There is an index of Coronial Inquests for Victoria. If this event is recorded there, then you can access the inquest papers. These often contain a few clues about family relationships. And/or: farmers own land; which means that there is tidying up to do when they die. The Victorian probate Indices are available. These will lead to a will or other papers. It is not unknown, but unusual for a 20th century death not to be in the BDM indices. I would look again, using spellng variations. Peter THOMAS Darwin, AUSTRALIA <pmthomas@bigpond.com> -----Original Message----- From: Janis [mailto:janisdon1@westnet.com.au] Sent: Tuesday, 15 November 2005 9:17 PM To: AUS-VIC-GOLDFIELDS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: FW: [A.G.R. ] Relationship O'Neil-Hamilton ... Also I have been trying to find five O'Neils who have disappeared off the face of the earth, one possibility is;- Ballarat Courier Mon 7th May 1923 Killed in Sulky accident Jack O'Neill, a farmer in the Geelong district was killed last night in an accident to his sulky on Burrowa Road. He is the third member of the family who has met death in this manner. (John O'NEIL was born7,8 on 16 Aug 1861 in Buningyong, Victoria.) This is possibly him, as his uncle and nephew both died in accidents but I cannot find his death in BDM. Does anyone have any ideas? TIA Janis ______________________________

I have contacted BDM and they have tried the different variations and it is not there.......Very strange. There is no inquest either round about that time. They suggest I have a look at the papers but as I am in the NW of WA it is impossible, this is why I rely on good people like yourself. Thanks anyway for your trouble Janis in bloody hot South hedland