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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 20, 1977
Page
5
The Canberra Times notes ongoing limerick contest entries rising with a notable 25 from a single competitor. The latest verses include playful rhymes about Aranda Moruya Hackett Mawson Captains Flat and other local places with quirky street humor and regional characters.
A Canberra Times contest page features humorous verses about Miss O Malley fisherman Hawker and a Squirre from Hackett amid editorials on originality. The editor notes readers must flag borrowed verses and that, despite many entries, only original works proceed to final judging.
A 42 kilometre Canberra region itinerary highlights Molonglo Gorge and Queanbeyan with stops at Australian War Memorial Mount Ainslie Lookout Duntroon Royal Military College Canberra Airport Fairbairn Airbase and the Molongo Gorge reserve. It notes 230 acres of tracks an easy walk up to three hours picnic areas barbecues and facilities and warns not to swim or drink river water due to contamination.
The article outlines making a link belt from thick material leather or suede with no sewing. Cut shapes from the material, round edges, glue to prevent fraying, fold ends A and B, and punch holes through both layers to assemble by threading links.
Instructions describe looped belt ties of various lengths, linking eight pieces through sequential holes to form a knot near four inches from the waist. It suggests using leather visors or straps, and notes that the same material appears in page 23 guide.
Round up of club activities lists events such as Ex-Servicemen's Club gatherings and a Saturday dance. The notes mention upcoming socials, civic steering tomorrow, and various small group meetups, reflecting a busy schedule for local clubs.
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