You are correct - as always - Susie. I was at the Heritage Centre last Wednesday but did not think to look at the beginnings of the yearly Rate Books. Damn! By the way, and for the benefit of all GEELONG Mailing List members, I had a wonderful day at the Heritage Centre. The reason?? Simply Cheryl. Cheryl was the volunteer there that day and she was totally inexhaustible in energy and knowledge PLUS she was so totally polite and patient with all us novice researchers too. Allan Jamieson ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susie Zada" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 6:20 PM Subject: Re: [GEELONG] Geelong Rate Books for 1850's - Two questions Hi Allan, The rate books were compiled as part of the valuation books - the valuer noted all places first and then rates were applied. This exercise could take a few months at least and there is no way of confirming when during the financial year that a property was assessed. At the beginning of the relevant rate book there is often a declaration by the valuer that he will perform the task etc. etc. and dated - this is just when he agrees to abide by the guidelines of the council and is generally early in the financial year. You also need to check if the "1853" rate books are for the financial year 1852/53 or 1853/54 - again, checking the beginning of the rate book may indicate this. Rates are always paid by the Owner. The occupier of course can also be the owner, otherwise they are renting / leasing the property, but the owner is rateable. I think you may have made a visit to Geelong recently and now back in Tassie so I realise it's not easy for you to check the beginning of the rate books. Regards .............. Susie Z ----- Original Message ----- From: "Allan" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, February 02, 2007 12:05 PM Subject: [GEELONG] Geelong Rate Books for 1850's - Two questions I have found an interesting record in the Geelong Rate Book for year 1853. Can anyone tell me the likely MONTH when the Rate Book entry was made? I ask because I presume that the entry indicates that the person concerned was at that address in that month – but may well have moved somewhere else after that month. Also, can anyone tell me if the Rates in year 1853 were to be paid by the occupier or by the owner of the premises? Allan Jamieson Burnie, Tasmania ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For on-line indexes and information on Geelong and District http://www.zades.com.au ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message