Hello I was a member of the list a few years back and sought help which I received on a project I am working on. This is a database compiling as much on the birth, deaths, marriages and baptisms also military information that have taken place from 1841 until today's time. The database is coming nearly to an end and I am hoping to have it ready for public use at Blacktown Library's local history section. I have all BDM's up until 1856 and many more through kind donations from descendants. Each families donation also goes into hard copy which will also be housed at the library under the name of the contributer. I will be able to add to the database so have decided that I will obtain as many certificates as I can to add this vital information. Sources I have used up todate are: BDM's in Australia and as many as I could obtain with help and through the LDS films. From State Records of NSW sources I have used: Shipping records Convict Probate Primary Application Packages Deceased Estate Files etc If anyone has a ancestor or descendant I would deeply appreciate hearing from you prior to the database being launched possibly later this year. Thank You Hazel