Hi Everyone, I am just in the process of sending three voters rolls for the Shire of Avon (Stratford was the shire "seat"), off to the printers. They are from 1866, late 1860s (undated) and 1886. The areas covered at various times are Stratford, Maffra, Heyfield, Briagolong and Dargo. Plus surrounding areas like Perry Bridge, Clydebank, Bundalaguagh, Tinamba and as far across as the outskirts of Sale. People mostly needed to have possession of land to get on the roll. How much land gave them one, two or three votes. A number of women are included. Happy to do lookups for anyone interested - preferably offlist to kapana@netspace.net.au with a subject line something like "Voters Rolls Lookup" I will need to know a surname and an area where you know the family was. And if anyone was feeling like a nice day out - the launch will be at Stratford during the Avon Village Fair on Sunday 4 May. Time to be advised. But come for the whole day - it is one of Gippsland's great days out. The Museum will be open, and the Historical Society will be selling Avonshire (not Devonshire) Teas. Not sure at this stage if the Ferrett Races are still being held. Cheers Linda

Wondering if anyone can give me a history of the community of Macks Creek. I am also trying to locate any history or location of the property named "Bannans" farmed by the Mackenzie Family, probably John Mackenzie and sons. Also looking for a list of students at Yarram Primary school from about 1930 - 1945, in particular George, William, Raymond and Ronald Mackenzie. Thanks Lisa McMurray (Mackenzie) Canada _________________________________________________________________ Try Chicktionary, a game that tests how many words you can form from the letters given. Find this and more puzzles at Live Search Games! http://g.msn.ca/ca55/207