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 being suitable for cultivation of the vine, he devoted much time and attention thereto, and by irrigation achieved in a vineyard of thirty-four acres excellent results. Although never coming prominently before the public, Mr. Randall gave his support and influence for the furtherance of the material, moral and religious welfare of the district. He was appointed as councillor to represent Rapid Bay in the first District Council in the county of Hindmarsh, and on a new District Council being declared for Rapid Bay, he was elected chairman, and filled that office for nine years. He also took great interest in the volunteer movement, was appointed captain of the "Finniss Yale Rifles," and held this position till the volunteers of that period wore disbanded. He was appointed to the Commission of the Peace, and diligently performed the duties of that office for many years. He will be remembered by the residents of Glen Para and the South Rhine, as he resided there until 1878, when he left for Port Pirie, where he had been appointed to the Local Courts of that place and Redhill.

J. M. Woolley, ONNECTED with the Public Service of this colony for upwards of thirty years. He came to Victoria in 1839, from England, and brought with him a large stock of general merchandise, intending to devote his attention to a mercantile career. He entered into partnership with Mr. Bacchus, of Bacchus Marsh, but as the success of the firm was very indifferent, he retired from the business in 1845, and went to England, returning to Sydney in 1848. From that place he brought horses, cattle, and sheep overland to South Australia, arriving here in the same year. Ho joined th6 Customs Service in 1850, and remained in it until 1858, when he left to take the appointment of Inspector of Sheep