Thanks Thelma. It is always interesting to read of these early times in this part of SW Victoria. Although my ancestors aren't mentioned, I have a mental picture of the era in which they lived after arriving at Belfast in 1854. It is a shame that the diary entries aren't being displayed permanently on a "Warrnambool" area website for all to enjoy in a similar way to such things on the Ballarat website. They need to be accessible for future researchers/students etc as well. Thanks for all your time and effort. Beth in Melbourne

Dear Beth, Thank you for your generous remarks and yes, I am enjoying them as much as the readers are. This second time around for me, helps me see things more clearly. I have the 79 editions in a computer folder and I am happy to post them to anyone who may have missed them. I am unable to check out special names, but to forward any of the issues is not a problem. I am pleased to give something back, for the wonderful help I have been given over about 18 years by helpful people and researchers of the the Western District of Victoria.. Just enjoy........ Sincerely in Searching.. Thelma (Bostock) Birrell. "It is nice to be big, But you don't have to be big to be nice."................Harry Secombe