Actually, Marg, my original message was quite specific! "Wondering if anyone with NEWCASTLE KNOWLEDGE knows what happened... " If I had been asking about accessing records I would have said so & may have stated my location, but believe everyone has the right to reveal as much or as little about themselves online as they want. Like Bill, yourself & others, I have spent a lot of time trying to help people on & offline with queries during the course of research. Sometimes that time spent has been found to be "wasted" but I never feel hard done by because I believe you learn more yourself by helping others, you "give back", and you just never know when someone's brick wall will come crashing down. However, I do apologise to Bill if he does feel put out as it was not my intention - he is always a pleasant contributor on list. Deb. -----Original Message----- From: Marg M Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 5:14 AM To: oneleaf@bigpond.net.au Subject: Re: [HV] Sydney Junction Hotel, Hamilton (Newcastle) Hi Deb Could help you and other listers if you gave clue to your location .......... Just 'Deb from beautiful downtown where ever ' is sufficient I have a few different signatures I use. Am sure Windows live mail would have a signature facility Had Bill a clue to that fact you dont live anywhere near NSW State Records he probably would have answered your query differently Bye MargM Hunter Valley List Admin