Loads of women came unaccompanied to New South Wales in search of employment or marriage. The archeologists who excavated the building found their treasures hidden under floorboards, christening robes for their babies, sewing kits, jewellery made from non-precious metal, rosary beads. They were women of "little means".
Many were fleeing the Irish potato famine or the workhouse. God knows I found it hard enough so it says a lot about the conditions back home that they'd be prepared to come here before the days of Bondi pavillion and skinny lattes.
Anyway, I have a few single friends who might enjoy this quote. You see ladies, the only thing standing between you and a suitable match is the inability to milk a cow. Either that or you're too lady like.
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