“I know that the Australian Turf Club is supposed to be strapped for cash, but I came across a ‘Spreading of ashes booking request’ on their website,” reports George Zivkovic of Northmead. “Interested parties can contact the club and ‘a member of staff will get back to you shortly.’ Not so silly an idea, or a possible revenue-raising option, as others charge up to $400 for one hour to scatter ashes at Sydney Heads.”

James McKinnon of Nabiac presents the definitive explanation for sawdust on the butcher shop floor (C8): “Delivery drivers used to carry the new carcasses into the shops and the sawdust was there to stop the dripping blood from pooling in a slippery puddle on the floor. As if that were not ghastly enough, the carcasses were often hung on display in the corner for all to see.

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