Weekend East, 7 November 1991

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  • 17 1 WEEKEND east YOUR WEEKLY FAMILY NEWSPAPER Thursday/Sunday, November 7, 1991 MITA (P) 4/10/91 Vol. 6 No. 44
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  • 673 1  -  and a city tout goes after the vanishing budget traveller Cheap rooms a hit with tourists By LINCOLN TAN and SHARON LIM BUDGET travellers are heading for small East Coast hotels for cheap lodging. This has hit the business of their city counterparts who
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 28 1 Super X’mas contest: Pll, 14-20 INSIDE Mother and Child contest winners Page 9 FUNNYLINES and LIVE LETTERS PAGE 6 Towering teenager who keeps on growing Page 12 -13
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    • 248 1 BUY EAK LUCKY mm W/tonlf=4M] 8 With Original AF Nikkor 35 -70 mm f/3.3 4.5 Ultra-fast autofocus, even in dim light Built-in automatic flash for better, easier flash pictures Total exposure control for mistake-proof pictures Interchangeable Zoom and other Nikkor lenses You may already know that, when it comes to
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  • NEWS IN BRIEF
    • 106 2 BEDOK residents will soon get the latest update on town council projects at their doorstep. The town council will buy a $9,000 scanprinter for leaflets to let residents know of its latest plans and projects. General manager, Mr Chan Kim Mun, said: “Currently
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    • 42 2 TWO bins for litter that can be recycled are placed on a trial basis at Joo Chiat Complex by the Ministry of the Environment and Aljunied Town Council to encourage recycling. The bins are for paper and tin cans.
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    • 63 2 OLD textbooks for Primary Three pupils to Secondary Two students can be deposited at Marine Parade Neighbourhood D RC Centre, Block 44, Marine Crescent. Collections will be held on November 23 and 30, from 2.30 to 4.30 pm. Distribution of the collected books will be on
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    • 55 2 WANTED: Anyone who has the nerve to do stunts, juggle or put up a comedy in front of crowds. The People’s Association (PA) is looking for talents for the Chingay procession to be held on February 8. Apply at the Culture Section of the PA or call
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    • 55 2 TWO landscape projects at Blocks 552 and 616, Bedok North, will start in March. The projects, spearheaded by Eunos Town Council, will beautify the estate. The chairman of the town council and MP for Eunos GRC, Mr Chew Heng Ching, said the sites were chosen because they were
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    • 69 2 CHILDREN aged between six and 12 can take part in a “Children’s Awareness Camp” from December 19 to 21 at the Hougang CD Training Camp. Organised by the Bedok Civil Defence Co-or-dinating Committee, the camp will teach children first-aid, fire-light-ing, home safety, social grace and table
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 588 2 NEW SHAN TRAVEL 745 9333 TA 106 Branch:#ol-08/11 City Plaza 810 Geylang Road (Opp Paya Lebar MRT Station) Head Office: Maxwell House #Ol-02/04 20 Maxwell Rd S(0106) Tel: 220 4924 AUSTRALIA Loomis Si nGAPORE AIRLinES GOLD COAST 6 Days Brisbane/ Gold Coast/Movie World $l5BB Special Dtp: 16/12, 5 24/12 L'.^Sku
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 132 3 WHAT DO THEY SAY ABOUT YOU BEHIND YOUR BACK? IS THIS YOUR PROBLEM? Bulging thighs,dimpled heavy hips and spreading tummies/ m Mi* m S* i m mm m 9/A 1 0 >xx*'. 'XX. If i 5-55 X.XX. You probably won't hear what people say about you. But you'll know. Don't
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  • Community news
    • 110 4 HI HO! Hi ho! A planting we will go! Seven little children dressed up like frogs, went tree planting with the Prime Minister Mr Goh Chok Tong last Sunday as part oi Clean and Green Week, at Block 19. Marine Terrace. A total
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 783 4 POWERING YOUR HANDPHONE Dynavox® THE INTELLIGENT CHOICE $6B EACH IU 1A WAVE a button ANTENNA AV AH. ABIE PUR OKI* MODEL BATTERY CASH HOR 6X'AA' ALKALINE for: [MOTOROLA® HANDPHONE USE $6B BATTERY BLAMJNATUR EXTRA TAKING TIME CAR 12V Slim.Y 9 TRADE MARK REGISTRER BRAND BESTRONICS TRADING COMPANY #O3 45 CITY
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 730 5 Newsman travel 100 ORCHARD ROAD #O2-39 MERIDIEN SHOPPING CENTRE TEL: *****22 (20 lines) Branches: #BI-34 Parkway Parade Te1:*****90 #O2-27 The Adelphi, 1 Coleman Street Te1:*****26 NEWSMAN GROUP SCAN TOURS 1 Coleman Street #BI-07 The Adelphi Tel: *****33 TA 615 JET HOLIDAY 101 Upp. Cross St. #BI-62 People's Park Centre Tel:
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  • THE BAD OLD DAYS
    • 275 6 I COME from a poor family of 12 brothers and sisters. Many of our daily necessities were handouts. Our school shoes were usually given by relatives, or through church donations. Some fitted very well while others were too big. When the shoes were too big we stuffed
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    • 194 6 I WAS at the Orchard MRT station recently, a few days before the start of a three-month trial project on November 1 to get commuters to queue up and let passengers alight from trains before boarding them. An MRT staff was giving out
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  • WEEKEND east FUNNYLINES
    • 64 6 National Enquirer ONE of the women of a church got into a discussion with the minister on women’s liberation. The woman argued that even the church was pro-male in lots of ways. To make her point she asked: ‘Why do you say ‘a-men’ and not ‘a-wo-men’?”
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    • 106 6 MY FOUR-YEAR-OLD brother and I were going to take the skytrain to Changi Airport’s Terminal 2. He said that the train would take us up to the sky and stop at the planets in space. I laughed and told him where we were really
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 375 6 Nasi Packing w A N o A o T o Wash Blow $6 to $lO Cut-$l 2 Treatment $2O to $25 Perm $4O and above (1 free treatment for every perm) We have moved from Orchard to Tampines with our experienced and London trained stylist: Benny, Kelvin, Sadiah and Ann
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    • 77 6 13 gr rvs 18 Are you [coking for a church in Tasir <Rjs? are cordially invited to TASI'Ji. ‘JUS CMRJSTIffII CJtll'KCSi (an extension of‘Bartley Christian Church Ltd) PASIR AIS CHRISTIAN CHURCH \i!£. oV\\°£rr; r~ •t but stop Van* ’.#r*n.raj snx 1 2. 350 5 P*s»r Rt» Dnvp 3 II 2k
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  • Page 6 Miscellaneous

  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 114 7 OACHMAN-INN RESTAURANT i 1 JI CL W K«C3 i > -< Ii •v iu B L E. '2,i 5-Course I•* BUSINESS 1 0 F evrvce' AT COACHMAN INN RESTAURANT Set Lunch Only $12.50 io% *'.Qsii a /st/ /stt/r with our excellent semric cosy ambience and very tempting cuisines. That's romance
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 347 8 PROFESSIONAL LASER THERAPY FACIAL SUMMING CENTRE An Introductory Offer To Beauty We specialise in: Natural-looking double eyelids from $198.00 Intensive facial care (including problem skin) Painless Eyebrow Eyeliner Tattoo (including correction of badly done tattoos) Special Eye Care (for tired eyes) Firming for entire body skin a Dynamic Trimming course
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  • MOTHER AND CHILD
    • 250 9 HERE are the three best pictures received in the Mother and Child Contest. The response has been so good, that there are other heartwarming ones we were unable to feature. If yours is not selected this month, there is still hope, up to December. We will
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 89 9 Trimline Supports... X MOTHER AND CHILD CONTEST Mother's name:. Address: I.C. No: Age: Child's name: Child's age: -r—--r\ ORIFLAME BEAUTY AND BRIDAL CENTRE HO hast (.oast Road. #Ol-22/23 Paramount Hotel Shopping C.enlre Singapore 1542 Tel: *****14 Pager: *****97 Normal Facial Treatment Facial Waxing/Threading Manicure/Pedieure/Nail Art Personal and Bridal Make-Up Henna
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    • 126 9 SPt -ro DISCOS 50% i r »v ic **«t» FLORRISIMME BEAUTY CENTRE #O4-24 Cuppage Plaza Tel: *****84/*****01 #O2-18 Katong Shopping Centre Tel: 145 9220 Blk 181 #Ol-2936 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 Tel: 458 1985 24 Hours After Treatment Servic FULL BODY MASSAGE TONING PROGRAMME Only $350 for five effective
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  • 134 10 SIX tourists interviewed said that touts were not a nuisance and were providing a service for budget travellers in search of cheap lodging German architect. Mr Danni Klausler, 24, said. “I’m happy that these people got me a cheap room." He did not bring a lot
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 407 10 Katong Shopping Centre oping centre jW S^°p p \eo c Very competitive prices Special offers Ample car park Most courteous services ATM facilities Fully airconditioned variety of foods and snacks whole day long Numerous computer shops Good and safe shopping environment Shopping galore throughout three floors Gourmets delight —a large
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  • Christmas Checklist
    • 117 11 SURPRISE the whole family this Christmas by taking them on achoo choo ride. It may not be Santa’s sleigh ride but it will certainly be a change from the routine. Take junior on board the Choo Choo Merah or Hijau (left) at
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    • 136 14 IF YOUR man is driven by his passions, then Obsession is the ideal Christmas gift for him. Obsession from Calvin Klein is a compelling blend of aromatic woods and spices enhanced with musk. It is available in eau de toilette spray, after-shave, after-shave balm, body moisturiser and
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    • 139 15 GLITTERING colours herald in the festive season. Party wear for Christmas comes in simple, well-cut elegant shapes. Robinson’s Jae C fashion wear offers bright metallic colours such as gold, green, purple and red on shimmery black for striking contrast. A camisole of printed metallic rayon with beaded
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    • 249 16 TRY something different for lunch on Christmas Day. Serve your guests babi pongteh. a pork and mushroom Peranakan dish cooked in taucheo or salted soy bean paste and a variety of spices. Just add one-third of a bottle of the Asian Chef recipe, mix
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    • 420 17 OF ALL Christmas presents, perhaps the best liked would be a living gift, such as an aquarium filled with tropical fish. To select the best aquarium for your money, you should shop around. Search for a good dealer. If your friend has an
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    • 120 18 HOW about giving your friend’s home a touch of English this Christmas? You can give him a 19th century vil-lage-style plaque to hang outside his home. These signs are individually moulded and hand-painted in England. The colours stand out against the black
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    • 402 19  -  By CLIFF BARR National En- quirer YOU can lose 9 kg for the holidays without starving yourself on the “World’s Easiest No-Hunger Diet Plan.” This amazing diet, created by weight-loss experts, allows you to shed about 1 kg to 1.36 kg a week and
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    • 137 20 A COLOUR LCD TV that looks like a framed painting or one that is compact enough to put in your pocket are among Sharp’s latest products you can buy for Christmas. The 8.6-inch model can be mounted on a wall or placed on a
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    • 54 20 “She has had a full and good life,” said her elder son, Alfred, 47. Said her husband, Mark, 76: “She had wanted to be a Catholic and have a church wedding. Both wishes have been fulfilled, and I'm sure she can rest peacefully.” WEEKENDeast reported their golden wedding anniversary in
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    • 58 20 IF YOU are thinking of preparing your own Christmas dinner, here’s a course you may like to attend. A four-session “Christmas Dinner Specials’’ course will help you to prepare the turkey and other special dishes for the Christmas feast. It starts on November 26, 7.30 pm,
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 242 11 WEN &f)ri§tma§ &ift§ in tt l WEEKENDeast Checklist ’9l Contest til* 5/ Prize: Cristofori Piano (MY 115 MP) with 5 years guarantee id Prize: Carceo Car Alarm complete system with I year guarantee 3rd 4 Prize: Autonizer —I 1 Air lonizer for car Rules Regulations: Entry must be accompanied by
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  • 547 12/13  -  Andy eats 10 burgers at a time and drives his car from the backseat By CHARLES DOWNEY ANDY CHARLTON is barely 17 years old but he’s already 2.2 metres (7 ft 3 in) tall and wears a humongous size 21 shoe
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  • 190 12/13  -  By FRANKLIN R RUEHL AT AGE 64, a Texas high school principal suffered a stroke that left him unable to read or speak clearly. His right side was partially paralysed and he couldn’t move his right leg. But an amazing new surgical technique
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  • Page 12/13 Advertisements
    • 264 12/13 IFrom the 30th September to 17 th November 1991, there’s every chance that you might just take a lucky bite at Jack’s. Very simply, we're giving away a trip to the USA in our American Food Bonanza! Plus cruises and many other exciting prizes. £oos r x A f 4r
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    • 118 12/13 KRISTON THE LIFE OF YOUR PARTY QUALITY Our tastefully prepared cuisine will satisfy your discerning palate. SERVICE Our uniformed service staff, along with a bartender and even a chef, will make your occasion more complete. VALUE Our prices may not be the lowest, but you will get value for your
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 351 14 ■n a DRESDEN piano y your best choice ho ikp OFFER ***** Japanese handmade piano, an extraordinary value tor the very best in pianoforte instruments. piano EC-2S $4990* OFFER $4740 SR-5 OFFER ***** ru-35osss*$&2O0' OFFER $7790 One of the 3 largest piano makers in Japan, has long been concentrating in
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    • 151 14 w ESPLANADE, beach road k£it K *f*, ft* FAMOUS CHARCOAL ROASTED CHICKEN AND CHICKEN WINGS To give the chicken and chicken wings better fragrance and taste, we roast them with charcoal the traditional way. Tantalising! Tasty! Catering tor all occasions and take away available. Spring Chicken $7.00 Chicken Wing $O.BO
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  • Page 14 Miscellaneous

  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 258 15 V The Original Healthtronic (i Aid SLIMMING DEVICE” Portable System Easy way to shape up at home within hours U.P. $398 NOW $199 1 year guarantee and free demonstration *.,1 HURRY! WHILE STOCKS LAST! The Healthtronic The Electronic muscle stimulator and trimming system is the latest technological breakthrough that has
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    • 293 15 it a joyous occassion or just a meal, Happy Restaurant has something for everyone. Our special dinner packages range from $240 onward and our set menus for SSS, $5B, $BB and $l6B are truly economical and worth a try. Call us now at Tel: *****17 *****86 Business Hours: it.l Sam
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 401 16 Experience the different touch of Thai Cuisine. Tom Yum Soup Thai Chilli Crab vi! Fish in Thai Sauce Beef with Kai Lan RECOMMENDED DISHES Crispy Fish in Thai Sauce Chicken Feet Salad Fried Thai Noodles We provide outdoor catering for That/Chinese menu toe F B THAI FOOD CATERING 191 Paya
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    • 256 16 A, the House of Lips, we arc the specialist in creating beauty for many years. We specialise in: Eyebrow/Eyelid Tattooing Pioneer and specialist in eye tattooing, our professionally trained beauticians can give you natural, lasting beauty. We will first discuss with you and select the best colour and shape to
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  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 120 17 The original famous Kee Ling Garden Steamboat has arrived at Bedok where you will get to enjoy different varieties of food available with two type of flavoured soup. Eat all you can at a very economical price of $B.OO nett Adult and $4.00 nett Child (5-10 yrsold) customers are entitled
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    • 142 17 a Ann lan Salon f *Ol-70 Parkway Parade 5(1544) Tel: *****05 lan Salon *O2-06 Parkway Parade 5{1544) (Next to Thai Restaurant Lift) Tel: *****43 V 44. Jalan Leong Sin Nam. ***** Ipoh (Opposite Alisan) Tel: 05-*****3 (Lilian lan Salon) Hairdressing (Unisex) FBO Steaming on the next visit Steaming£g t&Hair Wash
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    • 105 17 Cheapest in Town il hi Spore In A Hawker Centre JIMMY’S BULGOGIBBQ BUFFET LAI LAI COMPLEX 42 East Coast Road, #Ol-07 Lai Lai Food Centre 5(1542) Tel: *****57 GARDEN FOOD CENTRE 30 Marina Mall #Ol-07 Marina South S(0101) Tel: *****29 $9.50 $5.00 NETT/ADULT NETT/CHILD EAT ALL YOU CAN Wonder Woman!
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  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • 135 18 ■GJ >G> V r Taste The Innovations High Tea Fashion Show Every Saturday Sunday $9.00+ inclusive of a soft drink 1 Star Sapphire Live entertainment nightly 7.00 pm 12.00 midnight except Sundays 'Tiger Beer $16.00+ per jug Business Lunch (Choice of 3 Appetizers, Main Courses 8c Desserts) Every Monday to
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    • 175 18 CHRISTMAS PROMOTION SEGA 16 BIT(0 PAL) SEGA GAME GEAR SET 8 BIT TV GAME SET TWIN BRITO IN 1) m w sr SI79(P.W.P) SIBO(P.W.P) S99(G W.P) $43 SCSI TftOi i C Nintendo) SWORD OF SODAN J2JDANGEROUS SEED W SONIC )3*r PHELIOS S# ALIEN STORM iar SONIC 4 STREET SMART BARE
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  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 109 19 WTTT TTr 7| E*tabli«hpd Since 1963) 290-R joo Chiat Rd S(1542) The One And Only Makanan Place For Best I Dilanggong Halal Chinese X «t*M Muslim Food All Attention Principals leathers! Our budget set menu for your year-end get-together lunch/dinner at our restaurant. X Iso specii -Butintss Houn: U.OOam-2'iOpmj 6.00pm-10.60pm
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    • 306 19 Articles printed in this issue of WEEKESDeast from the NATIONAL ENQUIRER are copyrighted 1991 by National Enquirer, Inc. Lantana, Florida *****. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner and any language without the prior written permission of National Enquirer, Inc, is ex pressed I y prohibited The first professional that
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    • 128 19 TajpiiajaEjQiaiatajHEjaßJs UNBELIEVABLY THE BEST SELECTION OF BBQ IN TOWN! HEY SINGAPOREANS! Have you heard the latest news in town? Now you can get KOREAN BBQ or TAIWAN 2 in 1 BBQ Buffet HERE under one roof at SENBAWANG BBQ BUFFET CENTRE 33 Sembawang Road #Ol-04/07 Hong Heng Garden. YOU CAN
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  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • 265 20 12" BEDOK CENTRE ELECTRICAL CO ANNIVERSARY Blk 214 Bedok Town Centre #Ol-163 Tel: *****32/3 33 IMHi lOTV (Improved Oelimhon TV) Digital Technology Instant Picture Freon of any desired Irame plus strobe' lor Irame by Irame effect Picture in Picture display ala TV programme while new leleteil 33 FL 1880 23"
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    • 223 20 ENJOY RADIO PROGRAMME WITH FUJITSU TEN DI2 MOS! REUABIi RfCIPTTON IN CAB STFBfO BEAR 4-AMP 4-SPEAKER SYSTfM DUAL AZIMUTH SYSTfM WITH HARO PfBMAUOY HfAO ■JllUilLllll BSSa /MVK SENCWR «an >■> tIAUPUNKT Varono 39 ASPIC 3 way 6 9 (liciuding irutaiiai'on WMoanm 09 nioMr/i SONY XR 4140 R*C 6" 3 way
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  • The Sound Of Music A Classified Supplement
    • 135 21 HERE'S a VCR that allows you to be a sing ing sensation. Sharp s new karaoke VCR VC-KB9NT lets you enjoy your favourite home movies and karaoke sessions in your living room. It features a digital echo to improve your voice, two microphones to get
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  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • 236 21 WSWWV''*' mmjm r» Providing full range of musical art courses. Wide range of pianos organs to suit your budget. FREE HAMPER for every purchase of new piano till 31 Jan 1992 (while stocks last!) Offer Period (7.11.91 31.12.91) m Usual Price $5200, Discount Price Introductory Offer $4680! Fully Designed for
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  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • 600 22 rV The Sound Of Music A Classified Supplement Ly s V:-. ■aMMMMIIIMMI ttm i LASER DISC LIBRARY Attention all members! Bring a friend to join our library and get a Laser Disc Free! maw 1§|, Promotion on till 31st December, 1991. kCTNOW! OSACAR CITY FILM VIDEO PTE LTD Laser Disc
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    • 271 22 CLASSIFIED AD BANK 8 Domestic Help Available VISA mmm OUR MAIDS ARE TRAINED TO SERVE YOU LIKE A KING PROMOTIONAL PACKAGE (Extended dve to popular demood] Filipino Special Package $399 2 Years CONTRACT KK COSI9-01 Asia^^ FILIPINA INDONESIAN SPECIALIST Highest Percentage of Re-Contracted Maids. Our Maids are selected trained by
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    • 142 22 IDEAL FILIPINO $3BB INDONESIAN $llBB Our package includes Selection thru biodata; and video Aids and Hep B test Insurance and banker guarantee arrangable 2 years backup service replacement guarantee Get your ideal maid for your ideal home... Ideal Maid Supply Centre Parkway Builder centre #O3-08 (above McDonald, beside Parkway Parade)
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  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • 1469 23 Classified Ad Bank 12 Employment 13 Education/Instruction 13 Education/ Instruction SINGAPORE WALK-IN INTERVIEW ($860) ($874) ($708) ($622) ($664) ($896) ($736) ($746) ($4 per hr for part-timers) Benefits Include free meal, Insurance, uniform, medical, dental, AWS and Bonus. We are located within walking distance from Tanjong Pagar MRT station and would
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  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • 843 24 QUALITY CAR SERVICE mam STAR WARS TECHNOLOGY LASER BEAM COMPUTER ALIGNMENT SYSTEM FROM USA u Wheel Alignment itu&lSil la V i. Our latest 0111 Laser Beam Computer Alignment System diagnoses and re-aligns 4 wheels at one go. With the advancement of automobile engineering, even a small 1000 cc Japanese car
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