I believe that there are postage stamps which were issued by VDL prior to the "merger" Michael Allbrook -----Original Message----- From: middlesex_county_uk-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:middlesex_county_uk-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Nivard Ovington Sent: 31 August 2010 12:35 To: middlesex_county_uk@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [MDX] Van Dieman's Land It would appear to be in 1856 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Diemen%27s_Land Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) > When did VDL become known as Tasmania - was there an official name change, > or was adoption of the state's present name a more gradual process? ************************************** Send your List messages using **PLAIN TEXT** and always **TRIM AWAY** superfluous old messages in replies. List Admin can be contacted at: Middlesex_County_UK-admin@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MIDDLESEX_COUNTY_UK-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3103 - Release Date: 08/30/10 19:34:00