Victorian Genealogy
Finding People and Places in Victoria, Australia.
Also see Rate Records by Region.
Also see Local Government.
Local government in Victoria began in 1841. There were cities, boroughs, town and municipal district councils. There were local road boards for rural areas. The road boards amalgamated into shires. There has been much redrawing of municipal boundaries. In 1915 the state government forced the amalgamation of municipal entities whose rate base was too low. In 1994 the state government forced the amalgamation of many municipal entities. In order to find the municipal entity for the time period in question may involve looking at the history of municipal entities for the area.
Rate records may be found still with the local government council or their archives. They may be found in local libraries, historical or genealogical societies. Other repositories include Public Record Office Victoria (North Melbourne and Ballarat), Bendigo Regional Archives Centre, Geelong Historical Records Centre, State Library of Victoria and the Genealogical Society of Victoria. FamilySearch has digitized many rate records; some may only be viewed at Family History Centres or FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries.
Rates are taxes charged by the local government for the provision of municipal services. Rate records may include names, addresses and occupations of occupiers, the names and addresses of owners, description and situation of the rateable property (this may include the size and location of the land, types of buildings, type of construction and number of rooms of the buildings) and the amounts of rates due and paid.
Other types of rates include water rates, sanitary rates and railway construction trust rates.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - MUNICIPAL DISTRICT AND BOROUGH OF ARARAT RATE RECORDS 1858-1930 (VPRS 12992)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS12992
FAMILYSEARCH - BOROUGH OF ARARAT RATE BOOKS 1858-1869,1880-1892,1895-1906,1908-1925
They have been digitized. Original records were at the Ararat Genealogical Society, Ararat.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/548767?availability=Family%20History%20Library
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - ROAD DISTRICT AND SHIRE OF ARARAT RATE RECORDS 1861-1930 (VPRS 15206)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS15206
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - SHIRE OF ARARAT VALUATION BOOKS 1880-1901 (VPRS 15277)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS15277
FAMILYSEARCH - SHIRE OF ARARAT RATE BOOKS 1862-1966
They have been digitized. Original records were at the Shire offices, Ararat.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/591088?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - SHIRE OF AVOCA RATE BOOKS 1862-1863, 1865,1885-1925
They have been digitized. Original records were housed at the Shire Offices in Avoca.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/629411?availability=Family%20History%20Library
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - SHIRE OF AVOCA RATE RECORDS 1864-1930 (VPRS 12301)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS12301
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - SHIRE OF AVOCA VALUATION BOOKS NORTH RIDING 1872-1877 (VPRS 568)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS568
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - SHIRE OF AVOCA VALUATION BOOKS WEST RIDING 1872-1876 (VPRS 3220)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS3220
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - SHIRE OF AVOCA VALUATION BOOKS SOUTH RIDING 1874, 1876-1877 (VPRS 3221)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS3221
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - ROAD DISTRICT OF BACCHUS MARSH AND MADDINGLEY, SHIRE OF BACCHUS MARSH RATE RECORDS 1863-1930 (VPRS 13037)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS13037
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - BALLAN ROAD DISTRICT, SHIRE OF BALLAN RATE BOOKS 1863-1930 (VPRS 5557)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS5557
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - SHIRE OF BALLAN VALUATION BOOKS 1890-1930 (VPRS 5563)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS5563
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - MUNICIPAL DISTRICT AND BOROUGH OF BALLARAT RATE ASSESSMENT BOOKS 1856-1864, 1864-1869 (VPRS 7260)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS7260
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - BOROUGH AND CITY OF BALLARAT GENERAL RATE BOOKS 1863-1930 (VPRS 7243)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS7243
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - BOROUGH AND CITY OF BALLARAT RATE PAYMENT LEDGERS 1863-1870, 1872-1901 (VPRS 7263)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS7263
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - BOROUGH AND CITY OF BALLARAT RATE VALUATION BOOKS 1871-1902, 1865-1870, 1882-1882 (VPRS 7265)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS7265
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - BOROUGH AND CITY OF BALLARAT SPECIAL RATE BOOKS 1868-1883 (VPRS 7298)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS7298
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - BOROUGH OF BALLARAT EAST SPECIAL RATE PAYMENT LEDGERS 1868-1869 (VPRS 7300)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS7300
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - SHIRE OF BALLARAT RATE BOOKS 1864-1930 (VPRS 13004)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS13004
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - MUNICIPAL DISTRICT AND BOROUGH OF BALLARAT EAST RATE PAYMENT LEDGERS 1859-1872 (VPRS 7266)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS7266
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - TOWN OF BALLARAT EAST GENERAL RATE BOOKS 1872-1921 (VPRS 7258)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS7258
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - BOROUGH AND TOWN OF BALLARAT EAST RATE VALUATION BOOKS 1865-1906 (VPRS 7299)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS7299
FAMILYSEARCH - SHIRE OF BANNOCKBURN RATE BOOKS 1876-1911, 1919-1938
These have been digitized. Original records were housed at the Geelong Historical Records Centre.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/552777?availability=Family%20History%20Library
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG AND DISTRICT RATE BOOK INDEXES
The following rate books have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database:
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
FAMILYSEARCH - SHIRE OF BARRABOOL RATE BOOKS 1871-1937
These have been digitized. Original records were housed at the Geelong Historical Records Centre.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/552580?availability=Family%20History%20Library
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG AND DISTRICT RATE BOOK INDEXES
The following rate books have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database:
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - BOROUGH OF BEECHWORTH RATE RECORDS 1856-1860 (VPRS 16655)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS16655
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - SANDHURST/ BENDIGO RATE BOOKS 1856-1930 (VPRS 16267)
These include Municipal District of Sandhurst 1855-1863, Borough of Sandhurst 1863-1871, City of Sandhurst 1871-1891 and City of Bendigo 1891-1930. They have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS16267
GOLDFIELDS LIBRARIES - CITY OF SANDHURST RATE BOOK INDEX 1856-1903
Rate Books are searchable by owner name, rate payer name and year.
http://glcrates.ncgrl.vic.gov.au/
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - SHIRE OF BORUNG 1892-1926 (VPRS 14470)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS14470
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - CITY OF BOX HILL RATE RECORDS 1936-1947 (VPRS 9553)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS9553
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, RATE BOOKS, 1855-1963
This includes Melbourne suburban council records. These are searchable both by occupier and owner. The following local council rate records are included:
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, RATE BOOKS, 1855-1963
This includes Melbourne suburban council records. These are searchable both by occupier and owner. The following local council rate records are included:
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - BOROUGH OF BROWN'S AND SCARSDALE RATE BOOKS 1913-1915 (VPRS 6913)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS6913
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - SHIRE OF BUNGAREE 1925-1930 (VPRS 16688)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS16688
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - ROAD DISTRICT AND SHIRE OF BUNINYONG RATE BOOKS 1863-1954 (VPRS 13490)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS13490
ANCESTRY - CAMBERWELL AND WAVERLEY, AUSTRALIA, RATE BOOKS 1857-1927
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60707
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - CITY OF MELBOURNE RATE RECORDS 1861-1974 NOT INCLUDING 1864-1865 (VPRS 5708 P9)
These have been digitized. The City of Melbourne includes Carlton. It also included North Melbourne, Flemington and Kensington from 1905 (Hopetoun Ward).
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS5708
FAMILYSEARCH - RATE BOOKS 1863, 1865-1871
These have been digitized. Original records were in possession of Mr. M. J. Blume, Castlemaine.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/204665?availability=Family%20History%20Library
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, RATE BOOKS, 1855-1963
This includes Melbourne suburban council records. These are searchable both by occupier and owner. The following local council rate records are included:
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, RATE BOOKS, 1855-1963
This includes Melbourne suburban council records. These are searchable both by occupier and owner. The following local council rate records are included:
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - COHUNA RATE BOOKS 1922-1932 (VPRS 7181)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS7181
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG AND DISTRICT RATE BOOK INDEXES
The following rate books have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database:
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, RATE BOOKS, 1855-1963
This includes Melbourne suburban council records. These are searchable both by occupier and owner. The following local council rate records are included:
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
FAMILYSEARCH - ROAD DISTRICT OF CONNEWARRE RATE BOOKS 1863-1875
These have been digitized. Original records were housed at the Geelong Historical Records Centre.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/551260?availability=Family%20History%20Library
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - BOROUGH OF CRESWICK VALUATION BOOKS 1884, 1888, 1892 (VPRS 3760)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS3760
ANCESTRY - BOROUGH OF CRESWICK, RATE BOOKS, 1864-1933
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - SHIRE OF CRESWICK RATE COLLECTOR'S AND INSPECTOR'S REPORT BOOKS 1866-1939 (VPRS 3799)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS3799
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - SHIRE OF CRESWICK RATE CERTIFICATE BOOKS 1910-1956 (VPRS 3804)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS3804
ANCESTRY - SHIRE OF CRESWICK, RATE BOOKS, 1869-1938
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - BOROUGH OF DAYLESFORD RATE AND VALUATION RECORDS 1870-1930 (VPRS 12787)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS12787
FAMILYSEARCH - SHIRE OF DEAKIN RATE BOOKS 1894-1924
These have been digitized. Original records were housed at the Tongala Shire office in Tongala.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/629405?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - SHIRE OF DUNDAS RATE BOOKS 1877-1959
They have been digitized. Original records were housed at the Shire offices, Hamilton.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/569602?availability=Family%20History%20Library
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - SHIRE OF DUNMUNKLE RATE BOOKS 1878-1930 (VPRS 13787)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS13787
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - BOROUGH OF EAGLEHAWK RATE BOOKS 1864-1930 (VPRS 16263)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS16263
LODDON SHIRE - SHIRE OF EAST LODDON RATEBOOKS 1865-1871, 1873-1965, 1968-1985
Digitization is still ongoing.
https://www.loddon.vic.gov.au/Our-Council/Our-Shire/Historical-records/East-Loddon-Shire-rate-books
FAMILYSEARCH - BOROUGH OF ECHUCA RATE BOOKS 1865-1925
These have been digitized. Original records were housed at the Echuca City Council, Echuca.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/514618?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - BOROUGH OF ECHUCA LAND VALUATION BOOKS 1868-1922 (VOLUMES 1870, 1888, 1894, 1896, 1913 AND 1915 MISSING)
These have been digitized. They include miscellaneous land records 1862-1877. Original records were housed at the Echuca City Council offices, Echuca.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/629452?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - FITZROY RATE BOOKS 1858-1901 (VOLUMES 1880, 1890 AND 1891 MISSING)
These have been digitized. Original records were in possession of the Fitzroy City Council.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/204671?availability=Family%20History%20Library
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, RATE BOOKS, 1855-1963
This includes Melbourne suburban council records. These are searchable both by occupier and owner. The following local council rate records are included:
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - FLEMINGTON AND KENSINGTON RATE RECORDS 1882-1905 (VPRS 4097 P3)
These have been digitized. Flemington and Kensington were located in the Borough of Flemington and Kensington 1882-1905. The Borough of Flemington and Kensington became part of the City of Melbourne from 1905 (Hopetoun Ward).
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS4097
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - CITY OF MELBOURNE RATE RECORDS 1861-1974 NOT INCLUDING 1864-1865 (VPRS 5708 P9)
These have been digitized. The City of Melbourne includes Carlton. It also included North Melbourne, Flemington and Kensington from 1905 (Hopetoun Ward).
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS5708
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, RATE BOOKS, 1855-1963
This includes Melbourne suburban council records. These are searchable both by occupier and owner. The following local council rate records are included:
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
FAMILYSEARCH - GEELONG, BARWON WARD RATE BOOKS 1850-1900
These have been digitized. Original records were in possession of the Geelong City offices.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/274086?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - GEELONG, KARDINIA WARD, VILLAMANTA WARD, THOMSON WARD AND BELLARINE WARD RATE BOOKS c1850-1900
These have been digitized (Villamanta Ward 1851 and Bellarine Ward 1894-1895 are missing). Original records were at the Geelong Historical Records Centre.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/630551?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - GEELONG RATE BOOKS 1899-1902
These have been digitized. Original records were housed at the Geelong Historical Records Centre.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/553085?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - SHIRE OF GLENELG RATE BOOKS 1899-1940
They have been digitized. Original records were housed at the Shire offices in Casterton, Victoria.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/571125?availability=Family%20History%20Library
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - SHIRE OF GLENLYON 1866-1868 (VPRS 14625)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS14625
LODDON SHIRE - SHIRE OF GORDON RATE BOOKS 1926-1961
Digitization is still ongoing.
https://www.loddon.vic.gov.au/Our-Council/Our-Shire/Historical-records/Gordon-Shire-rate-books
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - SHIRE OF GRENVILLE RATE BOOKS 1897-1930 (VPRS 5974)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS5974
FAMILYSEARCH - BOROUGH OF HAMILTON RATE BOOKS 1866-1926
They have been digitized. Original records were housed with the Town Clerk, Hamilton.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/570765?availability=Family%20History%20Library
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, RATE BOOKS, 1855-1963
This includes Melbourne suburban council records. These are searchable both by occupier and owner. The following local council rate records are included:
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - HEATHCOTE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT, BOROUGH OF HEATHCOTE RATES CASH BOOKS 1859-1892 (VPRS 7007)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS7007
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF INGLEWOOD RATE BOOKS 1864 (VPRS 12571)
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS12571
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - SHIRE OF KARKAROOC 1897-1930 (VPRS 13822)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS13822
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - FLEMINGTON AND KENSINGTON RATE RECORDS 1882-1905 (VPRS 4097 P3)
These have been digitized. Flemington and Kensington were located in the Borough of Flemington and Kensington 1882-1905. The Borough of Flemington and Kensington became part of the City of Melbourne from 1905 (Hopetoun Ward).
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS4097
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - CITY OF MELBOURNE RATE RECORDS 1861-1974 NOT INCLUDING 1864-1865 (VPRS 5708 P9)
These have been digitized. The City of Melbourne includes Carlton. It also included North Melbourne, Flemington and Kensington from 1905 (Hopetoun Ward).
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS5708
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, LAND REGISTERS 1863-1962
These are rate records for the Shire of Swan Hill from 1863 to 1898 and Shire of Kerang from 1900 to 1962. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62582/
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, RATE BOOKS, 1855-1963
This includes Melbourne suburban council records.These are searchable both by occupier and owner. The following local council rate records are included:
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
LODDON SHIRE - SHIRE OF KORONG RATE BOOKS 1867, 1869, 1873-1877, 1880-1885, 1887-1920, 1922, 1928-1938
These include volumes that are on closed access at the Public Record Office Victoria. Digitization is still ongoing.
https://www.loddon.vic.gov.au/Our-Council/Our-Shire/Historical-records/Korong-Shire-rate-books
FAMILYSEARCH - SHIRE OF KORONG 1869-1886
These have been digitized.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/3231?availability=Family%20History%20Library
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG AND DISTRICT RATE BOOK INDEXES
The following rate books have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database:
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - SHIRE OF LEXTON RATE RECORDS 1904-1930 (VPRS 12311)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS12311
FAMILYSEARCH - RATE BOOKS 1863, 1865-1871
These have been digitized. Original records were in possession of Mr. M. J. Blume, Castlemaine.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/204665?availability=Family%20History%20Library
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, RATE BOOKS, 1855-1963
This includes Melbourne suburban council records. These are searchable both by occupier and owner. The following local council rate records are included:
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - ROAD DISTRICT AND SHIRE OF MARONG RATE RECORDS 1864-1930 (VPRS 16266)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS16266
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - MUNICIPAL DISTRICT AND BOROUGH OF MARYBOROUGH RATE BOOKS 1858-1930 (VPRS 11153)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS11153
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - CITY OF MELBOURNE RATE RECORDS 1861-1974 NOT INCLUDING 1864-1865 (VPRS 5708)
These have been digitized. The City of Melbourne includes Carlton. It also included North Melbourne, Flemington and Kensington from 1905 (Hopetoun Ward).
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS5708
FAMILYSEARCH - SHIRE OF MEREDITH RATE BOOKS 1866-1867, 1870-1906, 1908-1916
These have been digitized. Original records were housed at the Geelong Historical Records Centre.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/553076?availability=Family%20History%20Library
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, RATE BOOKS, 1855-1963
This includes Melbourne suburban council records. These are searchable both by occupier and owner. The following local council rate records are included:
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - SHIRE OF MOUNT FRANKLIN 1885-1893 (VPRS 14621)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS14621
FAMILYSEARCH - SHIRE OF MOUNT ROUSE RATE BOOKS 1863-1951
They have been digitized. Original records were housed at the Shire offices, Hamilton and Penshurst.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/569609?availability=Family%20History%20Library
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES - MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIRE, NEPEAN WARD 1864-1900
This has been indexed into the Genealogical Society of Victoria's Genealogical Index of Names (GIN) Database.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
FAMILYSEARCH - BOROUGH OF NEWTOWN-CHILWELL VALUATION-RATE BOOKS 1860-1918
These have been digitized. Original records were at the Geelong Historical Centre, Geelong.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/536746?availability=Family%20History%20Library
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, RATE BOOKS, 1855-1963
This includes Melbourne suburban council records. These are searchable both by occupier and owner. The following local council rate records are included:
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - NORTH MELBOURNE 1855-1905 (VPRS 5707)
These have been digitized. North Melbourne was originally a ward of the City of Melbourne 1855-1859. It was the Borough of Hotham 1859-1874, followed by the Town of Hotham 1874-1887 and then the Town of North Melbourne 1887-1905. The Town of North Melbourne became part of the City of Melbourne from 1905 (Hopetoun Ward).
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS5707
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - CITY OF MELBOURNE RATE RECORDS 1861-1974 NOT INCLUDING 1864-1865 (VPRS 5708 P9)
These have been digitized. The City of Melbourne includes Carlton. It also included North Melbourne, Flemington and Kensington from 1905 (Hopetoun Ward).
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS5708
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, RATE BOOKS, 1855-1963
This includes Melbourne suburban council records. These are searchable both by occupier and owner. The following local council rate records are included:
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
FAMILYSEARCH - SHIRE OF NUMURKAH RATE BOOKS 1895-1930
These have been digitized.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/629341?availability=Family%20History%20Library
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, RATE BOOKS, 1855-1963
This includes Melbourne suburban council records. These are searchable both by occupier and owner. The following local council rate records are included:
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, RATE BOOKS, 1855-1963
This includes Melbourne suburban council records. These are searchable both by occupier and owner. The following local council rate records are included:
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA - RICHMOND RATE RECORDS 1857-1887
These have been digitized and are indexed through their Genealogical Index of Names.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - SHIRE OF RIPON RATE RECORDS 1864-1930 (VPRS 12321)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS12321
ANCESTRY - BOROUGH OF SEBASTOPOL, RATE BOOKS, 1906-1938
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - BOROUGH OF SEBASTOPOL RATES CASH BOOK 1910-1919 (VPRS 2539)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS2539
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - BOROUGH OF SEBASTOPOL RATES AND SANITARY CASH BOOKS 1919-1933 (VPRS 2538)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS2538
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - BOROUGH OF SMYTHESDALE RATE BOOKS 1911-1915 (VPRS 6916)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS6916
FAMILY SEARCH - MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH BARWON RATE BOOKS 1857-1863
These have been digitized. Original records were housed at the Geelong Historical Records Centre.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/551254?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILY SEARCH - BOROUGH OF SOUTH BARWON RATE BOOKS 1863-1882
These have been digitized. Original records were housed at the Geelong Historical Records Centre.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/551257?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILY SEARCH - SHIRE OF SOUTH BARWON RATE BOOKS 1883-1925
These have been digitized. Original records were housed at the Geelong Historical Records Centre.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/551271?availability=Family%20History%20Library
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, RATE BOOKS, 1855-1963
This includes Melbourne suburban council records. These are searchable both by occupier and owner. The following local council rate records are included:
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - BOROUGH OF STAWELL RATE COLLECTOR'S REPORT BOOKS 1874-1892 (VPRS 1233)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS1233
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - BOROUGH OF STAWELL RATE AND VALUATION BOOKS 1920-1932 (VPRS 3528)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS3528
ANCESTRY - BOROUGH OF STAWELL, RATE BOOKS, 1870-1920
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
ANCESTRY - SHIRE OF STAWELL, RATE BOOKS, 1861-1949
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, RATE BOOKS, 1855-1963
This includes Melbourne suburban council records. These are searchable both by occupier and owner. The following local council rate records are included:
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
FAMILYSEARCH - BOROUGH OF STREGLITZ RATE BOOKS 1866-1878
These have been digitized. Original records were housed at the Geelong Historical Records Centre.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/552754?availability=Family%20History%20Library
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG AND DISTRICT RATE BOOK INDEXES
The following rate books have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database:
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, LAND REGISTERS 1863-1962
These are rate records for the Shire of Swan Hill from 1863 to 1898 and Shire of Kerang from 1900 to 1962. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62582/
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES - TALLAROOK COUNCIL RATES
Rate records have been indexed and are included on the Genealogical Index of Names on the Genealogical Society of Victoria website.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - WARANGA SHIRE RATE BOOKS 1863-1964 (VPRS 3988)
The District of Waranga Rate Books from 1863 to 1869 are included.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS3988
ANCESTRY - SHIRE OF WARANGA, RATE BOOKS, 1863-1960
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
FAMILYSEARCH - SHIRE OF WANNON RATE BOOKS 1873-1940
These have been digitized. Original records were housed at the Shire offices in Coleraine.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/570975?availability=Family%20History%20Library
ANCESTRY - CAMBERWELL AND WAVERLEY, AUSTRALIA, RATE BOOKS 1857-1927
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60707
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES (GIN) - WEDDERBURN RATEPAYERS 1867
The following records have been indexed into the Genealogical Society of Victoria's Genealogical Index of Names (GIN) Database.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, RATE BOOKS, 1855-1963
This includes Melbourne suburban council records. These are searchable both by occupier and owner. The following local council rate records are included:
These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
ANCESTRY - SHIRE OF WIMMERA, RATE BOOKS, 1863-1940
This was a local government area with its shire offices in Horsham but Horsham was governed by a separate council. These have been digitized. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60706
FAMILYSEARCH - SHIRE OF WINCHELSEA RATE BOOKS 1866-1918
These have been digitized. Original records were housed at the Geelong Historical Records Centre.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/552760?availability=Family%20History%20Library
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG AND DISTRICT RATE BOOK INDEXES
The following rate books have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database:
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES (GIN) - WYNDHAM ROAD DISTRICT AND SHIRE
The following records have been indexed into the Genealogical Society of Victoria's Genealogical Index of Names (GIN) Database.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - HEATHCOTE WATERWORKS TRUST RATE BOOKS 1895-1930 (VPRS 7217)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS7217
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - STAWELL WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT RATE BOOKS 1882-1896, 1899-1920 (VPRS 1106)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS1106
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - BOROUGH OF SEBASTOPOL RATES AND SANITARY CASH BOOKS 1919-1933 (VPRS 2538)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS2538
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - SHIRE OF MCIVOR RATE COLLECTOR'S REPORT BOOK - COSTERFIELD SANITARY FEES 1914-1929 (VPRS 7093)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS7093
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - SHIRE OF MCIVOR RATE COLLECTOR'S REPORT BOOK - SANITARY FEES 1904-1939 (VPRS 7098)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS7098
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - LINTON TO SKIPTON RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION TRUST RATE BOOKS 1916-1925 (VPRS 7229)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS7229
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