Hazel The Index to the Colonial Secretary's papers (1788-1825) at www.records.nsw.gov.au <http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/> has some references to Longbottom including the following. LONGBOTTOM 1823 Sep 26 Instructions given for new survey to be made of town and for building regulations (Reel 6068; 4/1814 p.93) The papers are available for viewing in the reading rooms at State Records and at other places with the Archives Resource Kit (see site for details). I did a quick search on the site using "Longbottom" and came up with 99 hits!! You might find some of them assist you. Regards Jan Daly