Weekend East, 17 February 1989
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Weekend East
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Title Section17 1989-02-17 1 WEEKEND east Your FREE weekly newspaper Friday, February 17, 1989 M.C.(P) No. 64/5/87 Vol. 4 No. 617 words
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Article, Illustration180 1989-02-17 1 No entry sign fails to stop anglers from getting their catch HOARDINGS, a large sign warning the public not to enter, as well as cable lines and construction pilings strewn hazardously across the ground did not deter these intrepid anglers from going to the Bedok Jetty. These180 words
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Advertisement78 1989-02-17 1 Night of the bibik: Back Page «N' m HER LINE? Picture by CHEW YEN FOOK INSIDE A hong bao for Cinderella PAGE 3 FUNNYLINES and LIVE LETTERS PAGE 6 Rod pierces boy’s brain but he lives! PAGE 10 IRENE takes an interest in people’s feet and the shoes they wear.78 words
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Advertisement108 1989-02-17 1 HAIRDRESSING 300 ORCHARD ROAD #O3 09 THE PROMENADE SINGAPORE 0923 *****98 *****13 CENTRE PCM NT: SUPER PHOTO CENTRE PTE LTD 176 ORCHARD ROAD #O3-10, SINGAPORE 0923 TEL: *****16/*****81 MARINA SOUARE: MAX PHOTO, 6 RAFFLES BLVD #O2-222 SINGAPORE 0103 TEL: *****68 ff, ZGDIII IN ZC®fn OUT The world moves at your108 words
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Article, Illustration322 1989-02-17 2 LEAD a healthy and harmonious life-style this year and you could well counter the negative omen behind the chap goh mei (15th day of the Lunar New Year) lunar eclipse. This is the advice from Mr Lim Koon Hian,322 words
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Article209 1989-02-17 2 Bedok fiT *****17 A LUNAR New Year show will be held tonight at 7.30 Admission: Free Changi fiT *****07 Learn Japanese in a three-month course starting tonight from 7.30 to 9 30 Fee: $4O Geylang East fiT *****19 Go on a Lunar New Year cruise on the Equator209 words
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Article65 1989-02-17 2 HERE’S a chance to get a glimpse of your favourite deejay from SBC’s 24-hour pop music channel in person on February 25 at Parkway Parade. They will be spinning top 1 10 hits from 3 to 4 pm. You will also get to see several SBC65 words
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Advertisement279 1989-02-17 2 THE FIRST CHINESE GEOMANCY “FENG SHUI” CENTRE IN S. E ASIA Mr Lim Koon Hian PROFESSIONAL GEOMANCER Mr. Lim Koon Hian in his 17 years as geomancy practitioner has offered his consultancy services locally and also m Australia, Indonesia. Malaysia, Hong Kong and other countries. San Yen means: 1) Principal279 words
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Advertisement137 1989-02-17 2 [2 >H ENDEZVOUSI^ Restaurant Hock Lock Kee You can now enjoy our Peerless, Second-to-None NASI PADANG at Raffles City Shopping Centre Unit No. 19, Level 2 Tel: *****08 Business Hours: 11.00 am 9.15 pm and 4 5 Bras Basah Road Tel: *****19 Business Hours: 11.00 am 3.00 pm A oes137 words
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Article, Illustration489 1989-02-17 3 PlayAct gives fairy tale a local touch CINDERELLA went to the Swing Singapore party. She did not sweep the floor because it was the first day of the Lunar New Year. This is the story of Cinderella according to PlayAct Productions, which gave the fairy tale a489 words
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Advertisement154 1989-02-17 3 CONTINENTAL MANPOWER AGENCY “SERVICE IS OUR COMMITMENT" *OB-09 Textile Centre (Plaza Cinema) 200 Jalan Sultan WE SPECIALISE IN FILIPINO DOMESTIC HELPERS and BABY SITTERS (Personally selected and carefully trained to adapt to employers standard) PACKAGE INCLUDES COMPLETE DOCUMENTATION WITH FREE PREMIUMS FOR $5 000 BOND INSURANCE SALARY RANGES SSISO UP154 words
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Advertisement308 1989-02-17 3 Duke Hotel 42/46 Meyer Road Singapore 1543 Room Rates: $43.80 7am to 6pm (Day Use) $59.80 7am to 12noon (Overnight) Drive-in Check-in For reservations, please call: 345-3311 or 345-4791 mBBUCH mma Celebrates The 40th Anniversary of BEDOK REST HOUSE Premier Seafood I Specialist. Will be 9fl 119 kkILMOR t„. A308 words
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Advertisement163 1989-02-17 3 1989 SPECIAL OFFER! i I I 100* self (Only OC 12VI > Easy sd«M control Energy song (Only M pr OWI 18 contnnus meioOes Tmw control from 5 mms to 45 mms imu ol 12 hrs ONE YEW guarantee wmmmsm ttm Baby col lor baby up to age 1 year163 words
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Article, Illustration120 1989-02-17 4 OUR WHAT’S-HER-LINE GIRL: DID YOU GUESS RIGHT? A PAIR of shoes used to be just footwear for 17-year-old Irene Lim. But since landing a job as a shoe shop assistant, Irene is always looking at what people wear on their feet. Said Irene:120 words
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Article58 1989-02-17 4 Aljunied *****99 Bedok *****99 Braddell Hts *****99 Chai Chee *****99 Changkat *****99 Eunos *****99 Fengshan *****99 Geylang Serai *****99 Geylang West *****99 Joo Chiat *****99 Kaki Bukit *****99 K Kembangan *****28 K Übi *****99 MacPherson *****99 Marine Parade *****99 Mountbatten *****99 Paya Lebar *****99 Potong Pasir58 words
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Article55 1989-02-17 4 BEDOK Zone 1 Residents’ Committee will be holding a Chinese New Year pot luck party on February 19 at 7 30 pm The party at the RC centre, Blk 4, Bedok South Ave 2 #Ol-831, will be attended by Professor S Jayakumar, RC adviser55 words
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Article34 1989-02-17 4 PINK and white grapefruit are nutritionally equal in all ways except one pink grapefruit has more than 25 times as much vitamin A as white, according to “Good Food.”34 words
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Advertisement383 1989-02-17 4 EAST' HEALTH East Coast, Re East Coasj (Next to S’port Behind M Tel: 443-75( Visa Can! Business Hrs: 10.30 s: AS 1 CENTRE reation Centre i ParKway Tennis Centre. Donald’s) 0 443-7529 accepted m to 11.30 pm daily MASSAC STEATf Expo, MlCr) Excelled Cosy At! Unbeata ■nnnnnnnnnonnnanan Thailand JWK* 5/8383 words
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Advertisement4 1989-02-17 4 WEEKENDeast Classifieds HOTLINE: *****524 words
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Advertisement124 1989-02-17 4 TTTTTTTT! E>E>RA\S A ti ...Ss 8 0 s S* a* SILK Stunning Salwar Kameez's Glamorous Sarees with Matching Blouse Pieces Elegant Baju Kurung Coordinates with Matching Selandangs MEERA'S CREATIONS SO, Hast Coast Road #Ol-82 Roxy Square Singapore 1542 Te1:*****84 Business Hours MEERA'S COLLECTIONS 35, Selegie Road #O3-20 Parklane Shopping Mall124 words
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Advertisement710 1989-02-17 5 NEWSMAN TRAVEL NEWSMAN GROUP B 100 ORCHARD ROAD #O2-38/39 MERIDIEN SHOPPING CENTRE TEL: *****22 *****33 *****90 BRANCHES: #BI-06 Dai-ichi Hotel TEL: *****00 e #Ol-15 Glass Hotel Shopping Centre TEL: *****52 e #BI-34 Parkway Parade TEL: *****90 e #O5-106 Far East Plaza TEL: *****66 INTER TRAVEL q 100 Eu Tong Sen710 words
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WEEKEND east FUNNYLINES
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48 1989-02-17 6 RECENTLY, my brother had his hair permed He didn’t want it messed up when he slept that night because he had to attend a meeting the next morning Guess what he wore on his head? A bathing cap! ARIES, Singapore 020848 words
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Article69 1989-02-17 6 ONE afternoon, my nine-year-old twin sisters were lazing about in the house. On seeing that, mum told them to make good use of their time by writing a compositior entitled “My Father.” When they had completed their essays, mum read them. She then asked the twins why their69 words
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GROWING PAINS
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Article75 1989-02-17 6 MY husband was in a hurry as he was late for work When he couldn't find a pair of socks to wear to work, he shouted: “Where are my socks?” When my little son heard that, he quickly grabbed a pair of stockings which I had placed75 words
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Article85 1989-02-17 6 EACH time I asked my little grandson what he learned in his kindergarten class he would reply “Nothing.” After a few times, I teased him: “What a waste of daddy’s money sending you to school to learn nothing!” The next day, my son’s Filipino maid called85 words
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LIVE LETTERS
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162 1989-02-17 6 WE refer to the letter “Left turn only into ECP Service Road (WEEKENDeast, Jan 20, 1989). East Coast Park Service Road was converted into a two-way road to give the public better access to the various establishments in the area. It is,162 words
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Article90 1989-02-17 6 WE refer to the letter "Cyclist nearly strangled bv kite string’’ (WEEKENDeast Jan 13, 1989). We are aware that kite strings are a hazard to park users. Our park rangers make spot cnecks and advise kite flyers to stop using treated strings Our workers also90 words
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Article56 1989-02-17 6 WE refer to the letter “Provide benches for tired joggers” WEEKENDeast, Jan 27, 1989). The Bedok Reservoir Park is presently under development. Among the facilities that will be provided are park benches, some of whicn will be located beside jogging tracks. ANG GEK CHOO, Parks and56 words
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71 1989-02-17 6 I REFER to the letter "More courteous staff needed at Bedok Library’ WEEKENDeast Feb 3, 1989). The use of the audio-visual room is restricted to persons using the equipment. This is to minimise noise and other distractions which may affect users. The National71 words
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Article114 1989-02-17 6 Cl COME in at Bam and have been going home as late as midnight. My wife told me to transfer my bed to the factory. Manager Tay Poh Khong, of Victoria Dry Cleaning, barraged with loads of dirty drapes and given only a few days to launder and114 words
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Advertisement417 1989-02-17 6 AEROMODE SLIMMING Full Body $9BO Bust Care $4BO Tummy $4BO Full Legs $4BO Buttock $3BO 1 AEROBICS (3 mths course) Mon, Fri 9am, 6pm (unisex classes) Tues, Thurs 3pm, 6pm, 7pm Sat, Sun 10am, 11am 150 Twice per week $2lO Unlimited 'L Mk-] V FREE Unlimited use of gym sauna417 words
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Advertisement212 1989-02-17 6 MOST of us must have had a funny experience at some time or other. WEEKENDeaat welcomes contributions from readers who have had similar true life experiences as those published here. The joke could be on you, which, of course, makes it better. But it need not necessarily be so. If212 words
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Page 6 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous20 1989-02-17 6 THE LOCKHORNS ><?, a 0 d r~^ IT STARTED OUT LIKE ROMEO AND JULIET AND ENDED UP LIKE DAVID AND GOLIATH.”20 words
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Article291 1989-02-17 7 Barrel Lounge, Lion City Hotel. Bar prices. Happy hours from 5 to 7 pm. Tel: 744-8111. Barrel Pub, 883, Upper East Coast Road. Bar prices. Happy hours from 4 to 9 pm Tel: 444-5918. Dickens Lounge, Parkway Parade. Bar prices. Happy hours from 5 to 8 pm (order291 words
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Advertisement395 1989-02-17 7 X-FUNGUS Video Tape Cassette Rewinder/ Cleaner... No more dirty tapes!! Saves your time and money. ■■*oo $246: Usual NOW $99 ONLY Main features RID YOUR TAPES OF FUNGUS Prolong your VTR's life Special Wet-type cleaning equipment Fast tape rewinding speed. Electronic automatic speed control. Also supplier of ail types of395 words
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Advertisement248 1989-02-17 7 VIP HEALTH CENTRE #O5-18 Far East Plaza sth Floor Scotts Road Singapore 0922 Si Tel: *****02 *****20 v <m >* •> IRri* s u Charming professional Masseuses Private rooms with shower attached Swedish massage Shiatsu massage Facials Opening Hours 10am to midnight M NEW STAR FURNITURE TRADING PTE LTD 362248 words
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Advertisement111 1989-02-17 7 A z HAPPY RESTAURANT 1 15, Tamong Katonq Road, Lion City Hotel, I >, Tanjong Katong Road, Lion City F 2nd Level, Singapore 1543. Tel: *****17, *****86 i A*** "iiAin JK. WE WISH YOU A HAPyPY PROSPEROUS NEr YEAR s A f n ■•i s Mil RAW FISH SALAD AT111 words
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Article, Illustration326 1989-02-17 8/9 EATS WITH BRIDGET TAN TIRAMISU. What a perfectly sweet ending to a delicious dinner! The fluffy soft mascarpone cheesecake, flavoured with coffee and rum. melts in your mouth. A must for those who want their just desserts when dining at Domus in Sheraton Towers. Those who326 words
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Article, Illustration50 1989-02-17 8/9 REAL-LIFE MISMATCH: Anton Marx weighs 61 kg but his twin sister Hettie is only 22 kg. She has a rare hereditary disease that stunts her growth. THE PICTURE SHOW... is about a little twin bossing around his bigger brother.50 words
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320 1989-02-17 8/9 DAVID BARRITT - By DAVID BARRITT National Enquirer. TOWERING muscleman Arnold Schwarzenegger and pint-size Danny De Vito play unlikely twins in their new smash film (Now showing at Lido, Changi 2 and Jurong) but believe it or not, there is a— National Enquirer. - 320 words
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Advertisement445 1989-02-17 8/9 Makan Kechil, Makan Besar We Have It! T\ m m K. We also cater for indoor outdoor catering like Tok Panjang dishes, weddings, birthdays and other celebrations. STRAITS CHINESE RESTAURANT #BI-17 DBS Building Podium Block 6 Shenton Way Singapore 0106 .Tel: *****83/ *****63 GUAN HOE SOON 214 Joo Chiat Road445 words
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Advertisement67 1989-02-17 8/9 r WW WJT rrl Enjoy the cosy atmosphere and savour authentic traditional home-made Kueh Kueh like Kueh Lopis, Bakar Manis, Bengkah Uhi Pulot Hltam, etc. f j Try our special imported European blend tea like mango, apple, strawberry and our Py* speciality OLEH OLEH BLEND TEA and freshly brewed coffee.67 words
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Advertisement197 1989-02-17 8/9 i'( f, LIAN TIAN RESTAURANT 81 Upper East Coast Road Goodwill Court I 10.30 am •10 pm Tel: *****82 Curry Fish Head Lemon Grass Prawn Pepper Pork Buah Keluak Ayam Samhai Sotong Steamboat Thai Otak Tom Yam Soup Lunch and Dinner Present this ad fori 0% off on all orders197 words
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Article, Illustration536 1989-02-17 10 LEN KATZ - 38-cm metal rod pierces boy’s brain but he survives! By LEN KATZ National En- quirer A 38-cm-long metal rod pierced the skull of teenager Am'ad Tsabiah, went through his brain and came out the other side of his head but after doctors pulled it out, he astounded them by making— National En-; quirer - 536 words
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Advertisement136 1989-02-17 10 L m+* ,w... n> mm r *t Ws 4 <*£r‘ It! pabnc P* □ra sierv As \Jpbo Carp* l tom lli'll«:<M:M #O4- If), S |x>re Shpg.Centre 5’0923. 100, Clemcnceau Ave.TKL:339*6B79. cla MASSAGE with FREE use of Sauna Steam Bath /s£} SPECIAL V"CV PACKAGE $45 Massage. Sauna. Steam-Bath plus Hair-Cut Shampoo136 words
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Advertisement151 1989-02-17 10 SINGAPORE’S FIRST EDUCATION TOY CENTRE FOR YOUR CHILD Eorly Child The Quality ii il of the Early Years... Cf activity so much depends on it. Q 218 Orchard Road #O3-08/09/10 Orchard Emerald Centre Singapore 0923 Tel: *****79 purchase every for one child geis mi S4O your session play Cen«e SVrOpP'151 words
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Advertisement489 1989-02-17 11 I n MOTOGARD THE COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE CENTRE I I EDITION MORE DETAILED MUCH CLEANER MORE THOROUGH WE TRY HARDER BOSCH ENGINE ANALSYER COMPUTER HPA WHEEL ALIGNMENT COMPUTER AUTO DATA SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL CARS OKUDA AUTO AIRCON GAS CHARGER ROBIN AIR AIRCON GAS LEAKAGE DETECTOR KEW BRAKE SERVICING MACHINE GERNI489 words
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Page 11 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous800 1989-02-17 11 STAR SPOTLIGHT ft ws m. u n JUSTINE BATEMAN plays a courageous blind girl who discovers life, love and independence by learning to dance in "Can You Feel Me Dancing? (Ch 5, Sunday) TELLY SAVALAS (left) leads 12 prisoners on a do-or-die rqission into France to destroy a monastery in800 words
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Advertisement377 1989-02-17 12 Classified Ad Bank Classifications Deadlines Tuesday 4 00pm —for run-on classified ads 6 working days classified display ads Phone Service 9 00am to 5 00pm Mondays to Fridays 9 00am to 100 pm on Saturdays Closed Sundays and Public Holidays Prepayment Some classifications of ads are payable m advance Box377 words
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Advertisement330 1989-02-17 12 8 Computers in the Home CREATE NEWSLETTERS, GAMES, accounts, word processing, music, graphics, database, education with ATARI 520 ST Computer ($1350). Tel: *****86/*****73 12-a Situations Vacant PART-TIME MASSEURS REQUIRED. Experienced or inexperienced Must be below 30 years of age Interested, please write to: P 0 Box 439. Balestier Estate Post330 words
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Advertisement98 1989-02-17 12 12-a Situations Vacant HITACHI HITACHI CHEMICAL (S) PTE LTD V ML Choose your working hours Ist shift B.ooam 5.30 pm 2nd shift 5 30pm 12.15 am 3rd shift 12.15 am B.ooam PRODUCTION OPERATORS Singapore Citizens Between 16 30 years old Completed Sec. 3 education Able to work overtime Training will98 words
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Miscellaneous12 1989-02-17 12 THE LOCKHORNS n "l*M NOT EATING ANYTHING. JU6T TESTING AAY WILL POWER.”12 words
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Advertisement878 1989-02-17 13 Classified Ad Bank 12-a Situations Vacant YANGTZEKIANG GARMENT MANUFACTURING CO. PTE LTD has unlimited vacancies for Permanent/Full-time c J UJ 5 m \o SEAMSTRESSES IRONNERS •TRIMMERS •CHECKERS —•CUTTERS GENERAL WORKERS We offer the following fringe benefits besides monthly salary of between $7OO $lOOO No experience required as we provide on-the-job878 words
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PET PARADE
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Article, Illustration281 1989-02-17 14 CHRIS FULLER - By CHRIS FULLER National Enquirer. PATTY Fairchild treats her miniature horse Ragtime like a beloved member of the family but she has had to battle city officials hoof and nail to keep the pint-size stallion from being kicked out of the neighbourhood. The— National; Enquirer. - 281 words
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Article155 1989-02-17 14 LOOKING for a one-stop shop for all your pet’s needs? Pets ‘N’ Pedigree at Specialist's Shopping Centre and Outram Park Complex will pick up your pet and bring it to the salon for a complete course of grooming from bathing ana de-ticking to ear cleaning,155 words
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Advertisement548 1989-02-17 14 we 9&S c ftx QBe< i*/ »w Shipments Arriving Tonight. $25 Each NISHIKI KOf AQUARIUM 9 Penang Road *OM4A Supreme House S (0923) TEL *****92 Importers Exporters of Nishikigoi and Goldfish PROFESSIONAL GROOMING SERVICES "BY APPOINTMENT ONLY" RAYMUND WEE (UK/USA i Japan Trained) GROOMING CHARGES GROOMING SERVICES TRIMMING. MEDICATED SHAMPOOING.548 words
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Advertisement65 1989-02-17 14 Watch for out our latest shipment o o WP 0- I MT this month M I f. r. f j j f. O 4 £> ft S'? ft 9 &\*r o o O O o -H-\£r E*\; BLUE SEA AQUARIUM A CC/V/i 7T /V> DAMCHI GOLDFISH KOI CENTRE Bt-35 People's65 words
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SPORTSCENE ...with S GULAM
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462 1989-02-17 15 PREMIER LEAGUE SOCCER GEYLANG International played their best soccer to date over the weekend. But they still have to buck up if they are to retain their Premier League title which they won with last season. With the tournament462 words
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Article67 1989-02-17 15 P W D L F A Pts Balestier 7 6 0 1 15 7 12 Jurong Town 7 4 2 1 14 5 10 Geylang Inti 7 3 3 1 9 5 9 Police 6 2 2 2 7 8 6 Tiong Bahru 7 2 2 3 7 967 words
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Article, Illustration207 1989-02-17 15 THE Premier League foreign footballers especially the Yugoslavs are finally beginning to find their touch. Balestier United’s Yugoslav trio of Josko Spanjic, Boris Lucic and Bilobrk Pavao have been creating havoc among defenders with their telephatic understanding in the last few games. One interesting factor— Pic-; ture by CHEW YEN FOOK - 207 words
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274 1989-02-17 15 DIVISIONS ONE/TWO MARINE CASTLE slipped deepet into the relegation zone in the National Football League Division Two after they lost 0-1 to fellowstrugglers Redhill Rangers over the weekend. The Marine Parade-based club are second from bottom in the seventeam table at the halfway stage.274 words
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361 1989-02-17 15 INTER-CON BADMINTON DEFENDING champions Tampines are not seeded for this year’s inter-con-stituency badminton tournament which begins on Feb 27 A Singapore Sports Council officer explained why: Tampines are within a Group Representations Constituency (GRC) and the SSC can seed them only if they had361 words
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Advertisement138 1989-02-17 15 mmm Pets “N” Pedigree Acpoti Asean’s Favourite Pet Shop Top Handler Of The Year 1989 ■v**r V V n Use Wayne Professional Maintenance Dog Food Program. Wayne Over 50 years of manufacturing Dog Food. Valid from 20 Feb. to 20 March 89 yf $25 for 251 b $5O for 501138 words
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Article, Illustration268 1989-02-17 16 THE women wore their festive best to usher in the Lunar New Year at the Holy Family Church in Katong. This year, even the young housewives were in their sarong kehaya. Most were attired in kebaya complete with kerosang ranta, three pieces of gold brooches linked— Picture by SHAFIE GOH of Lianhe Wanbao. - 268 words
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Advertisement615 1989-02-17 16 Strive for excellence in Dance and Art yy A FREE Gift will be given for registration /y before 25th Feb. ’B9 U The Art Centre of the Orient is pleased to announce the opening of a new centre for Dance and Practical Arts. DANCE CLASSES Ballet Syllabus of the Royal615 words
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