19 May 1820 Subdivision of Bailie's Party was sanctioned as it was found to be too large for administration. Portions were now supervised by Lt. John BAILIE, Thomas ADAMS, James FORD, William HARRISON and Thomas WAKEFORD. 20 May 1820 Sir Rufane DONKIN reported the establishment of the town of Bathurst and the allotment of five hundred acres of Glebe for a Clergyman. He asked for the appointment of a Chaplin of the Church of England. 23 May 1820 Capt. Charles TRAPPES arrived at Bathurst from Fort Frederick to assume administration of the Settlement. He established his office in a marquee near the spring, on the south side of York Street. A ration Store, on the north side of Donkin Terrace, was opened for a monthly issue of meat, flour, tea, sugar and candles. The distance of the more remote locations was going to mean a long journey on foot for many of the settlers. Walking to Bathurst. the men would get back to their families on about the fourth day, and lacking a vehicle or pack-animal, would get back to their families with only as much as they could individually carry. 26 May 1820 Surgeon Daniel O'FLINN was appointed Provisional Medical Officer for Bathurst at £45 per annum, with ninepence per day for forage for a horse. George KOLBE, Francis and William STANLEY, Allen WALL and William WHILEY reported from Spanish Reeds Place on their difficulty in procuring rations. 27 May 1820 Hayhurst's and Wainright's Parties were on their locations. More to follow. SOURCE: The Lower Albany Chronicle Part One 1806-1825 compiled by E. MORSE JONES Best wishes Becky