Family History Resources Prepared for the opal initiative State Library of Queensland August 2004



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New South Wales


State Records of NSW

NetLinks

http://www.records.nsw.gov.au

This site has great relevance to Queensland because:



  • the region was part of NSW before Separation in 1859

  • there is great mobility between the two States.

  • of the expanding range of indexes of premium interest to Queenslanders

  • of the Colonial Secretary Index 1788-1825

See also Shipping and Emigration


  • indexes to passenger arrivals for NSW in the 19th Century, to Port Phillip 1839-1851 and to Moreton Bay 1848-1859

See also Convicts Certificates of Freedom.


Check other indexes such as the Index to the 1841 Census.

The Library holds the census itself



State Library of NSW

http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/links

A useful collection of links include Australian, British, Irish and other International resources.



Newcastle Region Library: Publications

http://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/services/culture/library/publications/index.cfm

It is useful to be aware of this address because of interest in this area.

This site:


  • has a searchable online cemetery index

  • a searchable index to the Newcastle Morning Herald 1869-1943 (which is available on microfilm at the State Library of Queensland)

  • has a searchable bank of photographs

  • links to place name addresses

  • local links


The Genealogy Resource Page of the Hunter Valley

NetLinks

http://www.huntervalleygenealogy.com/

It provides a guide to Hunter Valley resources outlining:



  • what they are

  • where they are

  • how to access them

It includes:



  • an index of all known Hunter Valley cemeteries

  • headstone inscriptions

  • court records

  • a list of family history societies and libraries




  • local history information

  • a map of the Hunter

  • a list of all known newspapers printed in the Hunter

  • a list of books, directories and fiches relating to the Hunter


Victoria


Genealogy Centre at the State Library of Victoria

http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/slv/genealogy/

Information is provided about:



  • their projects

  • guides

There are also useful links
Public Record Office Victoria

NetLinks

http://www.prov.vic.gov.au/welcome.htm

The site includes:



  • guides to records and publications

  • indexes to probate and unassisted immigration to Victoria up to 1889

  • 1849 Port Phillip district electoral roll

See also Shipping and Emigration



Tasmania


Archives Office of Tasmania

NetLinks

http://www.archives.tas.gov.au/

As well as information about holdings and publications it provides indexes to:



  • wills 1824-1915

  • naturalisation applications

  • Tasmania census records 1837-1857 (available on microfilm at the State Library of Queensland)

  • convict applications to marry

  • Tasmanian divorces



South Australia


Family History and Genealogy in South Australia

NetLinks

http://www.familyhistorysa.info/

This portal site has a significant and diverse range of links.


State Records of South Australia

http://www.archives.sa.gov.au/

It provides information about their records and publications together with some examples



Western Australia


LISWA Family History Gateway

http://web.liswa.wa.gov.au/famhist.html

This easily navigated site provides information organised by State in Australia and by Country.


Western Australian Government Records

http://web.liswa.wa.gov.au/wagovtrec.html

Government records are linked to the Library and Information Service of Western Australia site. LISWA has responsibility for them.

Records given particular emphasis are:


  • Aboriginal affairs

  • Court

  • Education and school



Activity 1

Queensland Sites


http://netlinks.slq.qld.gov.au/subject-listing/hufhql.html
Most clients will start their research in Queensland looking for repositories, family history advice, groups and events as well as websites which will assist them. Check one of the following websites.
1. Births, Deaths and Marriages

http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/bdm/
What information is provided about:


  • where to get certificates?___________________________________________________




  • conditions which apply to access them?_______________________________________

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  • Costs?_________________________________________________________________

What forms are provided?_____________________________________________________



2. Royal Historical Society of Queensland

NetLinks

http://queenslandhistory.org.au/
Go to the website. Select publications and then listing ‘Word 95’. Browse the listing of journal articles listed.

Name any items you could use or recommend to others. How could they be useful?


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3. Judy Webster’s genealogy info-page

NetLinks

http://www.judywebster.gil.com.au/
Check tips for ‘Qld research’ and ‘Qld newsflash’. List any indexes services, tips or events you consider could be useful for genealogists useful. Why do you think so?

__________________________________________________________________________


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4. Queensland State Archives

http://www.archives.qld.gov.au/
State Archives holds the major government records. What indexes or Brief Guides would you use to assist clients? Explain.

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There were a number of ways people came to Australia in the 19th Century including as assisted (some financial assisted or free) immigrants, unassisted immigrants or members of the military. These are some sites which can help to find them



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