Weekend East, 8 November 1990

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  • 18 1 WEEKEND east Your FREE weekly newspaper Thursday/Sunday, November 8, 1990 MCI (P) No. 82/5/90 Vol. 5 No. 44
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  • 597 1  -  Bedok Town to let Simei senior citizens maintain one as a try-out By LINCOLN TAN BEDOK Town Council is building a void deck public toilet in Simei to see whether toilets in void decks in the council’s estate is feasible. The toilet at Blk
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 106 1 Meet the real Dick Tracy: WEEKENDeast IS DISTRIBUTED EVERY THURSDAY WITH YOUR STRAITS TIMES ALL NEW Nikon REAL FRIENDS 2 *0 P t i > M Nikon NIKON REAL FRIEND CAMERA CENTRES: •Super Photo #O3-10 Centrepoint Tel: *****16/*****81 Max Photo #O2-222 Marina Square Tel: *****68/*****78 The latest Nikon RF2 is
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    • 49 1 new Nikon W 2 INSIDE G I T CROW N C SINGAPOK! ft n. a: #i t w Clean and Green Week Grow up in kids’ clothes PAGE 9 WOMAN’S WORLD campaign gets going PAGE 4 FUNNYLINES and LIVE LETTERS PAGE 6 T Bags that carry more PAGE 10
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  • 409 2 COMMUNITY CLUBS Fengshan (*****36): A Basic Japanese Course for Children will be held from November 19 to 30. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 2 to 3.30 pm Fees: $30 (member) and $32 (non-member). Kg Kembangan (*****22): Go on a Countryside and Haw Par Villa Tour on Saturday
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 787 2 NEW SHAN TRAVEL 745-9333 (8 lines) Branch: #Ol-08/11 City Plaza 810 Geylang Road Opp Raya Lebar MRT station Head Office: Maxwell House #Ol-02/04 20 Maxwell Rd S(0106) Tel: 220-4924 (8 lines) AUSTRALIA (Book early lor your school holidays) Fly by premium airline PERTH Lodutmu Of«RTW4iMW4MM 1 ™-m.r w“ PERTH FARM
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 190 3 Celebrate your loved one’s birthday or your anniversary with... CHOCOLATE MOUSSE The Ultimate in Chocolate Cakes 4i TL C> ‘ANNIVERSARY’ CAKE Memories Are Made of These Cakes available at Jack’s Garden Coffee House at Parkway Parade. Call *****64 for your orders and more information. Open daily from 12.00n00n -9.30 pm.
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  • 85 4 FAST-FOOD chain McDonald’s launched its "Let’s Get Growing Singapore" programme on Tree Planting Day last Sunday. Planting kits consisting of pots, soil and seeds were given to selected schools and customers at all its 34 outlets. The "Adopt A Beach” programme sponsored by McDonald's will kick
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  • 320 4  -  CLEAN AND GREEN WEEK By ELAINE TAN NOT even the rain could stop the Ministers and MPs from going out in full force on the 20th Tree Planting Day last Sunday. The First Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Mr Goh Chok Tong. arrived
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
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  • 92 5 MANPOWER is Singapore’s only natural resource, and we have no choice but to provide our children with the best education possible. The MP for Bedok GRC (Tanah Merah), Mr Ibrahim Othman, emphasised this at the Tanah Merah Community Centre Kindergarten’s end-of-term ceremony and concert held last
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
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  • WEEKEND east FUNNYLINES
    • 92 6 MY CLASS makes a lot of noise. One day after extra classes, our teacher asked us: “Do you know the meaning of Empty vessels make the most noise?’ She then explained: “Usually those who talk i the most are the least intelligent and those who speak the least
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  • IF I HAD A MILLION $
    • 51 6 I WOULD buy a bowling alley, with a thousand bowling balls, for my parents because they love bowling. I would also buy an automatic magic toothbrush for my grandaunt because she doesn’t want to lose her very last 18 teeth. JACQUELINE NG (11), Singapore
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    • 64 6 I WOULD buy 1,000 stuffed hearts for my mum and dad to express my respect and love for them. I would also buy a small farm for dad because he likes to grow and care for plants. The farm would have a lake with
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    • 48 6 I WOULD buy my father a music hall so that he can spend his time listening to his favourite music. I would also pay a scientist to develop a special shampoo which can turn my grandmother’s hair black. NEVILLE LAN RENLI (7), Singapore 1852
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    • 72 6 MY SISTER is very thin and no matter how much she eats, she doesn’t seem to put on any weight. So, if I had a $1 million, I would get a scientist to build a special machine or buy a magical stone that would help her gain
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 281 6 Hey The festive mood is just around the corner When you want the very best in hampers, simply call the Cork Gift Specialists. Just give us your budget and we 'll deliver your hampers consisting of: exclusive cork gifts wares party mixes party frills party wares for kids and much,
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    • 164 6 Is Your Gas Cooker Giving You Any Problem? Adjusting The Flame (Red flame blacken your cooking pots with carbon) Clearing Pipe Blockage Check Gas Leakage Change Damaged Parts General Maintenance LIYU GAS SERVICING CENTRE Tel: 532-4011 MUN HIANG (HOKKIEN) RESTAURANT (Air-Conditioned) 225 East Coast Road, Singapore 1542. Business Hours: 11
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  • Page 6 Miscellaneous

  • 338 7 ARTS UPDATE WHEN a group of young Singaporeans met up at Glasgow recently, the natural reaction was to think of a way to improve the quality of theatre in Singapore. “We were thinking of how to move ourselves forward theatrically,” said Mr Ong Keng
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 164 7 SAMICK PIANO Korea’s Biggest World’s 3rd Largest Piano Maker mtiKagMiXMsMi 1 l Prices range from $2710 to $3695 SAMICK The name you can rely upon for tone quality and durability. SUI2I Exam Model The only Korean Piano Manufacturer that uses German scale (designed by Mr K. Fenner) and his German
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    • 110 7 \'isi 1 mk rj The Religion is Simple Price: $12i90 A 310-page book with questions and answers pertaining to the theology (philosophy) of Islam Equip yourself with this basic knowledge and have all your questions pertaining to the Oneness of God and the Plan for Creation answered All answers are
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    • 319 7 Be A Great Success With c 8) Comsertrac School of ComputerTraming PARKWAY BUILDERS LEVEL 2 Tel: *****60 No. 1 Marine Parade Central Parkway Builders Centre #O2-08 Singapore 1544 Fax: *****23 CHINATOWN POINT LEVEL 4 Tel: *****23 133 New Bridge Road Chinatown Point #O4-22 Singapore 0105 Fax: *****59 W PEACE CENTRE
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  • 269 8 BEING late for school will not be an excuse these pupils can give if they don't do well in their examinations Parents of these Woodsville Primary School pupils were not taking any chances with school bus delays or traffic jams on examination days
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 65 8 One Stop for Gents’ Fashion I I ■f t I I i Custom made to measure, Traditional Gents’ Malay Costume and all kinds of Gent’s suits, safari and business attire. Reasonably priced, perfect cutting All enquiries are welcome Perwira Blk 845 Geytang Rd #O2-32 Taniong Katong Complex Singapore 1440 Tel:
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    • 105 8 Katong Shopping Centre Cent" st Nt° ppin9 -fV» e sn° aw en ft' a Good and safe shopping environment Shopping galore throughout three floors Gourmets delight —a large variety of foods and snacks whole day long Numerous computer shops Very competitive prices Special offers it Ample car park Most courteous
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  • 164 9  -  By ELAINE TAN RUGGED and rustic with a touch of American chic. Esprit designs for the Nineties kid with clothes all geared up for a grown-up look. Adult styles shrunk to impish sizes give an air of childlike spright. Playful lines are created with slit pockets on
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 97 9 SOUND SENSOR Computerised Baby Cradle Fully Automatic Baby Cradle m A baby cradle with sensitive control sound sensor that will cradle automatically to baby's cry or kick. 100% safe (only DC 12V) Easy speed control Energy saving (only 6C per day) Timer control from 5 mins to 45 mins (max
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    • 655 9 SUPERLUXE PHOTO STUDIO BRIDAL GOWNS BEAUTY CENTRE Blk 139 Tampines St 11, #Ol-40 Singapore 1852 Tel: *****06 Elegant Fashionable Suits For Only $llBB Imported high quality wedding go4rti (new or made-to-measure) Gent's suits Gent’s tuxedo shirts Evening gowns Bridal bouquet 12 copies of editorial pictures Free 24 pieces of 3R
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  • Article, Illustration
    115 10 BAGS and more bags. Roomy and well-stitched shoulder, clutch, drawstring. bucket, and a whole host of others are designed by Mariella Burani, who creates styles featuring clean lines with ample space to fill more than a woman’s essentials. The bags come in semimatte calfskin that are soft in
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  • 27 10 BAGS THAT can put in more than a woman s essentials. ROOMY velvet and macrame lace clutch bags (below) with gilt fastenings for the night.
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 337 10 4, V 'll In f A Latest range ot designs and fabrics Upholstery, wallpaper and carpeting also available. r i Business Hours: Weekdays 10.30 am -8.30 pm Sundays 2pm 7pm Associated Interior Decor Pte Ltd We re at #O2-27/28/29 Katong Shopping Centre, S pore 1543 TEL: *****41 *****22 Fax: *****11
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    • 127 10 PRE-SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SALE!! Shimano 10 speed $l5O Shimano 12 speed $lBO If BMX 12’: $45 BMX 16’: $7O BMX 20’: $B5 BMX 20* with 3 speed: $l4O SUNTOUR SINGLE SPEED FOLDING BICYCLE FREE: 1 Carrying Bag $275 DA FOLDING BICYCLE 3 speed $4OO 5 speed $420 12 Speed Mountain Bike
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 294 11 PARKWAY PARADE 4-PAGE PULL OUT Meet Parkway Parade’s lucky draw winners See story on Page 13 RIGHT: FIRST PRIZE WINNER Miss Norma Wati Suarti with her fiance, Mr Charles Arthur, will be going to Club Med Phuket for their honeymoon. m Uillll :l|!l a; Specially tailored for school children from
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 44 12 r vi N T S M E AND fi TOPLESS IS PARKWAY PARADE'S COMING ATTRACTION! CATCH OUR ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE STRAITS TIMES LIANHE ZAOBAO ON 17 NOVEMBER 1990. THEN, ZOOM RIGHT INTO PARKWAY PARADE AND GET SHIOK! btoide THE FUN ENTERTAINMENT STARTS HERE SOON
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  • ON PARADE HAPPENINGS AT PARKWAY PARADE
    • Parkway Parade Special
      • 132 13 PARKWAY PARADE shopping centre will be the venue for a senior citizens’ health fair. Called “Prepare Now And Be Happy In Your Later Years”, it will be held in conjunction with the 12th National Senior Citizens Week. The first 100 registrants aged 55 years and above
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      • 207 13 IT’S an all-ladies’ sweep of the top three prizes in Parkway Parade’s Endless Attractions October Draw. Winning the first prize of a four-day Club Med Phuket holiday for two, is a dream come true for Miss Norma Wati Suarti, 25. This is the first
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      • 140 13 BRING the excitement of video arcade games to your home. Video game cartridges for children and adults with interesting plots, dazzling graphics and brilliant colours will provide endless hours of pleasure and fun. From war and action to adventure and board games, there is a
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      • 110 13 ‘Fishing sunglasses to protect your eyes PROTECT your eyes from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays with polarised lenses from Japan Polaview CR-39, is also effective in cutting out glare. While normal sunglasses offer UV protection and cut out glare, Polaview offers more protection Sometimes known as “fishing sunglasses Polaview
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 138 13 Ann lan Salon #Ol-70 Parkway Parade Singapore 1544 Tel *****05 lan Salon #O2-06 Parkway Parade Singapore 1544 Tel *****43 Special Bridal Hair-do Package Available Wash/ Cut Student Wash/ Cut Wash/ Blow Cut/ Perm Wash/ Plait Wash/ Steaming Hair/ Dye $4B $16.20 $14.40 $4 7.20 $4O $36.00 $42 $lO.BO s*2 $lO.BO
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    • 186 13 CARMELIA BEAUTY SALON (UNISEX). #Ol-68 Parkway Parade, Singapore 1544 TEL: *****50 Business Hours 11am Bpm daily Principal Julia Wong (Japan-trained Beautician) Eyelash Perm Eye Care Eyebrow Tattoo Double Eyelid Eyeline Normal Facial $25 Skin Care $5O onwards x Tattoo Eye Care (dark circles, reduce puffiness, etc) $6O Eyeline Tattoo sllo*
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  • 319 14  -  He waits 2 hours for owner to claim cash before giving to police By LINCOLN TAN MANAGER Steven Tay could have been $50,000 richer overnight! But he did not let temptation get the better of him. Mr Tay, 36. found a paper bag
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 153 14 COME TO PARK N POLISH THE SERIOUS CAR BEAUTY CENTRE! When you come to us with these problems, Y w A 13 1 fiouW® v ,u IK SPIDERS® < •••—^3 TttW SCRMWP w C .>>** k-lk as s c«R? WKU ;c r /2 z you will appreciate the very professional
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  • 370 15  -  Chicago cop finds it far from a joke By JOHN BLOSSER National Enquirer HIS name is Dick Tracy and he’s an hon-est-to-goodness Chicago cop. Tracy, 56. is a captain now but years ago he was a police detective, just like his namesake in the comic strip.
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 118 15 Dl TANJONG KATONG CAFE RESTAURANT Blk 845 Geylang Road #Ol-02 Taniona Katong Complex (lormer Yokoso) Singapore 1440 Tel: *****31 *****28 Indonesian Set $5.00 Only Daily choice of:Chicken Curry, Mutton Curry, Chilli-Sotong, Beef Rendang or Assam Fish Rice, Vegetables Egg Oriental Set $5.50 Only Daily choice of:- Claypot Seafood Rice Claypot
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    • 527 15 if Hair services by experienced y overseas-trained stylists include: Treatment for hair loss, damaged hair etc. Other hair services available. Prices from: FREE Parking. Cut out this coupon for 10% discount. Valid till November 15,1990. -i Tit Hi HAIR STUDIO 520 East Coast Rd, #Ol-01 Ocean Park Condominium Oranda Block
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  • EYE CARE A WEEKENDeast advertising feature
    • 340 16  -  By JOE MULLINS National Enquirer IN today’s fast-paced, computerised world, no part of the body gets more work than your eyes but you can ward off eyestrain and fatigue by doing a few simple exercises, says an expert. Here are three daily exercises
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    • 164 16 THERE’S now a stronger daily cleaner for your contact lenses. CIBA Vision has introduced Miraflow, an extra strength daily cleaner to give your contact lenses added protection. The marketing and professional services manager, Mr Jeffrey Klompus, said: “With Miraflow, the power of the
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    • 169 16 ONLY trained people will be qualified to prescribe and fit contact lenses in five years’ time. The government’s move is to safeguard the eyesight of the growing number of contact lens users. A sophisticated optometry clinic has been set up to train opticians on the correct fitting
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    • 304 19 Eating vegetables fruits cuts risk of cataracts National Enquirer CARROTS really are good for your eyes! Eating fruits and vegetables can help you avoid getting cataracts, a new study by a US government scientist reveals. “You should eat at least three servings of vegetables and two of fruit every day
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 153 16 Fishing Sunglasses Is Also Available! "> *2\ Wh v/ y (7 s UV protection with polarised filter. <r) PROTECT YOUR EYES... Good news for people who wear prescription glasses With the ozone layer depleting, ultra violet lights can be very harmful to your eyes. Don’t hesitate, have a pair of
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  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 152 17 RElmlßiijHJP Miflial low Extra-Strength Daily Cleaner Contains 3 Cleaning Agents Preservative Free Superior Anti-Microbial Activity For all soft (hydrophilic) and hard contact lenses. IS 4- o o <s Sugg. Retail Price 55.50 U CIBA Vtsson 2 i/ Extra-Strength Daily Cleaner 0 Apply 1 or 2 drops to each surface 4
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  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • 308 18 COMFORTABLE k STTUSH EYEWEAR FDR MEN k LARES WitLDWDE w r v <\ ■r m Model 789 656 A sophisticated, high-fashion line of eyewear. oMonife) frames are impeccably crafted from quality materials for men and ladies worldwide. They come in a wide variety of designs and colours and each offers
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  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 211 19 DO YOU CARE FOR YOUR EYES? The 3 to 5 Minutes Eye Exercise Shortsightedness among Singaporeans is becoming more common and severe. Recent studies have suggested that massaging several pressure points around the eye area can help to prevent and retard myopia. The area around the eyes is sensitive to
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  • Page 19 Miscellaneous

  • 72 20 THE Kampung Chai Chee Community Centre Malay Activity Committee is organising a special event called the "MICOS Social Nile” on Saturday at 7.30 pm at the community centre. "MICOS" stands for Malay. Indian. Chinese and other races. The programme will include dance items presented by
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  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • 131 20 Invites ladies who would like to become our authorized consultants to attend “OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED” TEA PARTY WELCOME GIFT AND SPECIAL CONSULTANTS’ STARTER SET CONFIRMATION SLIP NUTRI-METICS “OPPORTUNITIES UNLIMITED” TEA PARTY VENUE: #O5-03/03 PARKWAY PARADE (MEDICAL CENTRE FLOOR) DATE: 17TH NOVEMBER (SATURDAY) 1990. TIME: 2.30 PM TO 6.00 PM NAME: ADDRESS:
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    • 261 20 ••I In the true splendour of Thai decor, savour our wide spread of authentic Thai specialities such as Honey Spare Ribs, Deep Fried Bean Curd topped with prawns. Our very own Chilli Cray Fish, Special Chilli Sauce Deep Fried Caroupa more to titillate your palate with crockery from Thailand. NEW
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  • 400 21 EATS WITH ELAINE TAN THE Americans call them spuds The British know them more properly as potato jackets. To the locals, they are Russet potatoes. Huge, some as big as our home-grown mangoes, these potatoes from Idaho are strictly meant for baking. When used for
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  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • 242 21 A View Too Good To Be Forgotten With it's cosiness in ambience, comfort in service, soft sentimental music and its most beautiful verdant view. Obviously, the Tanjong Restaurant makes a magnificent place to dine. What's more attractive is the chef's culinary skill which perfected the fine style of preparing Oriental
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    • 317 21 ""3 £5 'W' Experience the different touch of Thai Cuisine. Thai Chilli Crab IT Red Wine Chicken at Tom Yum Soup Beet with Kai Lan RECOMMENDED DISHES Crispy Fish in Thai Sauce Chicken Feet Salad Fried Thai Noodles We provide outdoor catering lor Thai/Chmese menu too F B THAI FOOD
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  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • 1193 22 Classified Ad Bank 5 Beauty Culture/ Hairdressing HOME PERM BY experienced Lon-don-trained Hair Stylist Perm $25 Cut Si? Unisex Bridal Hair Design (No house calls) Tel *****24 7-c Business Opportunities EARN $l,OOO TO SlO 000 per month as part time property agent Clients/training refundable, provided Free seminar Sat 2pm *****42
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  • Page 22 Miscellaneous

  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • 1208 23 Classified Ad Bank 13 Education/ Instruction EASTMEN fi I Child Care Devi Centre 3; s 1 1 I 1; I 9; 1 o,’ 8 AA| vfcjj l Enrolment Open For: Child Care (2-6 years) A A Student Care (7-12 years) Special Holiday Courses (Nov/Dec 1990) For more details, please call
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    • 186 23 CHINESE BUSINESSMAN. 30s. tertiary educated financially secured seeking sincere broadminded ladies lor friendship Pager *****91 MANAGER. 20s AMBITIOUS friendly with interests (badminton reading) would enjoy meeting la dies below 25 Page *****33 BROADMINDED CHINESE MALE seeks ladies below 35 to share mutual interests Reply with phone number to Tiong Bahru
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  • Page 23 Miscellaneous

  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • 684 24 COMPUTER WHEEL ALIGNMENT TYRE SALES SERVICE ELECTRONIC RUST EVADING DEVICE PAINT SHINE TREA WENT AUTO GROOMING MOTOGARD CAR SERVICE OIL FILTER PACKAGE ONLY ft* CAR COLLECTION RETURN FOR ANY SERVICES BEYOND ONE HOUR ROV PRE-INSPECTION SERVICE $175 CONTINENTAL CARS 1500-2300c.c. ALFA; AUDI' BMW' BROUGHAM/ CITROEN CROWN DAIMLER/ JAGUAR LANCIA MERCEDES
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