Hi, Geoff! The next idea I'm going to suggest is only because I've been reading this book - so it may not relate to your family at all! Could your Garrard/Collins people have been aborigines? They often took the name of the pastoralist who employed them (took their land). If they moved to another station they might have adopted the new station owners surname. Just an idea! Probably totally off the mark. Have a good day! Michelle No such luck!, Michelle. I've traced them back to England and Ireland. Best wishes, Geoff. Geoff & Jane Aslett 3 Coombell Street Jindalee 4074 Ph: (07) 3376 6711 Fax: (07) 3376 6744 Email: [email protected] Visit our Web Site: http://skybusiness.com/simplybrilliant