A land girl called on a farmer in response to an advertisement for a shepherd, and offered her services. “No, no, my lassie,” said the old farmer. “I advertised for a shepherd, not a shepherdess.” “I know that, but surely there is no reason why the work should not be undertaken by a woman?” “Well, a woman once tried it and made a mess of it.” “Who was she?” “80-Peep.”
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 21 September 1939, Page 9
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