I have previously written two blog posts about Elizabeth Flynn which can be read here and here . Elizabeth was a young girl who went missing in 1861 near Cooma. I have just received an email with more of the puzzle revealed. This answer has been sitting on my bookshelf for more than 10 years. The email gave reference to "in those days..." Numeralla-Countegany-Peak View and surrounding areas which was compiled by the Numeralla and District Community History Group. I have had this book for many years but have only read some sections - obviously not the significant one which pertains to Elizabeth Flynn. Like all research, it answers some of my questions but it raises further issues to be investigated. The following extract is from p. 66 of the publication and was written by a J.W. Evans. George Scott an Englishman came to the Kydra area around 1911. One evening at the home of Mr and Mrs P O'Neill, George was invited in for afternoon tea and while having his 'cup...