If anyone is interested I will be speaking at DPS this Sunday about rural education in the south-western district of Victoria in the early years of the 20th century. The talk is based on how schools and education were influenced by a) Closer Settlement b) WW1 c) Soldier settlement Much of what I have to say is applicable to Victoria generally. For details on venue, etc. see the DPS site at http://home.vicnet.net.au/~dpsoc/frames.htm We would love to make you welcome. Cheers Beryl O'Gorman Greensborough Victoria Australia List Admin