Weekend East, 11 March 1993
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Weekend East
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Title Section, Illustration16 1993-03-11 1 WEEKEND east YOUR WEEKLY FAMILY NEWSPAPER MITA (P) 529/10/92 VOL 8 No. 9 Thursday/Sunday, March 11,199316 words
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Article, Illustration591 1993-03-11 1 SHARON LIM - ‘Christophe r’ Columbus sails again Businessman pays $2 million to bring a piece of Dutch-American history to Singapore By SHARON LIM A FERRY, which used to carry rich immigrants first-class from Amsterdam to transAtlantic liners heading for America in 1910, has found a new home in Singapore. Columbus is now591 words
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Advertisement8 1993-03-11 1 DISTRIBUTED FREE TO 68,500 HOMES IN THE EAST8 words
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Advertisement180 1993-03-11 1 RtC s co TTJ|C WORLD'S SMALLEST CAMERA IS NOW HERE! CO l World's smallest 35mm autofocus camera. All new Nikon AF 600 QD with Panorama cpFCiAi INTRODUCTORY OFFER: $333 FREE Nikon original CSL-10 camera case worth s3s* At a mere 108 mm wide, 62mm high and 32mm thin and weighing180 words
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WEEKENDPEOPLE
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Article, Illustration410 1993-03-11 2 SHIMA ROY - His chess pieces are handmade from empty film spools, plastic and clay By SHIMA ROY THIS man has his own little army. Garie Sim, 41, recycles empty film spools and builds chess pieces with them. His interesting chess set pits rivals Kodak and Fuji in direct combat.Picture by IX SHEN. - 410 words
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Advertisement567 1993-03-11 2 AUSTRALIA 6D BRISBANE/GOLDCOAST ww» T (w®Li?...sl 3BB i (Movie Wortd/SeaworW/DreamwofW/Wootehed) Dep: Every Thursday. 13/3.15/3,19/3,3/4,7/4,17/4,24/4.28/4 8D BRISBANE/GOLDCOAST/SYDNEY KWMCWGE.. k (Sydney Harbour Cruise/Blue Mountain) p Dep Every Thursday, 13/3,15/3,20/3,3/4.17/4,24/4 f PERTH I Special Dep: 7<4, gwTiitfl 6/70 BEST OF PERTH FARMWORLD 1481 Swan River Cruise/Fremantle/Pioneer Village/Aussie Barbeque j P Lunch/Sheep Shearing Demonstration)567 words
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Advertisement547 1993-03-11 3 JACKSPEED AUTOMOBILE SERVICE CENTRE Blk 9006, Tampines St 93 #Ol-202, S'pore 1852 (Behind Safra) Tel: *****28 (3 Lines) Fax *****09 HOTLINES WE ARE SINGAPORE'S BIGGEST AUTHORIZED MOBIL 1 SERVICE CENTRE!! COMPUTERISED WHEEL ALIGNMENT COMPUTERISED ENGINE TUNING SPECIAL SERVICING PACKAGE ENGINE OVERHAUL SERVICE CLUTCH OVERHAUL SERVICE RADIATOR FLUSHING PACKAGE ACCIDENT REPAIR547 words
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COMMUNITYNEWS
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Article, Illustration325 1993-03-11 4 SHIMA ROY - Students bring still-life art and new motifs to batik painting By SHIMA ROY THE age-old art of batik painting is given a modern touch at this school. Contemporary batik painting was one of the main forms of art that was promoted at LaSalleSIA College325 words
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Article, Illustration650 1993-03-11 6 SHARON LIM - Old private and HUDC estates in East spruced up to jack up their value By SHARON LIM OLD private and HUDC apartments in the East are embarking on upgrading pro- jects to increase the value of their property. Like their Housing Board counterparts, many650 words
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Advertisement264 1993-03-11 4 tons shout* 1 ostoro t"Oi> f y k together in eoonor BwWIHPI 5: T% 7//UI RESERVOIR HONEYMOON BRIDAL GOWNS AND PHOTO STUDIO BIX U7 #Ol-52 BEDOK RESERVOIR ROAD STORE 1647) Tel: 747 3510 Vie provide perfect services at reasonable price. Special Offer $BBB Lues: tags Bndi! Wedding Gown tales! design264 words
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Advertisement177 1993-03-11 4 LA S E MORE THAN 5000 CUSTOMERS CAN T BE WRONG With 5 conveniently located shops around Singapore, we have stocked up thousands of Laser Disc ranging front Movies (Englisn/Otinese), Sports, Documentaries, Cartoons and Karaoke for sale or rental. Thousands of satisfied customers had experienced our excellent services. Courteous staff177 words
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Advertisement615 1993-03-11 5 NEWSMAN nunflEi 9th Anniversary Special Promotion From Feb 4 May 31 1993 Special Discounts You Should Not Miss. CHINA/HONG KONG 8D Hong Kong Shenzhen Guangzhou Kunming $l6BB 6D Hong Kong Shenzhen Zhuhai Zhongshan Macau ..$1358 8D Hong Kong Shenzhen Guangzhou (Guilin) $1538 90 Beijing Tianjin Chengde Bangkok $l9BB 4D Hong615 words
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Advertisement187 1993-03-11 6 BABY COT WAREHOUSE ALE vw 145 61 V) JLN PEMIMPIN <3. LL-E BISHAN ROAD BISHAN MRT Cot Size: 46"x26" u.p $l9B NOW $9B Cot Size: 51"x27" u.p $268 NOW $l6B Cot Size: 54"x30 M u.p $350 NOW $238 Cot Size: 52"x50" u.p $350 NOW $238 Cot Size: 54"x39" u.p $450187 words
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Advertisement87 1993-03-11 6 Graceful Image Slimming I Beauty Centre #02*03 Katong Shopping Centre 5(1543) Tel: 447 4274 Hari Raya Holiday Special r FRAMELESS SHOWER SCREENS For safety, convenience and a touch of class Plus No unsightly overlapping lines Easy cleaning design Leakproof no wal floor gaps Call *****74 for free measure quote Hinged87 words
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Advertisement322 1993-03-11 7 > c-. iz WHIE OTHERS ARE STILL SELLING YOU THE HOPE, WE DELIVER THE RESULTS! Face Pigmentation, Blemishes Marks, Open Pores, Sagging Dehydrated Skin, Uneven Skin Surface, Moles, Dark Patches, Spots. Neck Fine Lines, Loose Skin, Dehydrated Skin. Beautiful Eyes Promotion Eye Treatment for Dark Eye Rings, Puffiness. Eye Line322 words
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Article, Illustration174 1993-03-11 8 SHARON LIM - Hui Ping, 4, loves to tag along when grandad goes on his runs SHARON LIM Little Goh Hui Ping is only age four but she is going to give grandpa a run for his age. Whenever her grandfather, veteran runner Yeo Kim Seng goes on174 words
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Advertisement40 1993-03-11 8 JvanesseL EXCLUSIVE FABRIC COLLECTIONS Curtain Fabrics iri Raya Sal' 30 50 (NA/hile Stocks Last) V IMPORTED CURTAIN FABRICS BEDSPREAD UPHOLSTERY CUSHION COVER CARPET WALLCOVERING BUNDS- principal distributor TEL 345 4047 ®VANESSE MARKETING 221A EAST COAST ROAD 5(X542) Fax 348 390340 words
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Advertisement113 1993-03-11 9 Orlando Arcylic Co Ceiling Fan c^> HARI RAYA special offer f> Orlando Gunmetal Ceiling Fan quiet, reliable, efficient suitable for HDB HUDC new arrival with air-deliverv assured <2,51^ FREE INSTALLATION for promotion period only sole distributor: ELMARKj UK ELMARK MARKETING Blk 3024 Übi Rd 3 #O2-73 S(1440) Hotline: 743 6852/113 words
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Advertisement185 1993-03-11 9 SMjgg§ i.'. HfeSSl ari Raya Crazy Sale Most probably the cheapest in this area. Easiest instalment terms available. No Deposit Immediate Approval f Bedroom Suite $3BB- $l6BB X r v Qnc"of s the cst and Cheap, It', ■sr umiture Jl Lighting i Mi this-area is*- ana /wire Q. Size l)iv<in185 words
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Page 9 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous19 1993-03-11 9 THE LOCKHORNS T 0 to “00 you HAVE A 6ET-WELL CAW THAT 4AY4 I HAP IT, TOO -ONLY WOR4E?”19 words
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HEALTHPAGE
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392 1993-03-11 10 ED SUSMAN - Hivid used with AZT to fight advanced Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome By ED SUSMAN National Enquirer THE US Food and Drug Administration approved dozens of new medications this past year that will dramatically help millions of Americans with health problems ranging392 words
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Article, Illustration47 1993-03-11 10 When you stop exercising, muscles turn to fat. Muscle is muscle, fat is fat. They are different tissues and one cannot turn into the other. When ageing athletes gain weight it is because they are probably eating more and exercising less.47 words
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195 1993-03-11 10 MANY popular beliefs are just plain wrong said the author of a fascinating book on common myths. The writer of “Old Wives Tales: The Truth Behind Common Notions”, Ms Sue Castle, corrects a few of these very common misconceptions. Feed a cold, starve a fever?195 words
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Advertisement40 1993-03-11 10 they are probably eating more and exercising less. eyes than taking a photograph in dim light can harm the camera. y RIDSECT Kills Aedes mosquitoes No Aedes. No Dengue HU ii 2?® :.'V s? I A-Jfcj&t ii S iv. mm40 words
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Article, Illustration327 1993-03-11 11 DRAMA “Little Suzy”: Teater Kami’s play is based on honesty and being considerate. It features Suzy and Kathy, both opposite characters, and their aunt. The aunt plans to reward the girls if they do the household chores. Kathy volunteers but fails to carry out327 words
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364 1993-03-11 11 COMMUNITY Community Clubs Kampung Kembangan (449-6022): Take part in a talk on first aid on March 18 from 8 to 10 pm. Free admission. Marine Parade (344-7577): Keep fit with local creative dancing, starting on Saturday from 2 to 4 pm. Fees:364 words
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Advertisement59 1993-03-11 11 HARI RAYA SPECIAL PROMOTION FREE GIFTS with purchase of Four Star mattresses. Full range oflatest Pocketed Bonnell Spring Systems. Trained friendly staff to assist you in your selection. uai vsf BUSINESS HOURS 12PM-9PM four S* l ar SPRING MATTRESS -> /r~> mm BLKBI4 ■v-v tyssg viHUt c? ro*o serahco YUN59 words
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MOVIEPREVIEW
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277 1993-03-11 12/13 1. Screenwriter James V Hart spent 13 years trying to get “Dracula” on screen. Archivist Anahid Nazarian went through over 10,000 volumes and scores of magazines for details on Victorian clothing, photographs and information on hair, make-up, manners, morals and medical practices277 words
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Article, Illustration483 1993-03-11 12/13 YASMIN KHAN - By YASMIN KHAN IT HELD us all spellbound. Nobody fidgeted although the air-conjptioner had broken down and the theatre was stuffy. There wasn’t even the usual cracking keropok sound and even those who came to tHtch it for its483 words
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Advertisement329 1993-03-11 12/13 BEDOK CENTRE ELECTRICAL CO BLK 214 Bedok Town Centre #Ol-163 Tel: *****32/3 AKA VS-PIIOEM NTSC Playback 'Quick Start Remote Control Special Effects-Quick Finder, Slow Motion and Stills Auto Operation Digital Auto Tracking Auto Voltage AC/DC Operation VS-965 Hi-Fi Stereo System Quick Response Quick Index Search Quick Intro Scan Blank Search329 words
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Advertisement145 1993-03-11 12/13 AMERICAN UNSINKABLE POLYIHYLENE KAYAK i;r t @L A ffi k -'TT 4I AN ♦.•..4.#, *y* ~V-~ fas JSfiA rf \> >- a *mhyiu A ,< S!Sg^lsw.3lga^ —-3F ,2**. 'rf*W-7 OilkN NMT/.K <«■ v r •V/y »46 f, SINGLE Frenzy $6 per hour Scrambler $7 per hour j^s|wS»teyfc >!• Zuma $lO145 words
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Article185 1993-03-11 14 THE holidays are here again and here’s a fun way to keep the children occupied. Marina Square Shopping Mall has organised activities to keep the family entertained. To kick the week off, five exciting family games, including a jigsaw puzzle and a drawing competition, will185 words
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GOING PLACES
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Article, Illustration213 1993-03-11 14 Chinese city famous for marble and scenery YOU don’t have to go to Switzerland to enjoy beautiful scenery. Visit the “Oriental Switzerland” or charming city of Dali in Yunnan Province, China. This ancient and historical city, famous for its marble and scenery, is mainly213 words
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Advertisement189 1993-03-11 14 Brainy Blocks is a puzzle designed by educators of Tel-Aviv University fr r The puzzle stimulates a child's intellectual development. By manipulating a few coloured chips, he can form a pattern shown on a card. It stimulates a child's intellectual development, colour and shape perception A child learns thru' play189 words
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Advertisement77 1993-03-11 14 BOOK NOW! SPECIAL DISCOUNTS TILL 18/3/93 9 Days NEW ZEALAND $1799 "n" AUSTRALIA Dep. 7/4,28/4, 2/6 13 Days EUROPE $3399 5 COUNTRIES Dep. 30/5, 2/6 10 Days LOS ANGELES/ $1799 SEOUL Dep. 2/6 3 Days TANJONG PINANG $135 FREE EASY Dep. Daily We also specialise in Airfare Hotel Reservations. CALL77 words
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Article, Illustration180 1993-03-11 15 WANT to win a trip to the land down under? A nightspot has come up with a marketing savvy to draw in the crowds. Tornado, Hotel Phoenix, which has Australian showband Faces performing there, is holding an Aussie contest. All you have to180 words
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Article86 1993-03-11 15 SOME of the best bands in the business here will come together to put up a concert in aid of Club Rainbow -a charity organisation dedicated to the needs of terminally-ill children. Radio-friendly AWOL, folkish Art Fazil, popular bands Gingerbread, Jive Talking and Reeha, and local chart86 words
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Advertisement353 1993-03-11 15 BEDOK CENTRE ELECTRICAL CO. Blk 214 Bedok Town Centre #Ol-163. Tel: 443 8132/3 flflrtnrthwh ii ’iMrn if f <;***-»>>—J 1 Jh %\T.7I NIC AM/GIKMAN STERKO Tolete«t Fasto«t Jh mr,7# NICAM/GIHMAN STEREO Teletoat/Fastert SALE 11”' 25 th Mar 29AX5 29" CTV 28 systems Triple stereo: NICAM, GERMAN, AV STEREO Teletext decoder353 words
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Article, Illustration128 1993-03-11 16 THIS boat centre is offering a discount on its boat rentals for the school holidays. There will be a $2 discount for each WEEKENDeast coupon presented (see advertisement on Page 13). The lightweight kayaks at Portable Boat Centre along Changi Beach Park near Carpark128 words
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338 1993-03-11 16 YASMIN KHAN - By YASMIN KHAN BISHAN residents will soon have a shopping complex with cinemas, an established department store, fast-food outlets and restaurants at their doorstep. Hot on the heels of Northpoint at Yishun, the first sub-regional centre in Singapore, is Junction 8,338 words
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Advertisement159 1993-03-11 16 LOOK BEAUTIFUL NATURALLY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE: Latest Regeneration Treatment for Marks, Serious Scar, Blemishes, Pigmentation Chicken-Pox Marks Intensive Treatments for Dark Eye Ring, Eye Bags, Wrinkles Milia Seed Permanent Hair Removal Skin Whitening (Face Body) Effective Eye Lashes Lengthening Revital Treatment for Sagging Facial Muscle, Eye Bag Double Chin Bust159 words
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Article, Illustration247 1993-03-11 17 SHIMA ROY - By SHIMA ROY MAKE light work of picture-taking with this camera. The world’s smallest and lightest camera, according to a Reuter report carried in Business Times recently, the Nikon AF 600, weighing just 155 gm and measuring 108 mm wide, 62 mm high and 32247 words
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Advertisement158 1993-03-11 17 verything's coming up orchids Orchids are for wearing. Elisa' does it with incomparable elegance. So, dress up with Orchids and make a floral statement. B INTERNATIONAL (PTE) LTD UAiaUmUm nnolGSfllnS And Retailers Of Ladies Fashion And Singapore Dress. Business Hr*: Mon-Sat (9am 6pm) 5000 F Marine rvaoe no •01-26, Laguna158 words
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Advertisement365 1993-03-11 17 WEEKENDeast, the only regional weekly newspaper that reaches the affluent east. Call 740 1151 or 740 1152 to advertise {-'>ii Jr tm MUS Health Centre ft/ TEA HOUSE KARAOKE LOUNGE 9* Enjoy an invigorating massage to soothe away those tensions by our specially trained and charming masseuses. 'Swedish Shiatsu massage365 words
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WEEKENDFOOD
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Article, Illustration471 1993-03-11 18 Frederick Lim checks out a North Indian restaurant in the heart of Nonya land... TUCKED in the heart of Katong, famous for its Nonya cuisine, is a small North Indian restaurant that can cook up a real feast. It is an unpretentious place that has471 words
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Article, Illustration497 1993-03-11 19 FREDERICK LIM - FREDERICK LIM FRESH from the market is given new meaning at this Japanese restaurant. Harvest from the sea is laid out for you to pick the choicest fish just like how they do it497 words
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Article, Illustration461 1993-03-11 20 Go in a group, says Frederick Lim ANOTHER hotel is offering a new-style buffet, now a hot item at most hotels and restaurants. This a la carte-style buffet gives diners a chance to eat unlimited dishes specially prepared by the chefs for a461 words
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Advertisement120 1993-03-11 18 Restaurant Caterers We Specialise In Nyonya Poh Piah 162 Upper East Coast Road 5(1545). Tel: 241-0113 So* *r-4 >1 1 1 .J mm S'% y f, t\6 nflap *7?ue Blue Peranakan Favourites At Nyonya Heritage Restaurant Caterers. Indulge yourself in our authentic, mouth-watering and delicious Peranakan favourites like our popular:120 words
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Advertisement197 1993-03-11 18 1U«0M MARCH 1. iW ——jrHHl7ne«V TM s«citt ot K n QOHS MltO h f Lu-av teOW I me® *<**> VJV turn chose to sluC tte young* wao *£X*'«*"2*" m auEL—— 41 yean of original recipes Pioneer family of Penang style fried guo tlao FRIED GUO TIAO $2 BIG PRAWN S197 words
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Advertisement126 1993-03-11 19 Come try our DelishioK Nonya Buffet! o '•hi,, C »x> 1 i jr? Savour our traditional Nonya Buffet in the relaxing atmosphere of the lovelv Mangrove Cafe. A sumptuous spread of Nonya cuisine that will definitely tantalize your palate. Try the delicious Babi Pong Teh, Ayam Lemak Putih, Itek Suey126 words
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Advertisement210 1993-03-11 19 ECONOMICAL SET MENUS BUSINESS CLASS SET MENUS (Including Sharksfin) $4B (2 Persons) $98(4 Persons) $148(6 Persons) Lunch Dinner (Mon Fri FAMILY SET MENUS Lunch Only $2B (2-3 Persons) $lBB (9-10 Persons Lunch Dinner $5B (4 -6 Persons) $BB (7-8 Persons) PEKING STYLE ROAST Dl CK SET MEN! $BB (4-5 Persons)210 words
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Advertisement325 1993-03-11 20 i i i i C*Tft¥*jr*TO THE RAJAH OF CURRIES We Guarantee All Our Cooked Food without "MSG" without Coconut-Milk Our Specialities:For Breakfast:-Putu-Mayam Mee-Goreng For Lunch Fish Head Curry (daily) Special Mee-Goreng Mutton Curry Boneless Spicy Chicken, etc (Cooked with 14 Herbs Spices) With over 15 Yean of experience ea a325 words
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Advertisement1091 1993-03-11 21 IMPORTED EUROPEAN FABRICS Super luxe UPVC Curtain Track from United Kingdom FOR QUALITY AND VALUE gSi GRAY FORD la FURNISHINGS 87 Upper East Coast Road Goodwill Court Singapore 1545 Tel: 445-3282 Mon-Sat lpm-9pm Closed on Sun Pub Hoi 301 Upper Thomson Road #O2-14 Thomson Plaza Singapore 2057 Tel: 458-9196 Mon-Sat1,091 words
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Advertisement268 1993-03-11 24 w::; V m wm a msmezm m r Along with this... coupled with a sensible diet plan I v» .O A Happy Family Back In Shape With our TRIMLINE Weight Loss Programme: You don't have to fear any form of starvation plan. You can continue to eat 3 sensible, nutritious268 words
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