Weekend East, 5 April 1996
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Weekend East
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Title Section15 1996-04-05 1 WEEKEND east YOUR WEEKLY FAMILY NEWSPAPER MITA (P) 073/10/95 Vol 11 Friday, April 5, 199615 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement52 1996-04-05 1 DISTRIBUTED FREE TO 79,000 HOMES IN THE EAST mm HONG HUA CONTACT LENS Bedok Town Central: Blk 205 01-377, Tel: 443 7968/441 1646 (Near MRT/Bus Interchange NTUC) The Professional Standard of Optometry in East Zone 1 •All Contact Lenses Comes With 100% Guarantee. JP*l Or A d r* V <r52 words
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Advertisement138 1996-04-05 1 Kao W NICE DAY KAO Nice Day Safe Sanitary Napkin ioa« NIC per pack/20's Banded With llaxl 10 s NICE; DAY Valid only at Bodok North (a), Badok North (D) Badok Raservolr, Gtylang Eaat, Hougang (a), Hougang (b), Hougang (d) Haig Road, Marina Parada, Tampinn Mail, Tampinaa (a), Tampinat (b)138 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration483 1996-04-05 2 GERALDINE WANG - By GERALDINE WANG THE mystery heroine, who saved a girl who nearly drowned by asking her to cling on to her canoe while she paddled her to safety, is a handicapped. The Filipina, who is in her late twenties, has only one leg andPicture from Shin Min Daily Newt. - 483 words
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Article, Illustration633 1996-04-05 4 JOYCE PAUL - Property prices to rise by up to 50 per cent with new facilities, says MP By JOYCE PAUL SIMEI residents no longer have to go to Bedok or Tampines to do their shopping, catch a movie or go for a swim. Later633 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement801 1996-04-05 2 MOTOGARD MOTOGARD SERVICE CENTRE PTE LTD Blk 9006, Tampines St. 93, #Ol-212, Singapore *****0 (off Tampines Ave 1— Behind SAFRA) Tel: 783 2332 Fax: 781 6702 CAR SERVICE AS EASY AS A PHONE CALL We provide FREE vehicle collection and return service for any car servicing package $6B and beyond801 words
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Advertisement25 1996-04-05 2 WEEKEND Every Friday 79,000 copies Distributed free with The Straits Times 82 Genting Lane, News Centre, Level 2, Singapore *****7 News Desk: 740-1214/1199/1200 Marketing 740-1151/225 words
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Advertisement388 1996-04-05 3 GREAT SAVINGS Anytime. Any day. Now till 11 th April 1996 (Whllo Stock* Loot!) MTT.IfMATn Calcium Plus Ik* 9.05 FREE MHO io? r r stfo MPLUS HORUCKS Malt 9.10 UPTON Tea Granules 20* 4.25 4 rs YE YE 3 In 1 Instant Coffeemix 20* x 40 s 3.60 FREE 10’s388 words
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Advertisement174 1996-04-05 4 o v'° a reS Dise^s e V e< 2nd Hand C/ Polluted Environing' Smoke? r °om? YES! You can have Clean, Fresh Air again. ®)f2 e^'a? t Silver medal for VITAR at the International Exhibition of /Veu> Inventions in Geneva. For a healthy and Affluent lifestyle, SUPER VITAR 300 is174 words
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Advertisement59 1996-04-05 4 i H -I MECURIO 3+2+l: $5280 Hermitage Shelves: $2980 C TALYS Complete Set $4380 PASHA 3+2: $4280 II) l\ *S .AIN 3+2+l +Stod: $4980 All the prices stated excluded GST Q Tbujb cpfo S QxC 374 East Coast Road (Near Telok Kurau) Tel: *****80 Fax: *****20 Business Hours: 11 30am59 words
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Advertisement530 1996-04-05 5 \r m 4 Imtr Beauty Treatment Advance thorough treatment- improve beauty flaws, marks, blemishes and pigmentation. I T If 1 Mi *V Special Facial Treatment Healthier skin with advanced technology and practical, effective advice firm our beauty therapists, Diminish eye bags, look of fine lines. Abo helps to relieve tensions.530 words
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GOINGPLACES
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Article, Illustration365 1996-04-05 6 Dip into refreshing waters and enjoy Brazil’s cool mountain air DESTINATION... ...SOUTH. AMERICA SUN-KISSED beaches and a warm, bustling city are what you can expect when you visit Rio de Janeiro. But for those who prefer the cooler side of Brazil’s colourful state, there is365 words
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Advertisement434 1996-04-05 6 JCJ r d esse lnspiration to Classic Living Largesse, a place that showcases fine reproductions of Classical furniture of the 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th Century and Exotic Chinoiserie. it. ZSF. 224Tetok Kurau Rood (Lorong L), #Ol-01 UNI Bldg. *****. Tel: 440 4766 1100-2000/1700 Mrs (Sun Pubic Hoktays). Closed on434 words
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WEEKLY UPDATE
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Article, Illustration396 1996-04-05 7 DANCE “ZerO’clock” April 11 to 13, 8 pm. Jubilee Hall, Raffles Hotel. $l4, $l6 and $lB from Ticket Charge outlets. A dance about time and timelessness presented MTV style. Music accompanying the performance will range from heavy metal to classical and new age. DRAMA “Macbeth”396 words
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Advertisement266 1996-04-05 7 A D 0 N I 6” TREATS SKIN PROBLEMS NUSKIN i m ’■ssm Helps your skin to breathe through unclogged pores <cm n ***m Pigmentation -ip ,;J ti£p MMm. After IN 45 MINUTES A D 0 N 16“ Treatment NUSKIN Using flower extracts the ’Nuskin* Treatment is totally different. We266 words
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KORDEL'S HEALTH COLUMN
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Article119 1996-04-05 8 I AM nearly 50 and lately, both my eyes are sticky when 1 get up each morning. Sometimes, they are also itchy. I’ve tried using eyedrops and they help a little. TAN BOON GU Jalan Lembah Bedok The stickiness in your eyes may be a119 words
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Article192 1996-04-05 8 I HAVE been suffering from arthritis for eight years. But, I have not been under medication for the last five years. I take painkillers (Indocid) during serious attacks. I am 38 years old. IRENE SONG Tampines St 81 There are many likely causes for arthritis. Among these are192 words
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Article167 1996-04-05 8 BEFORE my menopause, I used to take evening primrose oil. Please advise if I should continue with it. My face is also unevenly coloured, with patches on my forehead and cheeks. ROSIE TAN Bedok South Rd Continue with the evening primrose oil with vitamin E capsules, and take167 words
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Article135 1996-04-05 8 I HAVE had white marks on my fingernails since age five. For 10 years now, more have been appearing. They always grow back even after I cut my nails. LOY JEN YAN Geylang Rd The white marks on your fingernails show that you lack zinc. A135 words
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Advertisement361 1996-04-05 8 Ask a question and get a $5O hamper GOT a health problem or a nutrition query? Get It out Of your system and fax your question to 745-1022. Or, write to: Mr Shailer Cottier Kordel’s Health Column WEEKENDeast, Level 2 News Centre, 82 Genting Lane, Singapore *****7. A Kordel’s hamper361 words
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NEWSFOCUS
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Article, Illustration1276 1996-04-05 9 Top doctor claims US scientists sold infectious microbes to the Iraqis IT’S a massive conspiracy that dwarfs Watergate: A top scientist charges that the US government is covering up an illegal biological warfare programme that led to the Gulf War syndrome. The syndrome1,276 words
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Advertisement334 1996-04-05 9 FLEXIBLE SUPER MOP EASY TO USE 'EASYTOCARKy v Y'/7>. 4^ BRANDED RADIO DOUBLE CASSEn RECORDER 1 YEAR WARRANTY BRANDED CD RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER 1 YEAR WARRANTY LIMITED STOCK L\l TOSHIBA 20" CTV i Sony EF 60 Cassette Tape Per Pcs Only *lTTiT?fc TDK ElBO VIDEOTAPE 3 Pcs On! 16INCS TABLE334 words
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Advertisement202 1996-04-05 10 3D*\ irm<oas DAEWOO Date: Sth to 7th Apr '96 Time:ll.ooam -7.00 pm Venue: #O3-01 Funan Centre Tel: 338 0009 PECIAL dii GST) $10?0 onW o n s only days for new model X 100 UNBEATABLE FEATURES: 88 keys, authentic piano touch with 3 selection-soft, normal, heavy 48 notes polyphony Next-Generation202 words
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Advertisement42 1996-04-05 10 RENOVATION SALE IMPORTED SPANISH FURNITURE VALENCIA DESIGN HOUSE 364 Joo Chiat Road Singapore *****9 Tel: 345 7897/344 7705 Opening Hours: 11 00am -7.00 pm (Mon-Sun) Sale Period: sth 14th April 19% wm i .m m 0 9 -u. ■*r/ ALL MUST GO!42 words
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Article, Illustration167 1996-04-05 11 ‘Lois Clark’ star regains her super look “LOIS Clark” star Teri Hatcher (left) has been rescued from a starvation nightmare by her real-life superman heroic hubby Jon Tenney! The 1.67-m beauty had dropped to a scrawny 45 kg and friends feared she was anorexic. But thanks to Jon’s help, TeriNATIONAL ENQUIRER - 167 words
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Article, Illustration154 1996-04-05 11 Where do Asia’s great rivers come from? I NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC T) igger than Alaska and r\ Texas combined, China’s JL/ inhospitable Plateau of Tibet the highest on Earth is the source of seven of Asia’s greatest rivers: the Yangtze, Yellow, Mekong, Indus, Brahmaputra, Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) and Nu (Salween). The154 words
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Advertisement179 1996-04-05 11 ntre Aero Furnishing Centre Parkway Furniture Electrical Centre |EAST ZONE SHOWROOM 80 Marine Parade Road #O3-27 Parkway Parade Singapore 1544 Tel: *****28 12pm-9.30pm R f i FT it EiaaoejjjSjM r ‘'rr l 3 «VV. P\» C Jit. Wonderland KING KOIL Aero Furnishing Centre No. 2 Havelock Rd,#o2-05/06/07/08/09, Apollo Centre, S'pore179 words
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FILM
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Article, Illustration469 1996-04-05 12 GERALDINE WANG - Family reunion turns out to be tense and awkward affair By GERALDINE WANG JODIE FOSTER directs, not acts in this film. Known as the actor’s director because she has the tendency to let actors go all the way, Foster’s style may take some getting used to. A respected469 words
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Article, Illustration629 1996-04-05 15 YASMIN KHAN - Comeback kid John Travolta continues to strut his stuff in ‘Get Shorty’ By YASMIN KHAN Our Chicago correspondent JOHN TRAVOLTA continues his hot ride on the comeback wagon by playing yet another cool, confident and offbeat mob guy. In “Get Shorty”, Travolta is Chili Palmer, a629 words
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Advertisement620 1996-04-05 12 BEDOK CENTRE ELECTRICAL BLK 214 Bedok Town Centre #Ol-163 Tel: *****32/3 YAMAHA DPP-1 YAMAHA YAMAHA RX-V 2090 This AC-3 Digital Processor employs an AC-3 RF demodulator to allow you to enjoy the advantages of this new technology with an AC-3 Laser Disc player. Enormous flexibility for system setup is ensured620 words
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Advertisement65 1996-04-05 12 a:.. II ATYAI/KOH SAMUI 4D 88 2D/3D BINTAN SEDONA LAGOON fsef,sl3B 5D PANGKORISLAND f&ef,slBB 302 N TIOMAN BERJAYA RESORTf e f,slBB 3D2N TIOMAN PAYA RESORTf se f,5148 3D2N TINGGIISLAND f ersl4B 3D2N LANJUT BEACH RESORTf &e r $l5B 3D2N STRAWBERRY PARK *sl2B 2D/3D MALACCA HERITAGE f,s 98 2D/3D DESARU RESORT65 words
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Advertisement283 1996-04-05 13 //J Come To w J \%jkmjjtyiii v: This Whatever you regard as fun and leisure is probably here in Leisure Park all in one place. Get your kids amused while you shop at your own pace. Send them to roller skate or ice skate. Or your whole family could join283 words
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Article, Illustration150 1996-04-05 14 Daddy would be so proud NATIONAL ENQUIRER THERE’S no denying Lisa Marie Presley looks exactly like her legendary daddy and now she’s finally playing up the uncanny resemblance. When she recently posed for a top fashion magazine, Lisa Marie flaunted the fifties “Elvis Look”: ANATIONAL ENQUIRER - 150 words
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Article117 1996-04-05 14 NATIONAL ENQUIRER CHINESE residents of Hong Kong moving to the United States are arriving with their luggage and the dug-up remains of their ancestors. With Communist China due to start ruling Hong Kong in 1997, the departing citizens fear new roads or office buildings willNATIONAL ENQUIRER - 117 words
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Advertisement431 1996-04-05 14 Pasir Ris Beach Resort Ellas Road, Paalr Rls Car Park E, Singapore *****0 (In front of People Association'* Holiday Camp/Sea Sport Club Bus service no 403 from Pasir Ris MRT to the and of bus station) With 8 major advantages, it Is a nice place for families, companies and organizations431 words
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Advertisement99 1996-04-05 15 kIPPY PAtAPf MAKE YOUR KIDS LOOK LIKE KINGS QUEENS AT KIDDY PALACE!!! We have everything clothes, shoes, hats, socks, strollers, baby products, toys and much more! They won't want to leave the Palace! At Kiddy Palace, we'll make your kids feel like royalties! v m KIDDY PALACE 2 Tampines Central99 words
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Advertisement408 1996-04-05 15 Just Chip Soon From 15th of March onwards, your car could be serviced for 'free upon your support of our service packages ($3B or $5B or $88) after the fourth time. This incentive is valid till 31st of December 1996. It's an opportunity too good t 6 be missed! Act408 words
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CENTRESTAGE
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Article, Illustration325 1996-04-05 16 MORE than 40 students took to the stage in a park last week. Dunman Secondary School was the first school in Singapore to stage a play at The Green, Fort Canning Park. The students acted out Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” over three nights.325 words
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Advertisement381 1996-04-05 16 DYNAMAC ENTERPRISE 10 Jalan Besar #O2-18 Sim Lim Tower Singapore *****7 Tal: 299 1559, 299 0926 iiiU V> m A ■Bl u B I ol and TVB 130 SI 23.65 TVB 125 TVB 137 PL $183.12 TVB 137HL $147.20 $101.13 TVB 750 $632.96 TVB 850 $415.60 TVB 800 1 $415.40381 words
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Advertisement44 1996-04-05 16 FuW~ Fil led ENGLISH MANDARIN LANGUAGE ENRICHMENT COURSES For chilrdren ages 3-12 Phonics Reading Creative Writing Comprehension Writing Speech Drama SAFRA NATIONAL HII SERVICE ASSOCIATION 38E* Tampines Clubhouse safra 1/A T ampines St 92 Tel: 785-8800 EXCEL-LAND Hotline Enquiry Mdm Lim Annie Tel: 354-1774,9214-051944 words
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Advertisement426 1996-04-05 17 SUPREME DELIGHTS AT 1/2 PRICE CHINA CHINA RESORT RESTAURANT OPFJM TO PUBLIC Supeibowl Golf Country Club (former Marina Bay Golf Country Club) 6 Manna Green, S'pora 0101 Tel: *****18,*****28 Fax: *****90 Hongkong Dion \in is available Suckling Pig Lobster Special Usual Price: $6BB Now: $338 for 10 persons or $33.80426 words
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Page 17 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous517 1996-04-05 17 Picks of the week (April 5 -11) Crl IN THE LINE OF FIRE Tomorrow, 8 pm A SUSPENSE thriller starring Clint Eastwood (“Unforgiven”) as Frank Horrigan, a tough, Secret Service agent with a past he would rather forget. John Malkovich (“Jennifer 8”) is Mitch Leary who forces Eastwood to relive517 words
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WEEKENDFOOD
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Article, Illustration474 1996-04-05 18 SHIR-KHIM GO - By SHIR-KHIM GO IT USED to be a onenight retreat for pilots during the forties, now, it offers a retreat for food lovers who appreciate fine ambience. Country Cove, a colo-nial-style restaurant in Changi Country Club (Singapore Civil Service Sports Council)474 words
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Article, Illustration507 1996-04-05 19 CELINE TAN - By CELINE TAN MOVE aside, Kenny Rogers. No, not the singer but his chain of roast chicken restaurants which has made a name for itself here serving the rotisserie-cooked poultry. Here to offer the same fare is California Rotisserie, the latest addition to the food stretch at507 words
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Article, Illustration477 1996-04-05 20 GERALDINE WANG - By GERALDINE WANG YOU won’t hear piped-in music as you tuck into your food, but you may hear cattle lowing instead. Dining at PFS Safari Restaurant offers a unique experience, with nature and wildlife so close at hand. Located at the entrance477 words
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Advertisement237 1996-04-05 18 j QJfi Choice ofX %A: Australian Farmed Emu Meat Healthy Delicious American Coral Clam Colourful Refreshing r Canadian Cod Fish Simple Nutritious Chi Back By Popular Demand $1 B.Bo++ per serving !j(Claypot Superior/ Shark's Fin slo.oo++ Sesame Chicken; 's2o.oo++ Golden Cereal Prawn Ample URA parking facilities more than 300 spaces!237 words
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Advertisement118 1996-04-05 18 ki rr \‘t T -1 /V \i/u s 4 .1 K 9 Homely SKmbience. Treasonable Prices. Q This is Eurasian Jelly This is Katong's Famous Jelly Drink Remember the famous Indian push-cart man who sold jelly drinks in the Katong area some forty years ago? This is the same drink118 words
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Advertisement69 1996-04-05 19 PSW 4 >S 41 '•ct ,**---3 i .f^r, 0 s. IV.W.VI TASCONI SPECIAL. aseoni’s BEEF FAVOURITE 'MM■» 1 COMBO MIX CHICKEN CHOICE m s ap?f* mrmß mmmmmm' VEGESLIM SEAFOOD SPLASH Qjines in 2 sizes: Regular and Large PIZZA f O yoWT o. 38 38 388 for FREE delivery. One call69 words
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Advertisement158 1996-04-05 19 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 SUCKUNG PIG $lB.BO Daily Promotion -ft Dining in dinners only, i take-away We cater for Company Functions, Birthday Functions and158 words
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Advertisement156 1996-04-05 20 You can find? Aeroplane Run Way Singapore Flying Club Cafe htzLj Air Fast Pte Ltd Western Ave 4=^ :ccr Golf 4" Piccadilly m HUDC HOUSE ZIPjfZZ Golf rnn >4. Change Pass FOR PUBLIC Jalan Kayu H r°. r r c' .V r Embrace in .Charming .Classic .Good food I rP156 words
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Advertisement144 1996-04-05 20 farm Cafe fflTEAßunrr Date: Saturday 6th 27th Sunday 7th 28th Time: 3pm spm $8.50 (Adult) $5.00 (Child) WTEDNATIONAL BUFFET (Lunch Dinner) Sat, Sun Public Holiday $1 2.00 $14.00 $B.OO (Lunch/Adult) (Dinner/Adult) (Child) OTHER HAPPENING# HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE (Boneless) at $8.50 Served daily from 11 00am -11 00pm o TEOCHEW Porridge144 words
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Advertisement949 1996-04-05 21 CLASSIFIEDadbank YOUR GUIDE TO BETTER BUYS AN Tel: *****52 '.m COMMUNITY DIARY i- ,1 uJoo Chiat (344-1926) IF YOU LOVE to arrange flowers, you should sign up and pick up the western style of floral arrangement in a course starting April 16 from 7 to 9 pm. Fee: s4o(member) and949 words
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Advertisement1263 1996-04-05 22 CLASSIFIEDadbank Tel: *****52 YOUR GUIDE TO BETTER BUYS AND SERVICES 71 COMPUTER COURSES 76 FOR THE YOUNG 76 FOR THE YOUNG 78 TUITION PERSONAL COMPUTER TUITION with hands-on practice for Kids, Teenagers Adults. Flexible hours/instalment payment plus option to postpone. Enquiries: Thomas/Marion. Tel 444-2461 From 7 a m. to 111,263 words
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Advertisement1574 1996-04-05 23 CLASSIFIEDadbank Tel: *****52 90 POSITIONS VACANT How Do You See Your Future Career Prospect? Not Promising, Not much Money, Not much Hope, Do not Despair as Help is on the way. We will Help you to realise your full potential and earn what you are really worth. Full Training Provided!1,574 words
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Advertisement822 1996-04-05 24 I BRASTAGI Washed Potatoes BULLA Butter Ltd to 4 pcs per coupon Valid only at BN (a), BN (b), BR, GE, HG (a), HG (b), HG (d), HR, MP, SIMI. TAML, TAM (a), TAM (b) till 10/4/96 l Fresh Pork Lean Meat 100 g W m LAKEROL (Asstd) !2» per822 words
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