Glenn Have a look at this URL http://www.auslig.gov.au/mapping/names/names.htm To the best of my knowledge it still exists ( in what form I do not know) - but it was definitely a settlement of some sort. I remember my Dad talking about it in my younger days ......... both my parents were from that area (Boggabri/Manilla). Sorry I cannot be of further help, but hope this is of some assistance ! kind regards Jennifer keelawee@batemansbay.com Searching for MORSE in UK, India and Australia FORWOOD in UK and Australia BASTIEN in UK and France DE CROZE in UK and France