Hello Peter. I am currently tracing my family - not the Roberts though I'm afraid. However, my ancestors also arrived here on the Taroba. All I have on this ship in regards to my relatives (Algie's) was that it left London on 15 October 1890 and they landed in Rockhampton in December of 1890. I am thinking that your grandfather was probably on board the same ship at the same time as if it was in Rockhampton in December of 1890 it would then have made it's way to Townsville possibly arriving in Jan of 1891. I have yet to find any info on this ship but when (and if) I do I shall forward such to you. Thanks Sharron --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.361 / Virus Database: 199 - Release Date: 5/7/02