Hi Lyn and evening all, What a glorious weekend of spring weather ! "Old Banks" was the name given to the site of an early cedar cutter's camp and military barracks on the Paterson River which was located in the area of Mindaribba, which lies between the Tocal Road and the Paterson River. Just as a bit of trivia, Mindaribba is an aboriginal name meaning hunter or the hunter :) I think "Clifden" was part of John Galt Smith's estate at Woodville, which is on the other side of the Paterson River, opposite Mindaribba. Can't help with Pool Farm ... Regards, Diane ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lyn Golledge" <asgard1@austarnet.com.au> Subject: RE: [H,H,HV] "Placenames" : N-O-P-Q-R-S > Hi All, > Sorry I'm a little late with my 'O' placename, but I'm hoping someone > may be able to help with some information about OLD BANKS. > My ancestors Charles BURNS and Mary Ann MAHONEY were in this > location in 1862 as this was the birth place of one of their children. > Other locations listed as birth places for their children were Clifden > 1855 and 'Pool Farm" (Paterson River?) 1859. Wondered if there > was any connection between these locations? > Would be very grateful for any information anyone may be able to > help with. > Many thanks > Lyn

Hello Diane Many thanks for the information re: Old Banks Regards, Lyn -----Original Message----- From: Diane [mailto:dianep@optushome.com.au] Sent: Sunday, 11 August 2002 8:43 PM To: AUS-NSW-HILLS-HAWKESBURY-HUNTER-VALLEY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [H,H,HV] "Placenames" : N-O-P-Q-R-S Hi Lyn and evening all, What a glorious weekend of spring weather ! "Old Banks" was the name given to the site of an early cedar cutter's camp and military barracks on the Paterson River which was located in the area of Mindaribba, which lies between the Tocal Road and the Paterson River. Just as a bit of trivia, Mindaribba is an aboriginal name meaning hunter or the hunter :) I think "Clifden" was part of John Galt Smith's estate at Woodville, which is on the other side of the Paterson River, opposite Mindaribba. Can't help with Pool Farm ... Regards, Diane ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lyn Golledge" <asgard1@austarnet.com.au> Subject: RE: [H,H,HV] "Placenames" : N-O-P-Q-R-S > Hi All, > Sorry I'm a little late with my 'O' placename, but I'm hoping someone > may be able to help with some information about OLD BANKS.