Ostrich feigning death and its protective value
A fragmentary analysis discusses an ostrich's behavior of appearing dead to deter predators. It explores how feigning death could be deliberate, the creature’s control of movement, and the possible neurophysiological basis. The discussion questions whether this is a true death feigning or a reflexive response to danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowe
Duero
Seth ‘African Association For the Advancement of Science
Chiaki
Uley Bartoning
Tate Np
Ims
Emc
Centro
Natives of Australia and a Family Romance
A fragment from a late 19th or early 20th century tale depicts Mrs McCarthy and her daughter Matilda facing a marriage reveal to a native of Australia. The narrative weaves social expectations, warnings from elders, and the complex dynamics of arranged unions within a colonial setting. A separate episode shows Gimpson and his wife Mary, with hints of gossip, marriage prospects, and domestic routines in a rough community.
Tanas Broce on Christmas and Birthday Cards Always on Hand
Tanas Broce reflects on the habit of keeping Christmas and birthday cards ready, noting how timely greetings reflect care and social ties, with a wry reminder that November often marks the end of a long year’s sentiments.
Bazaar Entries and Prizes At Christ Church Fair
A jumble of event items and prices lists crafts and foods for a church bazaar. Mentioned are entry forms, cooking contests, nail driving, sponge cakes, and a prize schedule with dates and entry fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teinniog
Cale Alba Songo
Fiele Nadering
Toby’ Prock
The Ideal Husband in Ample Domestic Authority
A reader’s fragment examines the ideal husband as courteous attentive and affectionate yet warns against domination. It notes the wife’s devotion and the husband’s restraint shaping a balanced, loving partnership, while contrasting a strong but gentle man with the ideal wife’s companionship. The piece hints at social norms of marriage and mutual support within home life.
Old Maids Revel in Night of Memory and Song
Fragmented reminiscence prose depicts a chaotic scene of flirtation and affection. It references aging, love, and a poetic figure, with scattered names and lines about loyalty, temptation, and the pursuit of companionship amid a crowded, bustling setting.
Fragmented OCR Notice Mentions Multiple Names and Places
Fragmented text lists names such as JAMES DUNLOP and various places like Bacchne Marsh and Allendanes. It references scrap books and scraps with unclear context and mentions secondment tows of country. Unable to determine a coherent single event. reads like misc notes or cataloguing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre. K. Wrasher Tadiee Scrap Books & Scraps
Nuraay Jomaireet
Bacchne Marsh
Allendanes
The Wrong Place in a Village Old Country
An elderly woman with a plan forces a return to the old country setting, invoking a clash with local figures. A trip to the workhouse looms as townsfolk react to the stranger’s demand for clothes and shelter amid a tense scene outside a doctor’s home.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Australia
Matilda
Cage
Maria
Gimyson
Ike
Gimpson
Dave
Mary
Maras
Srvickaz
Velnion
al Fh
Petty
Crisp & Sons
Imi
Modaruta
Ueepaldh
Melbourne
Sversieo
Kent Haby
Eich
Bie Wurst
Tov Biduare
Tim
Howe
Fiewit
Mcpherson
Thom & CO
Asbary Uur Bost
Collins Street
Alo
Yarrawonga and
Savernare
Victoria
Ireshald Securitas
Offes
Toho A. Thom
Valentine
Glive McPhersom
Naw
Bankers
CAIN
Itr
Sinansa Syme
Olin
MadaingSy
Sarweh Sneer
F. G. Smith & McBachard, Solicitors
Cian Biro
Francis Gret Smite
Malbouras Ofleo
Alfred Pearce
Whitehall
Bauk Pinto
Malbouris
Demas
Bulldtoga
Marsh
Allan
Onsale
South
Gona
Agers Bhott
Eleay
Ukiah
Sven
Leghk Documents
Aéonirat
Alcuvey Distasi
Cho
Plonghe
Buckeye
Jaren James Dunlop
Bacchie
Ney
Stanonerey
Samer Howes
Bueden
Parcimont
Gion
Jay
Abe
Creswick
Simon Bros
Grant Street
Bacchus Marsh
Machin
Mm Singer Manufacturing CO
Mewisie
Gabe
Isegow
Scotland
Beith
Bert Bits
Tile Singer Sewing Machine Co
Blurk Sheet
Ballo AaLor Stuer
Geetave
Grant Morton
Mors
Bente of
Crossel
Agret
E. Wynne
Hardware
Marchant Grant]Street
Tence & Gate Co
Suantinn St
Halbouras
Francis Claude Loader
Solicttor
Mas Fas
Aiden Wesecraotz
Sory
Mista OlPealt
Dale Day
Maibourse Clio
Quann
Ollie Tenet
Officer & Smith
Collins Bt, Malbouras
Laweat Hatel
Sala
Chas. J. Grant
Bootutaker É Repairer
AVINO
Businam
Sb Pyks
Creak
Wishes Pole
Bia
Muddingley
Riabertuon
Seochus Marsh
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