Brief trip to carry out a task (6)

I believe the answer is:

errand

(Other definitions for errand that I've seen before include "Short journey on behalf of another" , "Short journey to get or carry message" , "Short trip for a message" , "Short commission" , "Useful journey" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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