Health and Physical Culture, July 1st, 1937 (Vol. 9, No. 7) [New Drug to Force Confessions]

Sydney: Health and Physical Culture, 1937.
First Edition.

28cm x 22cm. 64 pages, black and white illustrations. Illustrated saddle-stapled wrappers.

Single issue of the Australian physique journal, combining physical culture with recurring nudist and naturist themes and undercurrents of eugenics. Founded by gym owner Alfred J. Briton, ‘Health and Physical Culture’ was issued monthly from May 1929 to January 1943. This issue with the cover story ‘New Drug to Force Confessions’, on truth serums used to extract confessions from prisoners. Also articles on diabetes and vegetarianism, and a racist feature, ‘Would You Welcome Marriage with a Half-Caste?’, which argues that Australia faces a “rapidly growing half-caste problem” on top of its “colour problem”.

Minor foxing to wrappers. Staples rusted. Previous owner’s name to top right of front cover. Good Condition.

AU$100