Hi All, Thought some members of this list may be interested in the following: On April 9 2008 at 11.00a.m. the Ripplebrook Recreation and Reserve Committee are dedicating a new Memorial at the Cemetery as a Tribute to the early pioneering Families who settled in this district and now rest in eternal peace. Ripplebrook is just out of Drouin and is a farming community these days. My Great Great Grandfather, Francis Joseph MAPLESON and his wife Susannah ( nee Carley) were buried there. He, one of the first in 1880 and Susannah in 1885. Many of their descendants still live in the surrounding Districts. Some other surnames are: George, Gray, Simmonds. If anyone is interested please email me and I will give you details. There is a BBQ after the ceremony, so if you are intending to come could you let me know , so the committee have some idea of numbers. Thanks Linda for allowing me to publicize this event Helene Hayes-- Helene J Hayes Pakenham, Vic mungungo@nex.net.au Scanned by Active Virus Shield