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Newspaper

Colac Herald

Location

Colac, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 19, 1914

Page

4

Modern girls trapped by social expectations say Dr Sloan Chesser

The article cites a Pearson’s Magazine excerpt arguing middle class girls aged eight to twenty two are steered toward marriage and domestic roles. It notes parental pressure to be attractive, patient, and socially compliant, while criticizing work and independence as distractions from a future wife’s duties.

Sloan Chesser Pearson's Tsgar Bet Evers Strie Abe

Athleticism and Arm Debates Fill a Turbulent Page

The article blends critiques of athletic culture and gender roles with items on the British Army and social perception. It cites P A Vaile accusing excess female influence in the army, laments about women in sports, and notes on Armour-clad cars for valuables. Other quirky items include a reversed distance sense in a San Diego dachshund and a revived taxidermy claw showcase.

P A Vaile New Zealand Lawn Tennis Authority New York World America Mr Vaile

Rescue at Sea as Larchmorr Aids Odderajan Survivors

The British steamer Larchmorr rescued the captain and fifteen crew of the Norwegian three masted Odderajan after a violent storm near the Bey of Biscay. The Odderajan lost masts and suffered flooded holds, while a Cardiff steamer saved the captain’s wife and three children before reaching Madeira. The Larchmorr stood by and ferried survivors to safety at Gibraltar.

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Innovative single track motor car and urban transport advances

The article describes a two wheel mono track vehicle by Wolseley with gyroscopic stabilizers and pendulum controls to maintain balance, plus a system for dispatching carriages from central offices. It also notes a new double safety and transport services in Japan and a street incident where Jenny Hart was briefly assaulted by a stray dog.

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