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I would like to thank all the kind people who helped me in my research which has resulted in this book. Special thanks and appreciation must go to the Merimbula Oyster Festival Committee members Susan Stephenson (formerly Susan Fane), Conrad de Zwart and Glenn Cox, and the first Merimbula Oyster King Stan Delle Vergin.
Access to the records and artefacts held by Merimbula-Imlay Historical Society, Bega Valley Genealogy Society and Eden Killer Whale Museum was of such great benefit that I am deeply indebted to them.
I must also thank Dr Andrew Piper, Lecturer in the School of Humanities at the University of New England, Armidale, who was my supervisor for the research essay that led to this book. He was so generous with his time and knowledge, not only on that occasion, but throughout my time as a student and on my visits to the University.
Without the support of my wonderful wife Kerry, none of this would have happened. Her encouragement during my studies was invaluable, as is her attitude ‘the only other alternative is’, although sometimes the alternatives seem to be endless. Thank you so much.
G.W.S.
