Acknowledgements

I would like to take this opportunity to particularly thank numerous people for their assistance and encouragement over the years. Many provided concrete assistance, others provided much needed support.

Professor D.J. Wiseman  For his encouragement and advice. Author and Academic. England.

Piers Crocker. For his assistance and advice.  Former Director Australian Institute of Archaeology. Melbourne. 

Maurice Orchert. Whose kindness put me back on track when I was lost. Brisbane, Australia.

Aviad Cohen. The Rabbi's son who so generously assisted me with enquiries in the early days. Brisbane Aust.

Dr. Tony Keys. For his assistance and patience.  Former Dean of J.I.C.C. Brisbane .

Dr. Brian Kelty. For his encouragement and instruction. A.C.U. McCauley Campus. Brisbane.

Steve Baird fellow student who generated the first computerised calendar for me.

Jill of All Trades Secretarial Services for provision of various professionally computer generated calendars. Brisbane.

Trevor Payne my mystical friend whose love of old books, provided me with many obscure references.

The Staff of the Queensland State Library, for their assistance in searching for out of print editions.

My son Kai, who taught me how to use a computer and assisted with technical difficulties.

And to the many others who encouraged me - 

Thank You.