamond Beach Casino hotel compiex is currently running a special programme, priced at ***** for Singaporeans. The package includes return airfares, three nights accommodation at the hotel, transfer plus Sslo2751 words
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Article477 1987-10-29 31 AYERS ROCK in what is known as Australia's Red Centre is the world's most famous monolith and the most mysterious. To the Australian aborigine. Ayers Rock is Uluru an ancient land where they have lived for about 40,000 years. It stands 340 metres high, about nine477 words
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Article, Illustration848 1987-10-29 32 Melbourne a taste of Europe in a land of shorts and thongs VICTORIA OVER THE NEXT few weeks, thousands of visitors will arrive in Melbourne for the city's famous spring racing carnival. The highlight of the carnival is the Melbourne Cup, held each year on the first Tuesday of November.848 words
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Article, Illustration594 1987-10-29 33 NEXT YEAR'S extravaganza in Adelaide claims to feature "some of the greatest creative and performing artists of our time" and coincides with Australia's bicentennial celebrations. The Adelaide Festival of Arts in March next year, directed by the Earl of Harewood. boasts a programme that "would undoubtedly594 words
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Article, Illustration878 1987-10-29 33 BRIAN GOMEZ - Sof/77/ AUSTRALIA By BRIAN GOMEZ FINE WINES, fiery opals and the biennial Adelaide Festival are among the features that have put South Australia firmly on the tourist map. But being on a good thing has not stopped the State Government from carrying out an ambitious878 words
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Article, Illustration967 1987-10-29 34 AUSTRALIA has moved up to the fourth position as the country with the most number of meetings, according to the Amsterdam-based International Convention and Congress Meeting Association. Mr Ed Davis, president of the Australian Convention Bureau, says that Australia rates behind the United States, United Kingdom967 words
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Article, Illustration339 1987-10-29 34 AUSTRALIA is often seen as the country for sun, sand and surf. While this may be largely true, it is also a continent of most diverse landscape and climate. Its ski resorts are nowhere as well known as its beaches. Or its deserts as well known as339 words
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166 1987-10-29 34 THE BEST TIME to visit Australia is usually in the spring or autumn. Summer tends to be hot and travelling into the Australian bush may be a hot and unpleasant experience. Not only are there hordes of bush flies, but quite often there are166 words
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Article, Illustration770 1987-10-29 35 SOUTH AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE has been fairly successful in attracting conventions and meetings to the city, especially following the completion of its new convention/exhibition centre in the Adelaide Station Environs Redevelopment project. One of its main attractions is a lower rsgistration fee for participants. Mr770 words
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Article, Illustration460 1987-10-29 35 WIRRINA RESORT offers visitors the opportunity to sample a taste of the Australian bush life in comfort. Located some 90km south of Adelaide on the beautiful coastline of Normanville, Wirrina offers tourists the opportunity to see kangaroos grazing or the opportunity to go horseriding. The award-winning460 words
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Article, Illustration879 1987-10-29 36 QUEENSLAND •OUEENSLANDERS are enthusiastically promoting the Gold Coast on the south-eastern part of the state as Australia's an- swer to Honolulu. >«. They are aiming for the Japa.nese market which is still only a -trickle but they have already invested heavily in the future de-879 words
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788 1987-10-29 36 TASMANIA HOBART, the capital of the apple isle, Tasmania, is prettiest in autumn when deciduous trees turn into all shades of gold, red and brown before shedding leaves for winter. Nestling at the foothill of a mountain range, of which the788 words
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1034 1987-10-29 37 NEW SOUTH WALES DUBBED BY some as the world's largest playground, the Darling Harbour redevelopment project is rapidly taking shape on the fringe of the city of Sydney. The New South Wales Government splurged on its gift to Australia for its bicentennial1,034 words
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Article, Illustration565 1987-10-29 37 SYDNEY is one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities in the world. Its key asset is its harbour. Understandably, a high point of a visit to Sydney is a harbour cruise, especially on a fine sunny day. There are565 words
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Article, Illustration705 1987-10-29 37 TOURISTS from all over Asia, especially from Singapore and Hongkong, often prefer shopping to sightseeing. Browsing through department stores is very much a national pastime for them and this is what they miss when they visit Australia, where retail hours are still fairly restrictive. In705 words
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Article, Illustration1124 1987-10-29 38 WESTERN AUSTRALIA WITH THE GLORY of the highly publicised America's Cup race behind it, Perth now faces the urgent task of marketing itself as a tourist and convention destination to fill hotel rooms. The famous yacht race precipitated the development of many five-star and other1,124 words
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Article, Illustration733 1987-10-29 38 ALBANY, a historic whaling town south of Perth is becoming a popular spot for Asian tourists seeking a cooler climate and a touch of history. It was the first white settlement in Western Australia. Agents handling tourists from733 words
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Article, Illustration658 1987-10-29 39 PERTH is positioning itself aa one of the most cost-effective convention venues in Australia Convention planners in the city believe the high coet of accommodation and the acute shortage of beds in Melbourne and particularly Sydney, will prompt some planners to look at Perth as an attractive alternative658 words
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Article, Illustration783 1987-10-29 39 THE BURSWOOD HOTEL is quite a showpiece setting a new standard in design and interpretation of the meaning of resort accommodation. The clever use of simulated rock boulders, waterfalls and some 4,000 ferns, palm trees and other tropical plants set against a massive atrium using some half-acre783 words
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Article, Illustration987 1987-10-29 40 AUSTRALIA will spend more than As22o million to celebrate its 200 th birthday next year. It is to be a year-round birthday bash, expected to be witnessed by some two million tourists from around the world. Heading the guest list is Britain's Royal Family. The Queen and987 words
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Article544 1987-10-29 40 Unofficially, the special events to mark Australia's bicentenary are due to begin from Christmas. The official start, of course, is on Australia Day itself January 26,1988. DECEMBER 1987 •-12: Tall Ships visit Fremantle, Western Australia 22-26: Tall Ships visit Port Adelaide. South Australia 26: AWA Sydney Hobart Yacht544 words
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Article, Illustration522 1987-10-29 40 A KEY TOURIST attraction in Queensland next year will be Expo 88, to be held in Brisbane from April to October. The As6oo-million Expo is projected to attract 7.8 million visitors during the six-month season, of which 750,000 are expected to come from overseas. Mr Paul Bird, Expo522 words
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Advertisement40 1987-10-29 29 nside Bumper year Page Two Northern Territory Page Three Victoria Paga Four South Australia Paga Five Conventions Page Six Q'land/Tasmania Page Eight New South Wales Page Nine Western Australia Page Ten The 200 th party and Expo 88 Page Twelve40 words
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Advertisement188 1987-10-29 29 IT'S SENSATIONAL! til m Jin m m g: fl| mm* ipyr m f ♦Mr f i 4 (If t r ■W s I I t 7 v IS: X 1 11 ssj a *r«! < r P O 6 *8 V- Jk y 0 The excitement is non-stop at the188 words
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Advertisement47 1987-10-29 30 Inßath, one hotel is destined to be a legend. ■HHHRwHPBH v ftshth 99 Adelaide Terrace, PERTH, Western Australia Tel. (09) 32} 0121. Tele* AA94I 51 RESERVATIONS: SINGAPORE Tel 298 5155. Telex R*****1 SYDNEY Tel. (02) 275 991. Telex AA*****. UTELL INTERNATIONAL. viiii I jf« Inn Mil IXHH47 words
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Advertisement82 1987-10-29 30 A de luxe alternative to the First Class Hotels in Sydney t .s Kin ,4 L m m Is ,s<o ssfi rfnOD^l C\)t ?0° SaSS^S #5 SK«2S *0 mz CM <ra<2 co° 3* *v s g# S5 0^ tfS S5 eft! ass!: ort ®pa S3 r M Book direct or82 words
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Advertisement170 1987-10-29 31 RAT OUT TO AUSTRALIA. ay r iysrr'T. BSr "TlffS iwKT""^ A A A e<ik..ibJ HkvH* People in high places can be very fussy. So at Qantas we've gone to great lengths to ensure our First Class and Business Class meet the standards of the most fastidious passenger. start you off170 words
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Advertisement156 1987-10-29 32 Come and say ..for afl sorts cf reasons O 1/ Visitor Arrivals Total 1906 To Aug *87 Hong Kong 39% 29% Indonesia 16% -f 19% Malaysia 17% 27% Philippines 20% -I- 21% Singapore 27% 37% Taiwan 49% 4- 50% Thailand 37% 53% Total Asia 25% 29% \isitor arrivals to Australia156 words
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Advertisement246 1987-10-29 33 I Wte*iUi\ $lj*3§3§: X ,-wm > Cn i-. Monte Carlo, London, Paris? If you picked any of these you're wrong. How about Adelaide? One comfortable overnight flight and you wake up in Adelaide, the perfect start to your Australian holiday. You'll love Adelaide's entertainment and nightlife, and of course accommodation246 words
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Advertisement152 1987-10-29 34 r. -N 9 w 0 1. V* V Vl A ■*j a yacht ar °und r N f V>» e v. rf VJ yOU an bet y° u 'H findexdtement' Utter If you think you've seen it all, come and say G'day to parts of Australia you never knew existed.152 words
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Advertisement43 1987-10-29 35 Yi "-11 A i {From SI 069 f Includes Airfare 3 nites hotel breakfasts 2 way transfers 5D Adelaide Adventure V from ***** Includes: All the above plus sightseeing and meals. Dep: Nov 23, 25 Dec 07,09,14,16,21 *****22 T/ueo t ii mrr *****7743 words
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Advertisement165 1987-10-29 35 Australia is famous for its stakes. -v\' c< >x 7^ <{_ •> WZ# 1 r m w ■cv When you're sitting in the privacy and luxury of the International Room at the Adelaide Casino only the name on the back of the cards will tell you you're in Australia. The165 words
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Advertisement191 1987-10-29 36 fREE >"$350,000 Flight il Insurance 1 EASY MOB,; Ideal for busioesstilpsf Choice of 5 nights Hotels with private facilities Return airfare Transfer/Meet and Greet service Choice of 1 half day tour PER7W«/7/BD ADVENTURE (Full Tours) r from $1060 {City Tour e Atlantis Marine World/Yenchep National Perk/Crystal Cave Swan River Cruise191 words
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Advertisement102 1987-10-29 36 Cut convention costs at Melbourne. Cut the coupon. The Royal Exhibition and Convention Centre Melbourne offers more than an interesting part of history. It offers one of the great bargains in history. You can expect to pay 20% or even 30% less than elsewhere. The Convention Centre is flexible enough102 words
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Advertisement156 1987-10-29 37 Try o different holiday.With superb highways, abundant campsites and the comfort of home wherever you go, compervonning is the most exciting way of exploring Australia. It's fiw, It's Emm&d, It's CmFhee, It's Tbtzllij Being the General Soles Agenr for two reputable Australian campervon rental companies we con plan a compervan156 words
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Advertisement149 1987-10-29 37 You won't get a complete picture of one without die other. f 7 THE AUSTRALIAN MARKET COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA The Commonwealth Bank of Australia is one of Asia's most successful financial institutions. It is wholly owned by the Australian Government, and has 75 years of proven banking excellence. With149 words
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Advertisement136 1987-10-29 38 6/7/8/9 Days From $999 Also deluxe programme from $1 !M (Full Board), City Tour, Atlantis Marine Park, 1 Yancbep Park/ Caves, Old Mac Donald Farm, Swan River Cruise. Fruit Orchards, etc. S 8/0 days Perth/Southwest $1468/$1548 (Full Board) Perth, Bunbury, Margaret River, Jewel Caves. Albany. Dtp Nov 06,07,13,19, 20, 21.136 words
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Advertisement490 1987-10-29 39 j* J- "iisotp MB r a iS i V» ft. -s A* -H~ M «4 wnm 5* if ="V r4" J »A Answer the questions in the entry coupon and win these top prizes: Ist Prize For six glorious days, you and your mate get to sample a taste of490 words
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Advertisement92 1987-10-29 40 First (class Holiday. -2 -ri m -.4" <- s [i 1* 7 A ustralia's most exciting /I resort is set on its own island in the heart of Queensland's Gold Coast a paradise of golden beaches, rolling surf and tropical rainforests. At Conrad International Hotel, you '11 be treated to92 words
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Advertisement82 1987-10-29 40 ijljl Ki/vjiih Hi 7m ml jlsL «ar v «<■ >- Vnfcr 1 L -4 > > 1 V s f 4i m FASHION JEWELLERY BEAUTY CARE ANTIQUES DUTY FREE CRAFTS OPALS CAFES Located in the heart of the City, the magnificently restored Queen Victoria Building —winner of the 1987 Australian82 words
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