Also subtitled "They came by sea to a distant land". Cover title. The poineer settlers of Woodsdale , Tas. are discussed - mainly family history submissions are used. Names mentioned are; Gerlach, Sawford/Palmer, Hayes, Rowlands, Dare, Wagner, Crawford, Howard, Hayers, Byers, Scott, Campbell, Kline, Kenna, Kingston, Housgo, Roberts, Johnson, and Wiggins. The Tin Shed and Woodsdale State School are included.