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"ref": "1979 November 7, The Australian Women's Weekly, page 115, column 2:",
"text": "I fully intend to ask the talented Mr Peng to give me simplified instructions for making some of his fiery Hunan specialities; so watch this space.",
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{
"ref": "2012 November 12, Torres News, Thursday Island, page 21, column 1:",
"text": "\"We all look forward to the next walk in 2013 which we all hope to be a bigger and better event - watch this space!\"",
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