Weekend East, 5 August 1993

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    17 1 WEEKEND east YOUR WEEKLY FAMILY NEWSPAPER MITA (P) 529/10/92 VOL 8 No. 30 Thursday/Sunday, August 5, 1993
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  • 670 1  -  $1.20 a day more for some, three buses to get to school for others By YASMIN KHAN and ESTHER NG RESIDENTS in the East are upset that they are spending more time and money now that bus service number 14 has been rerouted. Number
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
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  • NEWS
    • 193 2  -  They now attend free child-care classes while mum works By CELINE TAN TWINS Tina and Tracy Yeo are now learning to read and write instead of sweep floors. They are attending free half-day classes at a nearby Marine Drive child-care cen- tre. After WEEKENDeast highlighted
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    • 397 4  -  1942 British model outlives its mechanics By IX SHEN ON A sunny Sunday afternoon in Siglap, the quiet is suddenly broken by the vroom of a motorcycle. Heads turn to watch 69-nine-year-old Ong Kiam Wah taking a spin on his 51-year-old motorbike. The 500 cc
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    • 71 6 THE cash registers kept ringing as 50,000 people bought more than $300,000 worth of goods at Tampines Sogo’s official opening last Saturday (above). That was how good the sales were according to the department store’s head of public relations, Ms Camelia Wee. Standing tall in blue
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    • 348 8  -  By SHIMA ROY GAMES and excursions are the highlight at this tutorial centre, which specialises in teaching Mandarin the fun way. So while many of us come up with excuses to avoid tuition classes, children at the centre just can’t wait to get started.
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    • 193 8  -  By ESTHER NG IMAGINE having Michael Jackson in your living room! Six-year-old Safiah Abas, who owns a lifesized cardboard image of the mega star, posed with it last week and got readers calling. They thought the real Jacko was in town. You can do
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    • LETTERS BSD TO THE EDITOR
      • 340 11 TWO recent incidents bother me and I hope to get some public opinion on this matter. A brief report in The Sunday Times of July 11 has a bearing on this subject. One evening, I was walking along a passage way under the
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    • 136 11  -  YASMIN KHAN HYPNOTIST Spano has left Singapore for Australia after his work permit was not approved in time. The man who was supposed to have performed here for about two weeks from July 26 to August 7 at the Hearthrob discotheque, Melia at Scotts, is
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 554 2 MANY MORS ITEMS AT ROCK BOTTOM PRICE YOUR ONLY CHANCE TO BIIKYC BESTBUY AN AND STORE Peninsula Shopping Centre 3 Coleman Street, #O2-12 S'pore 0617 Tel: *****15 Business Hours Mon-Sun 9 30am 9 30pm Wholesalers are welcome Cannon mate AE 2000 SSmm ii#a CtmetdOntfltytr ajm flttsrx M Classic CD 81
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    • 163 2 Book shop sells CDs, videos to stay popular THIS Marine Parade book shop has received a face-lift to suit the times. Popular Book Company has put in bright lights, and clean and uncluttered aisles which make it comfortable for shoppers to browse around. Besides books, the shop now offers a
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 729 3 ee ‘2€/<vt CcC '2€/i€& /v Newsman Group Newsman travel THAILAND/PHUKET I Promotion of the Month 4D/5D Bangkok/ Pattaya fmssBB HATYAI 50 Bangkok Chiangmai $B3B 30 Hatyai $339 (2 ways by Air on Domestic Flight) 50 Hatyaj/ Koh $479 3D/4D Phuket $359 50 Hatyai Phuket $498 SD Phuket Koh Samui $479
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 166 4 Chao Phaya Thai Steamboat Buffet wm. w >-> m fciLi. r n i*A% if K m '< rf V r* Only $9.90 per adult $7.90 per child Subject to 5% service charge A Thai steamboat spread that's delightfully different! With your choice of either the spicy Tom Yam Soup or
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    • 107 4 A FREE SHELVING worth $5O for every purchase NOW! 4 DAYS PROMOTIONS! IS UNITS ONLY NEVER BEFORE AT THESE LOW PRICES TRECO’ GARDEN SHEDS WILL SOLVE YOUR STORACE PROBLEMS I i 4 a htutK'* Zincalume (Silver Colour): 6'xs'x6'H= $4BO B'x7’x6'H= $6BO 10'x13'x6’H= $llOO B'X6'X6’H= $6OO 10’x7’x6’H= $7BO slsoo B’xs'x6’H= $5BO
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 399 5 JACKSPEED AUTOMOBILE SERVICE CENTRE Blk 9006, Tampines St 93 #Ol-198/202, S'pore 1852 (Behind Safra) Tel: *****28 (3 Lines) Fax *****09 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 REPAIR INSURANCE
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 146 6 ROMAN > Model: AllB/ID Model: Al4B/ID RS Give you what other ordinary doors can’t. high quality carved panel doors better acoustic privacy spray painted to give a smooth finishing prevents crack, warp, distortion and shrinkage ideal for our tropical climate r.<7 ROMAN Visit us at: Parkway Furniture Electrical Centre #O3-27
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    • 148 6 BATHROOM VANITY W A beautiful, functional and practical vanity fa your bathroom. Now with the minimum hassle in installation Easy installation* Highly moisture resistant board Easy clean fully moulded top No unhygienic joint, mould mildew SEE US AT FURNITURE 94 WORLD TRADE CENTRE MAIN BUILDING BOOTH 31A 31 JUL-BAUG93 Utmr
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    • 201 6 Arts LASER DISC CENTRE ARTS VIDEO PTE LTD Blk 441 #Ol -88 Pasir Ris Drive 6 (1851) Tel: 582-1383 Daily opening hrs: 9.30 am -9.30 pm SALES RENTAL OFLDs Wide selection available. KARAOKE Blk 260 #Ol *27 Bankit Rd. yv OFFER! Tel: 762 4256 Bik 5 #oi 65a only $175/
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 398 7 WE DELIVER XHE RESULTS! a v am FACIAL CARE Our skin renewal programmes will make you feel more beautiful. Eye Puffiness, fine lines, eye rings, eye bags, eye line and eyebrow tattoo. Face Treats pigmentation, blemishes marks, open pores, sagging dehydrated skin. Neck Improves the look of fine lines, loose
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 80 8 AERO FURNISHING CENTRE 80 marine parade rd #O3 27 parkway parade Singapore 1544 AERO FURNISHING CENTRE 80 marine parade rd #O3-27 parkway parade Singapore 1544 AER0 FURNISHING CENTRE 80 marine parade rd #O3-27 parkway parade Singapore 1544 CJ Pa r PPS l 3Jodo6uis apojod /ZEO# P- 1 spojod 3uuouj 08
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    • 142 8 '%LU Every Thursday 241,500 readers Distributed free with The Straits Times 82 Genting Lane, News Centre, Level 2, Singapore 1334 News Desk: 740-1214/1199/1200 Marketing: 740-1151/2 BU SLAMET ASLI MADURA TRADITIONAL HERB SLIMMING HERB Specially formulated for men/women having over weight problem! Don t worry!! You can lose weight within short
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 300 9 SEE THE DIFFERENCE! VISIBLE RESULTS GUARANTEED r f* only) V, > it x p I K.fl ?s <4 >0 v Before After v ySr**' r r Collagen Skin Treatment The collagen mask treatment is especially ideal for dry and mature skin. The treatment uses pure collagen and other active moisturising
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  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • 440 10 .ware of Advertisement Gimmicks!! Complete Bedroom Suite But W/O printed on Wardrobe it may mean that the price is docs not include the wardrobe Complete dining set but indicated O/T it may mean that the price is only for the table. Complete Bedroom Suite but 0.8. W. indicated it may
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 55 11 CLASSY NAILS SALON to m The Art of Class We Specialize in: ACRYLIC NAILS FIBREGLASS NAILS •SiLKWRAP NAILS FRENCH MANICURE MANICURE/ PEDICURE •NAIL ART DESIGN •INFILL •MENDING NAILS COATING ETC. COURSES ARE AVAILABLE NOW! *§?iSi+ PATRICIA LAU Business Hours: 10.30 m 9.00 pm (Appointments Preferred) #O3-36 CITY PLAZA 810 GEYLANG
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    • 166 11 TRIM OFF AT TRIMLINE FOR j££f ,C ONLY $590! Ms Tan, Before ’’See what I have 105 t... 17.5 kg! And see what I've gained...a youthful figure. How long it took me?.. Just 15 weeks. And my weight is still going down!" Ms Tan a Lionel Chiong, Before f, lmagine...l
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  • 368 12  -  454 gm Thumbelina earns a place in the records book By STEVE PLAMANN National Enquirer THUMBEUNA, a tiny terrier, has made the big time she is the world’s smallest dog! At just 20-cm long from nose to tail and 14 cm tall from head to toe small
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • 48 12 ELiSA Sponsor of Miss Singapore International 1993 orchid printed dresses. m v sr i m Mf n&w INTERNATIONAL (PTE) LTD Manufacturer, Wholesaler Retailer of ladies dresses Business Hrs: Mon Sat (9am 6pm) 5000 F Marine Parade Rd #Ol-26 Laguna Park Singapore 1544 Tel: 241 3268 Fax: 241 5444
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    • 46 12 FIRST FIRST EYECARE CENTRE #Ol-03 Siglap Centre 55 Siglap Rd. S'pore 1545. Call: 443-9835 Branches: #O2-12 Raffles City #Ol -28 Kovan Centre #O3-03 Orchard Point #O3-72 Far East Plaza #Ol -69 Thomson Plaza #O2-46 Chinatown Point #Ol-10 Golden Shoe Carpark #Ol -07 Orchard Hotel Shopping Arcade
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  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • 157 13 OPENING (sdebmtim HAPPY SMILES HELLO HAPPY DAYS •cosmetics* CD p/,1 I .Mill COSMIC Six-colour Eye Shadow $2B $8 (While stocks last) II) KIDS' ISLAND* [W LEATHER GOODS [0 BIG STRIKE Bowling Set $49.90 Hi Mini Boston Bag with Leather Trimming $49 i* 1. V, HOUSEHOLD'S] .'tnuM:! •it O ip am
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  • HOMEVIDEOS
    • 456 14  -  By CELINE TAN ALFRED HITCHCOCK fans will enjoy these four thrilling murder mysteries, now out on video, by the maestro director. DIAL M FOR MURDER ONE of those husband -kills- wife- forinheritance movies which succeeds despite the cliched story-line. Straying wife Margot (Grace Kelly) has her
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  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 374 14 BEDOK CENTRE ELECTRICAL CO BLK 214 Bedok Town Centre #Ol-163 Tel: *****32/3 TOSHIBA 2929 DE (29") 2929DXE (29* 3429DXE (34") a..::, DRAMATIC VISION 28-system Natural Flat Picture Tube Super C3-II CR NICAM IGR Stereo Horizontal Resolution:Boo lines Top Woofer sound Fastext Surround All-ln-One-System (C/W PIP, Karaoke, 5D picture 850 Lines
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    • 86 14 ucitij Health Centre i Enjoy an invigorating massage to soothe away those tensions by our specially trained and charming masseuses. ‘Swedish Shiatsu massage ‘Sauna bath ‘Steam bath •Coffee TV lounge •Fully equipped gymnasium HI 5$ %Q 4 1 'L' Amara Hotel Shopping Centre 165, Tanjong Pagar Road #O3-12 Tel: *****66,*****15
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  • UPDATE WEEKLY
    • 595 15 DRAMA Crimes of the Heart August 20 to 22, 8 pm and 3 pm (Saturday). The Guinness Theatre, The Substation. Tickets at $lO and $8 (matinee performance) at The Substation. It is presented by Theatre People made up of a group of ex-the-atre and drama students from
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    • 88 15 EXHIBITION The Quilts Aug 15 to 22, 11 am to 9 pm. The Substation Gallery. Free admission. The making of quilts to commemorate those who have died from AIDS started in San Francisco in the early eighties. By focusing on the loss and
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  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 167 15 Foot Reflexology Thai Massage Reflexology is a science which deals with the principle that there are reflexes in the feet relative to each every organ all parts of the body. Promote healthy wellness Normalise organ gland function improve the co-ordination co-operation of the organs Develop the body's self- healing powers
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  • The great Outdoors
    • 926 16  -  Fishing in the upper reaches of the lake’s river systems By TSANG SAU YIN The writer is the editor of Asian Anglers’ World. WE HEAVED, shoved and dragged our canoes upstream and man-han-dled them over slippery rocks and boulders, slipped and fell countless times but,
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  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 251 16 tvi 0111 Milmd WEEKENDeast and UDMC Pasir Ris Chalets invite you to lazy days of fun and sun in a tranquil comer of Singapore. For lingering sunsets, leisurely cycle rides, tanning by the p 001... Just enter the WEEKENDeast UDMC Frolic Contests in August. 'A Prizes 3 days’ stay at
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  • HEALTHPAGE
    • 321 17 NATIONAL ENQUIRER UNTIL five years ago, a diagnosis of breast cancer almost always resulted in a mastectomy the surgical removal of the entire breast. But today, many women also have the option of the much less radical lumpectomy the removal of only the tumour
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    • 247 17 GOOD news for those who suffer a painful joint condition called frozen shoulder. A new treatment now brings relief in weeks instead of years, say doctors. Frozen shoulder severely restricts and in some cases prevents victims from moving an arm. In the past, patients underwent months
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  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 80 17 Beauty Treatment Specialist Non Surgical Face Revitalising Treatments Scars Marks Treatments Skin Pigmentation Treatments (Results in a short time) Exfoliating Facials Collagen Mask Treatments Eye Brow, Eye Line Lip Tattoos Tattoo Removal Bridal Make Ups BODY TRIMMING COURSE Inches loss within a short peroid of time You are able to
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  • Page 17 Miscellaneous
    • 274 17 TVHIGHLIGHTS Weighed down by secrets w V L BILLY (Andrew Shue) and Alison (Courtney Thorne-Smith) fall out in Melrose Place. HIDING something from your spouse may not always be a good thing, even if it’s to protect him. In tonight’s episode of Melrose Place, Jane meets Michael’s best friend and
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    • 20 17 THE LOCKHORNS 992 t King Syndeat* 9k W(K« no*** c m V \]o?3& f<t \HO? “MOW WA6 YOUR PAY?” /-27
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  • WEEKENDFOOD
    • 551 18 Shima Roy checks out a tavern where rangers and Red Indians serve you GOOD riddance to snooty black-and-white clad waiters and welcome, instead, rangers, Red Indians and sheriffs from the wild, wild West! At the Wild West Tavern, polite “excuse me sirs and madams”
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    • 425 19  -  By SHIM A ROY ILLEGAL hawkers along footpaths used to serve one of the best curry puffs, or epok-epok. They sold these piping hot snacks filled with tasty servings of meat and potatoes from cane baskets. These days, Singapore’s alternative to hot dogs and chips
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    • 46 19 COOK Madam Saonah of Abdul Malik Eating House uses a 15-year-old recipe. First, the sardine, chicken or beef filling is prepared by frying the meat in a mixture of chopped onions, potatoes and seasoning. Then it is wrapped in pastry, ready to be deepfried.
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    • 350 20  -  By CELINE TAN A RESTAURANT that serves Chinese and Indonesian dishes under one roof; or rather one sky, as most of the patrons prefer to dine under the stars and the bulk of the tables are placed outside. The River Place Restaurant serves
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    • 360 21  -  TGI Friday’s offers hearty American service and food By CELINE TAN DINING in this restaurant is a new experience. TGI Friday’s believes that running a joint with a unique ambience and talented crew is just as important as serving authentic North American cuisine. Its staff are
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    • 81 21 TGI Friday’s at 9 Penang Road is open daily from 11.30 am to midnight. Last order is at 11 pm. The restaurant accepts phone reservations to minimise waiting during lunch and dinner hours. If you just want to drop in for a drink,
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  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • 149 18 QUALITY 1 SANDWICHES p Select your Bread Fillings PREMIUM t COFFEE Cappucino, Espresso, Flat White, Short Black etc s* (L'A. HOME MADE ICE CREAM 80, Marine Parade Road #O3-01 Parkway Parade Singapore 1544 Tel *****94, *****28 Fax :*****60 P~u L a Sr yu&nya fceatoiuruiHt fatten ew We specialise in Nyonya
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    • 217 18 a with ft rs* of e \t\ Eat full. Pay nothing. Every one hour one meal is given away free. Salad Cucumber. Tomato, Sweet Corn. Lettuce, Cabbage. Onion, Carrots, apple. Redbeans, Mushrooms, flower. Soup: Soup, Fish Ball Appetizer j£v! Chicken Celery, Ikan Mongolian 8.8. Q. (Beef. and Vegetables) Pork Rib
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  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 50 19 iCsriij THE SABO KING (COS IN CANTONISH CLAYPOT IS SABO) GIVES YOU raam LIKE TO TRY SOMETHING THAT'S TRULY SnOIDIUnOIMfI. MY LATEST CREATION TIGER CLAYPOT COMES WITH CHICKEN BREWED WITH NO OTHER THAN THE BEST BEER IN THE WORLD TIGER BEER TO GIVE YOU THAT BITTERLY SWEET TASTING SENSATION. SO
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    • 156 19 THE VERANDAH hum HMD M 6 15 AUGUST The long awaited Sri Lanka Food Festival is here again... and it promises to be more exciting titan ever. in collaboration with Air Lanka and the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore, we will be featuring Chefs from Keells Hotels of
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  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • 164 20 HELLO JUMBO!! Jumbo Garden Restaurant comes to East Coast Recreation Centre. The great taste of Jumbo seafood is here! Our Sri Lankan Giant Crab, Black Pepper Crab, Steamed Garlic Prawn, and Scallops wrapped in Yam Ring are the talk of the East Coast. And now, in addition to great seafood,
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    • 115 20 A Year Older Means A Year Wiser Birthdays celebration conics every year. It is also a time for renewal strenghtening of family ties. Celebrate your most memorable birthdays with us. At Happy Restaurant we've specially selected dinner packages from affordable $240 nett an Birthday Promotion This offer is valid from
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  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • 205 21 Enjoy Our Original Recipes Now! SPECIAL PENANC FOOD success n«o*; ****s!£?** ■*E mu *av ot 1M CMnO 1 co^^JTo<K) M*O*M"Q 10 .Timer «we<) •"»> go« mio chJI M> Y teo» xrsW-** wwMr c kf#C TT*V 1 4 1 years of original recipes Pioneer family of Penang style fried guo tlao
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    • 95 21 m la m COWAY VILLAGE SHARKSFIN RESTAURANT 217 East Coast Rd #Ol-00 Lau's Arcadia 5(1542) Tel: 346 1828 Fax: 440 3358 Business Hours: I lam 3pm/6pm -10.30 pm (Mon Sun) 1 m 1/2 PRICE SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR HONG KONG TIM SUM M i [a i la i Lobster Seafood Set
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  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • 1157 22 CLASSIFIEDadbank74O-1152 YOUR GUIDE TO BETTER BUYS AND SERVICES 1-H RELIGIOUS NOTICES Dear Lord Jesus Mother Mary, Thank you for helping us when help was most needed. We shall never forget all the great favours we shall always remember the mercy you both have shown us throughout the year. Your loving
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  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • 1666 23 CLASSIFIEDadbank74O-1152 YOUR GUIDE TO BETTER BUYS AND SERVICES 13 EDUCATION/ INSTRUCTION rHousTo7m”l Children’s Workshop The Full Enalish The Full English Phonetic Course (Age: 4 6 years) Lower Primary Exam Preparation (English Enrichment Foundation with proven results) High Success Rates/ Free Trial Classes/ I I Te1:440 2828 13 EDUCATION/ INSTRUCTION INNOVATIVE
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  • Page 24 Advertisements
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