Weekend East, 4 January 1990
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Weekend East
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Title Section18 1990-01-04 1 WEEKEND east Your FREE weekly newspaper Thursday/Sunday, January 4, 1990 MCI (P) No. 172/5/89 Vol. 5 No. 118 words
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463 1990-01-04 1 ELAINE TAN - Banks say $1 coins well received by public By ELAINE TAN CHILDREN, be prepared for a heavier load in your pockets when you go visiting for hong bao during the Lunar New Year season. Reason: You’re likely to get your hong463 words
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Article88 1990-01-04 1 TWO bettors are celebrating the new year in style. They have won the biggest cascade prize of $1,302,977 in Toto history in draw No 414/90 without even getting all six numbers right. They will also share the $276,060 Group 2 prize. This means each will88 words
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Advertisement148 1990-01-04 1 aii New Nikon tw2() Eunos Town Council sets date: Pl7 HER LINE? Find out on P 4 what she does Picture by CHEW YEN FOOK STACY is only 17 but she is already running two businesses for her bosses. What does she do? Is she... 1. A personal assistant? 2.148 words
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Article, Illustration158 1990-01-04 2 AUDRA ANG - WEEKEND PEOPLE By AUDRA ANG A MINIATURE paradise of rare flowers lies right at Mrs Ong Ling Hiang’s front doorstep. The resident of Siglap Hill is proud of her 653 sq m garden filled with more than 50 varities of flora, like the— Picture by CHEW; YEN FOOK. - 158 words
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Advertisement476 1990-01-04 2 Cl MELLOW ALUMINIUM PRODUCT PTE LTD Melcon Aluminium tiles ceiling exposed grid system Melcon Aluminium cell ceiling Melcon Aluminium tiles ceiling concealed grid system Melcon Aluminium Cell Ceiling is available in 5 different sizes and designed to project an image of sophistication and elegance for any interior. Melcon Aluminium Tile476 words
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Advertisement193 1990-01-04 3 m h-m m mm 4’fvJ d e h 1 iiacii a oki itH I«S£ f m ff. V* RE? 21 f t*r I f 5S 3? ffj. 7>i m T Promotion (Jan Ist to Jan 31st 1990) Ist Prize Single return ticket to Club Med Bali 2nd Prize Single return193 words
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Article, Illustration175 1990-01-04 4 OUR WHAT’S-HER-LINE GIRL: DID YOU GUESS RIGHT? STACY TEO may be only 17 but she is running single-handedly two businesses for her two bosses one dealing in fashion wear and the other computers. She has no problems coping with two businesses and is proud of175 words
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Advertisement520 1990-01-04 4 80 Marine Parade Road 1 #Ol-69 Parkway Parade Singapore 1544 Tel *****66 SALON Cut $14.00 Usual Perm $35.00 above Usual s4feOff above by Experienced Hair-Stylists Edwin, Leslie. Alice Mary Promotion period ends 15/1/90 esiie, 4) Do You Know Your Home Could Be Fresher, Dryer and Odourless with DAMP RID Your520 words
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Advertisement550 1990-01-04 5 o Newsman traVU 100 ORCHARD ROAD #O2-38/39 MERIDIEN SHOPPING CENTRE TEL *****22 (12 lines) *****33 (8 lines) Branches: 481-34 Parkway Parade Tel: *****90 405-106 Far East Plaza Tel: *****58 401-15 Glass Hotel Shopping Centre Tel: *****52 SIsIsIsIsSI Chinese 9{eu> ‘year ‘Package AUSTRALIA LmsEES? -Alitalia PERTH* Western Australia Tourism Commission vatcr550 words
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Live Letters to The Editor
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Article105 1990-01-04 6 PLEASE refer to the letter “Extend services from MRT stations” by Frustrated Commuter (WEEKENDeast Nov 30). The writer’s suggestion for the extension of shuttle services (M 3 or M 4) to both Laguna Park and Lagoon View estates certainly earns an additional vote from me.105 words
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Article, Illustration133 1990-01-04 6 PLEASE refer to the letter “Extend services from MRT stations” by Frustrated Commuter (WEEKENDeast Nov 30). Bus Service M 4 turns to the right at the junction of Marine Parade Road and Still Road. It is inconvenient for residents of the Marine Drive and133 words
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100 1990-01-04 6 I REFER to the letter “Parents’ risky U-turn at junction” by Motorist (WEEKENDeast Dec 7). The police have been taking and will continue to take enforcement action against errant mo- torists who make the illegal U-turn at the junction of Marine100 words
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WEEKEND east FUNNYLINES
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Article81 1990-01-04 6 EVERY morning, one of the councillors in my college would make daily announcements after the flag raising ceremony. It always began like this: “Good morning college, here are the announcements”, and the councillor would then read out whatever was on the list. The councillor would81 words
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Article61 1990-01-04 6 MY sister loves to listen to heavy metal and rock music. Because of that, the house is usually noisy. One day, out of curiosity, I asked my father why he always went to the bathroom with the newspaper or magazine. He said: “It’s the only place in61 words
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GROWING PAINS
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Article83 1990-01-04 6 MY daughter Rachel, four, and my son Dane, three, were looking at some photos while my husband was flipping through the family album. When they came across a photo with only Rachel, mummy and daddy in it, Rachel asked why her brother was missing from the83 words
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Advertisement317 1990-01-04 6 A* 1 1 1 $2O for the boot letter WRITE to WEEKENDtMt If you have point to rots*. Wo wM pay $2O for the boat latter and $5 for any other letter published. The letters should be shod and to the point Ideally, they should not exceed 150 words. AN317 words
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Advertisement70 1990-01-04 6 MOST of us must have had a funny experience at some time or other. WEEKENDeast 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 be so. If it's70 words
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Advertisement63 1990-01-04 6 7 pay $5 each for all other items published. They must be original and must not be copied from joke books or other publications. Send your story to The Editor, “FUNNYLINES,” c/o WEEKENDeast. Level 2, News Centre, 82 Gentina Lane, Singapore 1334. Give your IC name for cheque payments and63 words
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Advertisement262 1990-01-04 7 ffm ANG BROTHERS 111 V 1W AIR-CONDITIONING ELECTRICAL PTE LTD I'll JVMSMT At Ang Brothers, we specialise in home appliances and air-conditioners, all competitively priced. *e4»/ ?tio We also provide excellent personalised services and efficient backup services. TOSHIBA AIR.CONDITIONERS 3? offer A/imunjijl Tn rETfXtmi 4ru wvanceo K&rraogy w A New262 words
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Article67 1990-01-04 8 A MARTIAL arts demonstration night organised by the Tampines East Citizens Consultative Committee and Tampines East RCs is coming your way. On Saturday at 8 pm, you will be treated to a martial arts extravaganza including Chinese martial arts, bersilat, tae kwon do, kalari bayat (Indian martial67 words
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301 1990-01-04 8 ED SUSMAN - By ED SUSMAN JAPANESE developers are planning a vacation spot that’s really out of this world —a US$l7O million (*****.7 m) 64-room hotel to be built in outer space! And this is no pie-in-the-sky project the Shimizu Corp has already spent US$7O,OOO301 words
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Advertisement183 1990-01-04 8 0 in ourCelebmtmDmw Chinese New Year Biting p ex Shop At City Plaza! m Korea 7 days tour Mill I 5 g-ff- 1» "ll*, m**»**t*m** m Taiwan 7 days tour a f ilffcC: v-» r r fewu !C ¥m® 5 days Kon S Hon tour V fm «L II 4th183 words
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Page 8 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous75 1990-01-04 8 COMMUNITY DIARY month. Lessons start from 7.30 to 9.30 pm. Fee: $lOO. Marine Parade *****77 A five-session video production course will start this Sunday. Lessons last from 10 am to 2pm Fee: $9O. Kg Chai Chee 9 *****60 A CHILDREN’S ballet course will be held every Monday starting January 15.75 words
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Miscellaneous52 1990-01-04 8 Learn clay craft! An eight-lesson course will start from Jan 10 to Feb 28. Lessons last from 7 to 10 pm. Fee: $32. Mountbatten 9 *****87 Speak better English! Sign up for the conversational English course starting next Monday. Duration is. 12 sessions. Lessons last from 7.30 to 9.30 pm.52 words
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Miscellaneous17 1990-01-04 8 Tanah Merab *****62 Your kids can’t draw? They can if you sign them up for the 12-ses-17 words
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Miscellaneous19 1990-01-04 8 sion children’s cartoon drawing course starting this month. Lessons will be held from 9 to 11 am. Fee: $3519 words
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Article, Illustration412 1990-01-04 9 MEDICAL NOTES Na- tional Enquirer. A REVOLUTIONARY technique implanting insulin-producing cell into the body offers dramatic new hope for many diabetes patients. It may even eliminate the need for insulin injections in some patients. “Our new technique holds the promise of a major improvement— Na-; tional Enquirer. - 412 words
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Advertisement41 1990-01-04 9 IMPORTED FABRICS 1 Svpwbxc UPVC Offiah Track froai Uaitod Kingdom K A /C N V e m i VMJUE 0 S C.«» vsts&*££i^ 87, 'Tw l u Sfwlw*** s32B2 GRAYFORD FURNISHINGS 301 UPPER THOMSON ROAD #O3-12 THOMSON PLAZA SINGAPORE 2057 TEL:4SB-919641 words
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Advertisement203 1990-01-04 9 BUY/SELL RESTORE ANTIQUE FURNITURE Special Design Furniture Made to Order Wholesale Retail Are Welcome. Dart Board Case Chinese Altar Table EWYEAP SPECIAL Coffee Shop Y* O* I O Coffee Shop Chair WING MEE FURNITURE No. 20, Lor. Mambong, Singapore 1027. ’Holland Village behind Malayan Banking el: 468 9705,468-6512 MG' SIMPLE203 words
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Miscellaneous12 1990-01-04 9 THE LOCKHORNS I H noFsf "CAN*! ><oo 6ET ALON 6 WITH AMY&OPY?"12 words
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Page 10/11 Advertisements
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Advertisement215 1990-01-04 10/11 We are the manufacturer and wholesaler for posters and frames. WE SPECIALISE IN ALL TYPES OF FRAMING AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES. Mirror Bulk Framing Available Art Prints Posters Wide Choice of Frames Mounts Fast Professional Service Collection Delivery ATHENA GALLERY 5 ALJUNIED ROAD S(1438) TEL: *****55 Almo available at ART215 words
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Advertisement102 1990-01-04 10/11 TRECO* GARDEN STORAGE HOUSE Attractive Design Corrosion Protection NEW YEAR OFFER! SSO*2OODISCOUNT wAilc atooA Cx&txl Colourbond (Light graan combinad with white) Uxual Prioa 6 1 x 5‘«6H Sim, Vx S 6'H SttSO; 10' *Tx 6H S$l35C Zincaluma (In plain aluminium liniahat) Usual Price 6' x 5 x 6'H SSSBO; 8'102 words
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Advertisement802 1990-01-04 10/11 We deliver your passport to beauty We specialise in: Double eyelids within 10 minutes by laser (once only) Collagen Beauty Face Firming (for youthful/radiant complexion) Intensive facial care (including problem skin) Painless Eyebrow and Eyeline Tattoo (including correction of badly done tattoo) Special Eye Care (for tired and stressful eyes)802 words
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Page 10/11 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous1231 1990-01-04 10/11 Your horoscope for the Nineties WE’RE entering the most exciting decade of this century, says a top astrologer. Throughout the coming decade, the horoscope of each sign in the zodiac shows good news in matters of love, money, jobs and more,” revealed Kathleen Johnson, author of the astrology book ‘‘Celestial1,231 words
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Miscellaneous259 1990-01-04 10/11 efits will come your way. Keep an open mind. A suggestion that might seem silly on the surface could hold the key to a large financial return in 1994. You’ll hate to see 1996 come to an end because it will be your best year. A promotion, the birth of259 words
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KATONG HIGHLIGHTS
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Article, Illustration422 1990-01-04 12 EATS WITH AUDRA ANG KUALA LUMPUR Ampang style niang dou fu has made its way to eastern Singapore, and is riding high on the crest of popularity. Customers have found the fare at TST Ampang Niang Tou Fu so good that a table of422 words
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Advertisement264 1990-01-04 12 ,A Scotchgard Fabric Carpets, wall-papers, curtains, blinds, sofa upholstery, sofa bed. For enquiries and FREE quotation, please call SENG YANG INTERIOR TRADING 112 East Coast Rd #O2 33 Katong People s Complex. S pore 1543 Tel *****08 Page *****99 (Richard) LET NINJA 99 GIVE YOU A WONDERFUL JOYFUL FESTIVE SEASON!264 words
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Advertisement182 1990-01-04 12 KM2O4 KENNWOOD C vnenwooc s 9< h <3 > >o 3 N 4Z Chef KM2OI. Ui 22 CO KENWOOD “g One each with every purchase of United Continental Co Pte Ltd #Ol-66 Katong Shopping Centre MUN HIANG (HOKKIEN) RESTAURANT 225 East Coast Road, Singapore 1542 Business Hours :11 OOam -11182 words
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283 1990-01-04 13 A FEELING of festivity will be retained when you shop at Parkway even though this year’s Chinese New Year decorations will be kept simple and “less elaborate” than the Christmas ones. The exterior as well as the air-wells, railings and atrium of the shopping complex283 words
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Advertisement567 1990-01-04 13 A new technique of Eyebrow removal, TV ampoule is used lor liquifying pigmentation ol tattooed dye on the Nows Fast and good results are obtained in a week Sole agent lor KyeNow Removal Ampoules BEAUTIFUL EYES WITHOUT MAKE UP Definitely. Yes, you can have beautiful and attractive eyes without even567 words
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Advertisement169 1990-01-04 13 K 1 ZZfc ROAST DUCK SPECIAL: j THE RENOWN > ZHU JIANG |«l RECIPE IS Tft HERE! Zho Jiang Roast Duck Chilli Spare Ribs Char Siew Roast Pork Our tantalising menu will definitely satisfy your taste-buds. Come for a hearty meal with us! mmmm KAY LEE ROAST MEAT JOINT 189169 words
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Miscellaneous27 1990-01-04 13 THE LOCKHORNS Cl ■l7 ,jM" f i i'm going downtown to do some SHOPLIFTING, AND THEN HOLD UP THE FOURTH STREET DELI. CAN I GET YOU ANYTHING27 words
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Article, Illustration316 1990-01-04 14 JACQUELINE; LEOW - By JACQUELINE LEOW A TRIO of former club musicians have joined hands to man the east’s latest eating haunt. Dicky Low, Nick Mohd Ali and Rumini are band pianists-turned-restaurant owners of Oleh Oleh Teahouse. If their names don’t already strike a tune in316 words
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Advertisement386 1990-01-04 14 F&B Food-Fare Welcome to our exotic flavours of Thailand Best Thai Chilli Crab *lOlll Yum Soup Red Wine Chicken Prawns in Thai Sauce BBQ Desserts, etc 191 Paya Lebar Road (next to BP Station) S(1440) vv Tel *****06 Business Hrs 9am 9pm (Closed on Wednesdays) J| 1 t ERUSSIAN SPECIALITIES386 words
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Advertisement73 1990-01-04 14 ■V 4.1 m tv mv ■♦I»S«T»A»U»g«A»M»T w ELCOME TO THE HOME OF AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE G, m vrrs Don’t have to leave home to taste it! Business Hours: 1 lam 3pm, 6pm -10.30 pm Reservation,please call: *****24/*****36 RIM NAM THAI RESTAURANT: United Square, #Ol-52, 101 Thomson Road, Singapore 1130 (Outside73 words
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Advertisement475 1990-01-04 15 if GONG C A I brade Two (/wtA' 'ffrl' Trie* T\i±& d?js dTixes Titvifr /wmt 'TI&W' A choice of the Peugeot 205 GTi (PARF) or the Peugeot 405 GL (PARF), a pair of Roiex watches (Gent’s and Lady's) and $12,000 worth of shopping vouchers to be won in Parkway Parade’s475 words
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Article, Illustration54 1990-01-04 16 PEOPLE pop their corks when they see this champagne bottle barrelling down the road! The crazy US$BO,OOO (*****,800) car (pictured right and below) was built for a Spanish wine company and can hit an intoxicating 192 kph. but no one’s about to toast its mileage of 454 words
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Advertisement328 1990-01-04 16 Carmelia Beauty Salon (Unisex) #Ol-68, Parkway Parade, Singapore 1544 Open daily: 11am Bpm Natural Double Eyelid Beautify your eyes Eye Care 8«tor» For fresher looking eyes Attar Skin Care Healthier and smoother skin 1 777 Bust Care For more self-confidence Beauty Services: Slimmmg/Body Toning $6O onwards Mole Removal/Waxing $2O onwards328 words
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Advertisement41 1990-01-04 16 HAIR RAISING NEWS! Free gifts according to your hair needs. Valid from 4/1/90 to 18/1/90 for perm @s4o. above. CUT WASH $15.0 3 PERMS. 1 FREE CUT 4 KS HEWE BEAUTY SALOUIUNISEI) Blk 59 Marine Terrace #Ol-85 Singapore 1544 Tel: *****6041 words
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Advertisement48 1990-01-04 16 IMPRESS ART GALLERY #O3-24 Parkway Parade Singapore 1544 Tel: *****16 A NEW DIMENSION IN ART L V L' PLATINA Size: 38" x 58" Framed and unframed contemporary posters and prints are also available! We offer: Customized framing Wide range of frames Delivery and installation Latest Arrivals from U.S.48 words
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Miscellaneous16 1990-01-04 16 THE LOCKHORNS OES 'THE new CAR WAS TOTALED But MOTHER AND I ESCAPED WITHOUT A SCRATCH16 words
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432 1990-01-04 17 HASEENAH; KOYAKUTTY - By HASEENAH KOYAKUTTY YET another town council will be launched soon As of February 1, the Eunos Town Council will officially take over the management of the estate from the Housing Board This will be the third and the last town council in the432 words
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Article58 1990-01-04 17 IN our story “Yes sir, that’s my baby" (WEEKENDeast, Dec 21, 1989), the caption on the photograph read: “This little sweetheart, five-month-old Sabrina Pan, picked up a consolation prize in the Most Lovable Child’ Picture Contest." Sabrina was not one of the consolation prize winners of58 words
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Advertisement107 1990-01-04 17 li AESOII SALON Lunar New Year Promotion Cut Blow $l3-$l6 Cut Perm $3B 1 J Experienced London-trained: Ken Yeo Monica Soh #Ol-63 Parkway Parade Singapore 1544 Tel: *****05 (appointment preferable) q <111(1 .ItHIVC From now to January 20 you II receive a FREE GIFT when you shop at Beauty Furnishings107 words
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Advertisement269 1990-01-04 17 STADIUM CLASSIC SNOOKER PTE LTD National Stadium, Zone 4 East Entrance Singapore 1439. Tel: *****97. Open to Public Daily from 10am to 12midnite. Tournament Class (Conway and Riley) Billard Tables Excellent Playing Environment! FREE PARKING SPACE! At National Stadium, Zone 4 East Entrance (Directly Opposite Leisure Drome Theatre) Tel: *****17269 words
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Advertisement1325 1990-01-04 18 Classified Ad Bank 5 Beauty Culture/ Hairdressing HOME PERM BY experienced London-trained Hair Stylist Perm $25. Cut $l2 Unisex Bndal Hair Design (No house calls). Tel: *****24 5 Beauty Culture/ Hairdressing EASTER NG’S ACCUPRESSURE facial Special discount 10% Call *****10 (from 9am -12 pm) or *****10 (from 12pm 9pm) Off1,325 words
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SPORTSCENE
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585 1990-01-04 19 Premier League kicks off this weekend STAR-STUDDED Geylang International are rated odds-on favourites to complete a hat-trick of Premier League titles this season. Having won the league title for the last two seasons, the East Coast-based club, one of the biggest-sponsored teams this year,585 words
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Article66 1990-01-04 19 WEEKEND MATCHES (KICK-OFF 4.45 PM) Saturday Tyrwhitt Soccerites vs Jurong Town FC (Jalan Besar Stadium), Telok Kurau United vs Balestier United (Toa Payoh Stadium). Sunday Tiong Bahru CSC vs Police SA (Jalan Besar Stadium), Geylang International vs SAFSA (Toa Payoh Stadium). MIDWEEK MATCHES (KICK-OFF 7.30 PM) Wednesday (Jan 10)66 words
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304 1990-01-04 19 INTER-CON GAMES MARINE PARADE and Tampines East are eagerly looking foward to the first event in the Singapore Sports Council’s calendar for the year the inter-consti-tuency badminton championship. Marine Parade were rather unlucky not to make it to the finals last year304 words
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Article189 1990-01-04 19 HOSTS Marine Parade will start off as favourites for this year’s Intra-Zone Three badminton competition which begins in midweek at Bedok Sports Hall. But they can expect a stiff challenge from Tanah Merah, Geylang Serai and Siglap. The other competing teams are Kampung Chai Cbee, Mountbatten and Fengshan Chai189 words
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Advertisement440 1990-01-04 19 INTRODUCING THE OY Qj TOYO 60 70 SERIES HIGH PERFORMANCE TYRES Quiet and Comfortable Ride Longer Life Superb Performance ran mm V UZAtX uza&S ASPECT RATIO 60 TRAMPIOrEff ASPECT RATIO 60 ASPECT RATIO 70 Purchase 2 pieces of only the above Toyo new patterns from our dealers during the period440 words
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Advertisement290 1990-01-04 19 22 Pen Pals CHINESE CAREER-MINDED businessman. 31, with pleasant personality would like to meet understanding ladies of Chinese race, age below 30 for mutual, sincere and lasting relationship Write to S.O.preferably with contact number to Jurong East PO.Box 0146, S pore 9160 SINGLE CHINESE LADY wishes to meet intelligent, sociable290 words
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Miscellaneous7 1990-01-04 19 *CJ THE LOCKHORNS ELQ 1 1. "ENJOY!**7 words
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Advertisement115 1990-01-04 20 WIDE RANGE OF LATEST COMPUTER AIDED AUTO REPAIRING MACHINERIES FOR MAXIMUM ACCURACY MOTOGARD CAR SERVICE SERVICING PLAN MAJOR ENGINE OVERHAUL AIRCON REPAIR TYRE SERVICE SPRAY PAINTING ACCIDENT REPAIR OIL ONLY PACKAGE PRE-INSPECTION SERVICE 61 SERVICE JOBS DONE WITH LABOUR TO SEND YOUR CAR FOR INSPECTION ABSOLUTELY OTHER SERVICES FREE FETCH115 words
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