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Newspaper
Yea Chronicle
Location
Yea, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
4
World notes report a rise in child suicides in Germany prompting a home secretary circular to municipal authorities. Prewar rates placed Germany high for self inflected deaths among under sixteen, averaging over 600 yearly. officials fear the trend reflects deeper social pressure and school tensions.
Observations on sleeping customs describe Britons on feather beds, Japanese on mats, Chinese on carved beds with mats, and Russians on stoves. The piece contrasts comfort, materials, and ritual in different cultures as a cultural snapshot.
The Defence Minister announced approval of AIF enlistment rules after consulting General Birdwood and Army Medical authorities. Minimum height is 5 ft 2 in with a 23 inch chest, boots off. Exceptions allow some men under 5 ft for special service as machine gunners and drivers with district commander approval. This move aims to boost recruiting and reinforcements.
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