WOMEN ON FARMS
A SUGGESTION. A letter was received by the Auckland Farmers' Union executive on Thursday, asking thorn to interest themselves in the employment of women on farms. The writer stated that she had seen the success of this movement in other countries, and on her return to New Zealand was surprised at the casual way in which it was considered here, and suggested the establishment of farming schools for girl cadets, just as there are similar institutions for hoys. It was stated that through the agency of. the writer many capable girls had obtained farm work, and she had also received" encouraging reports from the farmers. The communication concluded with the request not %o suggest the Women's National Reserve, as the writer "had tried it, and found it wanting," nor the Efficienoy Board. Discussing the requeßt, several of the members .gave instances to their personal knowledge where women had done men's work on farms. ' It was decided to circularise branches asking them to communicate on the suggestion. '
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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3053, 14 April 1917, Page 12
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169WOMEN ON FARMS Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3053, 14 April 1917, Page 12
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