Thanks, Denise for the suggestions... I should have explained: the man enquiring was a hall committee member; no go with the pubs, and we'd already checked the Yack Museum. As I said, it's a long shot but worth a try! But thanks for thinking of us. Peter ----- Original Message ----- From: "Denise" <denisem@powerup.com.au> To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2004 7:45 PM Subject: Re: [HC] Allans Flat Hall > Peter, have you been able to trace the committee of the hall? > Perhaps on display in some local pub? > What about the local museum? > > Sorry, probably no help at all > Denise > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Peter Ross" <rossof@ozemail.com.au> > To: <AUS-VIC-HIGH-COUNTRY-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2004 7:31 PM > Subject: [HC] Allans Flat Hall > > > >I was speaking today with a member of a long-time family of Allan's Flat, > >who is upset at not being able to trace three large old sports competition > >cups which had been on display in the Allans Flat Hall for many years in a > >special cabinet. > > > > The hall was demolished in about 1975, and someone probably took them for > > safe-keeping at that time but their whereabouts is now a mystery! > > > > I know it's a long shot, but if anyone can throw any light on where they > > might be, the community would be very grateful. > > > > Peter Ross > > > > > > >