One other question on Dunwich, do you know if there may have been a Jail or Hospital there in the early part of the 1900's? Benevolent Asylum records (Updated) The function of a benevolent asylum was to provide for poor people who because of age, accident, infirmity or otherwise were unable to care for themselves. The inmates included not only the elderly but also younger people. A benevolent asylum was not a mental asylum, but some people spent time in both. For advice about records of Dunwich Benevolent Asylum (including Qld Government Gazette notices re inmates), see the book Tips for Queensland Research. (New) You can now search the Sydney Benevolent Asylum Index 1857-1900 (opens in a new window). Some Queenslanders (including unmarried mothers) are listed there. For further Information contact - Judy Webster - http://www.judywebster.gil com.au/index.HTML Brian M Morley