In a message dated 11/1/1998 6:05:59 AM !!!First Boot!!!, benson@fastlink.com.au writes: << Subj: AUST SPECIALIZED GROUPS Date: 11/1/1998 6:05:59 AM !!!First Boot!!! From: benson@fastlink.com.au (BENSON BOYS) To: AUS-NSW-SE-L@rootsweb.com Hi First thanks to the people who have set up this group, despite what has been said on AUST-L, I believe that there is a need to specialized groups in this country. It can only be hoped that this group can set the benchmark for others to follow. Along these lines I would suggest that to save duplication of FAQ and allow the group to become specialized, as it should be, the following. The setting up of a CENTRAL location of information concerning the group both in Genealogy and Local History [both go together]. The CENTRAL Register should be complete as possible and not contain vague details. The information should be set up so it can sent as an attachment as soon as one of the questions are asked and allow the person to then proceed with their research and then contact the group again with more detailed information. The files, in my view, should contain [and I want your feedback]: 1. URLs containing searchable and free databases &/or information. [details] 2. Local Libraries, FHS, LHS, etc... Addresses, hours of operations, fees, and deatils of holdings relating to this region. 3. LDS Libraries also with the above information. 4. Local Researchers, detailing specialisation in this region; details and fees. 5. Members Interests. 6. Lookups relating to this region. 7. Your suggestions. Also it would help the group if some uniform SUBJECT LINE could be agreed to from the start so that all members will not overlook information of interest. I have an idea, but it is really up to the group. I will suggest the following only so that debate can take place: LOCATION: YEAR[S]: SURNAME[S]/INTEREST. As I stated earlier this being a new group, with a little effort, it could become the benchmark of others that follow. We at least should try. Want to hear your comments. Please reply through the group so that all can comment. Hoping this is a positive move to help everyone in the future. Regards Larry Sydney Australia benson@fastlink.com.au ICQ#9358915 9358915@pager.mirabilis.com Seeking TYEs worldwide, no information is too small. >> I do not think this AUS-NSW-SE-List needs to become a SPECIALIZED GROUP This list is doing fine just the way it is.(Do not fix what is not broken) Larry You may have some good ideas but leave this list to the List owners and start your own list, ( I believe that there is a need to specialized groups in this country.) (Also it would help the group if some uniform SUBJECT LINE) Larry, Start you own AUS- SPECIALIZED GROUP more than one AUST-NSW-L is needed (As I stated earlier this being a new group, with a little effort, it could become the benchmark of others that follow. ) May be your dream of Benchmark List will be Yours and you can be proud that you started it. Larry, I hope you do not think That I'm putting you down, I just like this list the way it is and do not want this list to become to formal. There is a need for more AUS-Lists. Rod Coraki99@aol.com Check my pages for Genealogy help lists and lots of other great genealogy links. <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/coraki99/index.html">Rod's, Australian, Irish,Scottish and English Genealogy</A> <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/ulmarra99/index.htm">Australian, English, Irish and ScottishGeneal...</A> <A HREF="http://www.rootsquest.com/~coraki/index.html"> BATCHELOR ANCESTRY index.html at www.rootsquest.com</A> <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/6666/">Rod's Australian, English, Irish and Scottish Lineage</A>