Ok, gave it another go and while I felt like I knew what I was doing more than before, I still had no joy.
Steps
1. I watched the YouTube video from NZ (excellent explanation)
2. Set up a sensor and telescope in Stellarium to emulate the pole master.
3. Wound the clock forward to when I would be looking at the night sky. This was particularly useful for giving me a hint as to what I would be looking at:
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w.../Polmaster.png
4. Set up the polmaster ensuring I had the USB to the right (seems to be the way to go in the SH according to most websites).
5. The following is the best shot I could do. To be honest, I was reluctant to fiddle with the focus in case I buggered it up. Not surprisingly, plate solving failed:
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w.../Misc/test.png
Yes, there are stars there if you look closely. Facing Perth from the North to the South I think doesn't help!
This is the driveway of my house by the way. If there was no EP, the Milkyway would pretty much climb up my drive.
Beren, I might call on your help mate. If that's not too much trouble?
Pete