A bit of housekeeping before we commence. Reader feedback indicates that insensitive Trumpian appellations are too political for Column 8 and that making fun of folks necking powders is ignoring the fact that they were banned in the 1970s due to severe health risks associated with phenacetin. Here’s hoping tales of butcher shops and switchboards will pass muster.

“So, it’s a Geelong Cats v Brisbane Lions AFL Grand Feline Final,” notes George Zivkovic of Northmead. “Will it be a case of pride coming before a claw? Or will one team win by a whisker? Depends on the pounce of the ball, I guess. Thankfully, no cheetahs on either team. I’ll paws now, but you’ll know where to find me on Saturday afternoon.”

“My late wife, Gai, was operating a manual exchange (C8) in the foyer of a plastics fact

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