Hello Listers A big thank you to all who replied to my query on VALLA. What a great list. After 17 years I can now pin point the area of my research. My interest in Valla is due to searching for my Uncle( Jim)James William CROSS.born Cardiff Wales. 1912 Details gathered so far :- J.W.CROSS emigrated from Wales 1929 to Australia. For a number of years 1929 -33 James worked for Mr Mitchell on his property in Valla. Information from family members indicate James returned to Cardiff,Wales1945 -52 searching for his sister Laura, to return to Australia with her. Can anyone remember Mr Mitchells property please,or any knowledge of Jim CROSS? Thanks once again for all your help Nancy N.Z.