Have you checked on the Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness site for a volunteer in the area? Worth a try. See web site http://www.raogk.org/ Cheers, Karen. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: michael NORTHROP > To: ENG-YORKSHIRE-L@rootsweb.com > Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2003 9:50 AM > Subject: Research in Australia > > > Do any of our listers in Australia live in or near Ballarat, Victoria and can recommend a researcher in that area. I am hoping to obtain information from a gravestone which is said to be in the graveyard at Ballarat. Thanks for any help. >