Hi Evanie My great grandfather was admitted to Ararat Asylum several times, for alcoholism - it seems he couldn't resist tasting his wares (he was the publican of the hotel at Raglan, Vic)...! Cheers Teresa > Does anybody know whether Ararat Asylum was strictly for "Lunatics" or if it > was also a "Benevolent Asylum" and if so, who might be admitted there? Was > it by Medical assessment, or Judicial disposition, or what? > I hope someone has information on this--thanking you in advance for your > assisstance! > Cheers > Evanie Clack >