Kerry, It is my understanding that it was done deliberately after many complaints about how difficult it was to find details of people buried in the various cemeteries. I would think it would have alot to do with the various friends of... the cemeteries I know the folks at Toowong petitioned to have it changed. there are well over 188,000 buried there... makes life a little tricky when you really only have a surname to start with.... Regards Sue.