Lorraine,
I thank you for your help in locating the Oates family in Southern Australia,the census could prove interesting,maybe covering the early 1900's.
You may have noticed the reply from Elaine Fahy dated October 22nd, hopefully more information will be available soon as I have contacted Elaine direct,
In the meantime bear with me, and I will keep you in the picture.
Thanks,
Sylvia.