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WANTED, a Protestant Governess, to proceed to Yass. One who is capable of instructing two young children in a good English education, with the piano. Excellent references must be given. By applying to Mrs. H. Sinclair, Oaklea, will receive further particulars.
The Sydney Morning Herald (Classifieds), 1897
Edna sat contentedly at the sturdy kitchen table, drinking sweet black tea and eating rich butter cake. Mrs. Harris and her fellow proprietress, a Mrs. Bruce, bustled about with news and gossip. Both women had a largesse that matched their physical size; they were baking for the upcoming Sports Day. Judging by the rotation of trays being placed into the Metters stove, quite the crowd was expected. While they mixed and rolled pastry and fed the firebox, they regaled the young woman f
