Description of Aboriginal Australians and Marriage Customs
The passage outlines broad Aboriginal physical diversity and hardy constitution across Australia. It contrasts tropical and temperate tribes, notes copper skin, varied hair, and strong endurance. mentions later vulnerability to disease with civilization. It then describes intratribal marriage, bride exchanges, female subordination, and rigid clan rules, including age of marriage, polygyny, dowry-like exchanges, and caste-like pedigrees governing unions. highlights population regulation and end with a note “To be continued.”
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Tropics
Australia
Marriage Customs Among Australian Aborigines Chapter XX
The chapter argues that aboriginal marriage varied by tribe. While some early writers described forced abductions as common, most tribes used exchange based ceremonies with female consent valued, and marriage markets existed in some groups. One account notes cross tribal marriages, early betrothal by negotiation, and arranged presentations leading to a night transfer under ceremonial encampments.
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South Australia
H. E. Meyer
Influenza After Effects and Bile Beans Claim
An advert claims influenza leaves the body disordered and vital organs fail, but asserts Bile Beans restore balance. It cites Mr A J Beck of Dunedin praising reduced headaches and improved digestion after half a box, urging readers to keep a supply and recommend them.
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Australasia
A. J. Beck
Dunedin
Alenton
Vermin Control Claim At Rosedale Storekeeper
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a bold vermin destruction effort by a storekeeper and dealers. Mentions Misligan and Macdinaid with references to healings and a public notice in Rosedale.
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la Prue
Misligan
Macdinaid
Fare
Wscittel
Rosedale
Willaus
Trormandale
H. Pus
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