Hi Wendy, First of all, I know Maiden's Brush Road is at Wyoming and timber mills were located at Narara, Lisarow and Ourimbah area, I would say Maiden Brush was between Gosford and Wyoming, not sure on this one, but if you visit the Gosford Library you will find history on the Central Coast and a book called Blue Gum Flats which has lots of goodies in it. My brother was connected to the Crighton family through marriage. Morrisset Hospital cared for people who had suffered mental breakdowns, or who were depressed or any person with mental dissabilities. You could phone Lake Macquarie Library for history on the area, or visit Lake Macquarie Council on the net. Colleen ----- Original Message ----- From: "ian" <iandwmckenzie@optusnet.com.au> To: <AUS-NSW-CENTRAL-COAST-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 11:45 AM Subject: [ANCC] Morisset Mental Hospital, Morisset > Hello MargM & Everyone, > could anyone tell me about the Mental Hospital at Morisset? I am > particulary interested in the period just after the First World War > [c1919]. What type of patients would be kept there? I hope this list > covers the Morisset area. Does anyone know of the history of the area up > until c1920? Was mining carried out nearby, coal mining perhaps? Hope > someone knows something, > regards > Wendy McKenzie > > > ==== AUS-NSW-CENTRAL-COAST Mailing List ==== > Please type surnames only in all caps. Helps them stand out from a > computer screen >