Bite Protect Some Rim Tonic Ode
A fragmented note mentions bite protection and tonic in a cryptic sequence. The readable portions reference protective measures and a tonic item, with unclear context and no identifiable people or organizations.
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1938
Page
3
A fragmented note mentions bite protection and tonic in a cryptic sequence. The readable portions reference protective measures and a tonic item, with unclear context and no identifiable people or organizations.
The Western Districts Rugby Union declines to send teams from Orange or Bathurst to Canberra this Saturday. Non-competition scrimmages between local clubs will be held at Manuka with fixtures including University versus Canberra Grammar and Old Boys, Northern Suburbs versus Eastern Suburbs, plus a Goulburn set featuring Royal Military College and St Patrick's. The Primary School Rugby Union first-round matches continue this afternoon with Ainslie facing Queanbeyan at Queanbeyan Showground and Canberra Grammar meeting St Christopher's at York Park.
Sydney Thursday report says Chief Secretary Mr Gollan told a Government party meeting that the Commissioner of Police Mr Mackay sought a medical examination without ministerial direction. It is expected he will return from sick leave after three months. The Chief expressed eagerness for his return.
The Queanbeyan and District Coursing Club lists the Saturday draw for Canberra Stakes events plus Maiden and Novice Hurdles and President Stakes. Included are runners such as Cool Shade Whistrock Blodger Burndoo's Bon Nan'a Hope and Spark Again Star White, with emergencies named for each heat.
Queanbeyan Municipal Council discussed leaks from the service reservoir attributed to faulty construction. The inspector reported repairs by the Public Works Department, and a possible plan to build a new reservoir inside the existing wall. Officials urged government grant consideration and tests to determine feasibility and cost.
The annual Canberra church of England Boys Grammar School fete opens tomorrow at 8 pm with Her Excellency Lady Field. Proceeds fund a sports oval to relieve local playing field shortages. Stalls will be inside the school buildings. an evening dance and varied refreshments will be available. special bus arrangements will operate from Kingston and Ainslie to the school entrance.
The Department of Works reports concrete work will be done on the present service reservoir. Local Government notes a crack in the reservoir and an engineer considers it an old fault. The Department will carry out repairs, with encamplas that the Canneil met the vost.
A review by the Grasiers' Association of New South Wales stresses the need for another inch of rain in drought districts to sustain pastures. It notes current rains and hand feeding costs, with autumn lambing faltering and summer lambing possibly rebounding. Stock tax relief and financing are considered.
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