Hello to all, I am trying to find a potted history of life in Sydney during the period 1855 to about 1890 and would appreciate some help. Whilst a snapshot in general would be welcome I have a particular interest in The Rocks and Circular Quay due to the fact that my people were mariners and lived in Cumberland Street, Queen and George Street area. My interests are SATTERLY, COATES, RUTTER and FERRIER. for that period. Also trying to find the Records of the Catholic Orphanage at Parramatta from about 1854 to about 1855. Have an interest in 3 children named COATES who were transferred from the Randwick Asylum to Parramatta about 1854. I think that the Parramatta Orphanage was initially run by Lay people on behalf of the Catholic Church for a period. Jim Brisbane