More than likely it would be someone who makes clothes sewing machine. Tracie King -----Original Message----- From: aus-nsw-sydney-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-nsw-sydney-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Jenny W Sent: Wednesday, 22 November 2006 7:17 PM To: AUS-NSW-SYDNEY@rootsweb.com Subject: [ANS] Occupation "Machinist" Sydney 1868 On her marriage certificate my Great x 2 Grandmother Matilda Ann Sheppard gives her occupation as "Machinist" residing in Sydney. Would anyone be able to suggest what sort of machine or work this might involve? Matilda's father had been a soldier in the 99th and 12th Regiments and Matilda had travelled around Australia to his various postings until her parents were posted to NZ in 1863 and Matilda, then 19, remainded behind in Sydney. Jenny W Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to AUS-NSW-SYDNEY-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message