The herring i<. so delicate that it F» killed by a very small degree of violence. Whenever it it taken out of the water, even though it seems to have received no hurt, it squeaks and instantlv expires, and although it be immediately thrown back into the water it never ricover*, Hence arises the proverb. "JU •■••d M a herring." "
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 50, 28 February 1940, Page 5
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