How to Manage a Wife in a Gentlemanly Jest
A husband writer argues against the idea that wives merely feed the “brute,” recalling courtship chocolates and dinners. He shares tips to charm his wife, notes a council inspector visit, and laments that true mastery of wife management remains elusive for men.
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Jill
Sigely
Earth
Pedestrian crossing rule sparks traffic fear in London
English advices to the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria condemn new London traffic regulations as disastrous. They warn a pedestrian crossing monopoly could halt vehicular traffic and cause danger the rules aimed to prevent. Pedestrians, claimed to cause 30 percent of road accidents, challenge old-world experiments.
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Royal Automobile Club of Victoria
London
England
Crowded buses teach men to stand up for themselves
Crowded buses and trains have taught most men to stand up for themselves, reflecting habits formed by packed transit. The phrase suggests resilience and self-advocacy born from daily commuting challenges.
State Elections and the Federation Abolition Debate
Sunshine letters reflect on 30 years since federation and talk of abolishing state houses. The writer recalls Kyabram Economy movement cuts from 95 to 65 MPs, debates future reductions, and questions the need for state versus federal government in Australia. Concerns over dual taxation and looming reckoning are noted.
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Sunshine
Victoria
William Irvine
State House
A.N.A
Australia
New South Wales
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