Hi Anne If you get off list responses to the query about source of the assertion that ex convicts were not supposed to be in Victoria can you let me know please. The claim stunned me momentarily, I had thought is was quite a common occurence. I, also, would like this verified please. Of the couple who became my wife's pioneer ancestors in New Zealand after marrying in Melbourne, three of their four parents were ex Tasmanian convicts and they had all been in Victoria some time before the wedding took place. thanks Graham Dixon (Auckland, New Zealand)