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    2. Bruce Watt
    3. Hi Listers My great uncle was a Joseph Crane Watt who lived in Orbost from 1874 until 1891 when he moved to the goldfields of W.A. He was one the first surveyors in the Orbost and was originally employed by the Lands Dept, then M.Goold Bairnsdale) and Dalgety's. East of the Yalmy Road past Mt Buck, (on the north of Orbost) there is a Mt. Watt walking track, and a Mt. Watt which I believe were named after Joseph Watt. I have a map supplied by the Conservation Society last time I was in Orbost showing these places. They were unable to confirm where these names came from. I believe there is a book written about early Gippsland names and was wondering if some kind person who may have this book could check it for me. I live in Coffs harbour NSW and know it is not available here. In the meantime some other kind person may have other ideas which would assist me in establishing where these names came from. I am writing a book on my Bairnsdale/Orbost relatives so need to get the facts right to avoid getting sued. :)) Hope to hear Regards Bruce Watt

    06/12/2000 10:52:04