While browsing through the NLA Australian Newspapers site today, < http://newspapers.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/15131776?searchTerm=alloway>I came across a letter written by the above Mr. John Wilson ALLOWAY of Gilgandra in 1910 regarding forestry decisions. I knew my ADAMS/LITHGOW family was in and from Gilgandra, but the ALLOWAY is a surprise. I have not been able to identify John, and wonder if anyone has access to the Gilgandra cemetery records to see if he is listed there. He states he has been on the land for more than 50 years, so I am assuming he would be in his 70's when he wrote the letter in 1910, although that's just a guess. I have checked the Vic BDM CDs without finding him. Any help would be gratefully accepted. Glenys -- Glenys www.quietacre.com

Glenys, I think that John Wilson may have lived on a property named Alloway. It looks as though there is a comma between Wilson & Alloway. You might like to look at http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/08/01/1059480560817.html Cheers