In the Pub in the Paddock there was a poster with the following:

Rules for Women Teachers 1915

“You will not marry during the term of your contract.

You will not keep the company of men.

You must be home between the hours of 8pm and 6am unless attending a school function.

You may not loiter down town in ice cream parlours.

You may not ride in a carriage or automotive with a man unless he is your father or brother.

You may not smoke cigarettes.

You may not dress in bright colours.

Under no circumstances may you die your hair.

You must wear two petticoats and your dresses may not be shorter than 2 inches above the ground.”

Barb says Marsden School had moved on a little way from this in 100 years.