This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dm1973 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.oceania.australia.vic.general/8104.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Lauren, There is some information on the accident at: http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/62985961?searchTerm="thomas O'connor" orbost&searchLimits= It suggests he was a relief worker, and being driven in from some distance away - you might want to consider the possibility that he wasn't from Orbost and might not have many records there. Someone more knowledgable might want to confirm or deny, but I believe that relief workers were basically like work for the dole in the great depression, they would be paid a government wage, but would have to go where the work was. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.