Includes index. Contents: Merrijig map showing original settlers p6. Old shire parish map p8. Ah! Another beautiful day in Merrijig p11. Making Merrijig home p19. Jig roads p31. He’s a cousing of mine p42. Sudden unexpected death (and other disasters) p62. Merrijig men in court p73. Heroes and sports champions p85. Characters of Merrijig p101. Messages around Merrijig p110. Kids will be kids p117. Community leaders p127. The men of Merrijig’s high country adventures p134. That darn inspector p140. Bridge over the river Delatite p148. A pub for merrijiggers p153. The timber industry p166. Social life – ‘Jig style’ p176. Tourists come to Merrijig p187. Attracting attention p196. Did you know that p208.