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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1951
Page
2
Acton hosts a five race card featuring Jockey Club owner I Bennett and horses Atena and Steamle in a Progressive Mandesp at Acton and a Parramatta Mixed Brakex at Rosehill with bets on a double success and fancied entries in the vacue 40 event.
Reported pest activity shows flying fox raids in Belconnen and nearby Canberra areas. Groups observed near orchards trigger calls for a special permit and heightened security measures to protect crops amid damage and fear of further incursions.
In Ip it was believed that private owners may have idle equipment. The report notes calls to action regarding protection measures and age related concerns affecting operations at Dromdartlla and surrounding areas.
Dorothy Harvey, secretary, was identified at a March 1960 gathering of the Associated Ladies of Tau Alpha. Speakers expressed regret over an unidentified issue and Harvey attended with others, including HG Cameron, on behalf of members. The event, held in the Gymnasium of the 7.W. CA, featured daily decorations for Lady Hopetoun.
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