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:
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
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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