Weekend East, 10 May 1996
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Weekend East
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Title Section17 1996-05-10 1 WEEKEND east YOUR WEEKLY FAMILY NEWSPAPER MITA (P) 073/10/95 Vol 12 No. 18 Friday, May 10, 199617 words
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Advertisement198 1996-05-10 1 DISTRIBUTED FREE TO 79,000 HOMES IN THE EAST QQ INTERNATIONAL TrOZCC OO PTE LTD iIrIAiJXJ i'lß'jJ iiinSL THE BEST HOTEL IN GEYLANG IS NOW OPEN Week Day Rate $6B Walk-in Rate fr. $25 onwards 12 Geylang Lorong 10 Singapore *****5 TEL: *****88 (10 LINES) FAX: *****88 kV fi A A198 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration566 1996-05-10 2 SHIR-KHIM GO - Deacon Peter Koh chooses to help poor abroad over going to university By SHIR-KHIM GO SINGAPOREANS should learn to appreciate the simple things in life. This is how Deacon Peter Koh, 29, feels after doing six years of missionary work abroad. His thoughts echo Prime Minister566 words
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789 1996-05-10 7 CELINE TAN and; SHIR-KHIM GO - By CELINE TAN and SHIR-KHIM GO CRAB suppliers are turning to Vietnam and Australia for the crustacean because suppliers from Sri Lanka and Indonesia cannot meet the demand here. In addition, other countries such as Hong Kong and Taiwan are willing to789 words
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Article, Illustration638 1996-05-10 8 JOYCE PAUL - Club manager says striker will be paid month’s salary if he quits S’pore by May 13 By JOYCE PAUL TAMPINES ROVERS striker Nikolic Miroslav will be paid a month’s salary as compensation if he vacates his flat and leaves Singapore by May 13 Club manager Robert638 words
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Article, Illustration484 1996-05-10 10 He tries to woo back ex-wife NATIONAL ENQUIRER THE Michael JacksonLisa Marie Presley divorce just took another bizarre turn: Four months after Lisa dumped him, Michael lured her back to his ranch for a cosy, secret weekend together! Michael desperately trying to winNATIONAL ENQUIRER - 484 words
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Advertisement386 1996-05-10 2 MOTOGARD MOTOGARD SERVICE CENTRE PTE LTD Blk 9006, Tampines St. 93, #Ol-212, S’pore *****0 (off Tampines Ave 1— Behind SAFRA) Tel: 783 2332 Fax: 781 6702 PROFESSIONAL AUTO SERVICES For as little as $33 ($43 for Continental made cars) and 10 minutes, you can have your car serviced at Motogard.386 words
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Advertisement179 1996-05-10 2 GOOD NEWS Revival of Full Gospel Businessmen Chapter Meetings in East Coast ALL ARE WELCOME Coining Meeting Monday, May 13, 1996 7.30 p.m. Penthouse, 18th Storey Sea View Hotel (next to Cold Storage Katong) Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International (Singapore) 2 Finlayson Green #l9-00 Asia Insurance Building, Singapore *****7.179 words
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Advertisement401 1996-05-10 3 Best Quality. Anytime. Anyday. MR CAFE 3 In 1 Instant Coffee mix 20g X 50's 4.90 miyson LU SAU JOHNNYSON Chilli Sauce 375 g 1.40 MAGGI Mee Poh Assorted 85g x S’s 'SIM HUi! m\ -.ulm *2s* SHOP N SAVE Pish/Prawn 100 g 2 FOR 1.60 fcHPah v; JH SHOP401 words
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WEEKENDPEOPLE
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Article, Illustration444 1996-05-10 4 SHIR-KHIM GO - Poly design student’s project plans to transform quiet corner of island By SHIR-KHIM GO BANNERS flapping in the wind for a relaxed, carefree feel to Changi Village, and Japanesestyle furnishings for an ethnic touch to a shopping centre. These ideas and more were444 words
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Advertisement88 1996-05-10 4 Sec eye to eye with us comfortably. Normal Astigmatism What Is Astigmatism? 3 There is no one single best vision correction device for everyone or for every refractive error. Only your eye care practitioner has the technical knowledge and experience to recommend the best correction for your particular eye condition.88 words
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Advertisement97 1996-05-10 4 Acquire A Skill To Success M HP Professional Basic Course Day Evening classes for basic to advance stages in hair styling technique, particularly for those who aspire to take up a career in hair dressing. Hairdressing Course 6-month hairdressing full course 4-month hairdressing intermediate, advance course I or 2-month advance97 words
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Advertisement40 1996-05-10 5 9 'SSeU in (sfinaafi (SOat/iei oNly/U Ip very (Friday) i *s I*‘ M,' is» V V. W < ■oi f fibic Off/prld yet? 11 East Coast Road Level 3 Odeon Katong Shopping Complex Singapore *****2 Tel: 447 3818 Fax: 447 381940 words
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GOINGPLACES
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Article, Illustration635 1996-05-10 6 GERALDINE WANG - You’ll find a treasure trove of history, international cuisines and shopping bargains DESTINATION... TRALIA GERALDINE WANG THE most striking thing about Melbourne has to be its weather you can experience all four seasons in the same day, so expect a typical day to have its635 words
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Advertisement520 1996-05-10 6 4 DIGITAL BABY MINDER 4 First of the kind digital code setting to avoid distortions and interference. 4 No more worries about your baby while doing other work in the house Baby minder helps to transmit child s calls... ♦Transmits emergency messages ♦Transmits telephone calls ♦Transmits door bell a t520 words
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Advertisement73 1996-05-10 7 SIJORI resort batam i rffj nil l day FREE trip (Md lor portidpanh) For me non-golfers and those who want to try their hands on golf, participate in SUORI MINI GOLF CUP and enjoy our 3d/2n batam special at $125 all mtall lour uwludrJ Fabulous prizes to be won! Tournament73 words
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Advertisement268 1996-05-10 7 Where in the world could you find Jacuzzi, Karaoke and be pampered till you are fully relaxed. All within the same room L At The Chancellor Hotel All rooms equipped with Karaoke Systems. Jaccuzi available in all suites. Promotional Price Corporate Rates Available Where dreams becomes realities. Even the price!!268 words
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Advertisement234 1996-05-10 8 -ES*"' 312, TELOK KURAU ROAD, SINGAPORE *****0 Make it easier for Mom to count her blessings. A framed picture of the family is a great way to let your Mom know you’re thinking of her. Plus, it’s a great way to let her show off the family she’s proud of.234 words
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Advertisement33 1996-05-10 8 THAILAND JUNE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS SPECIAL 3days hatyai $299 4DAYS BANGKOK. $329 4 SDAYS BANGKOK/ PATTAYA. $369 6DAYS BANGKOK/ AYUTHAYA/CHIANGMAI/ CHIANGRAI... $399 BDAYS BANGKOK/ PATTAYA/CHIANGMAI/ CHIANGRAI $469 IBS TRAVEL TEL:23 ***** #O2-52 LUCKY PLAZA33 words
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Advertisement217 1996-05-10 9 i-03/04) Free £**»uS- <2--A <s^ I "1 c§ a f> -o |ko^ <bf w <SP \o r~ a :4l si T.i|W if/ r /i HAS MV GREAT SAVINGS In U DSPBcVaJ- OFFERS'. < priors (#O2-24) on selected tabncs. mm •>< BURNFOOTTERRACE EAST COAST ROAD EAST COAST TERRACE, n o e^217 words
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Advertisement195 1996-05-10 10 UST J DAYS OFFER. DON’T MISS! ALL STOCKS CLEARED AT REAL BARGAIN PRICES. NEVER TO BE REPEATED. SAVE $lOO TO $3OO GARDEN STORAGE« THE ANSWER TO YOUR STORAGE PROBLEMS "HAMMER LOK" HEAVY DUTY GALVANISED STEEL FRAMES SHELVING WITH FIBRE BOARD SHELVES FOR HOMES, FACTORIES. WAREHOUSES. WORKSHOPS STOREROOMS PACKED IN BOXES195 words
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Advertisement347 1996-05-10 10 lassse rss fl SIAKSON £oach t our 4 (Division of Siakson Trading Company Pte Ltd) Travel the World with a Leading SIGHTS PfING Pioneer SIAKSON Building, 3 Miller Street (off Victoria St.). S *****9. •lace 1997 tP: 336 0288 Fax: 337 6056 CHINA ANAM only 7D Shandon Dep Every uesday347 words
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Article, Illustration232 1996-05-10 11 YASMIN KHAN - By YASMIN KHAN Our Chicago correspondent ONE of America's funniest sitcom couples is all set to break up in the last episode of the season that will air in the United States in two weeks. Paul (played by Paul Reiser, right) and Jamie (Helen Hunt), from “Mad232 words
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Article119 1996-05-10 11 REMEMBER “Black Magic Woman”? If you do, then you may want to watch rock guitarist Carlos Santana (left) and his band perform here. The 49-year-old, whose latest album is “Santana Brothers”, has sold more than 30 million albums in a career spanning three decades. “Santana Brothers”119 words
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Article, Illustration190 1996-05-10 14 FOOSBALL is hot in the United States thanks to films and television shows which have brought back the popular carnival game. For those not familiar with the game, it is made up of little wooden men skewered through a rod on a simple wooden190 words
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Article198 1996-05-10 14 YASMIN KHAN - YASMIN KHAN WONDERING what all the Oscar winners are doing now that they’ve got their statuettes safely in the bag It’s back to work for most of the leading winners including Mel Gibson who has completed filming “Ransom” with co-star Rene Russo, who is198 words
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Article, Illustration97 1996-05-10 14 WHAT’S in a name? A great deal it seems as the St Petersburg Times discovered. American-made films which play in China are given new titles which, when translated back into English, hardly bear any semblance to their original titles. “True Lies”, which starred Arnold97 words
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Advertisement121 1996-05-10 11 ISYOI It dill II SI I ll\<, Hilt mPSLE? Iff your answer is "Yes', we nave a solution ffor you. Do you know that the PSLE is the most IMPORTANT examination your child will be sitting? Give you child the ADVANTAGE by attending a 2-day programme during the June Holidays.121 words
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Advertisement546 1996-05-10 11 I 1 Win 10 pairs of Santana concert tickets Just answer these two simple questions and win a pair of tickets to the Santana concert on Sunday. 1. What is the name of Santana’s latest album? 2. Who were involved in the production of Santana’s latest album? I Name: I546 words
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Advertisement448 1996-05-10 12/13 mt y .X--m 1 ITT I LOYANG POINT MARKET PLACE First Air-Conditioned Wet Market In Pasir Ris! 25 Local Wet Market Stalls Offering A Wide Selection Of Fresh Foods Open 7am -1 Opm Daily All advertised offers valid till 16/05/96 MEAT OFFERS! ■vvw WIPE IfIGS: A/F Ox Tail Australia 100448 words
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Advertisement109 1996-05-10 14 LAUNDRY UNLIMITED The Laundry you can really trust, ssßmm l Call Us At TEL: 442-7576 Applicable for bill s exceeding 5 20 only. 480 Changi Road (*****4) (facihglkiembangan'MßT Station) Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: Bam-Bpm, Sat: Bam-6pm Closed on Sundays Public Holidays. MINIFLEX PVC Folding Doors From Italy MINIFLEX PVC Folding Doors109 words
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Advertisement103 1996-05-10 14 H (p; |tiOPY PAlAOfr MAKE YOUR KIDS LOOK LIKE KINGS QUEENS AT KIDDY PALACE!!! We have everything clothes, shoes, hats, socks, strolers, baby products, toys and much morel They won't want to leave the Palace! At Kiddy Palace we'll make your kids feel like royalties! 3. 91 KIDDY PALACE 2103 words
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FILM
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Article, Illustration331 1996-05-10 15 GERALDINE WANG - GERALDINE WANG WHEN it comes to life and the consequences of your actions, you can run but you can’t hide. This message is put across in “The Run of the Country”, an Irish tale written by Academy Awardnominee Shane Connaughton, the man who gave us331 words
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Article, Illustration195 1996-05-10 15 What is Arabidopsis? Animal geneticists use a tiny fruit fly called Drosophila to explain how slight changes in cellular genetics can change an organism forever. Plant researchers turn to Arabidopsis to unlock similar secrets from plants. This rather unkempt weed, related to radishes and cabbage and commonly called mouse-ear195 words
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Advertisement200 1996-05-10 15 Aero Furnishing Centre Aero Furnishing Centre Aero ero Furnishing Centre Parkway Furniture Electrical Centre |EAST ZONE SHOWROOM 80 Marine Parade Road #O3-27 Parkway Parade Singapore 1544 Tel: *****28 12pm-9.30pm 1 mWmiM it r?r ■linn a c 31 I j_ “i f.fV'-i'K- i_ J Ji v,\e 5 C llai Aero Furnishing200 words
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WEEKLYUPDATE
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Article, Illustration479 1996-05-10 16 DRAMA “Six of the Best” Till June 1,8 pm (except on May 13, 20, 27 and 29). The Black Box, Fort Canning Park. $20 at Tangs and The Black Box. Call 338-6735 for bookings. A play by Tan Tarn How about how the lives of a group of479 words
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Advertisement129 1996-05-10 16 RAINBOW 80 Marine Parade ftc #BI -149 Parkway ParaiiMl| Singapore *****9 Tel: 345 7777 HONG KONG SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT 4 Days Hong Kong Free Easy fr $838.00 5 Days Hong Kong/ Macau fr $1238.00 or Shenzhen ‘Hotel accommodation can be special arranged CHINA TOURS 5 Days Beijing fr $llBB.OO 6 Days129 words
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Page 16 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous105 1996-05-10 16 CABLEEAST Picks of the week (may io 16) DISCOVERY HBO A WORLD AWAY: AUSTRALIA Tomorrow, noon FROM deserts to sprawling cities, the land Down Under has much to offer its visitors. For a peek at some of its attractions, Nancy Glass brings you to the Opera House in Sydney, Melbourne,105 words
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Miscellaneous202 1996-05-10 16 ‘fj s/ $4 r Wt g-r %r ■i* 1 ia*a HAVE a “yabba-dabba-doo” time... It’s the Flintstonee on HBO, at 8 pm, tomorrow. tion, Barney goes down the corporate ladder. Will their friendship prevail at the end of the day? PASSENGER 57 May 13,10 pm PSYCHOTIC terrorist Charles Rane (Bruce202 words
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WEEKENDFOOD
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Article, Illustration583 1996-05-10 17 GERALDINE WANG - By GERALDINE WANG ONE would expect this yuppie cafe to be in Raffles Place or Orchard Road, but no, it is in Balestier Road and is sandwiched between two sundry shops selling brooms, among other things. The cafe looks rather out of place583 words
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Article, Illustration76 1996-05-10 17 DIAN XIN is served to you in trolleys at this restaurant. The Neptune at the Mandarin Hotel Singapore is one of a few Chinese restaurants that serve dian xin (top) the traditional way. This month, its chefs have come up with new creations which include garoupa shao mai76 words
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Article75 1996-05-10 17 IF AUSTRIAN fare appeals to you, head for the Hubertus Grill at ANA Hotel. Tuck into an a la carte dinner featuring smoked trout with horseradish, pork knuckles, beef broth with liver dumplings, and sliced venison. For dessert, sink your teeth into apple strudel, hazelnut parfait and Austrian75 words
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Article, Illustration487 1996-05-10 18 CELINE TAN - Only spices toned down to cater to local and Western taste buds By CELINE TAN WHILE most hotel coffee houses provide an array of local and Western dishes to cater to its guests, there is one along Scotts Road which offers487 words
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Article, Illustration437 1996-05-10 19 SHIR-KHIM GO - Idea did not take off but you can still enjoy fast-food prices for take-away items By SHIR-KHIM GO THE warm and chirpy setting will put you in the right mood to savour the simple Mexican fare here. Instead of dim lights, which characterise most Mexican restaurants, Dos437 words
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347 1996-05-10 20 CELINE TAN - By CELINE TAN THAI cuisine that is less spicy and oily, and has more finesse. That, according to Le Meridien Changi’s food and beverage manager, Mr Lens Gwee, is how northern Thai food differs from its southern counterpart. Four chefs from347 words
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Advertisement242 1996-05-10 17 Big BIS 813 513 El 3 513 513 EIS 513 513 513 BIS Big BIS 513 BIS Experience Our Hcdgl Hong Kong Dim Sum! Ml *£Ja V Come feast on Har Kau Siew Mai Cheong Fun Crispy Prawn Dumplings With Salad Cream Deep Fried Sliced Fish and much much more!242 words
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Advertisement152 1996-05-10 18 cwwmrr covt County @ovc ftuteuouutt (Opp. Changi Meridien Hotel) The Last Unspoilt Comer in Singapore Open to Public Treat your beloved Mother to our for Lunch from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm and Dinner from 6pm to 9pm Adult at $lB.OO Child at $12.00 (below 12 yrs old) Date: Sunday152 words
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Advertisement108 1996-05-10 18 it ft 4 (10-12 May, 1996) 'Mom, I'm the Apple of Your Eyes But You're a Jewel in Mine" Honour your Mom or in-law at The Only Kampung Garden Restaurant f Mother's day Surprise, she will stand to receive: One stalk of Carnation Mystery Gift All-You-Can-Eat Dinner Buffet (Adult) sl3.Bo++108 words
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Advertisement79 1996-05-10 19 rf COWAY VILLAGE RESTAURANT 112 East Coast Road #O3-16/17/18 Katong Mall Singapore *****2 Tel: *****28 Fax: *****58 LUNCHTIME SPECIAL Tim Sum (Mon to Sat except Sundays and Public Holidays) price ROAST SUCKLING PIG for $lB.BO Daily Promotion (Not available on Mother's Day) k ■ft Dining only dinners (No take away79 words
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Advertisement155 1996-05-10 19 G* r< Mr Better Clv<^ s MO Cocktai' Seafo°^ 0 f the Da* <«§ Soup sauce S^ H H sauce GW Uf O <* gari C 0 Coffee a „«Soa*U»°S du des tf*®* Ooor«" v l llh 4 I i owl charge \o% serv>ce sutyect to A»P nceS 4 i155 words
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Advertisement173 1996-05-10 20 s A B O K I N G WHEN IT COMES TO CLAYPOT NOBODY SERVES IT LIKE ALVIN'S "tr #BI -144 Makan Parade Parkway Parade A true blue SINGAPORE claypot because it is created by a Singaporean and it’s unique only to Alvin's. The perfect mix of chicken, pork and173 words
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Advertisement570 1996-05-10 20 CLASSIFIEDadbank Tel: 740-1152 |Fax: 745-1022 YOUR GUIDE TO BETTER BUYS AND SERVICES 10 PETS PET SUPPLIES CENTER ▼BEST PRICE ■▼FREE DELIVERYI CITY CAT (400 gm) 90 V ARISTOCAT (400 gm) SI.(MI SNAPPY TOM/CHOOSY (400 gm)-51.20 WHISKAS/FRISK IKS (400 gm) 51.40 FRISKIES CAT FOOD (1.5 kg) 57.511 PEDIGREE (PAL) (700 gm)570 words
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Advertisement825 1996-05-10 21 CLASSIFIEDadbank Tel: *****52 YOUR GUIDE TO BETTER BUYS AND SERVICES 22 DOMESTIC HELP LLOYDS *3 r/7e Best Indonesians are here! v Indonesian Burmese-Chinese •Filipina Lankan* Indian Strict training Good babysitters f Experienced to care for aged •English speaking f Hardworking, with good attitude Excellent back-up service call: 3488 077 #Ol-22825 words
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Advertisement1652 1996-05-10 23 CLASSIFIED AD BANK 78 TUITION 103 INTRODUCERS/PARTY ORGANISERS McColm Language Division (A member of Parkway Education Group) Is Your Child Having problems in s I vocabulary? creative writing? SPECIAL HOUDAY PROGRAMMES (27 MAY 21 JUNE) English (K 2 Sec. 4) BBC English (Professor Grammar) Listening Comprehension (P 4 P 6)1,652 words
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Article, Illustration563 1996-05-10 24 JOYCE PAUL - Fair play at United JOYCE PAUL All my players are stars, says team manager GEYLANG UNITED may be a star-studded team but no one player is given special treatment. The Eagles team manager Abol Fazl says that even though the club has big names including Fandi563 words
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