I have been researching the Bell family for about 15 years.
Matthew emigrated to Australia from Yorkshire in Northern England in 1857 on the "Sir John Franklin", and on his arrival he journeyed to the goldfields at Daylesford in the Central Highlands of Victoria. He established himself on the outskirts of Daylesford, and in 1860 the rest of his family, - his wife Mary (ne๊ Dawson/Dowson), his sons and daughters, and their spouses - arrived, and were the early pioneers of the Daylesford district.
On this site I hope to provide information from anyone decscended from Matthew and Mary. Likewise if there are any errors it would be appreciated if I could be advised by Email.