Weekend East, 11 April 1997
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Weekend East
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Title Section13 1997-04-11 1 WEEKEND east MITA (P) 009/10/96 Vol. 12 No. 14 Friday, April 11, 199713 words
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Advertisement243 1997-04-11 1 FREE WITH THE STRAITS TIMES EVERY FRIDAY Which pre-school for your child Pages 13 -16 CO IM entures New NZ to lure S'poreans 5“ NT 4 v jif IMi f- 1 'W '‘MVt*?:? S’’".; jLTS'S BALL’S-EYE VIEW... Zorbing, a new adventure that lets you see the world from inside a243 words
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this week
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Article76 1997-04-11 2 THE Youth Park at Somerset Road has become a haven for youths who stage events such as rock concerts, exhibitions and dances. It is also used as a playpen for “Thrashers”, a nickname for skateboarders who gather there in the evenings and weekends. The National Youth Council,76 words
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Article112 1997-04-11 2 SINGAPORE’S labour force has once again been rated the best in the world by the United States-based Business Environment Risk Intelligence or Beri. Based on four factors which included work attitude, technical skills, legal framework and relative productivity, Singapore also tops the ranks of the last two.112 words
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Article55 1997-04-11 2 AFTER a drop last year, the number of Japanese tourists coming to Singapore has rebounded. In February, a total of 98,814 Japanese visited Singapore, a 12 per cent increase over the same month last year. The Singapore Tourist Promotion Board attributed this increase to its “Singapore Fever”55 words
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Advertisement78 1997-04-11 2 MOTOGARD MOTOGARD SERVICE CENTRE PTE LTD BJk 9006. Tampines St. 93. #Ol *212, S' pore *****0 (off Tampines Ave 1— Behind SAFRA) Tel: 783 2332 Fax: 781 6702 100% FULLY SYNTHETIC OIL CAR SERVICING AT Ml UNBEATABLE PRICE OF 1. ELF 100% synthetic oil 4 litres 2. Original eng. oil78 words
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Advertisement231 1997-04-11 2 IRoland SST'fr KR-570 Selling Model $3899 > ,7» v Made in Japan's 1 st and only ISO 9002 musical instrument factory. 88 Keys with concert grand piano touch and tonal quality. 64 notes polyphony for great performances. 270 instrument voices and 152 Roland professional rhythm styles. 8 drum kits and231 words
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Advertisement756 1997-04-11 3 iGUft r i*< w ■-W AT POPULAR TAMPINES CENTRAL BRANCH TILL 20 APRIL 1997 I DBS But lottrchang* Bldq/ Sogo TampinM CPF Bldg Tampmes MHT Station Century Square .impinps Mall We'll soon be renovating our Tampines Central branch to serve you better. During this special period, we're offering you extra756 words
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NEWS
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537 1997-04-11 4 CELINE TEO - By CELINE TEO TRAVEL agents in Singapore are repackaging their holiday packages in a bid to get more Singaporeans to visit New Zealand. With competitive pricing, more sights, the introduction of “soft” adventures and better value packages, more Singaporeans, especially independent537 words
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341 1997-04-11 7 CELINE TEO - By CELINE TEO POLYTECHNIC students are now being lured by several multinational corporations (MNC) and government agencies even before they graduate. At Joblink ’97, a career fair organised by Temasek Polytechnic, 28 MNCs such as Yokogawa Electric Asia to government agencies341 words
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Advertisement622 1997-04-11 4 WARNING! Dog, first time /> in show, using our products, won top prize. Pet owner Ms Tong Sue Lynn; See The Straits Times, Monday, April 7,1997 With evening primrose oil essential oils MAY SERIOUSLY EXTEND YOUR PET’S LIFE Pet includes all dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, horses and other622 words
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Advertisement76 1997-04-11 4 //////UPNZ Bl» 9?, /ion Road 10’ 187 01! Hlvrlc. I Hr ad ,ng iporf 031 b (Opposite CONCORDE MOtftl Ample Parking le! 734 *****734 1717 Eli ?35 6748 BABY SEAT/BOOSTER II Y*l OH $9O $6B Booster Cushion i<B (29 90 Remote Cor Alarm at Good Price' ij> (Vjhfmfty ft* ctudoc76 words
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Article, Illustration415 1997-04-11 5 ANDRE YEO - Create 3-D images with your computer and win $50,000 worth of prizes at digital art contest By ANDRE YEO MANY people know how to use it to compile reports and E-mail their friends. But most do not know that their personal computer (PC)415 words
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Advertisement227 1997-04-11 5 -rrtO* INSURANCE PROMOTION Renew your insurance through as enjoyed Low Premium Free Welcome Gift Free 24hrs Towing 50% Discount On Excess Free Service To Renew Road Tax 5% Discount On Engine Repair Pickup Deliver)’ Of Cl WELCOME GIFT rREE GIFT REPAIR CLAIM 1. Own Insurance Claim 2. Third Party Claim227 words
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Advertisement295 1997-04-11 5 nS^ 5 RETRACTABLE FABRIC AWNING MOTORISED OR MANUAL n=c m n j —i a m i —i St Vt T~T~ Provides instant shade extra space Perfect for patios, balconies, backyards in pnvate homes and outdoor areas in shopfronts and restaurants Tlie solid retractable arm components are of die-cast aluminium and295 words
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WEEKLY UPDATE
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Article, Illustration354 1997-04-11 6 EXHIBITION “Jeremy Ramsey Abstract Works” Today till May 11,11 am to 6 pm (Mon to Fri) and noon to 5 pm (weekends). Closed on public holidays. Wetteriing Teo Gallery, 11, Kim Yam Road. Free. An exhibition on the works of 65-year-old Ramsey who made354 words
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Advertisement215 1997-04-11 6 East Shore Medical Centre: 319 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore *****0 TEL *****03. i m v, FREE Pureen Baby Shampoo/Bath (250m1) with every purchase of 2 packs NAII K1 sw\> ItQIfAL HILJf 1 UOOnii, Buy 9 Oct 1 #ft«6 r. i Revena A Natural Relief for Tired Aching Legs. UP $33.00215 words
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Advertisement123 1997-04-11 7 SHOWER restigep SCREEN Up to 40% Discount at Combine Home Appliances 97 World Trade Centre Hall 1 12-20 April 1997 Free Installation Measurement Made to Measure No More Wet or Slippery Floor! Made to measure. Framed sliding A pivot modcK various colours. Maintenance free. Fratncless glass models in angled or123 words
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Advertisement258 1997-04-11 7 Bedok Centre Electrical Company Blk 214, Bedok Town Centre, #Ol-163 Te1:*****32/3 THOMSON Hari Raya Haji THOMSON >•%* m 9 dVCD 368 K Techno Zen 29" (72 MK88) 29" PIP Nicam Stereo Multi-System 100 Hz with Advanced Digital Mastering Video CD Player With 3 Disc Changer For Full Karaoke Fun 3258 words
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Article, Illustration366 1997-04-11 8 NATIONAL ENQUIRER “FRIENDS” star Jennifer Aniston has flipped over a masked man high-flying professional wrestler Rey Mysterio Jr! The sexy TV beauty has attended Mysterio’s wrestling matches and chats on the phone with him regularly. And she isn’t the least bit concerned thatNATIONAL ENQUIRER - 366 words
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Advertisement286 1997-04-11 8 AERO FURNISHING CENTRE Find the finest furniture and furnishing collection *****02 King Koal Since USA GOOD Furniture RETAILER fy y <) Contemporary bedroom sets, IQ Children's bedroom sets, exquisite sofa sets, modular cabinets, unique dining sets, quality mattress and more! at AERO FURNISHING CENTRE 20%-50% DISCOUNT f r is B286 words
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CENTRESTAGE
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Article, Illustration523 1997-04-11 9 CELINE TEO - Tanbur, vihuela, pipa, sitar they are all distant cousins of this string instrument By CELINE TEO THE classical guitar has a history which dates back to 1400 BC. It evolved from the ancient tanbur -a fretted long-necked instrument with a bowl-shaped body to the Spanish vihucla, to the523 words
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Advertisement292 1997-04-11 9 <sm) Manually opreated cylinder lawn mower. Cutting width :28cm(H")/38cm (15*). Cutting height :3 positions from 1.5-3.5 cm (1/2"-1 3/8"). Wheels :Nykxi with rubber tyre. Weight :Bkg/9kg. -The 5-blade cylinder ensures a beautiful and even cut. -The handle is shaped to ensure a comfortable work. -The lower blade is ajustable without292 words
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FILM
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Article, Illustration477 1997-04-11 10 CELINE TEO - David Schwimmer is more than just an ex-classmate By CELINE TEO I WILL never be able to look at David Schwimmer’s character in “Friends”, the same way after this movie. He plays such a loser. Scruffy looking and bearing the same sardonic expression throughout the477 words
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Article, Illustration136 1997-04-11 10 Johnny and Marlon the odd couple NATIONAL ENQUIRER THEY’RE Hollywood’s newest “odd couple” Marlon Brando and Johnny Depp! The young actor has become so close to the screen legend that he believes Brando carries within him the spirit of his beloved grandfather Pawpaw, who died when Johnny was seven. AndNATIONAL ENQUIRER - 136 words
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Advertisement176 1997-04-11 10 Sour Ha//first im Pr Those customers $35 above will Entitled tor a free fast gift (Hair products) (END AT JUNE) NOW OPCral^ Please call Irene Chia for more details Blk 158,Bedok South Ave 3, #Ol-589,Singapore *****8 Te1:*****08 ¥f* Business Hours: t iti m MON-SAT: 9.30 AM-7.30 PM lIYIr, TUESDAYOFF M#176 words
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Advertisement34 1997-04-11 10 LAUNDRY UNLIMITED The Laundry you can really trust, Unlimited attention we give, totally Reliable We mean. 2291 AC Call Us At TEL: 442-7576 \/>/’//< j/’/c /<>; /’/7/s exceeding S2l> onlu. (fa embang Station) o V. H34 words
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WEEKENDFOOD
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Article, Illustration466 1997-04-11 11 PEARLIN SIOW - By PEARLIN SIOW DO NOT expect lots of raw dishes when you dine at this Japanese restaurant as the emphasis here is more on cooked food. “We have a sashimi and sushi selection, but most of the people who dine here go for466 words
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Article, Illustration97 1997-04-11 12 PAMPER yourself with a tempting selection of Italian favourites. Showcasing dozens of regional recipes from Venice and Naples, the Festa Italiano promotion at ANA Hotel’s Cafe-In-The-Park presents a choice of antipasti salads, followed by pastas and hot dishes such as risotto and stuffed aubergines. Round off97 words
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Article, Illustration108 1997-04-11 12 SAVOUR authentic mee pok in a hotel! The Brasserie Tatler at the Marina Mandarin is bringing back nostalgia with its mee pok promotion. Priced at $12.50 per bowl, the noodles here are made with flour and eggs, and ingredients include shiitake mushrooms cooked in soy108 words
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Article, Illustration97 1997-04-11 14 PAMPER yourself with a tempting selection of Italian favourites. Showcasing dozens of regional recipes from Venice and Naples, the Festa Italiano promotion at ANA Hotel’s Cafe-In-The-Park presents a choice of antipasti salads, followed by pastas and hot dishes such as risotto and stuffed aubergines. Round off97 words
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Article, Illustration108 1997-04-11 14 SAVOUR authentic mee pok in a hotel! The Brasserie Tatler at the Marina Mandarin is bringing back nostalgia with its mee pok promotion. Priced at $12.50 per bowl, the noodles here are made with flour and eggs, and ingredients include shiitake mushrooms cooked in soy108 words
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Advertisement80 1997-04-11 11 DEN RESTAURANT SEAFOOD A Halal SeaFoocJ ParacJlse 'ORD Executive Business Set Lunch w r M 5S Salad Prawns Combination Hot Sour Sichuan Soup Pan Fried Lamb Chinese Style Steamed Red Talipa in Spicy Sauce Stir Fried Farm Vegetables with jiarlic Steamed Rice Dessert of the Day' m .HONG KONG TIM80 words
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Advertisement162 1997-04-11 11 DIFFERENTTASTES a{t \rMinp S&i/h No service charge no hidden extra, just the food. Be Different! Taste the Difference! JACKIE'S BOWL 542 East Coast Road 5(*****1) Tel: 241-6518 Opening Hours: 10am to 12 midnight daily. Dine-in comfort with FREE parking. Take-aways also available. I —ecia* Promote I r »v —€—ma» ui162 words
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Advertisement270 1997-04-11 12 Nett onward For Reservation Please Call Mr. How/Mr. Pang a Tel: 339-3428 339-3325 g. SHANGHAI PALACE Seafood Restaurant Excelsior Hotel Level 4,i Coleman Street Singapore 0617 (Near or Marriages) PATES FULLY BOOKED BY WEDDING PACKAGE: NOVEMBER 1997 1,2, 8,9, 15, 16, 18, 22, 25, 28, 29. DECEMBER 1997 :6, 8,270 words
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Advertisement79 1997-04-11 12 Jot generations. .your ‘Trusted Partner in Marriage Special Wedding Package! Weekdays: from Ss2BB* Weekends: Ss29B* subj. to prevailing govt, taxes incl. 3% GST With Our Compliments (For 20 tables and above) Freeflow of Soft Drinks 1 Bottle of Champagne Deluxe Honeymoon Room Invitation Cards Mini Fruitcakes SS3O additional per table79 words
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Pre – School A CLASSIFIED SPECIAL
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Article, Illustration603 1997-04-11 13 BALVINDER SANDHU - By BALVINDER SANDHU WITH many parents enrolling their children in child-care and pre-school centres, what are these places doing to ensure that they are safe for your children? At Kinderland Child Care at Jalan Lana, the safety precaution is to have a small teacher-child603 words
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Article, Illustration356 1997-04-11 15 BALVINDER SANDHU - By BALVINDER SANDHU WITH many parents enrolling their children in child-care and pre-school centres, what are these places doing to ensure that they are safe for your children? At Kinderland Child Care at Jalan Lana, the safety precaution is to have a small teacher-child356 words
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Article, Illustration328 1997-04-11 16 DRAMA classes are held for pre-school-children to help them think creatively and other drama skills. In the Act 3 Drama Academy, there are various drama classes for children with ages ranging from 18 months to six years. Children get involved with theatre328 words
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Article, Illustration422 1997-04-11 17 THIS child-care centre aims to make your child effectively bilingual in English and Mandarin. “We believe that both languages are important. For pupils who come from English-speak-ing homes, we have special Mandarin enrichment classes on top of the Chinese lessons,” said principal of422 words
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Article, Illustration310 1997-04-11 18 THE team of expatriate teachers in this child-care centre will help to greatly improve your kid’s spoken and written English. The group of six instructors, all of whom are graduates, will guide your child through specially designed programmes, like creative writing, picture cues,310 words
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Advertisement86 1997-04-11 13 MONTE SSORI CREATIVE WORLD A Fully London Trained teacher with many years of teaching experience to conduct the classes Montessori Curriculum (2*6 yrs) -Chinese included Montessori Phonics /Math Enrichment (3-6 yrs) Montensen Math (4-12 yrs) -Top school experienced maths teachers to conduct the classes Chinese, English Mathematics Enrichment (Kl-S4) Morning86 words
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Advertisement189 1997-04-11 13 EARLY EDUCATION THAT DEVELOPS YOUR CHILD TO FACE THE FUTURE Children who complete the High/Scope pre-school programme will be well prepared to face the challenges of life, from primary school onwards. Confidently and capably. The High/Scope approach to early childhood learning focuses on 50 key experiences in the following areas:189 words
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Advertisement278 1997-04-11 14 m w Nett onward For Reservation Please Call Mr. How/Mr. Pang Tel: 339-3428 339-3325 1 SHANGHAI PALACE Seafood Restaurant Excelsior Hotel Level 4, Coleman Street Singapore 0617 (Near or Marriages) DATES FULLY BOOKED BY WEDDING PACKAGE: 1,2, 8,9, 15, 16, 18, 22, 25, 28, 29. 6,8, 11, 13, 14, 20,278 words
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Advertisement82 1997-04-11 14 Tor generatim...ybur ‘Trusted Partner in Marriage Special Wedding Package t Weekdays: from Ss2BB* Weekends: Ss29B* su bj. to prevailing govt, taxes incl. 3% GST With Our Compliments (For 20 tables and above) Freeflow of Soft Drinks 1 Bottle of Champagne Deluxe Honeymoon Room Invitation Cards Mini Fruitcakes SS3O additional per82 words
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Advertisement272 1997-04-11 15 EARLY EDUCATION THAT DEVELOPS YOUR CHILD TO FACE THE FUTURE Children who complete the High/Scope pre-school programme will be well prepared to face the challenges of life, from primary school onwards. Confidently and capably. The High/Scope approach to early childhood learning focuses on 50 key experiences in the following areas:272 words
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Advertisement219 1997-04-11 16 KIDS WORLD CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE Tanjong Katong Road 4A Boscombe Road (opp. Tanjong Katong Tech. Sch) 5(*****8) TEL 440 6160 Services: Full Day Care $270 (7.30am-6.30pm) Half Day Care $245 (7.30am-I .oopm or I.oopm-6.30pm) Before After School Care $2OO (Pr. 1-Pr. 6) a Enrichment Courses: English Speech Drama Art219 words
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Advertisement74 1997-04-11 16 Day Every Good beginnings never endi So give your child a headstart at KlntloHancl. no \4, t'e Mm, Kinderland Full Day Programme Monday to Friday 7.30 am 6.30 pm I Saturday 7.30 am 1.30 pm \AgeGroup 1 tfl years to 6 yaara/ OWNED OPERATED UNDER FRANCHISE BY IRIS EDUCARE PTE74 words
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Advertisement216 1997-04-11 17 > %urfae, it'PROGRAMMES: 2Play Group 3- yrs: Junior Learners 5-6 yrs: Chinese Strokes, Sentence construction, Reading, Young/Active Comprehension, Picture Composition... Learners Skills: Comprehending Composing Activity-based-leaming through Songs, Pictures, Riddles... Skills: Ability to recognise 150 -200 words speak in complete sentences. P1...P6: Achievers: Enrichment-cum-tuirion, with creative writing. Syllabus in accordance with216 words
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Advertisement412 1997-04-11 18 More than 1,000 thinking parents grabbed the opportunity when they chose Marine Parade s unique, personalised Es McNulty School 1 Marine Parade Central #O6-03 Singapore *****8 The only school of its kind, it is personally supervised by the Founder Principal, Es McNulty Adv Dip. Language Reading Arts U. K. M412 words
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Advertisement1018 1997-04-11 19 W:£l 22 DOMESTIC HELP 78 TUITION PET SUPPLIES CENTER ITBEST PRICE I TFREE DELIVERY! CAT CAN FOOD 400 GM From $l.OO (Snappy Tom, City Cat, Machiko, etc.) DOG CAN FOOD 700 GM From $1.60 (Bush, Alpo, Pedigree, Friskies) THIS MONTH'S SPECIAL! 1 EUKANUBA DOG FOOD PROMOTION (FREE GIFT a DELIVERY1,018 words
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Advertisement736 1997-04-11 20 a 82 SPORTS INSTRUCTION 80 MUSIC COURSES 79 LANGUAGE COURSES 78 TUITION 78 TUITION CHEMISTRY Experienced tutor (former University lecturer) offers intensive individual /group tuition to Sec 4 and 3 students in the East. Emphasis is on the understanding and application of concepts Page *****913 ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS. SECONDARY 1 4736 words
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