My great grandmother was married in Mitiamo in 1888, and given that other subscribers also had a connection, I thought I would have a quick look at some 'rough' statistics. From 1875-1888: Births 306 Deaths 45 From 1889-1901 Births 236 Deaths 80 So obviously it was a booming place with that many kids born in a 26 year period. Would have filled the local school! Looking at more modern times and the population of Mitiamo, the population has remained steady at about 100 people Peter Matthews Pat Hussey wrote: >Hello John - Thank you for your kind offer re your pending visit to Mitiamo. Unfortunately I think the only family connection with the town is that grandfather Hussey had the good grace to die there. (Assuming that he died in hospital, I would be interested to know if there is still a hospital there). I don;t think there is any family history to be uneartthed there. Enjoy your visit - Best regards Pat > > >==== AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS Mailing List ==== >To unsubscribe from this mailing list send the word 'unsubscribe' in >the body of a message to AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS-L-request@rootsweb.com > > > >

PART THREE OF A TRANSCRIPTION OF PRESS REPORT OF TESTIMONY BEFORE THE ROYAL COMMISSION INTO GOLD MINING, TARNAGULLA 14 MARCH 1890 This third posting contains the testimony of H. Joyce Trevor Williams 10th October 2005 From The Tarnagulla and Llanelly Courier March 22, 1890 THE GOLD MINING COMMISSION (Continued) "Mr H. Joyce stated that he agreed with the most of the evidence of the last witness, but he did not think the abolishing of the mining board, and giving their powers to the municipal bodies would be any improvement on the present system. Represented this place in the district mining board for upwards of 20 years without a break, and during that time had many occasions to report against the alienation of auriferous lands, and frequently had modifications of surveys and marking of selections so that known reefs were still kept available for mining. He would advocate the alteration of the law so that mining board members would be elected from the Parliamentary rolls, and extending the powers of the board. The supervision of money spent under the prospecting vote was very lax, and this could be done by mining board members if they were authorised to do it with some advantage to the State. There were many other ways in which the board could be made more useful to the mining interest. In addition to the duties they now have they could also report on the labor covenants of mining leases. There is not much shepherding of leases in this locality at present, as work was being done on most of them now held. There is plenty of timber available for mining in this neighborhood, but it is getting thinned out owing to so much taken away by rail to other places for props and fuel. Believe that plans should be kept by all companies or parties carrying on extensive operations, and that tracing copies should be filed in the mining department as records and for future reference. Believe that the prospecting vote has done a great deal of good in assisting companies to carry on deep and expensive prospecting works. Think that the Yorkshire Co. and the Prince of Wales Co. would have stopped work three years ago only for the assistance given from the work three years ago only for the assistance given from the vote. Both companies are doing good prospecting work by sinking deep shafts and crosscutting at various levels, payable quartz may be found by one or both of these companies any day. Was opposed to the free or unconditional grants of money to mining companies or others, except in very urgent cases as occurred in the Duke Co. or the old Inglewood Lead. Once introduced such a system would have to float a loan to keep pace with the demands. Believed that those who stood to benefit by the expenditure of the government assistance should contribute fairly to the cost of the undertaking. Am averse to leasing old ground for orchards or vineyards, more especially on nuggetty ground. In July last year a nugget weighing 461 oz. was found here in and old worked out gully, the nugget laying in a piece of solid ground not more than three feet square. To be continued.. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The fourth instalment comprises the testimonies of D.J. Duggan, Esq., Mayor of Tarnagulla, and Mr Mitten, President of the Bet Bet Shire. It will be posted within a few hours.

PART TWO OF A TRANSCRIPTION OF PRESS REPORT OF TESTIMONY BEFORE THE ROYAL COMMISSION INTO GOLD MINING, TARNAGULLA 14 MARCH 1890 This second posting contains the testimony of E. Rosman. I hope that others on the list will have a look at it and give their opinion as to whether the E. Rosman is Edgar or Edward. I am inclined to think that it is probably Edward Rosman who is buried in the Tarnagulla cemetery. If I am right, then he was the brother-in-law of Henry Charles Bristol who was the first witness before the Royal Commission. (See first posting.) Trevor Williams, 11th October 2005 From 'The Tarnagulla and Llanelly Courier', March 22, 1890 THE GOLD MINING COMMISSION (Continued) E. Rosman, Esq. said, am an accountant and was for several years a legal manager of several companies about this district. Have heard the evidence of last witness and agree with him and therefore will not repeat it. Have the statistics of several of the best reefs which I produce. From the several claims on the Sandstone Reef £80,000 was raised; Corfu Reef gave £14,400 53 tons giving 1075 oz. of gold; Garibaldi and Last Chance £2500; Woolshed £1300; Working miners £8,000; Kangaroo £20,000; Young Australia about £3000; Stony Reef £4000; Sabbath reef £3000; London £6000. The Poverty line of reef was the richest but the returns are not complete, as there is no records of gold from some of the richest claims. It is estimated that the yield from the Prince of Wales claim (80ft.) was £200,000, from three small claims 24,860 tons gave a return of 59,527oz. There is no record of the gold taken from King's prospecting claim, one block of stone gave 6oz. to the ton, taking the reef 20 ft. wide. Estimate the yield from this reef at £1,025,000; the Greeks Hill reef yielded £80,000; Ironbark £10,000; Needful Reef £8000; Great Western £7000; Goshen Reef £13,000; Jim Crow £8000, Rise and Shine and Phantom now Tappitt Hen £15,100; Specimen £6000; Yorkshire £80,000; Cambrian £500,000, and paid £79,000 dividends in 18 months. This mine was very expensive to work, one sink of 50ft. cost £2560, water was very heavy. There are several other reefs which have yielded fair returns when opened. Estimate the value of gold taken from reefs here at £1,620,000. Have no record of returns from the alluvial workings. Believe that a diamond drill would be useful in the Greeks Hill, the reefs being mostly flat. Think that shepherding leases are a loss of the mining interest, ground is locked up which should be open for prospecting. Think that the present mode of distributing the prospecting vote is equitable. Do not believe that granting large amount, say £2,000 or £5,000 to one company would do more good. Think that by distributing that amount among several lots would increase the chance of success. Believe that the mining boards should never have existed. There is plenty of timber in the district for mining purposes. Think that the old gold workings should be leased for orchard purposes. To be continued.. ____________________________________________________________________________ The third instalment comprises the testimony of Mr H. Joyce. It will be posted shortly.

Hi Sherrie A belated thank you for the trouble you took. I have James Clark and Anne Remington's (nee Snibson) record of marriage on which James says that he was a widower 1898 with 6 living children and 1 deceased. He was born in Muckleford to John Clark and Jane Lea. It seems that I must track down the name of his first wife, as it was apparently not Sarah Poole. Again my thanks -----Original Message----- From: Sherrie Blackman [mailto:Sherrie@blackman-genealogy.homeip.net] Sent: Wednesday, 22 June 2005 11:33 PM To: E J (Norm) Simcock; AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: James William CLARK Hi Norm, According to the marriage rego. Sarah Poole was born in Suffolk & James Clark in London... Digger - Pioneer Index. Victoria 1836-1888 Surname: POOLE Given Names: Sarah Event: M Spouse Surname/Father: CLARK Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: James William Age: Sex: F Birth Place: SUFFOLK Death Place: Year: 1888 Reg Number: 262 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Digger - Pioneer Index. Victoria 1836-1888 Surname: CLARK Given Names: James William Event: M Spouse Surname/Father: POOLE Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Sarah Age: Sex: M Birth Place: LONDON Death Place: Year: 1888 Reg Number: 262 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Interesting that James' marriage rego states he was born in London. I found the entry of a James William Clark born in Mucklesford... are you sure they're the same person? Digger - Pioneer Index. Victoria 1836-1888 Surname: CLARK Given Names: James William Event: B Spouse Surname/Father: John Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Jane LEE Age: Sex: Birth Place: MUCKLEFORD Death Place: Year: 1856 Reg Number: 9766 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: I cannot find any children for James Clarke & Sarah Poole, nor could I find Sarah's death prior to 1905. I also checked for Sarah's death or children to 1985. There are a couple of Sarah Clark's dying with 'parents unknown'. However, you would think that James would not have forgotten his wife's maiden name in such a short time. :) Digger - Federation Index. Victoria 1889-1901 Surname: CLARK Given Names: Sarah Ann Event: D Sex: F Spouse Surname/Father: Unknown Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Age: 40 Age Code: Birth Place: Death Place: Kew Lun Asy Year: 1894 Reg. Number: 13700 Surname: CLARKE Given Names: Sarah Event: D Sex: Spouse Surname/Father: Unknown Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Unknown UNKNOWN Age: 31 Age Code: Birth Place: Death Place: Sunbury L A Year: 1896 Reg. Number: 4062 Here is the Mucklesfords James Clark's death... Digger - Death Index. Victoria 1921-1985 Surname: CLARK Given Names: James Father: Clark Jno Mother: Jane LEA Death Place: PRAN Age: 72 Age Code: Year: 1928 Reg Number: 7474 Event: D It probably would be helpful if you purchased Clark & Poole's marriage certificate from 1888. Victorian BDM's are only $17. The marriage certificate should state both Clark & Poole's parents names, which will help kick-start your research. :) Kind regards, Sherrie. Sydney, NSW. On Wed, 22 Jun 2005 20:02:43 +1000, E J (Norm) Simcock <Simcock@bigpond.com> wrote: > > Hi > > Any help would be much appreciated. > > I have a James William CLARK in my tree as a maternal grandfather. He was > born in 1856 at Muckleford and married Sarah POOLE in Victoria in 1888. > She died prior to 19 August 1905 when he married my grandmother Anne > Snibson at Ararat. > > I am looking for > > the death of James William Clark and > > any information at all on Sarah Poole > > > Any comment or pointer gratefully received. > > From SE Queensland > > > > ==== AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS Mailing List ==== > Practice safe genealogy - don't include the personal details of the > living. > >

Hi Sherrie A belated thank you for the trouble you took. I have James Clark and Anne Remington's (nee Snibson) record of marriage on which James says that he was a widower 1898 with 6 living children and 1 deceased. He was born in Muckleford to John Clark and Jane Lea. It seems that I must track down the name of his first wife, as it was apparently not Sarah Poole. Again my thanks -----Original Message----- From: Sherrie Blackman [mailto:Sherrie@blackman-genealogy.homeip.net] Sent: Wednesday, 22 June 2005 11:33 PM To: E J (Norm) Simcock; AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: James William CLARK Hi Norm, According to the marriage rego. Sarah Poole was born in Suffolk & James Clark in London... Digger - Pioneer Index. Victoria 1836-1888 Surname: POOLE Given Names: Sarah Event: M Spouse Surname/Father: CLARK Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: James William Age: Sex: F Birth Place: SUFFOLK Death Place: Year: 1888 Reg Number: 262 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Digger - Pioneer Index. Victoria 1836-1888 Surname: CLARK Given Names: James William Event: M Spouse Surname/Father: POOLE Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Sarah Age: Sex: M Birth Place: LONDON Death Place: Year: 1888 Reg Number: 262 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Interesting that James' marriage rego states he was born in London. I found the entry of a James William Clark born in Mucklesford... are you sure they're the same person? Digger - Pioneer Index. Victoria 1836-1888 Surname: CLARK Given Names: James William Event: B Spouse Surname/Father: John Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Jane LEE Age: Sex: Birth Place: MUCKLEFORD Death Place: Year: 1856 Reg Number: 9766 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: I cannot find any children for James Clarke & Sarah Poole, nor could I find Sarah's death prior to 1905. I also checked for Sarah's death or children to 1985. There are a couple of Sarah Clark's dying with 'parents unknown'. However, you would think that James would not have forgotten his wife's maiden name in such a short time. :) Digger - Federation Index. Victoria 1889-1901 Surname: CLARK Given Names: Sarah Ann Event: D Sex: F Spouse Surname/Father: Unknown Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Age: 40 Age Code: Birth Place: Death Place: Kew Lun Asy Year: 1894 Reg. Number: 13700 Surname: CLARKE Given Names: Sarah Event: D Sex: Spouse Surname/Father: Unknown Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Unknown UNKNOWN Age: 31 Age Code: Birth Place: Death Place: Sunbury L A Year: 1896 Reg. Number: 4062 Here is the Mucklesfords James Clark's death... Digger - Death Index. Victoria 1921-1985 Surname: CLARK Given Names: James Father: Clark Jno Mother: Jane LEA Death Place: PRAN Age: 72 Age Code: Year: 1928 Reg Number: 7474 Event: D It probably would be helpful if you purchased Clark & Poole's marriage certificate from 1888. Victorian BDM's are only $17. The marriage certificate should state both Clark & Poole's parents names, which will help kick-start your research. :) Kind regards, Sherrie. Sydney, NSW. On Wed, 22 Jun 2005 20:02:43 +1000, E J (Norm) Simcock <Simcock@bigpond.com> wrote: > > Hi > > Any help would be much appreciated. > > I have a James William CLARK in my tree as a maternal grandfather. He was > born in 1856 at Muckleford and married Sarah POOLE in Victoria in 1888. > She died prior to 19 August 1905 when he married my grandmother Anne > Snibson at Ararat. > > I am looking for > > the death of James William Clark and > > any information at all on Sarah Poole > > > Any comment or pointer gratefully received. > > From SE Queensland > > > > ==== AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS Mailing List ==== > Practice safe genealogy - don't include the personal details of the > living. > >

Hi Sherrie A belated thank you for the trouble you took. I have James Clark and Anne Remington's (nee Snibson) record of marriage on which James says that he was a widower 1898 with 6 living children and 1 deceased. He was born in Muckleford to John Clark and Jane Lea. It seems that I must track down the name of his first wife, as it was apparently not Sarah Poole. Again my thanks -----Original Message----- From: Sherrie Blackman [mailto:Sherrie@blackman-genealogy.homeip.net] Sent: Wednesday, 22 June 2005 11:33 PM To: E J (Norm) Simcock; AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: James William CLARK Hi Norm, According to the marriage rego. Sarah Poole was born in Suffolk & James Clark in London... Digger - Pioneer Index. Victoria 1836-1888 Surname: POOLE Given Names: Sarah Event: M Spouse Surname/Father: CLARK Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: James William Age: Sex: F Birth Place: SUFFOLK Death Place: Year: 1888 Reg Number: 262 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Digger - Pioneer Index. Victoria 1836-1888 Surname: CLARK Given Names: James William Event: M Spouse Surname/Father: POOLE Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Sarah Age: Sex: M Birth Place: LONDON Death Place: Year: 1888 Reg Number: 262 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: Interesting that James' marriage rego states he was born in London. I found the entry of a James William Clark born in Mucklesford... are you sure they're the same person? Digger - Pioneer Index. Victoria 1836-1888 Surname: CLARK Given Names: James William Event: B Spouse Surname/Father: John Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Jane LEE Age: Sex: Birth Place: MUCKLEFORD Death Place: Year: 1856 Reg Number: 9766 Denomination: Parish: Fiche: I cannot find any children for James Clarke & Sarah Poole, nor could I find Sarah's death prior to 1905. I also checked for Sarah's death or children to 1985. There are a couple of Sarah Clark's dying with 'parents unknown'. However, you would think that James would not have forgotten his wife's maiden name in such a short time. :) Digger - Federation Index. Victoria 1889-1901 Surname: CLARK Given Names: Sarah Ann Event: D Sex: F Spouse Surname/Father: Unknown Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Age: 40 Age Code: Birth Place: Death Place: Kew Lun Asy Year: 1894 Reg. Number: 13700 Surname: CLARKE Given Names: Sarah Event: D Sex: Spouse Surname/Father: Unknown Spouse Gvn Names/Mother: Unknown UNKNOWN Age: 31 Age Code: Birth Place: Death Place: Sunbury L A Year: 1896 Reg. Number: 4062 Here is the Mucklesfords James Clark's death... Digger - Death Index. Victoria 1921-1985 Surname: CLARK Given Names: James Father: Clark Jno Mother: Jane LEA Death Place: PRAN Age: 72 Age Code: Year: 1928 Reg Number: 7474 Event: D It probably would be helpful if you purchased Clark & Poole's marriage certificate from 1888. Victorian BDM's are only $17. The marriage certificate should state both Clark & Poole's parents names, which will help kick-start your research. :) Kind regards, Sherrie. Sydney, NSW. On Wed, 22 Jun 2005 20:02:43 +1000, E J (Norm) Simcock <Simcock@bigpond.com> wrote: > > Hi > > Any help would be much appreciated. > > I have a James William CLARK in my tree as a maternal grandfather. He was > born in 1856 at Muckleford and married Sarah POOLE in Victoria in 1888. > She died prior to 19 August 1905 when he married my grandmother Anne > Snibson at Ararat. > > I am looking for > > the death of James William Clark and > > any information at all on Sarah Poole > > > Any comment or pointer gratefully received. > > From SE Queensland > > > > ==== AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS Mailing List ==== > Practice safe genealogy - don't include the personal details of the > living. > >

This topic has inspired me to ask about my ancestor. Does anyone know of the history of Moonambel, Mt Creek or Great Western? - William Grindley was, I believe, a butcher (or horse dealer?) in these places in the late 1850s-early 1860s. Three children were born - one at Great Western (Sarah Ann Grindley, 1858), one at Mt Creek (William Richard Lewis Grindley, 1861), and one at Moonambel (Mary Ann Alice Grindley, March 1863). In December 1863 Mrs Mary Grindley and children travelled to Otago from Melbourne to join her husband who was already at Dunstan. Regards Judy, New Zealand

Hi to all on the list who are now better informed re their geography of Victorian country towns - and lets us all hear it for Mitamo - Cheers Pat.

Hello John - Thank you for your kind offer re your pending visit to Mitiamo. Unfortunately I think the only family connection with the town is that grandfather Hussey had the good grace to die there. (Assuming that he died in hospital, I would be interested to know if there is still a hospital there). I don;t think there is any family history to be uneartthed there. Enjoy your visit - Best regards Pat

Hello Brian - Can't find any connection with Elizabeth Hussey in Queensland - but I'm grateful for your info and your interest. Cheers Pat Hussey

Hello Jeannie -The family names you listed are quite familar to my husband - I had never before realised that so many families in the Calavil district originally came from Muckleford or thereabouts. I guessed that grandfather Patrick Hussey must have taken up land opened up for selection, he was working for a Mr Farran in Muckleford at the time, and would not, I imagine, have had much money. Thank you for your suggestion re the East Loddon Historical Society, I shall contact them. Regards. Pat

Hi Folks, Just an extra tip for some information on Slaughtermen - although a little later than the first enquirer's dates, it was necessary to apply for an annual licence for a "slaughter house" - these can generally be found in the registers of the local Court of Petty Sessions. You'll also find information in the Victorian Statutes on the requirements for these licences. And possibly also details of the role of the Inspector. I can't remember the actual years it commenced etc. but a little research should uncover that for you. The Victorian Municipal Directories list the local Inspector for each. Hope that helps ....... Susie Z

Hi Christine, There is a Jobs Gully in Bendigo area near Eaglehawk, possibly others in other areas as well. Dave in Ballarat At 12:48 PM 11/10/2005, Christine Johnston wrote: >I am new to this list so please bear with me. >I am searching for any information on the family of George >Maclaurin, he was born in Scotland, married in Castleaine, his >children are listed as being born at "Jobs Gully " Does anyone have >information on this area or where i should search for same. > >Christine > > >==== AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS Mailing List ==== >To unsubscribe from this mailing list send the word 'unsubscribe' in >the body of a message to AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS-L-request@rootsweb.com

I am new to this list so please bear with me. I am searching for any information on the family of George Maclaurin, he was born in Scotland, married in Castleaine, his children are listed as being born at "Jobs Gully " Does anyone have information on this area or where i should search for same. Christine

Hello Judy, I seem to remember somewhere about trade directory cds for sale on the internet - can't remember where - but hopefully someone could do a lookup for me on slaughter houses and butchers. Tuesday, October 11, 2005, 5:46:47 AM, you wrote: JM> You asked if there was a slaughter house at Sandhurst. JM> Probably not as you imagine...But several butchering businesses. JM> James TYSON and his brothers started a business there in 1852 on the JM> northern side of the Bendigo field ........ JM> Someone may have a copy of a trade directory which would give you a better JM> idea of the number involed in the trade....there were plenty of mouths to JM> feed! JM> Judy Qld -- Best regards, Julie in Cairns Researching HAYBURN and McGINNIS in Tasmania 1820's to 1835, in Sth Australia 1835 to 1852 and Sandhurst to Marong areas 1852 to 1880 and WILLIAMS in Sandhurst to Marong areas 1873 - 1879 mailto:tropikkal@mytown.net.au

You asked if there was a slaughter house at Sandhurst. Probably not as you imagine...But several butchering businesses. James TYSON and his brothers started a business there in 1852 on the northern side of the Bendigo field on the creek....slaughtering cattle they had brought down from their properties near Balranald.(this is on the site of now Tyson's Reef Hotel.) The business prospered so much that they were able to expand their holdings. By 1855 they sold out for about 80,000pound a fortune to the Rickettsons. William TYSON stayed on with a slaughterhouse until at least 1860. Another of my ancestors Charles LACEY also had a butchering business there at this period. Someone may have a copy of a trade directory which would give you a better idea of the number involed in the trade....there were plenty of mouths to feed! Judy Qld _________________________________________________________________ Access your Hotmail straight from your i-mode mobile http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fadsfac%2Enet%2Flink%2Easp%3Fcc%3DTEL175%2E16267%2E0&_t=751223833&_m=EXT

Thanks Tom & Julie for your interest and information - it is much appreciated. I will now have to bite the bullet and have a go. Great List this, everyone always willing to help. Again, many thanks. Cheers Joan

Marg wrote |Hi Trevor, | I would love to read the transcripts. I am running a bit ahead of time and have almost finished typing up the 'Tarnagulla and Llanelly Courier's' report of the evidence taken in Tarnagulla on the morning of 14th March 1890. I have divided it up into 5 instalments and have already posted the first. I should have the second instalment posted tomorrow night after I get back from the SLV where I need to look at the microfilm again to check on a few lines which are indecipherable on the printouts. | Also, is there any background information on this Royal Commission? If there | was a list of towns and dates, other listers might look up their local | papers and type out other miners' stories. I happened to tumble on the Royal Commission by accident a few weeks ago. As so often happens, I was looking in the 'Tarnagulla and Llanelly Courier' for something else in January 1890. When I didn't find it where I thought it might be, I scrolled ahead and just happened upon the Royal Commission. You know how it is! So, the answer to your question is that there probably is other information that you mention, but I just haven't come across it. I have been concentrating on the evidence I found that I haven't searched wider for the background information. However, as I usually look at the 'Dunolly and Betbetshire Express' for news about Tarnagulla (usually a better coverage that the Tarnagulla press in this period), and found the Commission was sitting there the same day as in Dunolly. I will be printing off the 'Express' report tomorrow at the SLV. To get a list of the places where this Commission sat I suppose you would need to look at Parliamentary archives. Since it is a *Royal* commission, maybe the Governor's Office? Someone with more expertise than I have will answer this better than I can. Trevor

Hi Trevor, I would love to read the transcripts. Also, is there any background information on this Royal Commission? If there was a list of towns and dates, other listers might look up their local papers and type out other miners' stories. Marg. ----- Original Message ----- From: trevor <tjwilliams@iinet.net.au> To: <AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, October 09, 2005 11:31 PM Subject: Royal Commission into Gold Mining - 1890 testimony

Hello All, I have a tin of photos (some appear quite old), negatives, letter or two and the names, Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Ruby, one from Mildura and one from Stawell. If anyone feels they have a connection to these I would be only too pleased to pass them on Free of charge. There is a Graeme photo taken at 3 months and others. Jeanette -----Original Message----- From: AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS-D-request@rootsweb.com [mailto:AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS-D-request@rootsweb.com] Sent: Monday, 10 October 2005 7:00 AM To: AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS-D@rootsweb.com Subject: AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS-D Digest V05 #265