Rose, It appears that most state libraries have the Blue Books, but not in NZ. Thay are all on microfilm only. The originals are held by Public Record Office, London (or whatever the new title is now). Check out the State Library of Queensland website - http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/resources/family-history/blue-books They have this guide - http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/132428/SLQ-Info-Guide-3_17-Blue-books-2014-12.pdf Thanks for bring these records to our attention - I had heard of them but forgotten. -- Regards Mike Hurburgh --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com