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Newspaper
Guyra Argus
Location
Guyra, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1930
Page
3
The article recounts island customs around marriage in the Hebrides. It notes polygamy, bride price rises from 11 to 18 pips, and male authority over wives. It describes ritual punishments for wives who run away and arranged marriage to the husband’s mother. It cites missionary observations on wives’ roles and numbers, including children and burdens.
A flood of local notices warns trespassers on properties including Fern Vale Guyra Backwater and Pleasant Vale against shooting trapping or poisoning. Requirements insist on prior permission being withdrawn and promise prosecution with rewards for information leading to convictions. Authorities named include Mccrossin Ward Williams Mulligan Glass er Bennett Saunders Dean and Parsons among others.
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