I would appreciate hearing from anyone who may have any information on Benjamin & Bridget Atkins who lived in Portland in the 1840’s. The following is the only early history we have on Bridget - George Marshall of London organised a shipload of "bounty" immigrants to supplement the labour needs of the Port Phillip, Bridget Condrick/Conrick at 16 yrs of age arrived on the “William Metcalf” in Port Phillip on 15 November, 1839. She was assigned to a Captain Charles Scott of the Royal Marines as a Child's Maid for a yearly salary of 12 pounds. I Benjamin & Bridget’s daughter Caroline was b. 27.4.1844 & Chr. at St Stephans Church. Portland. Apparently Caroline received a Centenary Medal around 1938 in recognition as one of the early Portland Settlers. I was excited to find their names (see below) on Jenny Fawcetts site “Port Fairy & Portland Passengers 1844 Index 1” We do not know if the Benjamin Atkins listed under their names is a relative. Atkins Mr & Mrs B D Atkins Benjamin D Unfortunately Jenny’s wonderful site is up for sale. I tried to contact her to find out the name of the ship & date without success. I believe Jenny is taking time out to attend to family matters. Once again I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has the ship details. Regards Pat (W.A.) Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.8.16/849 - Release Date: 14/06/2007 12:44 PM