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Note 29 - Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017
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Disclosure of contingent liabilities [text block]	29 Contingencies The Group may be subject to various claims that arise in the normal course of business. Management believes there are no contingent liabilities of the Group arising from claims.

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The disclosure of contingent liabilities. [Refer: Contingent liabilities [member]]

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