This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: author2009 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.oceania.australia.vic.general/11032.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks, Jocelyn, I'll read the info over the weekend. There's some I have, but not all and what you've researched is valuable to me. My father was a foster child, so there's not much I can find on his background. You've gone to a lot of trouble. Thanks again so much. 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.