Some snippets re Birregurra name stec. regards, Pam Jennings BIRREGURRA ODDFELLOWS ANNIVERSARY: A dinner and ball was held to celebrate the anniversary. A procession marched to church led by Mr WALKER the volunteer ban leader and then to Mr AUSTIN's for an excellent spread. A ball was held in the evening in a spacious room built for the occasion.(GA 19.11.1866) GA 12.12.1866 - Hawkers Licence: William WOOD, Birregurra Grass and fences of William SHERRIN, Birregurra. Grass land (2000 acres) and fences of George ARMYTAGE, Dean's Marsh and Bambra. (Vic. Police Gazette 29.2.1888) BIRREGURRA QUOIT CLUB: Members 1875: McLENNAN, PYLE, PRIME, CAHILL, BARR, ROURKE, BALCOMBE, CAMERON. The match was held at Winchelsea against Geelong.(Colac Observer 26.10.1875) John BICKET, the son of Hugh and Agnes (BOLAND), arrived in Victoria in 1852 aboard the "Lord Warriston". He gave his occupation as 'shoemaker'. His wife, Mary BARR, had arrived on 16 November 1863 aboard the "Marco Polo". John was residing at Birregurra when his haystack caught on fire 30 March 1869 (PRO VPRS 407/11, File 643). I hereby caution Henry GARDINER of Birregurra or others not to defame my character or I will take immediate proceedings against them and prosecute according to law. J. WILSON (GA 7.12.1859) Following a ploughing match held at Birregurra, Mr PUNCH took the organising Committee to Geelong Court, claiming they had not paid him the 15/- due for playing the fiddle. They were ordered to pay the amount owing and 2/6 costs. (GA 22.7.1865) Mr ILLIDGE & BIRD's new mill at Birregurra has now been working for some time. A great deal of machinery is of colonial manufacture. It is satisfying to see that everything has gone well. Although they made a late start, 1500 bags have been gone through with 1000 bags in the mill yet to be ground. (GA 19.6.1869)