Victorian Genealogy
Finding People and Places in Victoria, Australia.
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, LAND REGISTERS 1863-1962
This includes the land tax register for 1888 for Victoria.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62582/
ANCESTRY - AUSTRALIA, VICTORIA, GOVERNMENT GAZETTES 1851-1907
The collection is searchable and may be browsed. Years 1853, 1854 and 1892 are not available for browsing.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62730/
ANCESTRY - AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIAN LUTHERAN PUBLICATIONS 1850-1907
The collection is searchable and may be browsed from 1913 to 1966.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62861/
VICTORIAN STATE GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION - AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Catalogue of aerial photography and satellite imagery. This is available in their simple interactive map. Many images are restricted and require a login to view.
https://iws.maps.vic.gov.au/viewer/index.html
VICTORIAN STATE GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION - MAPS, DATA AND MORE
Maps, spatial data and web services provided by the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action and other Victorian Government departments. Included is their premium web mapping application MapShareVic.
https://www.deeca.vic.gov.au/maps/home
VICTORIAN STATE GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION - FALLEN PERSONNEL MEMORIAL
The Fallen Personnel Memorial honours the people who have lost their lives while working for the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action and predecessor organisations.
https://www.deeca.vic.gov.au/fallen-personnel-memorial
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - ROADS EMPLOYMENT
This is a finding aid for Roads Employment. The records are not online.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - KELLY GANG
The following document collection relating to the Kelly Gang is online and some documents have been digitised:
Kelly Records not in the Kelly Historical Collection
CITY OF MELBOURNE - ART AND HERITAGE COLLECTION
This is a collection of 13,000 things.
https://citycollection.melbourne.vic.gov.au
CITY OF MELBOURNE - CITY GALLERY
The gallery has held more than 50 exhibitions since it opened in 2002.
https://citycollection.melbourne.vic.gov.au/city-gallery-catalogues/
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, PORT PHILLIP GOVERNMENT GAZETTES 1847
This is searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62731/
ANCESTRY - AUSTRALIA, GOVERNMENT HONOUR RECORDS 1900-2023
This collection is a comprehensive list of those formally honoured by the Australian government between 1900 and 2023. Types of awards given include:
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62821/
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
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES - VOTER ROLLS
Voter rolls 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
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES - SCHOOL RECORDS
The following school registers have been indexed into the Genealogical Society of Victoria's Genealogical Index of Names (GIN) Database and some have attached images. People under 75 are not included.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA - MELBOURNE HERALD-SUN PERSONAL NOTICES 1 JANUARY 2001-1 APRIL 2001
Index Only. They may be searched through Milestones.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA - INDEX TO THE PORTLAND GUARDIAN 1842-1859
Birth, marriage and death notices. It may be searched through Milestones.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA - THE MILDURA CULTIVATOR 1888-1920
Records of births, deaths and marriages. They may be searched through Milestones.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA - GREAT SCOT, THE SCOTCH COLLEGE, MELBOURNE MAGAZINE OBITUARIES 1978 TO PRESENT
Index Only. Incomplete. They may be searched through Milestones.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA - MELBOURNE LEGACY BULLETIN OBITUARIES 1985-1988,1991-1996
Index Only. They may be searched through Milestones.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA MILESTONES - CHURCH RECORDS
The following church records have been indexed into the Genealogical Society of Victoria's Milestones Database and some have attached images.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
VICTORIAN COLLECTIONS - MASSACRE MAP
This map shows the locations of known killings of Aborigines by Europeans for the 18 years between 1836 and 1853.The deaths of several thousand people are represented. Many thousands more died beyond prying eyes. This map was compiled for the Koorie Heritage Trust’s publication ‘Koorie’ in 1991.
https://victoriancollections.net.au/stories/indigenous-stories-about-war-and-invasion
BOOKFINDER
BookFinder.com searches the inventories of over 100,000 booksellers worldwide, accessing millions of books in one step.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES (GIN) - VICTORIAN PARLIAMENTARY PAPERS
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
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS - VON MUELLER CORRESPONDENCE PROJECT
The von Mueller Correspondence Project (VMCP) makes available to the public the majority of the surviving correspondence of Baron Ferdinand von Mueller. Mueller was Victoria’s first Government Botanist and the first Director of the Melbourne Botanic Garden.
Mueller’s correspondence is believed to have included over 100,000 letters. The VMCP team has located over 15,000 of these letters, with new items continuing to emerge. These documents have been digitally transcribed, translated into English where written in other languages, annotated and indexed so that they can be searched.
FAMILY TREE CONNECTIONS - FAMILY TREE BOOKLET
This is a little booklet aimed at children, to help them document information about their own family. It was provided by the Family History Federation.
https://www.familyhistory.asn.au/layout.php?p=91
YARRA BEND LUNATIC ASYLUM CEMETERY
This cemetery is associated with Yarra Bend Asylum Cemetery which operated from 1848 to 1925. Most of the people who died in the Lunatic Asylum were buried in the cemetery. There were over 1,200 burials at the Yarra Bend Lunatic Asylum Cemetery before it closed. From the 1880s most were exhumed and re-buried in MELBOURNE GENERAL CEMETERY. If the family paid they were buried in single graves, otherwise they were buried in unmarked common graves. The Yarra Bend Lunatic Asylum closed in 1925 and the some of the remaining bodies were exhumed; it is thought that not all bodies were exhumed. The cemetery is no longer extant and is now the practice fairway for the Yarra Bend Golf Course.
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - AGE OF EXPLORATION
This database includes Australian explorers. It is accessible from home available to State Library of Victoria registered Victorian users.
ANCESTRY - ALL UNITED KINGDOM AND UNITED STATES - BLACKSMITHS AND RELATED TRADES INDEX, 1720-1940
This collection contains an index of tradespersons who were employed between 1550 and 2023, with the majority of the records from 1720 to 1940. While most records are for blacksmiths, you will also find a variety of other related trades represented in this collection. Records primarily cover tradespeople from the United Kingdom, but records of citizens from the Commonwealth and the United States are also included.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62979/
GOOGLE TRANSLATE
DEEPL
https://www.deepl.com/translator
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - PHOTOWALL
This is an easy way to find photographs from the archival collection.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/photowall
ARCHIVAL SURVIVAL
They supply archival quality storage materials to organisations and individuals responsible for the care of collections.
https://www.archivalsurvival.com.au/
CONSERVATION SUPPLIES AUSTRALIA
They aim to provide you with all your conservation and archival needs whether you are a professional in an institution or protecting your family heirlooms.
https://conservationsuppliesaus.com.au/
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - CARING FOR PHOTOGRAPHS
https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/Caring%20for%20photographs_0.pdf
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - CARING FOR FAMILY HISTORY DOCUMENTS
https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/Caring%20for%20documents_0.pdf
ANCESTRY - AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND, NEWSPAPERS.COM™ STORIES AND EVENTS INDEX, 1800s-PRESENT
This index allows you to search for your ancestor by name in Australian and New Zealand newspapers that are available on Newspapers.com™ from the 1800s to the present. Not all newspapers from Australia and New Zealand are included. Links to the newspaper article in which your ancestor's name was found are included in the index. An additional subscription for Newspapers.com may be required depending on the type of Ancestry subscription held.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/50093/
ANCESTRY - UNITED KINGDOM, ADMIRALTY RECORDS OF MARRIAGES AND BAPTISMS 1754-1878
This collection contains images of marriage and baptism records for Royal Navy personnel dated between 1754 and 1878. The records appear in registration books and as individual certificates. The registration books typically have printed column headings with handwritten entries, and some records are simple handwritten notes. The information in the records varies, but they generally contain the names of family members.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62629/
EQUASIS
This website holds worldwide information on ships and shipping companies.
https://www.equasis.org/EquasisWeb/public/HomePage
RELATIONSHIPS AUSTRALIA
They are a leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities. They aim to support all people in Australia to achieve positive and respectful relationships.
https://www.relationships.org.au/
MYHERITAGE - OLDNEWS
This is a subscription service for the MyHeritage historical newspaper collection. It includes the newspapers and gazettes on Trove but has a different index.
CONVICT RECORDS
This is a database of convicts transported to Australia from 1787 to 1867. It is searchable by convict, ship or voyage. Information about convicts can be uploaded by the public.
https://convictrecords.com.au/
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA MILESTONES - CHURCH RECORDS
The following church records have been indexed into the Genealogical Society of Victoria's Milestones Database and some have attached images.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES - SCHOOL RECORDS
The following school register has been indexed into the Genealogical Society of Victoria's Genealogical Index of Names (GIN) Database and some have attached images. People under 75 are not included.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES (GIN) - VICTORIAN PIONEERS WHO SIGNED THE LOYAL ADDRESS TO THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH IN 1867.
This includes the names of 980 colonists who arrived prior to 1843, and date of arrival. Digital copy at GSV premises.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
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
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES (GIN) - PORT PHILLIP EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR 1841: SUMMARIES OF TREASURY VOUCHERS.
Digital copy at GSV premises.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES (GIN) - VICTORIAN PARLIAMENTARY PAPERS
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
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES (GIN) - NAMES AND OCCUPATIONS OF PEOPLE FEATURED IN THE MELBOURNE HERALD-SUN OBITUARIES 1993-1998
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES (GIN) - PARISH OF GORONG, COUNTIES OF BOURKE AND GRANT SCHEDULE OF ALLOTMENTS, VICTORIA. DEPARTMENT OF CROWN LANDS AND SURVEY
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, ROYAL NAVY MEDICAL JOURNALS 1817-1856
This collection contains images of medical journals from 19th-century British ships (1817-1857), which include names of patients and other passengers and crew aboard. The journals in this database were kept by ships’ medical officers, who were required to keep a record of patients, treatments, and outcomes during a voyage. This collection includes 671 volumes, each from a single ship and covering a particular time period. The majority are convict ships bound for Australia or Van Diemen’s Land.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/960/uk-royal-navy-medical-journals-1817-1856
FORCES WAR RECORDS - GERMANY, WORLD WAR 2, RECORD CARDS OF BRITISH AND ALLIED PRISONERS OF WAR 1939-1945
This is a collection of cards, printed in old style German, and completed in English. They contain varying amounts of personal dhttps://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/960/uk-royal-navy-medical-journals-1817-1856etails of prisoners of war held by the German Authorities during the Second World War.
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, RECIPIENTS OF THE MILITARY CROSS, 1914-1918
The United Kingdom Military Cross (MC) was created on 28th December 1914 for commissioned offers of the substantive rank of Captain or below and for Warrant officers.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/1226/uk-recipients-of-the-military-cross-1914-1918
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, WORLD WAR 2, ALLIED PRISONERS OF WAR 1939-1945
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/1015/uk-wwii-allied-prisoners-of-war-1939-1945
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, WORLD WAR 2, BOMBER AND FIGHTER COMMAND LOSSES 1939-1945
Bomber Command Operational Losses in the European Theatre of War covering both Aircraft and Aircrew 1939-1945.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/1178/uk-wwii-bomber-and-fighter-command-losses-1939-1945
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, WORLD WAR 2, BRITISH AND ALLIED PRISONERS OF WAR HELD IN GERMANY, 1945
Personnel of the British armed forces as well as Merchant seamen were captured during the Second World War and placed in one of the different types of prisoner of war camps run by the Germans.
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, WORLD WAR 2, INDEX TO ALLIED AIRMEN ROLL OF HONOUR 1939-1945
This collection of comprehensive and very detailed records contains a Roll of Honour for British, Commonwealth, Dominion, and Allied European Air Service members who lost their lives in service during the Second World War while under Royal Air Force (RAF) control, or with their own national air services.
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, WORLD WAR 2, LONDON GAZETTE, MILITARY NOTICES 1939-1945
The London Gazette announced military notices published in the London Gazette during the Second World War.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/1155/uk-wwii-london-gazette-military-notices-1939-1945
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, WORLD WAR 2, BRITISH AND ALLIED PRISONERS OF WAR HELD BY THE JAPANESE 1941-1945
The Japanese Registers of Allied Prisoners of War and Civilian Internees held in Camps in Singapore during World War 2.
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, WORLD WAR 1 AND WORLD WAR 2, COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION DEATH REGISTERS
The registers are divided by the cemetery/memorial and list the names of the dead commemorated that are either interned or commemorated there.
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, WW1 5TH LONDON GENERAL HOSPITAL 1917
The Fifth London General Hospital (St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth Palace Road, SE1 7EH) played an important part in housing patients during WWI. During this time the hospital's purpose was specifically for military use. This title is an index of the list of patients logged in between 1916-1917 at the hospital.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/1403/uk-wwi-5th-london-general-hospital-1917
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, BRITISH AND ALLIED AIRMEN WHO DIED IN WORLD WAR 1, 1914-1920
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, WWI, DAILY REPORTS: MISSING, DEAD, WOUNDED AND POWS, 1914-1918
This collection is drawn up from War Office's lists of casualties. These were official reports of British and Commonwealth soldiers who had either died, been wounded, taken as a Prisoner of War or had been classified as missing.
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, WWI, RECIPIENTS OF THE DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL, 1914-1920
Awards given to forces from throughout the British Empire during World war 1.
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, WWI, RECIPIENTS OF THE MILITARY CROSS, 1914-1920
Register of recipients of the Military Cross 1914–1920: Army, Sea, and Air.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/975/uk-wwi-recipients-of-the-military-cross-1914-1920
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, WAR OFFICE: BRITISH ARMY RECORDS OF OFFICERS' SERVICES 1764-1932
FORCES WAR RECORDS - WWI, JOINT WAR ORGANISATION ENQUIRIES: MISSING, WOUNDED AND DEAD PERSONNEL, 1914-1918
List of wounded and missing British, Australian, Canadian, South African personnel in all theatres of war about whom enquiries have been made.
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, SHOT AT DAWN, 1914-1920
During the First World War 306 British Army and Commonwealth soldiers were executed after being found guilty at a court-martial for desertion, cowardice, striking an officer, disobedience, falling asleep on duty or casting away arms.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/1392/uk-ww1-shot-at-dawn-1914-1920
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, ROYAL NAVY REGISTER, 1853-1924
An index of Royal Navy personnel from 1853 to 1924https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/1351/uk-royal-navy-register-1853-1924
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, ROYAL RED CROSS DECORATION, 1883-1994
The Royal Red Cross was instituted as a decoration by Queen Victoria by royal warrant of 23 April, St George’s Day, 1883 for award to ladies who showed special devotion while nursing the sick and wounded of the Army and Navy. The Royal Warrant said that it be bestowed ‘upon any ladies, whether subjects or foreign persons, who may be recommended by our Secretary of State for War for special exertions in providing for the nursing of sick and wounded soldiers and sailors of our Army and Navy’. The decoration was specifically extended to the Nursing Services of the Royal Air Force in 1920 and to men in 1977. The award is now restricted to members of the Nursing Services of the Armed Forces and properly constituted Auxiliary Nursing Services working under Armed Forces control.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/1269/uk-royal-red-cross-decoration-1883-1994
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, SOLDIERS AWARDS FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1898-1944
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, VICTORIA CROSS MEDAL RECIPIENTS 1857-2007
This database contains details on all the medals awarded since the Victoria Cross was introduced on 29th January 1856 by Queen Victoria to honour acts of valour during the Crimean War.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/1365/uk-victoria-cross-medal-recipients-1857-2007
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, ROYAL MARINES REGISTERS OF SERVICE INDEX, 1842-1925
The Royal Marines Registers of Service Index are the service registers of around 110,000 of non-commissioned marine ranks who joined the United Kingdom’s Royal Marines between 1842 and 1925.
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA PENSIONER SERVICE RECORDS, 1760-1925
This collection comprises service documents of soldiers (but not officers) who either became in- or out-pensioners of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA PENSIONER ADMISSION AND DISCHARGE RECORDS 1715-1925
Contains registers from the Royal Hospital Chelsea of discharged soldiers.
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, REGISTRY OF SHIPPING AND SEAMEN CREW LISTS, 1861-1994
Crew lists, originally called “muster rolls” or “lists”, were kept ensuring that a levy could be collected from all seamen's wages for a relief fund, and record the names, ratings, dates of entry and final discharge for all men serving on board a ship.
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, NOMINAL INDEX OF ALL SERVICE PERSONNEL SERVING IN A THEATRE OF WAR, 1914-1919
Nominal index of all service personnel serving in a theatre of war 1914-1919
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, NAVY LIST, AUGUST 1914
The official published Lists are often one of the best ways to trace an officer's career in the British Services.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/1325/uk-navy-list-august-1914
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, MILITARY HOSPITALS ADMISSIONS AND DISCHARGE REGISTERS, 1914-1918
A full, detailed transcription can be found directly from the WW1 Military Hospital records in the National archives collection reference MH106.
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, ICRC CARDS; INDEX OF PRISON OF WAR CAMP REGISTER ENTRIES, 1914-1918
Index of prison of war camp register entries, for British and Commonwealth troops in the Prisoners of the First World War in the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) archives.
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, GRANTED AVIATORS AND AERONAUT FLYING CERTIFICATES, 1888-1928
British and Commonwealth Personnel, including serving Officers who were granted Aviators and Aeronaut flying certificates by the Royal Aero Club, after successfully completing a series of tasks.
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, NAVY LISTS, 1888-1970
The Royal Navy's official published list of officers including multiple volumes of the Navy List.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/938/uk-navy-lists-1888-1970
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, NAVAL GOLD MEDAL RECIPIENTS, 1793-1815
This collection covers claimants of the Naval Gold Medal, which was awarded between 1793 and 1815 to senior officers of the Royal Navy for specified actions.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/1394/uk-naval-gold-medal-recipients-1793-1815
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, MILITARY DESERTERS, 1812-1927
This collection is an index to soldiers of British army regiments who deserted their units from Her/His Majesty’s Service and whose names were published in the United Kingdom Police Gazette between 1812 and 1927.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/1321/uk-military-deserters-1812-1927
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, LONDON GAZETTE MILITARY AWARDS, 1919-1939
Military awards of recognition and honour for various acts of gallantry and service to the British Empire from World War 1 until the very start of the Second World War 2.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/1320/uk-london-gazette-military-awards-1919-1939
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, COURTS MARTIAL REGISTERS 1806-1930
Various UK naval and military courts martial registers, including records from Naval, Field General, Military, District and General Courts.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/953/uk-courts-martial-registers-1806-1930
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, BRITISH NAVAL BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY, 1849
This collection contains biographies of officers in the British Navy in 1849. Author William R. O'Byrne began the project by compiling the officers' naval records and family records in a book originally published in 1849. Records in the collection are typed and composed in a narrative format. Access is free.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/1415/uk-british-naval-biographical-dictionary-1849
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, ROYAL NAVY MEDAL ROLLS, 1793-1955
Rolls and lists of officers and men of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines who were awarded or claimed medals and clasps issued to commemorate actions and campaigns.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/1368/uk-royal-navy-medal-rolls-1793-1955
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, WORLD WAR 2, RECIPIENTS OF THE DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL, 1939-1945
A comprehensive list of the British soldiers who received the second highest award for gallantry during WWII.
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, WORLD WAR 2, LONDON GAZETTE, MILITARY NOTICES, 1939-1945
The London Gazette published military notices during the Second World War.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/1155/uk-wwii-london-gazette-military-notices-1939-1945
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, WORLD WAR 2, RECIPIENTS OF THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING MEDAL, 1939-1945
A listing of approximately six thousand British recipients of the Distinguished Flying Medal from World War 2.
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, COMPANIONS OF THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER, 1923-2010
A comprehensive list of the recipients of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) from the British Navy and Royal Marines.
FORCES WAR RECORDS - AUSTRALIA, WORLD WAR 2, MILITARY PHONE DIRECTORY 1942
A book of addresses and telephone numbers for military personnel.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/930/aus-wwii-military-phone-directory-1942
FORCES WAR RECORDS - WORLD WAR 1 AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE NOMINAL ROLL
This nominal roll is a record of members of the Australian Imperial Force who served overseas during WWI.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/1175/aus-australian-imperial-force-nominal-roll-wwi
FORCES WAR RECORDS - WORLD WAR 1 AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE – EMBARKATION NOMINAL ROLL
This roll contains records of personnel within units and reinforcements of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) as they embarked from Australia for overseas service during the First World War.
FORCES WAR RECORDS - WORLD WAR 1 SERVICE RECORDS 1914-1920
Service dossiers for Australians who served in the First World War.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/936/aus-wwi-service-records-1914-1920
FORCES WAR RECORDS - WORLD WAR 2 SERVICE RECORDS
This database consists of service records for Australians who served during World War II in the Australian Army, Royal Australian Navy (RAN), and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/947/aus-wwii-service-records
FORCES WAR RECORDS - AUSTRALIA, MILITARY BOOK COLLECTION 1863-1954
WORLD WAR 1The above books are searchable by people, records, places and dates.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/948/aus-military-book-collection-1863-1954
FORCES WAR RECORDS - IRELAND, ROYAL HOSPITAL, KILMAINHAM, PENSIONERS' DISCHARGE DOCUMENTS, 1704-1924
Pensioners' certificates from the Royal Kilmainham Hospital in Ireland.
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, SILVER WAR BADGE 1914-1920
The Silver War Badge was issued in the United Kingdom to service personnel who had been honourably discharged due to wounds or sickness during World War 1.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/1166/silver-war-badge-1914-1920
FORCES WAR RECORDS - UNITED KINGDOM, AIRMEN DIED IN THE GREAT WAR, 1914-1918
This collections contains records of all British and Commonwealth airmen who died during World War 1.
https://au.forceswarrecords.com/publication/957/uk-airmen-died-in-the-great-war-1914-1918
ARMS (VICTORIA)
A not for profit organization founded in 1982 out of a common need to support women who are living with the difficulties of having lost a child or children to adoption.
VICTORIAN RAILWAYS RESOURCES
This website contains information about the history of the Victorian Railways, the state railways of Victoria, Australia. The focus is on the infrastructure of the railways, with a particular emphasis on signalling. This website includes detailed histories of individual stations and Victorian railway maps.
SIGNALLING RECORD SOCIETY VICTORIA
The Signalling Record Society Victoria comprises a group of enthusiasts interested in railway signalling and is based in Victoria, Australia. They are dedicated to documenting the changes in Victoria’s railway signalling heritage.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - CENTRAL REGISTER OF MALE AND FEMALE PRISONERS 1855-1948 (VPRS 515, 516)
This includes prisoners held at some Melbourne area prisons (Collingwood, Carlton and Williamstown stockades, Eastern Gaol, the Hulks and Pentridge) as well as regional prisons for female prisoners only. These records have been digitised and have been indexed through the catalogue.
FINDMYPAST - ANGLO-BOER WAR RECORDS 1899-1902
This database of more than 500 sources may reveal the unit your ancestor served with and any medals, honors, or awards they won. The register also contains a completely revised casualty list of 59,000 casualty records.
https://search.findmypast.com.au/search-world-Records/anglo-boer-war-records-1899-1902
ANCESTRY - WEB: UNITED KINGDOM, ROYAL NAVAL OFFICERS' SERVICE RECORDS INDEX, 1756-1931
This data is published by the National Archives of the United Kingdom.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/70686/
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES (ENGLAND) - ROYAL NAVAL OFFICERS' SERVICE RECORDS 1756-1931 (ADM 196).
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/royal-naval-officers-service-records.htm
ANCESTRY - WEB: UNITED KINGDOM, NAVAL OFFICERS' SERVICE RECORD CARDS AND FILES INDEX, 1880-1950s
This data is published by the National Archives of the United Kingdom.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60381/
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES (ENGLAND) - ROYAL NAVY OFFICERS’ SERVICE RECORD CARDS AND FILES c1840-c1920 (ADM 340).
These records consist of over 5,000 officers’ service records for men and women serving in the Royal Navy, Royal Naval Reserve, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve and Women’s Royal Naval Service.
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/navy-cards-and-files.asp
THE OFFICIAL DIRECTORY OF THE AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
This lists current and former incumbents in the church.
https://www.catholicdirectory.com.au/
STATE ARCHIVES COLLECTION, MUSEUMS OF HISTORY, NEW SOUTH WALES - RECORDS OF 19TH CENTURY BLANKET LISTS AND RETURNS OF ABORIGINAL PEOPLE 184?-1850
These include reports for Port Phillip Bay 184?,1846,1847 and 1850 and Melbourne 1848. These are in the process of being digitized.
CENTRE FOR AUSTRALIAN ART - AUSTRALIAN PRINTS AND PRINTMAKING DATABASE
Prints and printmaking Australia Asia Pacific provides a gateway for information on printed images from Australia and the Asia Pacific region. This includes works, images, artists, galleries, exhibitions and references.
https://www.printsandprintmaking.gov.au/
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ALLIES, ENEMIES AND TRADING PARTNERS: RECORDS ON AUSTRALIA AND THE JAPANESE BY PAM OLIVER, 2004.
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
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES (GIN) - VICTORIAN PARLIAMENTARY PAPERS
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
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES (GIN) - 1856 BALLARAT DIRECTORY
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES (GIN) - STATISTICS OF THE COLONY OF VICTORIA FOR THE YEAR 1856: CIVIL ESTABLISHMENT
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES - VOTER ROLLS
Voter rolls 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
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA MILESTONES - AUSTRALIAN SKETCHER DEATHS 1873
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA MILESTONES
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
ANCESTRY - UNITED KINGDOM, OFFICERS' BIRTH CERTIFICATES, WILLS AND PERSONAL PAPERS, 1755-1908
This collection contains documents used to legally prove the pension claims of deceased or disabled officers in the British military between 1755 and 1908. Documents may include wills, pension records, records of birth, baptism, marriage, and death. The records are searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62614/
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES (ENGLAND) - OFFICERS' BIRTH CERTIFICATES, WILLS AND PERSONAL PAPERS, 1755-1908
Certificates of birth, baptism, marriage and death, with wills, administrations, statements of services and personal papers of officers and their families, in cases where the officer died on service or on half pay and his widow applied for a pension, or application was made for a child's compassionate allowance.
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C14251
ANCESTRY - UNITED KINGDOM, ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA ADMISSION BOOKS, REGISTERS AND PAPERS, 1702-1933
This collection contains images of records from the Royal Hospital Chelsea dated between 1702 and 1933. The records include admission books, registers, and ledgers related to the payment of British military pensions. They are divided into four groups and are listed chronologically within each group, which includes out-pensioners, in-pensioners, officers, and civilian employees. In-pensioners were veterans who forfeited their pension in exchange for residency at the hospital. Out-pensioners lived in their own residences in the United Kingdom or abroad and received their pensions in cash payments. The records are searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62624/
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES (ENGLAND) - ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA ADMISSION BOOKS, REGISTERS AND PAPERS, 1702-1933
The records in this series consist of registers, admission books, ledgers etc relating to army pensioners and the payment of pensions. Most, but by no means all, relate to pensions payable by the Commissioners of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, to either in-pensioners or out-pensioners
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C14232
CHELSEA PENSIONERS
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is the home of the Chelsea Pensioners, who are all retired soldiers of the British Army. Since 1692 they have offered care and comradeship for veterans in recognition of their loyal service to the United Kingdom.
https://www.chelsea-pensioners.co.uk/
MYHERITAGE - GERMANY, RHINELAND EMIGRANTS, 1814-1939
This collection contains records of emigrants departing from the Rhineland region of Germany between the years 1814 and 1939.
ANCESTRY - UNITED KINGDOM AND ALLIED COUNTRIES, WORLD WAR II LIBERATED PRISONER OF WAR QUESTIONNAIRES, 1945-1946
This collection comprises questionnaires filled out by prisoners of war who were liberated at the end of the Second World War in 1945. The questionnaires were given to thousands of British and Commonwealth soldiers captured by Germany, Italy, or Japan. The questionnaires provide information about various dates related to each soldier's military service and time as a prisoner of war.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62114/
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG - FIRST FLEET DATABASE
This is a searchable database of 780 First Fleet convicts.
PETER MAYBERRY - IRISH CONVICTS TO NEW SOUTH WALES 1788-1849
This is a searchable database of Irish convicts who were transported to New South Wales from 1788 to 1849.
https://members.pcug.org.au/~ppmay/cgi-bin/irish/irish.cgi
CONVICTS OF LINCOLNSHIRE 1788-1840
List of convicts transported from the County of Lincolnshire to Australia between 1788 and 1840.
NATIONAL WORKERS MEMORIAL AND HONOUR ROLL
The National Workers Memorial and Honour Roll pay tribute to working Australians who have died as a result of work-related accidents, incidents and disease.
https://www.nationalworkersmemorial.gov.au/
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
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 - BOROUGH OF EAGLEHAWK RATE BOOKS 1864-1930 (VPRS 16263)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS16263
ANCESTRY - GERMANY, ROSTOCK, EMIGRATION LISTS 1855-1900
Rostock is a port in the state of Mecklenburg- Vorpommern in northern Germany. The emigration lists are in German. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62404/
ANCESTRY - UNITED KINGDOM, WILLS OF ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES PERSONNEL 1786-1882
These records are the original wills of warrant officers and ratings as well as Royal Marines other ranks. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62613/
ANCESTRY - AUSTRALIA, COASTAL PASSENGER RECORDS 1852-1924
This collection contains images of passenger registers for ships traveling between ports in Victoria, Australia, and ports in other Australian cities. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62625/
UNDERBOOL - CEMETERY TRUST
This includes a list of interments.
https://www.underbool.vic.au/directory/community-groups/cemetery-trust/
THE AGE - TRIBUTES 2012-PRESENT
This includes death, funeral and in memorium notices and tributes.
https://tributes.theage.com.au/obituaries/theage-au/
COROP CEMETERY
Burial register is online.
SPORT AUSTRALIA HALL OF FAME
ANCESTRY - UNITED KINGDOM, MERCHANT SEAMEN, DEATHS 1939-1953
This collection details the names of over 50,000 merchant seamen who lost their lives during and just after WWII. The Merchant Navy during this time was made up of approximately 185,000 seamen, including 40,000 men of Indian, Chinese and other nationalities. This is searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61094/
ANCESTRY - UNITED KINGDOM, REGISTERS AND INDEXES OF BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS OF PASSENGERS AND SEAMEN AT SEA, 1891-1922
This collection comprises records of births, marriages, and deaths of passengers and seamen while they were at sea. The records are dated between 1891 and 1922 and include information for British citizens and foreign-born passengers aboard British ships. Some records contain information about sailors who died while ashore. This is searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62598/
MYHERITAGE - NORWAY, 1875 SAILORS AND SEAMEN CENSUS
The 1875 Norway census was created to include people native to the country and other residents. Sailors and seamen on Norwegian ships and ports were counted and they are in this sub-collection of the 1875 census. This collection is provided through cooperation with the National Archives of Norway. It is searchable.
https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20236/norway-1875-sailors-seamen-census?s=833891551/?utm_source=partner_Victoriangenealogy&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=Victoriangenealogy_sep23_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch
MYHERITAGE - SWEDEN, SAILORS AND SEAMEN'S HOUSE ENROLLMENTS 1752-1941
This collection contains records of individuals who served in Swedish sailor houses, between the years 1752 and 1941. Swedish sailor houses mentioned in this collection are Härnösand, Gamlakarleby, Västervik, Hudiksvall, Söderhamn, Gävle, Karlskrona, Oskarshamn, Visby and Örnsköldsvik. The records are searchable.
https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20339/sweden-sailors-seamen%E2%80%99s-house-enrollments?s=833891551/?utm_source=partner_Victoriangenealogy&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=Victoriangenealogy_sep23_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch
MYHERITAGE - NEWSPAPER PRESS DIRECTORY 1927
This Newspaper Press Directory lists thousands of different newspapers, magazines and periodicals from every area throughout Britain and its colonies with a brief description of each one and where it comes from.
https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-50917/newspaper-press-directory?s=833891551/?utm_source=partner_Victoriangenealogy&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=Victoriangenealogy_sep23_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch
MYHERITAGE - GERMANY, HESSE EMIGRANTS 1539-PRESENT
This collection contains records of emigrants departing from the Hessian region of Germany from the year 1539 onwards. Records typically include the name of the emigrant, date of birth, date and place of departure, and emigration destination. They are searchable.
https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20395/germany-hesse-emigrants?s=833891551/?utm_source=partner_Victoriangenealogy&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=Victoriangenealogy_sep23_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch
MYHERITAGE - AUSTRIA, VIENNA, JEWISH EMIGRANT APPLICATIONS, 1938-1939
In May 1938, Jews living in Austria had to register with the Vienna Israelitische Kultusgemeinde's Emigration Department to leave the country and escape Nazi persecution. The emigration papers are part of the extensive communal archive of the Viennese Jewish Community, which is part of the holdings of the Central Archives for the History of the Jewish People (CAHJP) in Jerusalem. It is searchable and free to access.
https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-11000/austria-vienna-jewish-emigrant-applications-1938-1939?s=833891551/?utm_source=partner_Victoriangenealogy&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=Victoriangenealogy_sep23_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch
MYHERITAGE - AUSTRALIA, NEW SOUTH WALES COLONIAL SECRETARY'S PAPERS 1788-1825
This collection contains records of Colonial Secretary's Papers from New South Wales, Australia between the years 1788 and 1825. Records typically include the name of the individual, the date of arrival, the name of the ship, and additional events date and description. They are searchable.
https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20449/australia-new-south-wales-colonial-secretarys-papers-1788-1825?s=833891551/?utm_source=partner_Victoriangenealogy&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=Victoriangenealogy_sep23_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch
MYHERITAGE - AUSTRALIA, BUSINESS REGISTER
This collection contains records of individuals who own businesses in Australia and have registered for an Australian Business Number (ABN). Records typically include the name of the individual, name and type of business, the place where the business is located, post code, and ABN. They are searchable and free to access.
https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20422/australia-business-register?s=833891551/?utm_source=partner_Victoriangenealogy&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=Victoriangenealogy_sep23_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch
MYHERITAGE - AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, BIRTHS 1803-1933
This collection contains birth records from Tasmania, Australia between the years 1803 and 1933. The records in this collection are sourced from Libraries Tasmania.
https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20233/australia-tasmania-births?s=833891551/?utm_source=partner_Victoriangenealogy&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=Victoriangenealogy_sep23_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch
MYHERITAGE - AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, DEATHS 1803-1939
This collection contains death records from Tasmania, Australia from between the years 1803 and 1939. The records in this collection are sourced from Libraries Tasmania. These are searchable.
https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20243/australia-tasmania-deaths?s=833891551/?utm_source=partner_Victoriangenealogy&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=Victoriangenealogy_sep23_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch
MYHERITAGE - AUSTRALIA, FIRST WORLD WAR EMBARKATION ROLLS
This collection contains records of members of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) who boarded ships for overseas service during the First World War. The records are sourced from the Australian War Memorial. They are searchable and free to access.
https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20207/australia-first-world-war-embarkation-rolls?s=833891551/?utm_source=partner_Victoriangenealogy&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=Victoriangenealogy_sep23_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch
MYHERITAGE - AUSTRALIA, GOVERNMENT HONOURS AND AWARDS
This collection contains honours and awards records of individuals from Australia. Records typically include the name of the individual, the residence, the award date and the award type. They are searchable.
https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20278/australia-government-honours-awards?s=833891551/?utm_source=partner_Victoriangenealogy&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=Victoriangenealogy_sep23_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch
MYHERITAGE - AUSTRALIA, BRITISH ASSISTED PASSENGERS TO VICTORIA 1839-1871
These records contain names of assisted immigrants from the years 1839 to 1871 (those who have had their voyage from the United Kingdom funded by the Victorian government for the purpose of being employed on arrival). They are searchable.
https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20214/australia-british-assisted-passengers-to-victoria?s=833891551/?utm_source=partner_Victoriangenealogy&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=Victoriangenealogy_sep23_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch
MYHERITAGE - AUSTRALIA, MILITARY HONOUR RECOMMENDATIONS AND AWARDS
This collection contains records of Australians who were recommended for military honours for gallant or distinguished conduct or service, and of their subsequent award. Not all recommendations led to an award being given, but the circumstances in which they were warranted can provide great insight into researched individuals. These records are sourced from the Australian War Memorial. They are searchable and free to access.
https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20326/australia-military-honour-recommendations-awards?s=833891551/?utm_source=partner_Victoriangenealogy&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=Victoriangenealogy_sep23_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch
MYHERITAGE - BRITISH SILVER WAR BADGE RECIPIENTS 1914-1918
This collection includes records of British soldiers who survived the World War I and were discharged from the ranks for honourable reasons of illness or injury. In September 1916 such men were honoured by King George V with the institution of a special award, the Silver War Badge. The collection is searchable.
https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10239/british-silver-war-badge-recipients-1914-1918?s=833891551/?utm_source=partner_Victoriangenealogy&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=Victoriangenealogy_sep23_textlink&tr_ad_group=textlinks&tr_funnel=supersearch
MYHERITAGE - UNITED KINGDOM, MERCHANT NAVY SEAMEN
This collection contains records of crew members of the United Kingdom Merchant Navy. Records typically include the name of the seaman, date and place of birth, and the service number.
The Merchant Navy has existed since the 17th century, when an attempt was made to register all seamen that could be used for the Royal Navy. It was not fully implemented until 1835, and the Merchant Navy continued to grow, trading with British possessions all around the world. The records are sourced from The National Archives (England). The records are searchable.
ANCESTRY - AUSTRALIA, PETTY SESSION RECORDS, 1854-1922
This collection includes images of the original records from the proceedings of Australian Courts of Petty Sessions between 1854 and 1922. The court registers in this collection typically have criminal, civil, and licensing cases mixed together, but the busiest courts may have recorded each type of case in separate registers. The collection includes Victorian records. They are searchable.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62626/
ANCESTRY - UK AND ALLIED COUNTRIES, WORLD WAR II REGISTERS OF PRISONERS OF WAR AND CIVILIANS HELD IN SINGAPORE 1942-1945
This collection contains registers of Allied prisoners of war who were held in Singapore between 1942 and 1945. Japanese camp administrators originally created these records and most are handwritten in pre-printed ledgers, although some may be typed. All records are in English. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62616/
ANCESTRY - NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, IMMIGRATION RECORDS, 1840-1902
This collection contains a variety of immigration records from New South Wales, Australia. Types of records available include:
These are searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62356/
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
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF INGLEWOOD RATE BOOKS 1864 (VPRS 12571)
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS12571
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF INGLEWOOD OUTWARD LETTER BOOKS 1863-1868 (VPRS 12572)
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS12572
LODDEN SHIRE - EAST LODDON SHIRE MINUTE BOOKS 1870-1919
These are sourced from Public Record Office Victoria (VPRS 16928) and include East Lodden District Road Board from 1870 to 1871.
LODDEN SHIRE - KORONG SHIRE MINUTE BOOKS 1865-1873, 1876-1898, 1915-1929
These are sourced from Public Record Office Victoria (VPRS 16554).
https://www.loddon.vic.gov.au/Our-Council/Our-Shire/Historical-records/Korong-Shire-minute-books
BENDIGO REGIONAL ARCHIVES CENTRE - BENDIGO HOSPITAL RECEIVING WARD PETTY SESSIONS REGISTERS 1942-1950 INDEX (VPRS 18842)
The Receiving Ward housed patients that had mental health issues.
https://www.brac.vic.gov.au/_files/ugd/cdba08_c02a566639a1490f89a312b4c378b1db.pdf
BENDIGO REGIONAL ARCHIVES CENTRE - BENDIGO HOSPITAL RECEIVING WARD PATIENT RECORDS 1908-1941 INDEX (VPRS 18845)
The Receiving Ward housed patients that had mental health issues.
https://www.brac.vic.gov.au/_files/ugd/cdba08_b57f0b79e0754f409721021e5a7bac13.pdf
BENDIGO REGIONAL ARCHIVES CENTRE - INDEX TO INQUEST DEPOSITION WITNESSES IN GANNAWARRA SHIRE 1859-1937 (VPRS 24)
https://www.brac.vic.gov.au/_files/ugd/cdba08_0b61d110b7104406be49a4bd22838a84.pdf
BENDIGO REGIONAL ARCHIVES CENTRE - CITY OF SANDHURST-BENDIGO MAPS PLANS INDEX
https://www.brac.vic.gov.au/_files/ugd/cdba08_92d246b15cba4ea9b099a5f5dfa32f51.pdf
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA - THE ILLUSTRATED AUSTRALIAN NEWS FOR HOME READERS BIRTH, DEATH AND MARRIAGE NOTICES 1870-1872
Birth, death and marriage notices from The Illustrated Australian News For Home Readers (amalgamated with The Illustrated Melbourne Post) from October 1870 to January 1872. They may be searched through Milestones.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA - KILMORE FREE PRESS 1856-1876
An index of births, deaths and marriages from reprints of Kilmore Free Press articles November 1856 to December 1876. They may be searched through Milestones.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA - MELBOURNE HERALD-SUN BIRTHDAY GREETINGS 1996
Birthday greetings announced in the Melbourne Herald-Sun. They may be searched through Milestones.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA - LONGWOOD DISTRICT DEATHS 1859-1893
They may be searched through Milestones.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA MILESTONES - CHURCH RECORDS
The following church records have been indexed into the Genealogical Society of Victoria's Milestones Database and some have attached images.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES (GIN) - VOTERS' ROLL SHIRE OF ALBERTON 1960
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
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES (GIN) - CHILDREN IN IMMIGRANTS AID SOCIETY 1858-1870
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
FEMALE CONVICTS RESEARCH CENTRE
The Female Convicts Research Centre promotes interest in the female convicts of Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania), by encouraging and facilitating research.
MYHERITAGE - PHOTODATER
This is a free new feature that estimates the year a photo was taken using AI technology. PhotoDater uses an AI model developed by MyHeritage that is trained to understand nuances such as clothing, hairstyles, facial hair, and other objects that are characteristic of a particular decade. It then calculates the estimated year the photo was taken, together with a confidence level and average error range. The feature doesn't work on photos that are newer than 1990 or older than 1860.
DUNERA ASSOCIATION
This is an association connecting internees transported to Australia in 1940. These include the male internees who were transported from England on the ship Dunera and the internees who were transported from Singapore on the ship Queen Mary. The association also includes the internees' families and friends.
https://www.duneraassociation.com/
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, BIRTH INDEX 1837-1921
The years 1918 to 1921 include full dates of birth.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=61648
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, MARRIAGE INDEX 1837-1961
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=61649
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, DEATH INDEX, 1836-1991
The years 1989 to 1991 include full dates of death and place of death.
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=61650
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 - UK, ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA PENSIONER ADMISSIONS AND DISCHARGES, 1715-1925
This collection is made up of registers of the award of out-pensions of the Royal Hospital Chelsea to soldiers discharged from the British Army who had served for at least 12 years.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60917/
ANCESTRY - UK, ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA PENSIONER SOLDIER SERVICE RECORDS, 1760-1920
This collection comprises service documents of soldiers (but not officers) who either became in- or out-pensioners of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61068/
ANCESTRY- UK, ROYAL HOSPITAL, CHELSEA RETURNS OF PAYMENT OF ARMY AND OTHER PENSIONS, 1842-1883
This collection includes records of pension payments from the Royal Hospital Chelsea dated between 1842 and 1883. The records include entries related to pensions for British Army servicemen and other miscellaneous pensions.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62604/
ANCESTRY - IRELAND, ROYAL HOSPITAL KILMAINHAM PENSIONER DISCHARGE DOCUMENTS, 1724-1924
The Royal Hospital Kilmainham, located near Dublin, Ireland, dates back to 1680 and provided a home for retired soldiers for the around 250 years. While some pensioners surrendered their pension to the hospital and lived there (“in-pensioners”), many more lived outside the confines and received their pensions elsewhere (“out-pensioners”). Pensions from the Royal Hospital Kilmainham were administered to soldiers who had served for at least 12 years in the British Army and were discharged from Irish regiments, as well as from some English, Scottish and Welsh units.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60908/
AUSLIT
AustLit's mission is to be the definitive information resource and research environment for Australian literary, print, and narrative cultures.
AUSTRALIAN FILM INSTITUTE RESEARCH COLLECTION
The Australian Film Institute Research Collection is a specialist film and television industry resource open to the public. The Collection has materials encompassing cinema and television from the world over (with particular strengths in screen theory and history and in Australian cinema). The collection features a diverse range of newspaper clippings files, books, journals, film and television scripts, directories, reports, film promotional material, and film festival catalogues.
https://afiresearch.rmit.edu.au/
BONZA - NATIONAL CINEMA AND TELEVISION DATABASE
BONZA is an online collection of national cinema databases (to date French, Australian and New Zealand) prepared by film researchers and students.
https://debverhoeven.com/bonza/
CAARP - CINEMA AND AUDIENCES RESEARCH PROJECT DATABASE
An online encyclopaedia of cinema-going in Australia. This site contains information on film screenings and venues in Australia.
PARADISEC: PACIFIC AND REGIONAL ARCHIVE FOR DIGITAL SOURCES IN ENDANGERED CULTURES
PARADISEC (the Pacific And Regional Archive for Digital Sources in Endangered Cultures) is a digital archive of records of some of the many small cultures and languages of the world.
HATHITRUST
In the HathiTrust Digital Library collection, you can find titles on everything from African History, Economics, and French Literature to Solar Energy, Public Health, and materials published in more than 400 languages. The digital library of 18+ million digitized items brings together the collections of more than 60 academic and research libraries from across North America and other countries (including Australia). Users from around the world use the digital library for their undergraduate and graduate studies, personal research, genealogy, and professional purposes such as law and journalism.
WALHALLA GOLDFIELDS RAILWAY
The heritage train services operate between Walhalla and Thomson stations.
https://www.walhallarail.com.au/
REIMAGINE BY MYHERITAGE
This is a downloadable application that can scan and touch up old photos in minutes with AI photo restoration, enhancement, colorization and animation.
https://www.myheritage.com/reimagine/
ANCESTRY - UK, MILITARY CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND AWARD ROLLS, 1793-1949
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1686/
ANCESTRY - UK, NAVAL MEDAL AND AWARD ROLLS, 1793-1972
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1687/
MILITARY HISTORICAL SOCIETY BULLETINS
This society is based in the United Kingdom. The bulletins are text searchable.
https://www.militaryhistoricalsociety.co.uk/BulletinSrch
MILITARY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
This is based in the United Kingdom.
https://www.militaryhistoricalsociety.co.uk
FINDMYPAST - MILITARY HISTORICAL SOCIETY BULLETINS
The Military Historical Society is based in the United Kingdom.
https://search.findmypast.com.au/search-world-records/military-historical-society-bulletins
IRISH FAMINE FEMALE ORPHAN SCHEME 1848-1850
This was an assisted passage scheme for young Irish females who had been orphaned in the Irish Famine. A total of 4,114 Irish orphans arrived on 20 ships over a two-year period. The ships arrived at Sydney, Port Phillip and Adelaide. The website includes a searchable database.
https://irishfaminememorial.org/
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA MILESTONES - CHURCH RECORDS
The following church records have been indexed into the Genealogical Society of Victoria's Milestones Database and some have attached images.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES (GIN)
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
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES (GIN)
The following records have been indexed into the Genealogical Society of Victoria's Genealogical Index of Names (GIN) Database.
The Woman (Melbourne, Victoria). Australian Women's National League List of Branch Presidents & Secretaries for 1913, 1916 & 1918
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
Combine, retouch, and remix your pics. Add new color to your old black-and-whites. Make unwanted stuff disappear.
https://www.adobe.com/au/products/photoshop.html
FAMILY TREE MAKER
LEGACY FAMILY TREE
This is owned by MyHeritage.
FAMILY HISTORIAN
https://www.family-historian.co.uk/
ROOTS MAGIC
REUNION
FINDMYPAST- FAMILY TREES
Family trees may be built on the platform or uploaded from elsewhere. With Tree Search, you can search other Findmypast members' family trees for your deceased ancestors (those marked as deceased on a family tree or aged over 110 years old).
https://www.findmypast.com.au/
GENES REUNITED - FAMILY TREES
Family trees may be built on the platform.
https://www.genesreunited.com.au/
VICTORIAN PARLIAMENTARY PAPERS DATABASE - POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1868-1883
List of postmasters or postmistresses were included in the appendixes of the annual post office department reports (The Victorian Parliamentary Papers are searchable. While some peoples' names have been indexed and are searchable this does not include every mention).
Report on the Post Office Department Victoria for the year 1868
https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/papers/govpub/VPARL1869No24.pdf
Report on the Post Office and Telegraph Department Victoria for the year 1869
https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/papers/govpub/VPARL1870No16.pdf
Report on the Post Office and Telegraph Department Victoria for the year 1870
https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/papers/govpub/VPARL1871No12.pdf
Report on the Post Office and Telegraph Department Victoria for the year 1871
https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/papers/govpub/VPARL1872No15.pdf
Report on the Post Office and Telegraph Department Victoria for the year 1872
https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/papers/govpub/VPARL1873No13.pdf
Report on the Post Office and Telegraph Department Victoria for the year 1873
https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/papers/govpub/VPARL1874No13.pdf
Report on the Post Office and Telegraph Department Victoria for the year 1874
https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/papers/govpub/VPARL1875-76No6.pdf
Report on the Post Office and Telegraph Department Victoria for the year 1875
https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/papers/govpub/VPARL1876No14.pdf
Report on the Post Office and Telegraph Department Victoria for the year 1876
https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/papers/govpub/VPARL1877-78No3.pdf
Report upon the affairs of the Post Office and Telegraph Department Victoria for the year 1877
https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/papers/govpub/VPARL1878No4.pdf
Report upon the affairs of the Post Office and Telegraph Department Victoria for the year 1878
https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/papers/govpub/VPARL1879-80No6.pdf
Report upon the affairs of the Post Office and Telegraph Department Victoria for the year 1879
https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/papers/govpub/VPARL1880No4.pdf
Report upon the affairs of the Post Office and Telegraph Department Victoria for the year 1880
https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/papers/govpub/VPARL1880-81No76.pdf
Report upon the affairs of the Post Office and Telegraph Department Victoria for the year 1881
https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/papers/govpub/VPARL1882-83No25.pdf
Report upon the affairs of the Post Office and Telegraph Department Victoria for the year 1882
https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/papers/govpub/VPARL1883-2ndSessionNo13.pdf
Report upon the affairs of the Post Office and Telegraph Department Victoria for the year 1883: with chart.
https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/papers/govpub/VPARL1884No51.pdf
INDEX: CONTRACTRS WHO BUILT OR REPAIRED POST OFFICES AND TELEGRAPH LINES IN VICTORIA 1853 TO 1901 BY JOHN F WAGHORN (BOOK)
This is not online.
INDEX: VICTORIA'S POSTMASTERS AND POSTMISTRESSES 1901-1975 COMPLIED AND PRINTED BY JOHN F WAGHORN
This is not online.
INDEX: MAIL CONTRACTORS OF VICTORIA 1901 TO 1939 COMPILED AND PRINTED BY BY JOHN F WAGHORN
This is not online.
INDEX: VICTORIAN POSTAL AND TELEGRAPH DEPARTMENT STAFF WHO COMMENCED DUTY BETWEEN 1839 AND 1901 COMPLIED BY JOHN F WAGHORN.
This is not online.
POSTAL AND TELEGRAPH STAFF IN VICTORIA. APPOINTMENTS PRIOR TO 1901: INDEX TO DATES OF RESIGNATION AND DEATH FROM TREASURY REGISTER CRS A 2901 (AUSTRALIAN ARCHIVES-CANBERRA) COMPLIED AND PRINTED BY JOHN F WAGHORN.
This is not online.
INDEX: VICTORIA'S POSTMASTERS AND POSTMISTRESSES 1837-1901 BY JOHN F WAGHORN
This is not online.
INDEX: MAIL CONTRACTORS OF VICTORIA 1838 TO 1901 COMPILED AND PRINTED BY BY JOHN F WAGHORN
This is not online.
VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT GAZETTES - MINING REGISTRARS 1861-1901
The appointment of Mining Registrars appear in the Victorian Government Gazettes.
See Victorian Government Gazettes.
INDEX: MINING REGISTRARS OF VICTORIA 1861-1901 COMPILED AND PRINTED BY JOHN F WAGHORN (BOOK)
This is not online.
VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT GAZETTES - ELECTORAL REGISTRARS 1856-1901
The appointment of Electoral Registrars appear in the Victorian Government Gazettes.
See Victorian Government Gazettes.
INDEX: ELECTORAL REGISTRARS OF VICTORIA 1856 TO 1901 COMPILED AND PRINTED BY JOHN F WAGHORN (BOOK)
This is not online.
VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT GAZETTES - DEPUTY REGISTRARS OF BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES 1901-PRESENT
The appointment of Deputy Registrars of Births, Deaths and Marriages appear in the Victorian Government Gazettes.
See Victorian Government Gazettes.
VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT GAZETTES - DEPUTY REGISTRARS OF BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES 1853-1901
The appointment of Deputy Registrars of Births, Deaths and Marriages appear in the Victorian Government Gazettes.
See Victorian Government Gazettes.
INDEX: DEPUTY REGISTRARS OF BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES IN VICTORIA 1853-1901 BY JOHN F WAGHORN (BOOK)
This is not online.
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - MEREDITH: DOG REGISTRATIONS 1864-1866 (GRS 819)
These have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG AND DISTRICT ELECTORAL LIST INDEXES
The following electoral lists have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database:
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG AND DISTRICT NEWSPAPER INDEXES
The following newspapers have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database on various topics and over various time frames:
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG HISTORICAL SOCIETY JOURNAL INVESTIGATOR INDEX
The journal has been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - TOWN COUNCIL EMPLOYEE PAY-SHEET BOOKS 1854-1864
These have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG: REGISTER OF SEAMEN ENGAGED 1856 (VPRS 22)
This has been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG: MURPHY'S DRAPERY - SALES BOOKS 1879-1883 (GRS 53)
These have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG DECORATING COMPANY LIST OF EMPLOYEES 1905-1913 (GRS 351)
These have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG: AUSTRALIAN WOMENS NATIONAL LEAGUE, GEELONG BRANCH MEMBERSHIP 1905
These have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG DISTRICT: WATERSIDE WORKERS LIFE MEMBERS
These have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - SUBJECT INDEX-VICTORIAN POLICE, INWARD REGISTERED CORRESPONDENCE GEELONG REGION DISTRICTS 1852-1894 (VPRS 937)
http://zades.com.au/gandd/images/stories/pdfs/Potpourri%20Police.pdf
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG DISTRICT: VICTORIAN POLICE, INWARD REGISTERED CORRESPONDENCE 1852-1894 (VPRS 937)
These have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG DISTRICT: POSTMASTERS AND POSTMISTRESSES 1837-1901
They have been extracted from "Victoria's Postmasters and Postmistresses 1837 to 1901" by John F Waghorn. These have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG DISTRICT: MAIL CONTRACTORS OF VICTORIA 1838-1901
They have been extracted from "Index: Mail Contractors of Victoria 1838 to 1901" by John F Waghorn. Records originally appeared in the Victoria Government Gazette. These have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG DISTRICT: HONOUR BOARDS
These have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG DISTRICT: HIGGINS COLLECTION SOLICITORS' RECORDS c1850-1904
This has been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG AND PORTLAND BAY IMMIGRATION SOCIETY 1845-1846
This collection includes inward migrants from Tasmania per ships David, Julia, Shamrock, Platina, Scotia. They have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG DISTRICT: INDEX: ELECTORAL REGISTRARS OF VICTORIA 1856 TO 1901 COMPILED AND PRINTED BY JOHN F WAGHORN
They have been extracted from "Index : Electoral Registrars of Victoria 1856 to 1901" by John F Waghorn. Records originally appeared in the Victoria Government Gazette. They have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - INDEX: DEPUTY REGISTRARS OF BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES IN VICTORIA 1853-1901 BY JOHN F. WAGHORN
They have been extracted from "Index: Deputy Registrars of Births, Deaths & Marriages in Victoria 1853-1901" by John F Waghorn. Records originally appeared in the Victoria Government Gazette. They have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - CONTRACTORS POST OFFICES AND TELEGRAPH LINES 1856-1901
They have been extracted from "Index: Contractors who built or repaired Post Offices and Telegraph Lines in Victoria 1853 to 1901", by John F Waghorn. Records originally appeared in the Victoria Government Gazette. They have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - POLICE RECORD INDEXES
The following police records have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database:
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - DRYSDALE: RACING CLUB MINUTE BOOK 1874-1895 (BHS 389)
This has been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - DEANS MARSH STORE - LEDGER BOOK
This has been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - SHIRE OF BELLARINE - OFFICERS 1866-1993
These have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - SHIRE OF BELLARINE - CONTRACTS LEDGER 1861-1864, 1896-1899
This has been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - ASHBY STATE SCHOOL TEACHING STAFF
These have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - CORIO: SONS OF TEMPERANCE MEMBERSHIP LISTS 1863-1869 (GRS 19)
These have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG: LOYAL PHOENIX LODGE - MEMBERSHIPS 1870-1895 (GRS 64)
These have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG COURT OF INSOLVENCY c1854-1933 (VPRS 815)
These have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database. Indexing is ongoing.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG GAOL ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS 1851-1868 (VPRS 8064)
These have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG AND DISTRICT COURT INDEXES
The following court records have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database:
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GORDON TECHNICAL COLLEGE PUPIL INDEX 1894-1898 AND 1902-1906
This has been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - PROTESTANT ORPHAN ASYLUM MINUTE BOOKS 1870-1933
These minute books have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - PROTESTANT ORPHAN ASYLUM DISCHARGES SINCE 1855 (VPRS 1189)
These have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - BARRABOOL REGION SCHOOL REGISTERS
The following school registers have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database:
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG DISTRICT SCHOOLS
The following school records have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database:
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG TIMES - ADMISSIONS TO GEELONG HOSPITAL 1874-
These have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database. Indexing is ongoing.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG TIMES - DEATHS AT GEELONG HOSPITAL 1882-1883
These have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - INDEX OF GEELONG INFIRMARY AND BENEVOLENT ASYLUM DEATH BOOKS 1852-1925
This has been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - ADMISSION BOOKS OF THE GEELONG INFIRMARY AND BENEVOLENT ASYLUM
These records have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG DISTRICT RELIGIOUS RECORDS
The following religious records have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database:
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/databases/potpourri/ppindexes
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
BUCKLAND CEMETERY - FRED VINES
List of burials that are online.
http://users.tpg.com.au/users/omeo/Buckland.htm
LEGISLATION.GOV.UK 1267-PRESENT
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT - FEDERAL REGISTER OF LEGISLATION
https://www.legislation.gov.au/
AUSTRALASIAN LEGAL INFORMATION INSTITUTE - NEW SOUTH WALES LEGISLATION
This includes New South Wales Acts As Made from 1824 to the present.
https://www.austlii.edu.au/au/nsw/#
AUSTRALASIAN LEGAL INFORMATION INSTITUTE - AUSTRALIAN ROYAL COMMISSIONS 1902-PRESENT
https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdb/au/other/cth/AURoyalC/
AUSTRALASIAN LEGAL INFORMATION INSTITUTE - AUSTRALIAN BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OF PUBLIC INQUIRY 1906-PRESENT
https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdb/au/other/cth/AUBCPubInq/
AUSTRALASIAN LEGAL INFORMATION INSTITUTE - COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA LEGISLATION
https://www.austlii.edu.au/databases.html#
AUSTRALASIAN LEGAL INFORMATION INSTITUTE - VICTORIAN LEGISLATION
This includes Victorian Historical Acts from 1851 to 1995.
https://www.austlii.edu.au/au/vic/#
PARLIAMENT OF VICTORIA - BILLS AND LEGISLATION
https://new.parliament.vic.gov.au/parliamentary-activity/bills-and-legislation/
PARLIAMENT OF VICTORIA - HANSARD 1991-PRESENT
These are records of parliamentary debates.
https://new.parliament.vic.gov.au/hansard
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG INFIRMARY AND BENEVOLENT ASYLUM ANNUAL REPORTS 1852-1922
The Annual Reports have been digitized. Those from 1852 to 1882 have been indexed into the Geelong and District Database; indexing is ongoing.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/geelong/people/gdghosp#Other%20documents
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - LIST OF PHOTOGRAPHERS IN GEELONG AND DISTRICT
This list of photographers has been compiled from local directories and other resources.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/geelong/people/photographers
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG AND DISTRICT MIDWIVES DATABASE
Names of midwives are sourced from individual contributors, the Geelong Advertiser and Victorian Government Gazettes. Indexing is ongoing.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/geelong/people/gdmwives
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - GEELONG HACKNEY CARRIAGE OWNERS 1877
In 1877, there were 48 licensed hackney carriages operating in Geelong.
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/geelong/people/gdcabs
GEELONG AND DISTRICT WEBSITE - ST. AUGUSTINE'S ORPHANAGE ADMISSIONS AND DISCHARGES 1857-1878
http://zades.com.au/gandd/index.php/geelong/people/gdaugust
TROVE - THE 1853 BENDIGO GOLDFIELDS PETITION
The petition articulated the gold diggers' grievances and made a number of demands, including a reduced licence fee, improved law and order, the right to vote and the right to buy land. The petition was signed by diggers at Bendigo, Ballarat, Castlemaine, McIvor (Heathcote), Mount Alexander (Stawell) and other diggings. Those from Heathcote were lost in a gold escort robbery.
BALLARAT AND DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - INSTITUTIONS WITHOUT WALLS BY DOREEN BAUER (BOOK)
This book is a history of geriatric services in Ballarat from 1856 to 1985. It provides an insight into the early running of the Ballarat Benevolent Asylum.
https://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/research/ballarat-benevolent-asylum
BALLARAT AND DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - BUNINYONG SCHOOL REGISTER 1850 (TROVE)
This was a Presbyterian school.
BALLARAT AND DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - BALLARAT LINK 2004-2020
https://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/about-2/ballarat-link-newsletters
BALLARAT AND DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - BALLARAT TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 1940
https://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/resources-2/ballarat-telephone-1940
BALLARAT AND DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - CRESWICK-FRANKLIN RATE ROLL 1876
https://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/resources-2/creswick-franklin-rateroll-1876
BALLARAT AND DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - MAYORS OF BALLARAT
https://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/resources-2/mayors-of-ballarat
BALLARAT AND DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - STOCK BRANDS 1855-1860s
In order to graze horses and cattle on the Ballarat Common owners were required to register their stock brands. The owners gave descriptions of animals and named a responsible person to be contacted if the animal strayed.
https://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/resources-2/stock-brands-1855-1860s
BALLARAT AND DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - 1873 FARMERS' WIVES AND DAUGHTERS PETITION
The petition signed by the wives and daughters of farmers from around the Ballarat region was addressed to the mayor and councillors of Ballarat requesting a market to sell their local produce.
https://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/resources-2/1873-petition-farmers-w-d
BALLARAT AND DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - BALLARAT BANKING COMPANY INDEX 1921-1924
This includes bank employees and bank customers.
https://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/resources-2/ballarat-banking-co-1921-24
BALLARAT AND DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - BALLARAT DIVORCE INDEX 1890-1924
https://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/resources-2/ballarat-divorces-1890-1924
BALLAN OLD CEMETERY INDEX - BALLARAT AND DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
https://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/resources-2/ballarat-cemeteries-index
BALLARAT AND DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - CRESWICK CEMETERY TRANSCRIPTIONS
https://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/resources-2/ballarat-cemeteries-index
LINTON CEMETERY INDEX 1860-1880 - BALLARAT AND DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
https://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/resources-2/ballarat-cemeteries-index
ROYAL UNITED SERVICES INSTITUTE OF VICTORIA LIBRARY
The aim of the Royal United Services Institute of Victoria (RUSI of Victoria) is to encourage the discussion of national security and defence matters, and to improve public awareness and understanding of such matters.
https://www.rusivic.org.au/library
BALLARAT AND DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - VICTORIAN MINING ACCIDENT INDEX
https://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/resources
BALLARAT AND DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - MINERS KILLED 1874-1885
https://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/resources
BALLARAT AND DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - MINERS RIGHTS 1871-1914
Unit 1: Applications for Residence and Business Areas 1871-1872, 1881, 1897. Unit 2: Liens on Residence Areas 1913-1914. Unit 3: Forms of Transfer Residence Areas 1898-1899 Certificate of Applications for Claims 1881-1882.
https://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/resources
BALLARAT AND DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - LANDSBOROUGH SCHOOL REGISTER c1864-c1990
https://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/resources
BALLARAT AND DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - MOUNT CLEAR PRIMARY SCHOOL 1905-1952
https://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/resources
PITFIELD CEMETERY INDEX - BALLARAT AND DISTRICT GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
This was also known as Cape Clear Cemetery.
https://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/resources
BENDIGO FAMILY HISTORY GROUP - 1856 ELECTORAL ROLL-BENDIGO DIVISION (WAYBACK MACHINE INTERNET ARCHIVE)
This snapshot is dated 3 April 2021.
BENDIGO FAMILY HISTORY GROUP - WEDDINGS AND ANNIVERSARIES c1986-c2017 BENDIGO NEWSPAPERS (WAYBACK MACHINE INTERNET ARCHIVE)
This snapshot is dated 3 April 2021.
BENDIGO FAMILY HISTORY GROUP - EMPLOYEES AT BENDIGO POTTERY 1895 (WAYBACK MACHINE INTERNET ARCHIVE)
This snapshot is dated 3 April 2021.
BENDIGO FAMILY HISTORY GROUP - PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE BENDIGO ANNALS 1851-1999 (WAYBACK MACHINE INTERNET ARCHIVE)
This includes people and places. The first four volumes of the Annals of Bendigo (1851-1920) by George Mackay are a collection that was gleaned mainly from The Bendigo Advertiser which started in 1853. This snapshot is dated 3 April 2021.
BENDIGO FAMILY HISTORY GROUP - BENDIGO GENEALOGIST 2021-PRESENT
https://www.bendigofamilyhistory.au/layout.php?p=7
BENDIGO FAMILY HISTORY GROUP - MINERS AND PUDDLERS PETITION 1857 (INTERNET ARCHIVE WAYBACK MACHINE)
In 1857 McCrae Street between Baxter Street and Plumridge Street was not open to traffic because all the land on the east side of the Bendigo Creek was being dug over by the miners in their search for gold. But the street had been marked out on paper and blocks of land sold. The landowners wanted the road formally gazetted and opened and the puddlers and miners were not satisfied that they had found all the gold there and petitioned for more time or compensation. Source: PROV VPRS 242 P Unit 40. This snapshot is dated 6 May 2021.
https://web.archive.org/web/20210506150322/https://www.bendigofamilyhistory.org/freeindexsearch.htm
BENDIGO FAMILY HISTORY GROUP - SANDHURST (BENDIGO) COMMON SCHOOL EXAMINATION REGISTER INDEX 1864-1868 (INTERNET ARCHIVE WAYBACK MACHINE)
This early school was established by the Presbyterian Church in Myers Street. This snapshot is dated 6 May 2021.
https://web.archive.org/web/20210506150322/https://www.bendigofamilyhistory.org/freeindexsearch.htm
BENDIGO FAMILY HISTORY GROUP - BENDIGO'S LOST MINERS (INTERNET ARCHIVE WAYBACK MACHINE)
Between 1852 and 2002 over 820 mining fatalities occurred in Bendigo. This is a list of the miners accidently killed in the mines with death dates, who are featured in the book "Bendigo's Lost Miners". This snapshot is dated 6 May 2021.
https://web.archive.org/web/20210506150322/https://www.bendigofamilyhistory.org/freeindexsearch.htm
BENDIGO FAMILY HISTORY GROUP - ST MARY'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL (INTERNET ARCHIVE WAYBACK MACHINE)
St Mary's Catholic School No.812 was established by John Kinnear in 1865 in Michael Street Bendigo. In 1875 the Education Department withdrew its support but St Mary's continued as a small private school for a futher 7 years. This is the school register for the year 1865. This snapshot is dated 6 May 2021.
https://web.archive.org/web/20210506150322/https://www.bendigofamilyhistory.org/freeindexsearch.htm
BENDIGO FAMILY HISTORY GROUP - BENDIGO VOTERS ROLL 1896-1914 (INTERNET ARCHIVE WAYBACK MACHINE)
The voters rolls cover the wards of Sutton, Barkly and Darling. This snapshot is dated 6 May 2021.
https://web.archive.org/web/20210506150322/https://www.bendigofamilyhistory.org/freeindexsearch.htm
BENDIGO FAMILY HISTORY GROUP - WHITE HILLS HAMLETS PETITION 1856 (INTERNET ARCHIVE WAYBACK MACHINE)
This petition was signed by the inhabitants of the White Hill Hamlets, Epsom, Huntly and adjacent districts requesting the Governor that their area be proclaimed a separate Municipal District. This snapshot is dated 6 May 2021.
https://web.archive.org/web/20210506150322/https://www.bendigofamilyhistory.org/freeindexsearch.htm
BENDIGO FAMILY HISTORY GROUP - ARMY HEADQUARTERS SURVEY REGIMENT PERSONNEL LIST 1942-1945 (INTERNET ARCHIVE WAYBACK MACHINE)
This snapshot is dated 6 May 2021.
https://web.archive.org/web/20210506150322/https://www.bendigofamilyhistory.org/freeindexsearch.htm
BENDIGO FAMILY HISTORY GROUP - APPLICATIONS FOR LICENCES INDEX 1856, 1886 (INTERNET ARCHIVE WAYBACK MACHINE)
A list of names from the Sandhurst and Eaglehawk Licensing Court for 1886 listed in the Bendigo Advertiser. Also a list of names taken from the Courier of the Mines newspaper for the year 1856. This snapshot is dated 6 May 2021.
https://web.archive.org/web/20210506150322/https://www.bendigofamilyhistory.org/freeindexsearch.htm
BENDIGO FAMILY HISTORY GROUP - GOLD MINES AND MINE MANAGERS 1872 (INTERNET ARCHIVE WAYBACK MACHINE)
In 1872 John Macartney published his book "Bendigo Goldfield Registry". The list of mines as published therein has been transcribed with the names of the mine managers. A second list is for the tribute companies. Mine managers often rented out on tribute various areas of the mine for a group of miners to work for themselves, paying a "royalty" to the owners. This snapshot is dated 6 May 2021.
https://web.archive.org/web/20210506150322/https://www.bendigofamilyhistory.org/freeindexsearch.htm
BENDIGO FAMILY HISTORY GROUP - INDEX TO REGISTER OF CLAIMS AND SHARES IN THE SANDHURST MINING DISTRICT 1863-1975 (INTERNET ARCHIVE WAYBACK MACHINE)
Sandhurst is the former name of Bendigo. This snapshot is dated 6 May 2021.
https://web.archive.org/web/20210506150322/https://www.bendigofamilyhistory.org/freeindexsearch.htm
BENDIGO FAMILY HISTORY GROUP - CIVILIAN BRAVERY AWARDS 1875-1987 (INTERNET ARCHIVE WAYBACK MACHINE)
Bendigo's bravest citizens were recorded on rolls kept by the Royal Humane Society (Victoria) and the Department of Mines. To receive recognition for one of these awards a person had to risk their own life in an attempt to rescue another. This snapshot is dated 6 May 2021.
https://web.archive.org/web/20210506150322/https://www.bendigofamilyhistory.org/freeindexsearch.htm
OLYMPIC GAMES ATHLETES
This has information on athletes.
https://olympics.com/en/athletes/
AUSTRALIAN FOOTBALL
This celebrates the history of the great Australian game.
https://australianfootball.com/
AFL TABLES - PLAYER, COACH AND UMPIRE STATISTICS
https://afltables.com/afl/stats/stats_idx.html
AFL HALL OF FAME
https://www.afl.com.au/hall-of-fame
CRICKET ARCHIVE
Search the world's database of professional and amateur cricket. A subscription is required.
https://cricketarchive.com/subscribe
ESPNCRICINFO
This has statistics relating to players.
AUSTRALIAN CRICKET HALL OF FAME
https://www.mcg.org.au/the-stadium/mcg-history/cricket/australian-cricket-hall-of-fame
AUSTRALIAN RACING HALL OF FAME
https://australianracinghalloffame.horse/
AUSTRALIAN SPORTS MUSEUM
https://www.australiansportsmuseum.org.au/
AUSTRALIAN RACING MUSEUM
https://www.racingvictoria.com.au/the-sport/racing/australian-racing-museum
VICTORIAN STATE GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE ACTION - HISTORICAL PHOTO-MAPS
These aerial photographs provide a snapshot of what Victoria was like in the late 1940s to late 1950s.
https://mapshare.vic.gov.au/webmap/historical-photomaps/
MELBOURNE 1945 AND RECENT TIMES
Compare Melbourne in 1945 to modern Melbourne with this simple interface.
GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA - DIGITAL EARTH AUSTRALIA
Satellite imaging to inform Australia.
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT - THE COPERNICUS AUSTRALASIA REGIONAL DATA HUB
The Copernicus Australasia Regional Data Hub, in support of the Eurpean Copernicus Programme, provides free, open, trusted and reliable access to Sentinel satellite data for Australasia, South-East Asia, the South Pacific, the Indian Ocean and the Australian Antarctic Territory.https://www.copernicus.gov.au/
GEOSCIENCE AUSTRALIA - AUSTRALIAN AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Geoscience Australia (GA) has developed the Historical Aerial Photography (HAP) collection in an online data delivery system. This application can be used to search and download the Commonwealth HAP collection for free. While the whole collection is not scanned, periodically GA will be adding new photography.
https://aerialphotography-geoscience-au.hub.arcgis.com/
UNITED PHOTO AND GRAPHICS
United Photo and Graphics are the sole service provider to the Australian Federal Government for aerial photography and film archival services on behalf of Geoscience Australia. As a licensed reseller, United Photo & Graphics distributes Australian Government Aerial Photography images and does scanning of historical aerial photography by order. United Photo has access to Australian Government and private historical photography and imagery. It holds aerial photography dating from 1930.
https://www.unitedphoto.com.au/
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA - AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
The National Library of Australia holds a national series of imagery of Australia, collected between 1928 and 1988. All Australian states and major regions are represented in the collection, although the degree of representation is variable.
https://www.nla.gov.au/research-guides/aerial-photographs
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
The State Library of Victoria has digitized aerial photographs. The first series of photographs are part of the State Aerial Survey that was produced by the Department of Crown Lands and Survey between 1945 and 1965. They cover mostly regional Victoria from Albury to Willaura. The second series were published by the Department of Crown Lands and Survey and other government agencies from the late 1960s through to the early 1980s. They cover most of metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. The following blog describes how to access the digitized aerial photographs.
https://blogs.slv.vic.gov.au/news/550-aerial-photographs-go-online/
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES - SCHOOL RECORDS
The following school register has been indexed into the Genealogical Society of Victoria's Genealogical Index of Names (GIN) Database. People under 75 are not included.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA MILESTONES - CHURCH RECORDS
The following Church records have been indexed into the Genealogical Society of Victoria's Milestones Database and some have attached images.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND - HART'S ANNUAL ARMY LISTS 1839-1915
These are digitized copies of Hart's Annual Army Lists. They list the names of all the officers and the regiments they were in across the British Empire.
https://digital.nls.uk/british-military-lists/archive/100739612
ANCESTRY - UK, SILVER WAR BADGE RECORDS, 1914-1920
In September 1916, King George V authorized the Silver War Badge (SWB) to honour all military personnel who had served at home or overseas since 4 August 1914 and who had been discharged because of wounds or illness.The award was not confined to Britons: servicemen or women from anywhere in the Empire were entitled to it. Any British ancestor who served in the Great War, survived, but was discharged from the forces before 31 December 1919 may well be on the rolls of the SWB contained in this database.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2456/
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - PUPIL RECORDS
The following pupil registers have been digitized:
CRESWICK CEMETERY TRUST - PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA (VA 5208)
The records digitized include Register Of Burials (1858-2004) (VPRS 18436) and Index to Register of Burials (1858-1993) (VPRS 18437).
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VA5208
NUMURKAH CEMETERY TRUST, NUMURKAH-WUNGHNU CEMETERY TRUST - PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA (VA 5235, VA 5234)
The records digitized include Numurkah Cemetery Burial Register 1883-2017 (VPRS 18641). A number of other records have also been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VA5234
WUNGHNU CEMETERY TRUST, NUMURKAH-WUNGHNU CEMETERY TRUST - PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA (VA 5236, VA 5234)
The records digitized include Wunghnu Cemetery Burial Register 1879-2017 (VPRS 18640). A number of other records have been digitized including Wunghnu Cemetery Minute Books 1879-1982 (VPRS 18649).
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VA5234
SMYTHESDALE CEMETERY TRUST - PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA (VA 5070)
The records digitized include Cemetery Plans 1945-1970 (VPRS 19140) and Minute Book 1936-2004 (VPRS 19141).
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VA5070
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - FLIGHT CREW HISTORY FILES 1949-PRESENT (B826)
These are searchable through the catalogue.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - AIR SAFETY ACCIDENT FILES 1938-1949 (MP1665/1)
These are searchable by aircraft brand and model numbers, location and date. Some files have been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - CANBERRA AIR DISASTER, 1940
The following is Fact Sheet 142 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-142-canberra-air-disaster-1940.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - REGISTER OF CIVIL AIRCRAFT 1921-1986 (A9123)
There are 12 registers; one register has been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - AIRCRAFT HISTORY FILES 1923-PRESENT (B2539)
These are searchable by brand and model numbers. Some files have been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION FILES 1922-1966 (MT1086/2)
These are searchable by brand and model numbers. Some files have been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION FILES 1923-1953 (MP113/1)
These are searchable by aircraft brand and model numbers. Some files have been digitized.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - ROYAL VISITS
Public Record Office Victoria has many files and photographs relating to Royal visits.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ROYALTY AND AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY
The following is Fact Sheet 139 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-139-royalty-and-australian-society.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - MORE PEOPLE IMPERATIVE: IMMIGRATION TO AUSTRALIA 1901-39 BY DR MICHELE LANGFIELD, 1999
This guide lists and describes records in the National Archives of Australia collection on Commonwealth immigration policies from 1901 to 1939.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - GOOD BRITISH STOCK: CHILD AND YOUTH MIGRATION TO AUSTRALIA BY BARRY COLDREY, 1999
The National Archives' research guide on child and youth migration to Australia. It includes a guide to relevant records held by the National Archives.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - SAFE HAVEN: RECORDS OF THE JEWISH EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALIA BY MALCOLM J TURNBULL, 1999.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - CHINESE-AUSTRALIAN JOURNEYS: RECORDS ON TRAVEL, MIGRATION AND SETTLEMENT 1860-1975 BY PAUL JONES, 2005.
This research guide traces the records of Chinese migrants in Australia over more than 100 years.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - CITIZENSHIP IN AUSTRALIA: A GUIDE TO COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT RECORDS BY DAVID DUTTON, 2000.
This guide introduces readers to Commonwealth government records on citizenship held by the National Archives and provides advice to interested researchers.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - THE SINKING OF HMAS SYDNEY: A GUIDE TO COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT RECORDS BY RICHARD SUMMERRELL, REVISED 2010
The loss of HMAS Sydney almost without trace in November 1941, following an encounter with the German raider Kormoran off the Western Australian coast, remains one of the most intriguing mysteries of Australia's wartime history.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - THE BOER WAR: AUSTRALIANS AND THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA, 1899-1902 BY CRAIG WILCOX, REVISED 2001.
A guide to the official government records of Australia's involvement in the Boer War. It includes both colonial and Commonwealth records.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ABORIGINAL DEATHS IN CUSTODY: THE ROYAL COMMISSION AND ITS RECORDS 1987-91 BY PETER NAGLE AND RICHARD SUMMERRELL, REVISED 2002.
This guide is the only comprehensive listing of the huge volume of records created by the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - COLLECTIONS IN MELBOURNE: A GUIDE TO COMMONWEALTH RECORDS BY CELIA BLAKE, REVISED 2003.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - SOUND RECORDINGS IN THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES BY HELEN CROSS AND MARGARET CHAMBERS, 2001
The National Archives holds a collection of sound recordings including interviews, speeches, plays, documentaries, music and sports broadcasts.
https://www.naa.gov.au/help-your-research/research-guides/sound-recordings-national-archives
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - A NATION'S IMAGINATION: COPYRIGHT RECORDS 1854-1968 BY MERILYN MINELL, 2003.
This guide focuses on fine arts, literary, dramatic and music copyright under colonial and Commonwealth administrations.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - WORKING FOR THE DOLE: COMMONWEALTH RELIEF DURING THE GREAT DEPRESSION BY DON FRASER, 2001
This research guide documents attempts by the federal government to provide work relief for the unemployed during the Great Depression.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - AUSTRALIA IN FOCUS: PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES BY PETER NAGLE, 2003
This guide is an essential reference for anyone wanting to access and use our rich photographic collection.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - LAND OF OPPORTUNITY: AUSTRALIA'S POST-WAR CONSTRUCTION BY GRAEME POWELL WITH STUART MACINTYRE, 2015.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ROYALTY AND AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY: RECORDS RELATING TO THE BRITISH MONARCHY HELD IN CANBERRA BY KATE CUMMING, 1998.
This guide lists records held by the National Archives of Australia about the impact of royalty on the past 100 years of Australian history.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - LOOK HISTORY IN THE EYE
Discover the PROV collection.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/look-history-eye
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - PRIVATE LIVES, PUBLIC RECORDS
Navigating through Victorian government archives for family research.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/private-lives-public-records
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - WOMEN IN THE ARCHIVE
This is a finding aid for women in the PROV collection.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/explore-topic/women-archive
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - ROAD AND BRIDGES-PHOTOGRAPHS, DRAWINGS, PLANS, DESIGNS AND MAPS
This is a finding aid for photographs, drawings, plans, designs and maps of roads and bridges.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/explore-topic/transport/visual-records-roads-bridges
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION, MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE
This is a finding aid for main roads construction, management and maintenance.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - MAIN ROADS MANAGEMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
This is a finding aid for main roads management, construction and maintenance.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/explore-topic/transport/road-management
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - LOCAL ROADS, STREETS, FOOTPATHS AND BRIDGES
This is a finding aid for local roads, streets, footpaths and bridges.
ADOPTION VICTORIA, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY (FORMERLY FIND)
Adoption Victoria is a service provided by the Victorian Government. It provides access to information about past adoptions that are connected to Victoria, including inter-country adoptions. The Adoption Victoria service can also help people who were adopted in the United Kingdom access documents. The Adoption Victoria service can help adopted people and their families make contact with each other. Adoption Victoria works in partnership with other adoption information service providers and agencies that provide services to the adoption community.
https://www.justice.vic.gov.au/your-rights/adoption/past-adoptions
CHILD MIGRANTS TRUST
Child Migrants Trust (CMT) is a registered charity in both Australia and Britain. CMT provides a range of social work services, including counselling and support for family reunions. CMT's offices in Nottingham, England, as well as Perth and Melbourne in Australia also offer information, advice and family research to former child migrants and their families.
https://www.childmigrantstrust.com/
VICTORIAN ADOPTION NETWORK FOR INFORMATION AND SELF HELP (VANISH)
VANISH is a post adoption support organisation funded by the Victorian Government to provide search and support services for individuals who are adopted or who were separated from their child through past adoption practices. VANISH also provides search services for people who grew up in Victorian orphanages and homes, and care leavers.
OPEN PLACE
Open Place is a support and advocacy service that co-ordinates and provides direct assistance to address the needs of people who grew up in Victorian orphanages and homes prior to 1989. Open Place aims to also help people who identify as 'Forgotten Australians' to deal with the legacy of their childhood experiences, including assisting people to access records from their time in ‘care’.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - WARD OF THE STATE AND CARE LEAVER RECORDS
This is a finding aid for ward of the state and care leaver records.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - DE FACTO ADOPTION REGISTER 1906-1920 (VPRS 17822)
There was a requirement for people to notify the state government that an adoption occurred. This has not been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS17822
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - KELLY GANG
The following document collections relating to the Kelly Gang have been digitized:
Kelly Historical Collection Part 6 - Penal and Gaols Branch (1873-1874) (VPRS 19472)
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS19472
OAKLEIGH CEMETERY - HISTORY MONASH
The Oakleigh General Cemetery is now known as Oakleigh Pioneer Memorial Park. The sale of new grave sites was discontinued in 1909 and the cemetery closed in 1960.
https://www.historymonash.org.au/oakleigh-general-cemetery-database/
BIRCHIP CEMETERY - BIRCHIP
Burial records are searchable online.
https://www.birchip.vic.au/cemetary
RUSHWORTH PUBLIC CEMETERY TRUST
Burial records are searchable online.
http://www.cemeterymapping.net.au/Rushworth/
COBRAM PUBLIC CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
https://www.cobramcemetery.org.au/
HAZELWOOD CEMETERY TRUST
Burial records are searchable online.
https://www.hazelwoodcemeterytrust.com/
KAYEMAC'S CEMETERY INDEX'S - DROUIN WEST CEMETERY
This includes photographs and transcriptions.
http://www.ozgenonline.com/~kayemac/dwest.html
KAYEMAC'S CEMETERY INDEX'S - BUNYIP CEMETERY
This includes photographs and transcriptions.
http://www.ozgenonline.com/~kayemac/bunyip.htm
FAMILYSEARCH - ALPHABETICAL INDEX TO GENEALOGICAL MATERIALS OF THE SMYTHESDALE AND SCARSDALE AREAS OF VICTORIA INCLUDING SMYTHESDALE CEMETERY
This includes Smythesdale Cemetery information. Cards were housed at the Woady Yallock Historical Society, Ballarat.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/538139?availability=Family%20History%20Library
UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES - AUSTRALIAN VETERINARY HISTORY RECORD 1991-2016
This periodical is published by the Australian Veterinary History Special Interest Group of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVHS).
https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/222
AUSTRALIAN MILITARY MEMORIALS AND RECORDS
This website aids in finding World War 1 Australian veteran information. It includes a number of digitized books: the All Australia Memorial Book, Victorian Edition, the Education Department's Record of War Services, Some of Australia's Fighting Families, Australian Jewry Book of Honour, and the National Bank of Australasia Ltd. Record of War Service of Bank and Staff 1914-1919.
https://australianmilitarymemorialsandrecords.com/
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES (ENGLAND) - ROYAL NAVY RATINGS' SERVICE RECORDS 1853-1928 (ADM 139,188,362 AND 363)
Available here are over 700,000 Royal Navy service records for ratings who entered the service between 1853 and 1928. A rate or rating is a junior enlisted member who is not a warrant officer or commissioned officer. Some of the records cover periods of service up to at least 1950.The database is searchable. Images of service records are available on a pay-to-view basis.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - INDEX TO DEFUNCT COMPANY, ASSOCIATION AND BUSINESS NAME REGISTRATIONS c1864-1990 (VPRS 8268)
This has been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS8268
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - CRIMINAL TRIAL BRIEF REGISTER II 1892-1961 (VPRS 3524)
Those dated between 1892 and 1932 have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS3524
UNITING CHURCH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The society encourages the study of all aspects of church history, from its buildings and people to the story of its theology through the preservation of materials.
https://victas.uca.org.au/resources/mission-resourcing/synod-archives/
ITALIAN OSSARIO, MURCHISON CEMETERY
The Italian Ossario is a place of final rest for the remains of 130 Italian prisoners of war and internees who died in Australia when in detention Camps during World War II. Records are searchable online.
https://map.chronicle.rip/murchison-cemetery
ANCESTRY - UK, PHYSIOTHERAPY AND MASSEUSE REGISTERS, 1895 -1980
The collection consists of a variety of registers related to masseuses, physiotherapists, bio-physical assistants, and medical gymnasts, covering the years 1895 to 1980. The records detail the members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61120/
ANCESTRY - UK AND IRELAND, NURSING REGISTERS, 1898-1968
This collection consists of a number of different registers from diverse organisations. Prior to 1921 registers of nurses were kept locally, by hospitals and nursing organisations. These included Burdett?s Directories from 1898 and the Royal College of Nursing (1916-1923). In 1921 the General Nursing Councils (GNC) were established; one for England and Wales, one for Scotland and one for Ireland. The register of nurses was first published in 1922. The publication of the registers ended in 1968. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60423/
ANCESTRY - UK, DENTIST REGISTERS, 1879-1942
The registers record individuals practising under the License in Dental Surgery (from 1860) attained from the Royal College of Surgeons. It records the name, dental practice address, date of registration and qualification of every practitioner. Registration was mandatory in the United Kingdom from 1921. They are searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61101/
CRESWICK AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC.
https://www.creswickhistoricalsociety.org.au/
APSLEY CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
https://map.chronicle.rip/Apsley_Cemetery
BOORT CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
https://map.chronicle.rip/boort-cemetery-trust
BEAUFORT CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
https://map.chronicle.rip/Beaufort_Cemetery
GUILDFORD CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
https://map.chronicle.rip/Guildford_Cemetery
GLENLYON CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
https://map.chronicle.rip/Glenlyon_Cemetery
NARRAWONG CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
https://map.chronicle.rip/Narrawong_Cemetery
CARLSRUHE CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
https://carlsruhe.chronicle.rip/
MACEDON CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
FAWKNER CEMETERY PIONEERS SECTION
Seventy bodies and memorials were transferred from the Old Melbourne Cemetery in the 1920s. Burial records are searchable online and photographs of graves are included.
https://map.chronicle.rip/Fawkner_Memorial_Park_Pioneers
TOOLAMBA CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
https://map.chronicle.rip/Toolamba_Cemetery
MURCHISON CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
https://map.chronicle.rip/murchison-cemetery
BOWMAN'S FOREST CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
https://map.chronicle.rip/Bowmans_Forest_Cemetery
BENDOC CEMETERY AND NATURAL BURIAL GROUND
Burial records are searchable online.
https://map.chronicle.rip/bendoc_cemetery
YARRAM CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
https://map.chronicle.rip/yarram-cemetery
LANG LANG CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
https://map.chronicle.rip/langlang
YARRAGON CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
https://map.chronicle.rip/Yarragon-Cemetery
CHRONICLE CEMETERY SOFTWARE
This cemetery software provider has a cemetery location finder for all the cemeteries in Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canada using its software.
MUSEUMS OF HISTORY NEW SOUTH WALES, STATE ARCHIVES - NEW SOUTH WALES, COLONIAL SECRETARY, LETTERS RECEIVED, INDEX 1826-1896
https://mhnsw.au/indexes/colonial-secretary/colonial-secretary-letters-received-1826-1896/
SUNBURY FAMILY HISTORY AND HERITAGE SOCIETY
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~sunburydha1989/
BENDIGO REGIONAL ARCHIVES CENTRE - BENDIGO HOSPITAL, BENDIGO RECEIVING WARD INDEX
Bendigo Regional Archives Centre has an index to the Bendigo Hospital Receiving Ward register of patients; these were patients that had mental health issues.
https://www.brac.vic.gov.au/catalogued-collection
BENDIGO REGIONAL ARCHIVES CENTRE - CITY OF SANDHURST INWARD CORRESPONDENCE INDEX 1855-1899
https://www.brac.vic.gov.au/catalogued-collection
BENDIGO REGIONAL ARCHIVES CENTRE - CITY OF SANDHURST PETITION SIGNATORIES INDEX
https://www.brac.vic.gov.au/catalogued-collection
BENDIGO REGIONAL ARCHIVES CENTRE - CITY OF BENDIGO BUILDING REGISTERS, SIMPLE INDEX 1926-1969
https://www.brac.vic.gov.au/catalogued-collection
BENDIGO REGIONAL ARCHIVES CENTRE - CITY OF BENDIGO PERMIT APPLICATIONS INDEX
https://www.brac.vic.gov.au/catalogued-collection
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA ONLINE SHOP
The National Archives of Australia sells books, exhibition catalogues, merchandise, posters, research guides and gift memberships.
LLOYD'S REGISTER FOUNDATION HERITAGE AND EDUCATION CENTRE - LLOYD'S REGISTER OF SHIPS ONLINE 1764-1994
Volumes of the Lloyd's Register of Ships are fully accessible and searchable online. These digitised registers can be searched by any of the fields such as ship name, master, ship owner or place of build.
The Registers for 1930-1945 were digitised as part of the Plimsoll ship data project by the Southampton City Libraries and Archives Services in conjunction with Lloyd's Register's Heritage and Education Centre. The fields can be searched by ship name(s), year of build and gross tonnage.
https://hec.lrfoundation.org.uk/archive-library/lloyds-register-of-ships-online
MUSEUMS OF HISTORY NEW SOUTH WALES, STATE ARCHIVES - CONVICT EXILES INDEX 1849-1850
Exiles were transported to New South Wales. They had served part of their sentence in a penitentiary in Britain and were granted a conditional pardon or ticket of leave on arrival in the colony.
https://mhnsw.au/indexes/convicts/convict-exiles-index/
ANCESTRY - UK, CIVIL ENGINEER PHOTOGRAPHS, 1829-1923
This collection contains photographs of members of the Institution of Civil Engineers, with digitized images of both the front and back of the photo. These are seachable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/3777/
ANCESTRY - UK, CIVIL ENGINEER LISTS, 1818-1930
These are membership lists of the Institution of Civil Engineers. They were published in volumes that came out several times a year. The lists contain the engineer?s name, election year, location, and professional position held. These are seachable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/3787/
ANCESTRY - UK, ELECTRICAL ENGINEER MEMBERSHIP FORMS, 1871-1901
The Institution of Engineering and Technology was founded in 1871 as the Society of Telegraph Engineers and later became the Institution of Electrical Engineers. These are seachable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/9058/
ANCESTRY - UK, ELECTRICAL ENGINEER LISTS, 1871-1930
The Institution of Engineering and Technology was founded in 1871 as the Society of Telegraph Engineers and later became the Institution of Electrical Engineers. This collection includes printed annual lists with the names of members, their level of membership, and current working address.These are seachable and may be browsed. It also includes the Journal of the Institution of Electrical Engineers (1902).
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/9057/
WARRAGUL CEMETERY - WIKITREE, PAUL BECH AND TRACE ALLISON
This includes transcriptions and photographs.
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Warragul_Cemetery%2C_Victoria
LEONGATHA CEMETERY - WIKITREE, PAUL BECH AND TRACE ALLISON
This includes transcriptions and photographs.
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Leongatha_Cemetery%2C_Victoria
RIPPLEBROOK CEMETERY - WIKITREE, PAUL BECH
This includes transcriptions and photographs.
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Ripplebrook_cemetery%2C_Victoria
BEECHWORTH CEMETERY (LOCH STREET) - WIKITREE, PAUL BECH
This cemetery is no longer extant. It operated from 1853 to 1855. Many of the interments were exhumed and reburied in the Pioneers Section of BEECHWORTH CEMETERY in 1857. This website includes transcriptions and a photograph.
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Loch_St_Beechworth_Cemetery
CORINELLA CEMETERY - WIKITREE, PAUL BECH AND TRACE ALLISON
This includes transcriptions and photographs.
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Corinella_Cemetery%2C_Victoria
DROUIN CEMETERY - WIKITREE, PAUL BECH
This includes transcriptions and photographs.
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Drouin_Cemetery%2C_Victoria
KORUMBURRA CEMETERY - FAMILYSEARCH
Cemetery Records 1894-1981
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/198893?availability=Family%20History%20Library
KORUMBURRA CEMETERY - WIKITREE, PAUL BECH AND TRACE ALLISON
This includes transcriptions and photographs.
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Korumburra_Cemetery%2C_Victoria
FAMILYSEARCH - KORUMBURRA UNDERTAKER RECORDS 1962-1978
Original records were in possession of Mr. A. O. Holland, Korumburra.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/198893?availability=Family%20History%20Library
CORROYONG CEMETERY - WIKITREE, PAUL BECH
This includes transcriptions and photographs.
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Corryong_cemetery%2C_Victoria
TOORA CEMETERY - WIKITREE, PAUL BECH AND TRACE ALLISON
This includes transcriptions and photographs.
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Toora_Cemetery%2C_Victoria
NORTHCOTE JEWISH CEMETERY - DAREBIN HERITAGE
This cemetery is no longer extant and apparently now contains no burials.
https://libraries.darebin.vic.gov.au/darebinheritage/places/cemeteries/jewishcemeterynorthcote
IN MEMORIAM - A GUIDE TO THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF VICTORIA'S CEMETERIES BY GARRIE HUTCHINSON PUBLISHED IN 2014
https://www.health.vic.gov.au/cemeteries-and-crematoria/cemeteries-and-crematoria-reports
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - BURIAL REGISTERS
Public Record Office Victoria has burial registers (or cemetery records) for the following cemeteries which are not online:
This is a finding aid for burial records.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/explore-topic/cemeteries/burial-records
VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - CEMETERIES AND CREMATORIA
The Victorian Government, Department of Health can provide information on public cemeteries, crematoria and cemetery trusts in Victoria.
https://www.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/cemeteries-and-crematoria
PUBLIC BOARD APPOINTMENTS VICTORIA
This tool enables you to search for the trust members of any public cemetery trusts or boards.
http://www.publicboards.vic.gov.au/PESearch.aspx
AUSTRALASIAN CEMETERIES AND CREMATORIA ASSOCIATION
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - DIVORCE CASE FILE NUMBER INDEX
Divorce records dating from 1861 and created more than 75 years ago can be seen at Public Record Office Victoria. Not all early divorce records have survived; some in the early 1890s have not. A Divorce Case File Number Index is online on the Public Record Office Victoria website. This includes Melbourne Divorce Records 1861-1942, Melbourne Divorce Records 1943-1946 and Ballarat Divorce Records 1890-1942.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/explore-topic/divorce-files-and-cause-books
ANCESTRY - AUSTRALIA, APPLICATIONS TO ENLIST IN THE AIF, 1915-1918
This collection contains attestation papers for individuals who wished to join the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) between 1915 and 1918. The applications are searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61984/
ANCESTRY - JEWISH FAMILY HISTORY COLLECTION
This collection includes all Jewish family history records on Ancestry.com
https://www.ancestry.com.au/cs/jewishgen-all?o_iid=48016&o_lid=48016&o_sch=Web+Property
MYRTLEFORD PIONEER CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
http://search.cemsearch.com.au:8008/mapguide/Myrtleford/Private/index.php
MYRTLEFORD LAWN CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
http://search.cemsearch.com.au:8008/mapguide/Myrtleford/Private/index.php
BUNYIP CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
https://map.chronicle.rip/bunyip-cemetery
OUYEN CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
https://map.chronicle.rip/Ouyen-Cemetery
SPRING HILL CEMETERY
This is located in the Shire of Hepburn. Burial records are searchable online.
https://springhillcemetery.com.au/
CHILTERN CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
https://map.chronicle.rip/chilterncemetery
MADDINGLEY GENERAL CEMETERY
This is located near Bacchus Marsh. Burial records are searchable online.
https://maddingleygeneralcemetery.com.au/
CRIB POINT PUBLIC CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
https://cribpointcemetery.com/
FOSTER CEMETERY TRUST
Burial records are searchable online.
https://fostercemetery.com.au/
ANCESTRY - UK, LONDON GAZETTES WORLD WAR 2 MILITARY NOTICES 1939-1945
This collection consists of military notices published in the London Gazette during the Second World War. The publications are dated between 1939 and 1945, and include personnel lists for various military units, reports of people leaving the service due to illness, and notices of commendations and promotions in rank. The collection includes images of the original documents. It is searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62074/
ANCESTRY - FREE ACCESS: EUROPE, REGISTRATION OF FOREIGNERS AND GERMAN PERSECUTEES, 1939-1947
This collection consists of foreigners and German persecutees in Germany between 1939-1947 who were persecuted by public institutions, social securities and companies. The records may also include information on those who died, including burial information. The documents were assembled according to the Zones of Occupation - American, British, French and Soviet - by the Allied forces within Germany. Areas outside Germany were also recorded. This collection includes prisoners of war.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61758/
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - WOMEN'S STUDIES ARCHIVES
This is an archive providing a history of the social, political, and professional aspects of women's lives and offering a look at the roles, experiences, and achievements of women in society. This is viewable online at the State Library of Victoria website with a State Library of Victoria library card.
https://guides.slv.vic.gov.au/az.php?q=women%27s%20studies%20archive%20forerunners&p=1
FAMILYSEARCH - HAMBURG PASSENGER LISTS, 1850-1934
These are also known as Auswandererlisten. They are in German. Direct Indexes 1855-1921 and Direct Lists 1892-1934 are online.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/43289?availability=Family%20History%20Library
BORAM BORAM CEMETERY
These cemetery records are included in the Dunkeld and District Historical Museum burial database.
https://dunkeldmuseum.org.au/our-collection/deceased-search
BRIE BRIE CEMETERY
These cemetery records are included in the Dunkeld and District Historical Museum burial database.
https://dunkeldmuseum.org.au/our-collection/deceased-search
BUSHY CREEK CEMETERY
These cemetery records are included in the Dunkeld and District Historical Museum burial database.
https://dunkeldmuseum.org.au/our-collection/deceased-search
CAVENDISH CEMETERY
These cemetery records are included in the Dunkeld and District Historical Museum burial database.
https://dunkeldmuseum.org.au/our-collection/deceased-search
CAVENDISH OLD CEMETERY
These cemetery records are included in the Dunkeld and District Historical Museum burial database.
https://dunkeldmuseum.org.au/our-collection/deceased-search
CAVENDISH TANNERY ROAD CEMETERY
These cemetery records are included in the Dunkeld and District Historical Museum burial database.
https://dunkeldmuseum.org.au/our-collection/deceased-search
DUNKELD NEW CEMETERY
These cemetery records are included in the Dunkeld and District Historical Museum burial database.
https://dunkeldmuseum.org.au/our-collection/deceased-search
DUNKELD OLD CEMETERY
These cemetery records are included in the Dunkeld and District Historical Museum burial database.
https://dunkeldmuseum.org.au/our-collection/deceased-search
GLENTHOMPSON CEMETERY
These cemetery records are included in the Dunkeld and District Historical Museum burial database.
https://dunkeldmuseum.org.au/our-collection/deceased-search
WARRACKNABEAL CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
https://warracknabealcemetery.com.au/index.html
WODONGA CEMETERY TRUST
Burial records are searchable online.
https://wodongacemetery.com.au/
GEELONG MEMORIAL PARK, ARMSTRONG CREEK - GEELONG CEMETERIES TRUST
This cemetery includes Geelong Crematorium. Cremation and burial records are searchable online.
http://www.gct.net.au/deceased-search/
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - INQUESTS INTO DEATHS (DEPOSITIONS) FILES 1840-2003 (VPRS 24)
Inquests into deaths from 1840 to 1937 have been digitized and are indexed through the Public Record Office Victoria catalogue. The inquest files are not online from 1938 to 1985. Inquests from 1938 to 1985 are indexed through the catalogue on the Public Record Office Victoria website. Up to 1950, these records do not include inquests which led to criminal charges; these are included in criminal trial briefs.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/explore-topic/inquests-and-other-coronial-records/inquests-deaths-deposition
Inquests from 1986 to 2003 are closed to public access and a request to the Victorian Coroners Court will need to be made to access these records.
https://www.coronerscourt.vic.gov.au/
ANCESTRY - WEB: AUSTRALIA BUSINESS NUMBER DATASETS 1999-2022
This index includes information about businesses that registered for an Australian Business Number (A.B.N.) between 1999 and 2022. Australian Business Numbers are unique for each business. They are connected to information in the Australian Business Register, which is used by the Australian Tax Office to collect the Goods and Services Tax. The index has general information about each business, but images of the original documents aren't included.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62451/
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - AUSTRALIAN NEWSPAPERS COLLECTION 1831-2000
This newspaper archive includes The Age from 1854 to 2000. It is viewable online at the State Library of Victoria website with a State Library of Victoria library card. It is accessible through the catalogue.
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - NEWSPAPER ARTICLE SEARCH (VIA THE CATALOGUE)
Search for current and historic newspaper articles from many of the library's subscription databases all at once.
https://find.slv.vic.gov.au/discovery/npsearch?vid=61SLV_INST:SLV
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - ISOMETRICAL PLAN OF MELBOURNE AND SUBURBS 1866
This map shows a point-in-time – 1866 – layout of Melbourne streets, the Yarra, Port Phillip Bay in the distance, and parts of Collingwood and East Melbourne. A closer examination reveals some of the fledgling city’s most important social, economic and civic locations and buildings, as well as parks and reserves, many of which remain today.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - PERFORMANCE AND ASSURANCE AUDIT REPORTS TO PARLIAMENT 1983-2017 (VPRS 18552)
This series consists of performance audit reports. A performance audit evaluates whether an organisation or government program is performing economically, efficiently and in compliance with all relevant legislation. These audit reports are the final records of the audit detailing all findings and recommendations. They are tabled in Parliament and are used to highlight any issues of significance to the community and recommend change. These reports have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS18552
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - STATE FINANCES AND FINANCIAL AUDIT REPORTS TO PARLIAMENT 1956-2017 (VPRS 18553)
This series consists of financial audit reports to Parliament, either on the financial position of the State of Victoria or of other public sector entities. The records provide assurance that the financial statements of the government present fairly for the year in accordance with relevant financial reporting frameworks and standards. These reports have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS18553
NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM
This is located in Chelsea, London, England. The National Army Museum Collection is the world’s largest and most significant accumulation of objects and archives relating to the British Army and other Land Forces of the British Crown (including the former Indian Army until 1947).
ANCESTRY - UK, ROYAL HOSPITAL, CHELSEA: REGIMENTAL REGISTERS OF PENSIONERS, 1713-1882
The Royal Hospital Chelsea was the administrative office for the British army and was responsible for distributing pension payments to British soldiers since the 1680s. While some pensioners surrendered their pension to the hospital and lived there (“in-pensioners”), many more lived outside the confines and received their pensions elsewhere (“out-pensioners”). This database contains records for soldiers who were applying for their pension after service in the British military. The records also include records of discharge.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/3255/
AUSTRALIAN JOINT COPYING PROJECT - CERTIFICATES OF REGISTRATION OF VESSELS REGISTERED AT PORTS IN AUSTRALIA. 1826-1854 (BT 107)
These include
See under British Government.
UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUDLAND MARITIME HISTORY ARCHIVE - 1881 CREW LISTS DATABASE
This database contains the names of more than 376,500 seamen taken from the first 300 of the 358 boxes of crew agreements from the voyages of British registered vessels that ended in 1881. The highest official number entered to date is 76999. The year 1881 was chosen to coincide with the census taken in Britain in the same year. The database is a work in progress with several thousand names being transcribed monthly.
https://mha.mun.ca/mha/1881/crews1881.php
UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUDLAND MARITIME HISTORY ARCHIVE - CREW LISTS AND LOGBOOKS INDEX 1857-1942
The Maritime History Archive holds approximately 75 percent of the surviving crew lists (also called crew agreements) and official log books of British registered vessels for the periods 1857-1942 (predominantly 1863-1938) and 1951-1976. The crew lists and logbooks for voyages terminating in the years 1857-1942 are indexed and can be searched here. The crew lists for the years 1951-1976 have not been indexed.
https://mha.mun.ca/mha/holdings/searchcombinedcrews.php
LIGHTHOUSES OF AUSTRALIA INC.
AUSTRALIAN LIGHTHOUSES
THE LIGHTHOUSE DIRECTORY
CAPE OTWAY LIGHTSTATION
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - GABO ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE JOURNAL 1874-1877 (B5316)
This has been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - CAPE OTWAY LETTER BOOK 1856-1913 (A14074)
This has been digitized.
FAMILYSEARCH - FINLAND, PASSPORT REGISTERS 1900-1920
Passport registers kept by various provincial and municipal governments in Finland.https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/4139415
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES - BURGESSES' ROLL FOR THE BOROUGH OF CASTLEMAINE, FOR THE YEAR ENDING ON THE 12TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1907
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES - SHIPS' DESERTERS DEC 1853 - DEC 1861,1862-1867 BY GSV GEELONG GROUP
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA - MARRIAGE INDEX OF EVENTS LISTED IN MELBOURNE NEWSPAPERS 1963-1964
These are taken from The Age, Herald and Sun. They may be searched through Milestones.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - LISTS OF SHIPS CLEARED AND GOODS EXPORTED, AND ACCOUNTS OF OFFICERS AND COMPARATIVE TABLES, VICTORIA 1836-1844 (B4793)
These have been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - OFFICERS' REGISTERS OF APPOINTMENTS AND SALARIES, VICTORIA 1883-1926 (B3853)
These have been digitized.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION FILES 1841-2020 (VPRS 28)
Probate and administration files from 1841 to 1925 can be viewed online at the Public Record Office Victoria website. They are indexed through the catalogue. Probate and administration files from 1926 to 2020 are indexed through the catalogue on the Public Record Office Victoria website. Death certificates are included in probate and administration files from 1995.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/explore-topic/wills-and-probates
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - BURIAL REGISTER
Public Record Office Victoria has a burial register for the following cemetery which is not online:
This is a finding aid for burial records.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/explore-topic/cemeteries/burial-records
FINDMYPAST - ROYAL NAVY OFFICERS' SERVICE RECORD CARDS AND FILES, 1840-1920
FINDMYPAST - BRITISH ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES SERVICE AND PENSION RECORDS 1704-1939
MYHERITAGE - UK, CONVICT TRANSPORTATION REGISTERS 1787-1867
This collection contains British transportation registers which cover the full period of convict transportation to Australian territories from 1787 to 1867. Records typically include the name of the prisoner, date of transportation, the ship’s name, and the date and place of conviction if available.
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - FINDING YOUR ANCESTORS' OCCUPATIONS: MARINERS
This lists resources held by the state library relating to mariners.
https://guides.slv.vic.gov.au/c.php?g=435343&p=6902421
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - PORTS, SHIPS, PLANES AND AIRPORTS-PHOTOGRAPHS, DRAWINGS, PLANS, DESIGNS AND MAPS
These are state government records. Some records may be digitized.
FINDMYPAST - SCOTLAND, OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
This includes the Scottish Seafarers Index.
https://search.findmypast.com.au/search-world-records/scotland-occupations-and-professions
ANCESTRY - THE LONDON GAZETTE (LONDON, ENGLAND) 1825-1962
It may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/50014/
ANCESTRY - UNITED KINGDOM, NAVAL AND MILITARY COURTS MARTIAL REGISTERS, 1806-1930
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60780/
ANCESTRY - UNITED KINGDOM, MILITARY DESERTERS 1812-1927
This collection is comprised of lists of deserters from His or Her Majesty's Service, published in the United Kingdom Police Gazette between 1812 and 1927.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60961/
ANCESTRY - UNITED KINGDOM, ROYAL NAVY REGISTERS OF SEAMEN SERVICES 1848-1928 (ADM 188, 362 AND 363).
These are held by The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey, England. These registers record the service of seamen in the Royal Navy. Records include birthdate, birthplace, vessels served on, and dates of service. The registers include seamen who began their service as early as 1848, with dates of service up through 1928 for most records.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60522/
FOLD3 - UNITED KINGDOM, ROYAL NAVY REGISTERS OF SEAMEN SERVICES 1848-1928
These registers record the service of seamen in the Royal Navy. Records include birthdate, birthplace, vessels served on, and dates of service. The registers include seamen who began their service as early as 1848, with dates of service up through 1928 for most records, though there are a few records with dates post-1939.
https://www.fold3.com/publication/992/royal-navy-registers-of-seamen-services
FOLD3 - UNITED KINGDOM, ROYAL NAVY MEDICAL JOURNALS
This contains indexed images of medical journals from 19th-century British ships, including names of patients, other passengers and crew.The journals in this database were kept by ships’ medical officers, who were required to keep a record of patients, treatments, and outcomes during a voyage. This collection includes 671 volumes, each from a single ship and covering a particular time period. The majority are convict ships bound for Australia or Van Diemen’s Land.
https://www.fold3.com/publication/960/uk-royal-navy-medical-journals
FOLD3 - BRITISH WORLD WAR I WOUNDED AND MISSING
This is a list of wounded and missing British, Australian, Canadian, South African personnel in all theatres of war about whom enquiries have been made. This collection also contains enquiries for details of death and burial of all those listed as killed. The names are grouped into corps/regiments and in the case of infantry there is, wherever available, information as to which battalion, company and platoon the casualty belonged to. There is similarly unit identification for Corps and Services, such as brigade and battery for Royal Artillery, field company for Royal Engineers.
https://www.fold3.com/publication/976/british-wwi-wounded-and-missing
FOLD3 - DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDALS
Awards given to forces from throughout the British Empire during World War I. This database goes a step beyond medal rolls by providing researches access to more than 24,000 citations for recipients awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, Great Britain's second highest military honor for noncommissioned officers and enlisted personnel, in the years surrounding the Great War. These citations, which often appeared in the London Gazette, give a short summary of the actions that resulted in the award's being given.
https://www.fold3.com/publication/931/distinguished-conduct-medals
FOLD3 - UNITED KINGDOM, WAR OFFICE: RECORDS OF OFFICERS' SERVICES (WO 76) 1846-1875
This series comprises records of officers' services. The records give the different ranks held by the officer and his services, together with certain personal particulars. The dates listed for the series overlap and may not be reliable. Pieces 1-379 are arranged and grouped by regimental record office, with pieces 380-533 similarly arranged by units as brigaded in 1962. Pieces 534-554 are listed in order of regimental precedence.
https://www.fold3.com/publication/1073/uk-war-office-records-of-officers-services
FOLD3 - UNITED KINGDOM, MILITARY DESERTERS 1812-1927
This collection is comprised of lists of deserters from his or Her Majesty's Service, published in the United Kingdom Police Gazette between 1812 and 1927.
https://www.fold3.com/publication/943/uk-military-deserters
FOLD3 - UNITED KINGDOM, COURTS MARTIAL REGISTERS 1806-1930
This collection contains various United Kingdom naval and military courts martial registers, including records from Naval, Field General, Military, District and General Courts covering the years 1806 to 1930.
https://www.fold3.com/publication/953/uk-courts-martial-registers
FOLD3 - AIRMEN DIED IN THE GREAT WAR
Services covered are the Royal Naval Air Service, Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force, Women's Royal Air Force, and the Australian Flying Corps as well as United States Air Service airmen who were attached to these services. The records detail over 9,350 men and women, regardless of whether death was caused by action, accident or illness.
https://www.fold3.com/publication/957/airmen-died-in-the-great-war
FOLD3 - AUSTRALIA MILITARY BOOK COLLECTION
These books encompass a wide range of topics such as military campaigns in foreign countries, histories of military units, and other interesting topics. All of the books come from Australia.
https://www.fold3.com/publication/948/australia-military-book-collection
FOLD3 - UNITED KINGDOM, MILITARY RECORDS OF BAPTISMS, CONFIRMATIONS, MARRIAGES AND BURIALS 1813-1957
This collection contains registrations of baptisms, confirmations, marriages, banns, and burials for individuals who served in the British military, including those stationed overseas. This collection is unique in that the original records were recorded by military chaplains. While the Church of England is the official state religion of the United Kingdom, people of other faiths have been able to join the British military since 1793.
FOLD3 - UNITED KINGDOM, NAVY LISTS 1888-1970
Published regularly since 1814, the Navy List is a good starting place for researching the career of an officer in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Queen Alexandra's Royal Nursing Service, Coast Guard, and other naval entities. The list includes both commissioned and warrant officers, and along with names, lists can indicate rank, seniority, decorations, and other details.
https://www.fold3.com/publication/938/uk-navy-lists
FOLD3 - UNITED KINGDOM, LONDON GAZETTE WORLD WAR II MILITARY NOTICES 1939-1945
This new collection consists of a searchable index of service members and the awards or mentions they received in the Gazette during the World War II years of 1939-1945. These notices include military awards or commendations, reports of people leaving service due to illness, appointments, promotions, and other military matters.
https://www.fold3.com/publication/1155/uk-london-gazette-wwii-military-notices-1939-1945
VICTORIAN DOMESTIC BUILDING TRIBUNAL 1996-1998
https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdb/au/cases/vic/VDBT/
BUILDING APPEALS BOARD OF VICTORIA 2018-PRESENT
https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdb/au/cases/vic/VBAB/
AUSTRALIAN HERITAGE COUNCIL 2011-PRESENT
https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdb/au/cases/vic/VHerCl/
VICTORIAN COMMISSION FOR GAMBLING AND LIQUOR REGULATION 2016-PRESENT
https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdb/au/cases/vic/VCGLR/
VICTORIAN RACING APPEALS TRIBUNAL
https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdb/au/cases/vic/VRAT/
VICTORIAN MENTAL HEALTH REVIEW BOARD 1987-PRESENT
https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdb/au/cases/vic/VMHRB/
VICTORIAN MENTAL HEALTH TRIBUNAL 2014-PRESENT
https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdb/au/cases/vic/VMHT/
CARE LEAVERS AUSTRALASIA NETWORK - AUSTRALIAN ORPHANAGE MUSEUM
Care Leavers Australasia Network was established in 2000 in Sydney by Care Leavers for Care Leavers and has always maintained an Australian Orphanage Museum, so that their history is visible to all Australians. They have hundreds of items in their Orphanage Museum on display at their office in Geelong, Victoria.
https://clan.org.au/australian-orphanage-museum/
CARE LEAVERS AUSTRALASIA NETWORK
Care Leavers Australasia Network offers support to people who have grown up in Orphanages, Children’s Homes, Missions, Foster Care and other Child Welfare institutions in Australia and New Zealand. We also support close family members of Care Leavers.
AUSTRALIAN JOINT COPYING PROJECT - REGISTERS OF CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY: ENGINEERS: COLONIAL TRADE 1877-1921 (BT 140)
These include
The entries give name, date and place of certification as 1st or 2nd class engineer, place of birth and year of birth.
See under British Government.
AUSTRALIAN JOINT COPYING PROJECT - REGISTERS OF CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY: MASTERS AND MATES: COLONIAL TRADE 1870-1921 (BT 128)
These include
The entries give name, date and place of certification as Master, 1st Mate or 2nd Mate, year of birth, and place of birth.
See under British Government.
ANCESTRY - IRELAND, ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF IRELAND REGISTERS, 1667-1920
The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is an educational institution and a professional society dedicated to the improvement of medical care and the licensing of physicians. The registers include names of the society's members and dates related to their licensing and membership. The registers also may include a physician's place of residence and date of death however they don't include information about the member's birth or family. These are searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62261/
ANCESTRY - UK AND IRELAND, MEDICAL DIRECTORIES 1845-1902
Medical Directories list most practising and retired doctors in Britain and its colonies, although it was not compulsory for a doctor to be included. Entries provide details of addresses, qualifications, places of training, places of work and any publications. These are searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61053/
ANCESTRY - SCOTLAND, EDINBURGH, ARMY ATTESTATION REGISTERS, 1796-1857
This collection contains attestation records from Edinburgh, Scotland for recruits into the army between 1796 and 1857 and all records are handwritten in English. Also included are full time members of volunteer regiments such as drummer boys. These are searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62349/
CREW LIST INDEX PROJECT
The site provides information about the records of British merchant seafarers of the late 19th and early 20th century as well as ships, and access to the CLIP maritime database.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - PORTS AND SHIPS-EMPLOYMENT RECORDS
This is a finding aid for Ports and Ships - Employment Records. The records are not online.
TRAMWAY MUSEUM SOCIETY OF VICTORIA
The Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Inc. has been preserving trams and related infrastructure since 1963. In this time they have collected Melbourne cable trams, electric trams from across Australia, buses and work trucks from Melbourne and tramway related items of interest. They operate the Tramway Heritage Centre in Bylands where most of their cable trams, electric trams, buses and collectables are housed.
BUS AND COACH SOCIETY OF VICTORIA
The Bus and Coach Society of Victoria was founded in December 1968. They aim to cater for all those who have an interest in road passenger transport both in Victoria, and Australia more generally. This includes both present day operations as well as the history of both services and vehicles.
MELBOURNE TRAM MUSEUM
The Melbourne Tram Museum is a volunteer-based non-profit group. They manage and operate the museum located at 8 Wallen Road, Hawthorn – the former Hawthorn Tram Depot – under a lease from VicTrack, focusing on the preservation and display of Melbourne’s tramway history.
https://www.hawthorntramdepot.org.au/
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - FINDING YOUR ANCESTORS' OCCUPATIONS: TRAINS, TRAMS, BUSES
This lists resources held by the state library relating to trains, trams and buses. The library holds a rich collection of material relating to public transport including thousands of publications produced by the Victorian Railways.
https://guides.slv.vic.gov.au/c.php?g=435343&p=2968006#s-lg-box-wrapper-25989342
PRAHRAN MECHANICS INSTITUTE - VICTORIAN RAILWAY HISTORY LIBRARY
The Victorian Railway History Library has a large collection of books and journals on railways, predominately on Victorian and Australian railway history but also including an extensive British collection and a representative collection from other countries.
https://www.pmi.net.au/research-guides/research-guide-victorian-railway-history-library/
VICTORIA POLICE - REGISTER OF LICENCE, REGISTRATION AND PERMIT HOLDERS
The Register of Licence, Registration and Permit Holders is a public register of persons and businesses licensed and/or registered to carry out activities under the Private Security Act 2004. These include crowd controllers, security guards, bodyguards, investigators, private security trainers, security advisers and security equipment installers.
https://www.police.vic.gov.au/register-licence-registration-and-permit-holders
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - FINDING YOUR ANCESTORS' OCCUPATIONS: PERFORMING ARTS
This lists resources held by the state library relating to the performing arts.
https://guides.slv.vic.gov.au/c.php?g=435343&p=6902126
AUSTRALIAN VARIETY THEATRE ARCHIVE 1850-1930
This website is devoted to the period of theatrical activity in Australia that might be considered the “golden years” of minstrelsy and vaudeville.
ARTS CENTRE, MELBOURNE - AUSTRALIAN PERFORMING ARTS COLLECTION
Arts Centre Melbourne is the custodian of the Australian Performing Arts Collection which is dedicated to the collection, preservation and interpretation of Australia’s circus, dance, music, opera and theatre heritage.
https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/exhibitions-collections/australian-performing-arts-collection
MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY STUDENT THEATRE ARCHIVE
This database documents the history of student theatre at the University of Melbourne.
THEATRE HERITAGE AUSTRALIA INC.
Theatre Heritage Australia Inc. was established in 1995 to foster knowledge and research into the history of Australian theatre. It publishes original articles and books, holds regular events and undertakes a range of special projects with the aim of promoting and encouraging greater understanding of Australia’s rich performing arts history.https://www.theatreheritage.org.au/
ARTCYCLOPEDIA
The guide to great art online. This lists 9,000 artists.
WEB GALLERY OF ART
European painting and sculpture of the Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassicism, Romanticism and Realism periods (1100-1850), currently containing over 22,600 reproductions.
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - FINDING YOUR ANCESTORS' OCCUPATIONS: ARTISTS
This lists resources held by the state library relating to artists. These include the Australian Art and Artists and Gallery file collection as well as databases that are accessable through the State Library of Victoria website with a State Library of Victoria Library Card.
https://guides.slv.vic.gov.au/c.php?g=435343&p=6901948
VICTORIA POLICE - REGISTER OF LICENCE, REGISTRATION AND PERMIT HOLDERS
The Register of Licence, Registration and Permit Holders is a public register of persons and businesses licensed and/or registered to carry out activities under the Private Security Act 2004. These include crowd controllers, security guards, bodyguards, investigators, private security trainers, security advisers and security equipment installers.
https://www.police.vic.gov.au/register-licence-registration-and-permit-holders
DIETITIANS AUSTRALIA - REGISTER OF ACCREDITED PRACTISING DIETICIANS
At present in order to practise dieticians need to be registered.
AUSTRALIAN REGISTER OF NATUROPATHS AND HERBALISTS
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - RESEARCHING YOUR ANCESTORS' OCCUPATIONS: HEALTH
This lists resources held by the state library relating to health professionals.
https://guides.slv.vic.gov.au/c.php?g=435343&p=2968009
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - UNA: JOURNAL OF THE VICTORIAN TRAINED NURSES ASSOCIATION 1903-1976
These are being progressively digitised and made freely available online.
MYHERITAGE - AUSTRALIA, ROLL OF HONOUR
This collection contains death records of members of the Australian armed forces who have died during or as a result of service either during wartime or operations from the year 1885 onwards. Each name is commemorated on bronze panels at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Records typically include the name of the deceased, year of birth, residence, date and place of death and burial place.
MYHERITAGE - AUSTRALIA, FIRST WORLD WAR NOMINAL ROLL, 1914-1918
This collection contains the names of over 320,000 Australian Imperial Force personnel who served in World War One. Records typically include date of enlistment, rank, service number and unit with which the person served, date of death, and the fate of the individual.
GUIDE TO AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS RECORDS
This guide provides links to archival and published resources relating to Australian business entities and people involved with those entities. It includes the following:
https://www.gabr.net.au/index.html
ANCESTRY - ABERYSTWYTH, WALES, INDEXES TO CREW LISTS, 1850-1914
This collection contains information derived from civilian crew lists filed at the port of Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire, Wales, between 1856 and 1914. The crew lists contain personal information about sailors and their records on the ships they manned.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/70910/
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - FINDING YOUR ANCESTORS' OCCUPATIONS: DEFENCE FORCES
This lists resources held by the state library relating to people in the defence forces. These include World War 1 unit histories which have been digitized.
https://guides.slv.vic.gov.au/c.php?g=435343&p=6711333
AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL - INDIGENOUS MILITARY SERVICE
This list provides information about people of Indigenous descent who enlisted for service in conflicts including the Boer War, the First World War, the Second World War, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
https://www.awm.gov.au/advanced-search/people?roll=Indigenous%20Service
AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL - RECOVERED PRISONERS OF WAR ROLLS 1939-1945 WAR
This dataset records the second AIF prisoners of war in the Middle East and their movements thereafter. It does not include those who died as prisoners of war.
AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL - SOMALIA ROLL 1992-1993
Nominal roll of the first Battalion Royal Australian Regiment deployed with United Nations Operations in Somalia (UNISOM): Unified Task Force in Somalia (UNITAF) 1992-1993.
https://www.awm.gov.au/advanced-search/people?roll=Somalia%20Roll
AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL - INDONESIAN CONFRONTATION ROLLS AND AWARDS REGISTERS 1963-1966
This lists Australia’s defence forces that served during the Indonesian Confrontation.
AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL - MALAYAN EMERGENCY ROLLS AND AWARDS REGISTERS 1950-1963
This lists Australia’s defence forces that served during the Malayan Emergency.
AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL - SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL HISTORIES
The official history of Australia's involvement in the Second World War represents one of the longest and largest historical endeavours Australia has ever seen. The enterprise began in January 1943 with the appointment of Gavin Long as General Editor. The 22 volumes, written 14 authors, were published by the Memorial over a 25-year period between 1952 and 1977.
https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C1417143
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - TOWNSHIP, PARISH AND COUNTY PLANS
The State Library of Victoria has an extensive collection of over 10,000 plans, many of which have been digitised.
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - MAP OF VICTORIA SHOWING PARISHES
This has been digitized.
https://viewer.slv.vic.gov.au/?entity=IE9535218&mode=browse
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - TOWNSHIP AND PARISH GUIDE
This is a list of townships proclaimed under the Land Acts of the State Of Victoria. For each township, it has the parish, the land district, the municipality and the proclamation year and the page number in the Government Gazette. It has been digitized.
https://viewer.slv.vic.gov.au/?entity=IE4361644&mode=browse
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - FINDING YOUR ANCESTORS' OCCUPATIONS: AGRICULTURE
This lists resources held by the state library relating to people working in agriculture. This include digitized publications relating to National Agricultural Society/ Royal Agricultural Society and Horicultural Society of Victoria.
https://guides.slv.vic.gov.au/c.php?g=435343&p=6900038
TROVE - PASTORAL PIONEERS OF PORT PHILLIP 1835-1851 BY BILLIS AND KENYON (BOOK)
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-29718849/view?partId=nla.obj-29726826#
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - LANDS GUIDE
A guide to finding records of Crown land at Public Record Office Victoria.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/lands-guide
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - THE SQUATTER'S DIRECTORY 1849 (BOOK)
A list of all the occupants of crown lands in the intermediate and unsettled districts of Port Phillip. This has been digitized.
https://viewer.slv.vic.gov.au/?entity=IE4750356&mode=browse
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - PASTORAL RUN REGISTERS 1848-1883 (VPRS 5825)
This is not online.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS5825
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - REGISTER OF PASTORAL LICENCES 1875-1900 (VPRS 1293)
This is not online.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS1293
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - REGISTER OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE LEASE OF PASTORAL RUNS 1848-1851 (VPRS 13924)
This is not online.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS13924
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - RETURN OF PASTORAL RENTS RECEIVED 1864-1873 (VPRS 809)
This is not online.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS809
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - REGISTER OF PAYMENT OF PASTORAL RENTS 1871-1874 (VPRS 3649)
This is not online.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS3649
ARCHIVAL ACCESS VICTORIA - STATE WARD INDEX 1911-1922
This index contains 18,867 names of children who were made wards of the state between 1910 and 1922. The ward number can be used to access the full ward record at Public Record Office Victoria.
https://datastudio.google.com/reporting/1be999a9-5bb1-48fa-8b98-141c82ca7e05/page/xxtWC
ARCHIVAL ACCESS VICTORIA - VICTORIAN PUPIL REGISTER DATABASE
This index contains over 113,000 names of pupils who attended Victorian primary schools over the past 150 years, It currently contains data from over 245 schools across the state. A copy of the full digitised pupil register may be obtained from the collater.
https://datastudio.google.com/reporting/852f751d-09f2-4089-8ca4-e36607cda230
ARCHIVAL ACCESS VICTORIA - INDEX TO EMPLOYEE REGISTER (PORTS AND HARBOURS) (VPRS 10979 UNIT 1) 1892-1921
This is an index to the Employee Register for the Ports and Harbours Branch. The page number can be used to access the full staff record at Public Record Office Victoria.
https://datastudio.google.com/reporting/350d2b4e-4d47-4973-9694-90661db2e75b
ARCHIVAL ACCESS VICTORIA - BEECHWORTH ASYLUM STAFF REGISTER 1867-1966
This database contains over 6,000 names of individuals who were employed at the Beechworth Asylum between 1867 when the asylum opened and 1966. A digital image can then be accessed linked to the name.
https://datastudio.google.com/reporting/ece41169-8f0b-481d-bf76-31ce16013930/page/xxtWC
ARCHIVAL ACCESS VICTORIA - REGISTER OF JUVENILE OFFENDERS 1893-1925
This database contains approximately 3,000 names of children deemed 'juvenile offenders' between 1893 and 1925 taken from VPRS 545 in Public Record Office Victoria.
https://datastudio.google.com/reporting/e0cc8239-dd7a-4578-880b-fb08c39c4584/page/HLiWC
ARCHIVAL ACCESS VICTORIA - QUEENSCLIFF BUILDING PERMITS 1960-1989
This database includes building permits from the Borough of Queenscliff between 1960 and 1989. They are taken from VPRS 17038 at Public Record Office Victoria
https://datastudio.google.com/reporting/b6da986c-5229-4662-b49d-61072f7e6c33
ARCHIVAL ACCESS VICTORIA - VICTORIAN DIVORCE INDEX 1939-1942
The information in this database is taken from Index to Divorce Cause Books (VPRS 5335 P4) at Public Record Office Victoria.
https://datastudio.google.com/reporting/93506c32-77b3-48b1-bd6b-a2f972af98d5
ARCHIVAL ACCESS VICTORIA - KIEWA COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS REGISTER INDEX (VPRS 8557) 1891-1893
https://datastudio.google.com/reporting/8f41db14-36a4-4252-b108-78cb48e0ed7b/page/WytWC
ARCHIVAL ACCESS VICTORIA - REGISTER OF LICENSED SHORTHAND WRITERS 1891-1975
This database lets you search the 906 names of individuals who were licensed to record evidence heard during Supreme Court of Victoria trials.
https://datastudio.google.com/reporting/619b19b9-7739-43d0-ab39-0c44bb1d2610
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - FINDING YOUR ANCESTORS' OCCUPATIONS: PUBLIC SERVANTS
This lists resources held by the state library relating to public servants.
https://guides.slv.vic.gov.au/c.php?g=435343&p=6871311
VICTORIAN PARLIAMENTARY PAPERS DATABASE - STATISTICS OF THE COLONY 1856-1862
These are known as "Blue Books". Public servant lists are included under 'Civil Establishment'.
VICTORIAN PARLIAMENTARY PAPERS DATABASE - CIVIL ESTABLISHMENT OF VICTORIA 1863-1867
VICTORIAN PARLIAMENTARY PAPERS DATABASE - STATISTICAL REGISTER OF VICTORIA 1868-1916
These are known as "Blue Books". Public servant lists are included under 'Civil Establishment'.
HISTORICAL RECORDS OF VICTORIA EDITED BY MICHAEL CANNON (BOOKS).
Surveyors serving from 1836 to 1839 are mentioned in “Historical Records of Victoria” Volume 5 "Surveyors' Problems and Achievements 1836-1839". Edited by Michael Cannon. This book is indexed. It is not online but may be found in local libraries.
AUSTRALIAN VETERINARY HISTORY SOCIETY - EMINENT AUSTRALIAN VETERINARIANS
https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/tep/63330
VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 10 JULY 1885 - LIST OF ALL JUSTICES OF THE PEACE IN VICTORIA
http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/other/vic_gazette/1885/64.html
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - FINDING YOUR ANCESTORS' OCCUPATIONS: LEGAL PRACTITIONERS
This lists resources held by the state library relating to legal practitioners.
https://guides.slv.vic.gov.au/c.php?g=435343&p=6914479
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - ROLL OF BARRISTERS 1841-1932
This has been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/B3E75BDA-F840-11E9-AE98-313A386915A7?image=1
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - FINDING YOUR ANCESTORS' OCCUPATIONS: POLITICIANS-COMMONWEALTH
This lists resources held by the state library relating to federal politicians.
https://guides.slv.vic.gov.au/c.php?g=435343&p=6902902
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - FINDING YOUR ANCESTORS' OCCUPATIONS: POLITICIANS-STATE
This lists resources held by the state library relating to state politicians.
https://guides.slv.vic.gov.au/occupations/politicians
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY - A BIOGRAPHICAL REGISTER OF THE VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT (BOOK)
https://openresearch-repository.anu.edu.au/handle/1885/114931
PARLIAMENT OF VICTORIA - FIND A MEMBER
This is a database of current members of parliament.
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - REGISTER OF MISSIONARIES (CLERICAL, LAY AND FEMALE) AND NATIVE CLERGY FROM 1804 TO 1894 - CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY 1896
This includes missionaries who were based in Australia. State Library of Victoria access onsite and from home to registered Victorian users.
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - RESEARCHING YOUR ANCESTORS' OCCUPATIONS: CLERGY
This lists resources held by the state library relating to clergy. It includes registers of missionaries that may be accessed onsite and from home by registered Victorian users.
https://guides.slv.vic.gov.au/c.php?g=435343&p=2968010
CABLE CLERICAL INDEX TO AUSTRALIAN ANGLICAN CLERGY 1788-1961
The Cable Clerical Index is an index of more than 6570 Australian Anglican clergy. Only names and dates of ordination are published for those born before 1 January 1916.
http://anglicanhistory.org/aus/cci/
MELBOURNE DIOCESE HISTORICAL COMMISSION - THE ADVOCATE SUMMARY AND INDEX 1868-1990
These include a listing of individuals, religious orders, local and world events, church buildings, politics and education.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bM6jYx6tXLfs_PHD86dLJDk48CQeGf8V
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - AUSTRALASIAN METHODIST MINISTERIAL GENERAL INDEX BY MARTIN DYSON 1903 (BOOK)
https://viewer.slv.vic.gov.au/?entity=IE14801080&mode=browse
VICTORIAN REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
This website includes information about apprenticeships and traineeships.
https://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - FINDING YOUR ANCESTORS' OCCUPATIONS: TEACHERS
This lists resources held by the state library relating to teachers.
https://guides.slv.vic.gov.au/c.php?g=435343&p=6871227
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE ARCHIVES - MELBOURNE TEACHER'S COLLEGE RECORDS 1913-1989
The archives holds records relating to Melbourne Teachers' College. They include student record cards and registers from 1936 to 1983. These are not online.
https://digitised-collections.unimelb.edu.au/items/be753ea6-fe87-5489-9665-9b4cdaf7ca8e
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - RESEARCHING YOUR ANCESTORS OCCUPATIONS: POLICE
This lists resources held by the state library relating to police. They include police manuals and a number of them are online.
https://guides.slv.vic.gov.au/c.php?g=435343&p=2968005
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - VICTORIA POLICE EMPLOYMENT
These include muster rolls (a chronological, monthly list of officers in attendance and their duties), information on appointments, promotions, resignations, retirements and salaries. This is a finding aid for Victoria Police employment. The records are not online.
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - LIST OF CHIEF CONSTABLES, DISTRICT CONSTABLES, POLICE CADETS, AND POLICE OFFICERS IN VICTORIA: 1836-1907 BY THOMAS O'CALLAGHAN (BOOK)
This may be viewed online.
https://viewer.slv.vic.gov.au/?entity=IE4307073&mode=browse
VICTORIA POLICE GAZETTE 23 JANUARY 1913 - LIST OF OFFICERS, SUB-OFFICERS AND CONSTABLES IN ORDER OF THEIR RANK AND SENIORITY ON IST JANUARY 1913
This includes name, date of birth, date of joining Victoria Police, date of promotion to present rank, and station.
See Police Gazettes.
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - ABORIGINAL PEOPLE AND FAMILY HISTORY
A guide to resources that will help you to research Aboriginal Australian family history.These include the Diane Barwick papers which are held in the Library's Australian Manuscripts Collection. Diane Barwick was an anthropologist who undertook extensive research into kin networks among Aboriginal Victorians.
https://guides.slv.vic.gov.au/aboriginalfamilyhistoryry
CONNECTING HOME
Connecting Home is an independent Aboriginal Organisation supporting survivors of the Stolen Generations across South Eastern Australia. We work collaboratively across the Aboriginal and broader mainstream service sectors, to respond to the varied needs of survivors and their families.https://connectinghome.org.au/
LINK-UP VICTORIA
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, over 18 years of age, living in Victoria or Tasmania and have been separated from family, community and culture they can assist you to find and be reunited with your family, culture and traditional country.https://linkupvictoria.org.au/
PUBLIC RECORDS OFFICE VICTORIA - FINDING YOUR STORY
Produced by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria, Public Record Office Victoria and the Victorian Koorie Records Taskforce, Finding Your Story is reference tool for Indigenous Victorians seeking information on their separation.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/koorie-services/finding-your-story
PUBLIC RECORDS OFFICE VICTORIA - FINDING YOUR MOB
Researching Aboriginal family history at the Victorian Archives Centre.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/finding-your-mob
PUBLIC RECORDS OFFICE VICTORIA - WALATA TYAMATEETJ-RESEARCH GUIDE
walata tyamateetj is a guide to assist researchers locate records about Aboriginal people in Victoria, held at both Public Record Office Victoria and the National Archives of Australia, in particular the various government agencies overseeing the administration of Aboriginal affairs in Victoria since 1838.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/walata-tyamateetj-research-guide
PUBLIC RECORDS OFFICE VICTORIA - FOOTPRINTS: THE JOURNEY OF LUCY AND PERCY PEPPER
Archival records can help Aboriginal people connect with their histories, trace the experiences of ancestors and learn about the times and places in which they lived. Footprints reveals the story of Lucy and Percy Pepper who were affected by laws and government policies that defined who was ‘Aboriginal’ and who was not in early twentieth century Victoria.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/footprints-publication
NATIONAL NATIVE TITLE TRIBUNAL OF AUSTRALIA
http://www.nntt.gov.au/Pages/Home-Page.aspx
NATIONAL NATIVE TITLE TRIBUNAL OF AUSTRALIA - REGISTER OF NATIVE TITLE CLAIMS
The Register of Native Title Claims (RNTC) contains information about all claimant applications that have been registered.
NATIONAL NATIVE TITLE TRIBUNAL OF AUSTRALIA - REGISTER OF INDIGENOUS LAND USE AGREEMENTS
Under the Native Title Act, the Registrar is responsible for maintaining the Register of Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs), which contains information about ILUAs that have been accepted for registration.
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA - MAP SHOWING APPROXIMATELY SOME OF THE AREAS OCCUPIED BY THE ABORIGINAL TRIBES OF VICTORIA COMPILED BY R. BROUGH SMYTH
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-231570037/view
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - MAP OF VICTORIAN ABORIGINAL MISSION STATIONS RESERVES AND SETTLEMENTS
https://prov.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/In%20The%20Community/Mission%20Map.jpg
AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING COMMISSION AND FIRST LANGUAGES AUSTRALIA - GAMBAY: A MAP OF AUSTRALIA'S FIRST LANGUAGES
https://www.abc.net.au/indigenous/gambay-languages-map
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER STUDIES - MAP OF INDIGNEOUS AUSTRALIA
This map attempts to represent the language, social or nation groups of Aboriginal Australia. It shows only the general locations of larger groupings of people which may include clans, dialects or individual languages in a group. It used published resources from the eighteenth century to 1994 and is not intended to be exact, nor the boundaries fixed. It is not suitable for native title or other land claims.
https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/map-indigenous-australia
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA - MAP SHOWING THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ABORIGINAL TRIBES OF AUSTRALIA BY NORMAN B. TINDALE
https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-230054338/view
VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - VICTORIAN SCHOOL PROFILES
This is a set of school history profiles including links to records in the Public Record Office Victoria collection. The link show the scope of records held including registers, school council minutes, index of pupils etc.
https://www.vic.gov.au/150-years-search-school-profiles
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY - THE AUSTRALIAN LIVE PERFORMANCE DATABASE
AusStage provides an accessible online resource for researching live performance in Australia. Development is led by a consortium of universities, government agencies, industry organisations and collecting institutions with funding from the Australian Research Council and other sources.
https://www.ausstage.edu.au/pages/browse/
VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT GAZETTE DECEMBER 4 1952 - MOTHERCRAFT NURSES REGISTER FOR 1952
Mothercraft nurses were required to be registered from 1951. This is a full list of all mothercraft nurses registered in 1952.
FIRST PEOPLES STATE RELATIONS - ABORIGINAL BURIALS
This includes a fact sheet relating to Victorian indigenous burials prior to the time indigenous Victorians were buried in gazetted cemeteries.
https://www.firstpeoplesrelations.vic.gov.au/fact-sheet-aboriginal-burials
THE AUSTRALIAN BOER WAR MEMORIAL
This website has information about the National Boer War Memorial in Canberra which was opened in May 2017. It includes information about Australians in the Boer War.
https://www.bwm.org.au/index.php
AUSTRALIANS IN THE BOER WAR - OZ-BOER DATABASE PROJECT
The Australians in the Boer War (Oz-Boer) Database Project marks the centenary of the participation by Australia in the Second Anglo-Boer War by making it easier for genealogists, numismatists, local historians and other researchers to locate source materials dealing with individual Australian participants.
https://members.tip.net.au/~croe/ozb/oz_boer.cgi
ANCESTRY - WITH THE FLAG TO PRETORIA-A HISTORY OF THE BOER WAR 1899-1900
This may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/35148/
CASUS-BELLI.CO.UK MILITARY BOOKS AND MEDALS - REGISTER OF THE SECOND ANGLO-BOER WAR 1899-1902
This register includes Australians.
http://www.casus-belli.co.uk/index.asp?PageId=108
ANCESTRY - WEB: SOUTH AFRICA, SECOND BOER WAR BRITISH SERVICE REGISTER, 1899-1902
This register includes Australians.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60619/
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - DEATH CERTIFICATES IN PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION FILES 1995-2018 (VPRS 28)
Death certificates are included in probate and administration files from 1995 to 2018. These files are indexed through the catalogue on the Public Record Office Victoria website.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/explore-topic/wills-and-probates
TOORAM MEMORIAL PARK, ALLANSFORD - WARRNAMBOOL CEMETERY TRUST
Burial records are searchable online.
https://warrnamboolcemetery.com.au/
NEW SOUTH WALES DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT - CREMATORIA
https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/cemeteries-crematoria/locations/find-a-crematorium
VICTORIAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - CREMATORIA
https://www.health.vic.gov.au/cemeteries-and-crematoria/crematoria
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION AND RESEARCH
The following is Fact Sheet 194 from the National Archives of Australia.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - RADAR RESEARCH IN AUSTRALIA DURING WORLD WAR II
The following is Fact Sheet 125 from the National Archives of Australia.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - COMMONWEALTH RECONSTRUCTION TRAINING SCHEME (CRTS) APPLICANTS AND TRAINEES
The following is Fact Sheet 179 from the National Archives of Australia.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - COMMONWEALTH RECONSTRUCTION TRAINING SCHEME (CRTS) ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS
The following is Fact Sheet 178 from the National Archives of Australia.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - SOUND RECORDINGS HELD IN SYDNEY
The following is Fact Sheet 149 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-149-sound-collections-in-sydney.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - POSTERS
The following is Fact Sheet 131 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-131-posters.pdf
FAMILY HISTORY CONNECTIONS - VICTORIAN SCHOOL RECORDS INDEX
An index of transcriptions of records from the Public Record Office of Victoria. The following school records have been indexed.
For members only.
https://www.familyhistory.asn.au/layout.php?mod=aigsindexes&i=5
FAMILY HISTORY CONNECTIONS - THE GENEALOGIST INDEX 1977-2018
https://familyhistory.asn.au/layout.php?mod=aigsgenindex&g=2
FAMILY HISTORY CONNECTIONS - PORTLAND GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER INDEX 1843-1859
This is for selected entries. For members only.
https://familyhistory.asn.au/layout.php?mod=aigsindexes&i=5
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
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES - GENERAL LIST OF ELECTORS IN ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF PORT PHILLIP 1850-1851
This has been indexed into the Genealogical Society of Victoria's Genealogical Index of Names (GIN) Database. It is dated from 1 June 1850 to 31 May 1851.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES - VICTORIAN MUNICPAL DIRECTORY AND GAZETEER 1885
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
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES - SCHOOL RECORDS
The following school registers have been indexed into the Genealogical Society of Victoria's Genealogical Index of Names (GIN) Database and some have attached images. People under 75 are not included.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA MILESTONES - CHURCH RECORDS
The following church records have been indexed into the Genealogical Society of Victoria's Genealogical Index of Names (GIN) Database and some have attached images.
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - PATENT RECORDS HELD IN CANBERRA
The following is Fact Sheet 265 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-265-patent-records-held-in-canberra.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S YEAR 1975
The following is Fact Sheet 237 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-237-international-womens-year.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS RECORDS HELD IN MELBOURNE
The following is Fact Sheet 232 from the National Archives of Australia.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA
The following is Fact Sheet 221 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-221-high-court-of-australia.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - THE JEWISH EXPERIENCE IN AUSTRALIA
The following is Fact Sheet from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-217-the-jewish-experience-in-australia.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ARMY INVENTIONS DIRECTORATE, 1942-1946
The following is Fact Sheet 199 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-199-army-inventions-directorate.pdf
AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL - GLOSSARY
This provides assistance with military terminology and acronyms.
https://www.awm.gov.au/learn/glossary/a
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ABBREVIATIONS USED IN WORLD WAR I AND WORLD WAR II SERVICE RECORDS
AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL - OFFICAL HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA IN THE WAR OF 1914-1918
The Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 is a 12-volume series covering Australia's involvement in the First World War. The series was edited by the official historian Charles Bean, who also wrote six of the volumes, and was published between 1920 and 1942.
https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C1416844
AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL - OFFICIAL HISTORY OF THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MEDICAL SERVICES, 1914-1918
This was published between 1938 and 1943.
https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C1416843
AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL - GALLIPOLI MISSION
This book deals with a small mission of eight Australians - including Charles Bean (the author), George Lambert (artist), and Hubert Wilkins (photographer) - who visited Gallipoli in 1919 to carry out research on the battlefields of the 1915 campaign, discuss a plan for the Gallipoli war graves, and obtain from the Turks their story of the fighting.
https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C1416967
AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL - ANZAC TO AMIENS
One volume summary account of Australia's part in the 1914-1918 War. The story of all three fighting services is laid out in relief against a background of Australia's political and industrial problems, and of main world events. This was published in 1946.
https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C1416966
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - SECURITY INTELLIGENCE RECORDS HELD IN MELBOURNE
The following is Fact Sheet 173 from National Archives of Australia.
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS
These are located in Britain.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ABC TALKS DEPARTMENT SCRIPTS
These also include sound recordings.
The following is Fact Sheet 153 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-153-abc-talks-department.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - THE 1967 REFERENDUM
The following is Fact Sheet 150 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-150-the-1967-referendum.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - CONSCRIPTION REFERENDUMS 1916 and 1917
The following is Fact Sheet 161 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-161-conscription-referendums-1916-and-1917.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - STEVEDORING INDUSTRY
The following is Fact Sheet 141 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-141-stevedoring-industry.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS - NAVAL OFFICERS 1912-PRESENT (A3978)
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - SERVICE CARDS FOR NAVY OFFICERS 1911-1970 (A6769)
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - SERVICE CARDS FOR PETTY OFFICERS AND MEN 1911-1970 (A6770)
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ARMY PERSONNEL FILES, 1947-PRESENT (B2458)
The files are indexed through the catalogue and some have been digitized. This series includes National Servicemen conscripted under the scheme operating from the mid 1960s until the early 1970s.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ABORIGINAL PETITIONS
The following is Fact Sheet 268 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-268-aboriginal-petitions.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ROYAL COMMISSION ON INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY 1974-1977
The following is Fact Sheet 262 from the National Archives of Australia.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ROYAL COMMISSION ON ESPIONAGE 1954-1955
The following is Fact Sheet 130 from the National Archives of Australia.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - AUSTRALIA'S INVOLVEMENT IN THE VIETNAM WAR
The following is Fact Sheet 117 from the National Archives of Australia.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ROYAL COMMISSION ON TELEVISION, 1953-1954
The following is Fact Sheet 115 from the National Archives of Australia.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - BRINGING THEM HOME NAME INDEX
The following is Fact Sheet 175 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-175-bringing-them-home-name-index.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE
The following is Fact Sheet 113 from the National Archives of Australia.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ROYAL COMMISSION INTO ABORIGINAL DEATHS IN CUSTODY, 1987-1991
The following is Fact Sheet 112 from the National Archives of Australia.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - THE SINKING OF HMAS SYDNEY, NOVEMBER 1941
On 19 November 1941, HMAS Sydney, a light cruiser of the Royal Australian Navy was lost following a battle with the German raider HSK Kormoran in the Indian Ocean off the Western Australian coast. The loss of the Sydney with its full war complement of 645 remains Australia’s worst naval disaster. The following is National Archives of Australia Fact Sheet 111.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - PRIME MINSTERS OF AUSTRALIA
The following is National Archives of Australia Fact Sheet 70.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-70-prime-ministers-of-australia.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - PASSENGER RECORDS HELD IN PERTH
The National Archives office in Perth holds inwards and outwards passenger lists for the port of Fremantle and other ports in Western Australia ? including Albany, Broome, Bunbury, Busselton, Carnarvon, Cossack, Derby, Geraldton, Onslow and Port Hedland, Point Sampson and Wyndham and Perth airports. As Fremantle was often the first port of call for passenger ships from Europe and Britain, many of the Fremantle arrival lists also contain the names of 'in-transit' passengers who were intending to disembark at later ports. The following is National Archives of Australia Fact Sheet 56.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-56-Passenger-records-held-in-Perth.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - VETERANS CASE FILES
The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), previously known as the Repatriation Department (1917?74 and 1975?76) and the Department of Repatriation and Compensation (1974?75), has responsibility for functions such as the provision of repatriation services, medical and hospital treatment, and payment of pensions and allowances to eligible veterans and dependents. Case files, sometimes known as repatriation files or DVA case files, were created for each veteran who sought the services of the department, and may include medical, hospital, clinical treatment or pension files. The following is Fact Sheet 54 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-54-Veterans-case-files.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - SECURITY INTELLIGENCE RECORDS HELD IN CANBERRA
The followingis National Archives of Australia Fact Sheet 58.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - COMMONWEALTH FILM UNIT 1940-1973
The Commonwealth Film Unit has film and sound recordings. Sound holdings include musical scores, musical recordings and audio location recordings.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-25-Commonwealth-Film-Unit.pdf
FEDERAL REGISTER OF LEGISLATION - COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT GAZETTES 1901-2012
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Content/HistoricGazettes
FEDERAL REGISTER OF LEGISLATION - COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT NOTICES GAZETTES 2012-PRESENT
https://www.legislation.gov.au/content/Gazettes
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT GAZETTES
The following is Fact Sheet 22 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-22-Commonwealth-of-Australia-Gazettes.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - REGISTERS OF ISSUED MEDALS AND BADGES 1914/18 WAR AND 1939/45 WAR (MT1384/2)
These include the following:
They have been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - FIRST WORLD WAR MUNITIONS WORKERS DOSSIERS 1914-1919 (MT1139/1)
These have been indexed into the catalogue and some have been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - THE SINKING OF THE MONTEVIDEO MARU
In 1942 prisoners of war were captured in Rabaul by the Japanese. They also captured civilian internees in the area. The Japanese attempted to transfer these prisoners to Japanese territory. The first group, which was made up of 845 POWs and over 200 civilian internees left Rabaul on 22 June 1942 on the Montevideo Maru, a freighter requisitioned by the Japanese navy, for Hainan, off the southern coast of China. On 1 July this vessel, which was not marked as a POW carrier, was torpedoed and sunk by the submarine USS Sturgeon close to Luzon, resulting in the deaths of all prisoners and internees on board.
The following is Fact Sheet 266 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-266-the-sinking-of-the-montevideo-maru.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - WILLS OF DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY FORCES-WORLD WAR 2 (MT441/4)
These are indexed into the catalogue.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - WILLS OF DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY FORCES-WORLD WAR 1 MT297/14)
These are indexed into the catalogue.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - SERVICE RECORDS AND CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING AUSTRALIANS SERVING WITH OTHER IMPERIAL FORCES, WORLD WAR 1 (MT1487/1)
These are indexed into the catalogue and they have been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - VOLUMES OF MUSTER ROLLS AND PAY LISTS FOR VICTORIAN MILITIA FORCES 1884-1935 (B5437)
These have been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - UNIVERSAL MILITARY TRAINING IN AUSTRALIA, 1911-1929
The following is Fact Sheet 160 from the National Archives of Australia.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL SERVICE RECORDS 1939-1945
The following is Fact Sheet 162 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-162-national-service-and-war-1939-45.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL SERVICE 1951-1959
The following is Fact Sheet 163 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-163-national-service-1951-59.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL SERVICE PERSONAL DOSSIERS 1952-1960 (MT1128/1)
These are indexed through the catalogue.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL SERVICE 1965-1972
The following is Fact Sheet 164 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-164-national-service-1965-72.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - VICTORIAN NAVAL RESERVE, VICTORIAN NAVAL BRIGADE AND COMMONWEALTH NAVAL MILITIA MUSTER ROLLS 1875-1908 (B5549)
These are not digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - NAVAL VOLUNTEER RESERVISTS IN VICTORIA-REGISTERS OF ATTENDENCE AT DRILLS AND PAYMENT OF RETAINER 1885-1913 (B5492)
These have been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVAL RESERVE (RANR) RECORD OF SERVICE - CITIZEN NAVAL FORCES 1897-1912 (SERIES CT190/1 TO CT190/50)
These are indexed through the catalogue and are mostly digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL SERVICE CARDS FOR ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVAL RESERVE 1950-1965 (A12907)
These are indexed through the catalogue and some have been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE SERVICE RECORDS
The following is Fact Sheet 32 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-32-RAAF-service-records.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE RECORDS 1921-1948 (A9300, A9301)
These include officers (A9300) and non-commissioned officers and other ranks (A9301). These are indexed through the catalogue and some have been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE PERSONNEL FILES-ALL RANKS 1949-PRESENT (A12372)
These are indexed through the catalogue and some have been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - VICTORIAN NAVAL FORCES ENROLMENT BOOK 1884-1911 (B5520)
This has been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - CERTIFICATES OF SERVICE, VICTORIAN NAVY AND COMMONWEALTH NAVY FORCES VICTORIA 1884-1911 (B5537)
These are partly digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - NAVY SERVICE RECORDS HELD IN MELBOURNE 1911-1959
The following is Fact Sheet 138 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-138-navy-service-records-held-in-melbourne.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - NAVY SERVICE RECORDS HELD IN CANBERRA
The following is Fact Sheet 30 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-30-Navy-service-records.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - NAVY CREW AND SHIPS RECORDS
The following is Fact Sheet 31 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-31-Navy-crew-and-ships-records.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - NAVY ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS HELD IN MELBOURNE 1911-1959
The following is Fact Sheet 137 from the National Archives of Australia.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - REGISTERS OF SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES PAID TO THE DEFENCE FORCES, VICTORIA 1863-1912 (B5721)
These are partly digitized. They include the Permanent Artillery Corps.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - REGISTERS OF SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES PAID TO THE VICTORIAN ARTILLERY AND VICTORIAN REGIMENT, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY 1890-1911 (B5718)
These are partly digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ARMY SERVICE RECORDS
The following is Fact Sheet 136 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-136-army-service-records.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ARMY ADMINISTRATIVE RECORDS HELD IN MELBOURNE 1901-1962
The records are held in series described as 'correspondence files' which in general cover the wide range of Australian Army policy, operational and administrative issues.They include files relating to rifle ranges, drill halls and training depots. The following is Fact Sheet 135 from the National Archives of Australia.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE, DUNTROON
The following is Fact Sheet 165 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-165-royal-military-college-duntroon.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - CORRESPONDENCE FILES (INCLUDES NATURALISATION FILES) 1903-1938 (A1)
These include naturalization applications. They are indexed through the catalogue and are mostly digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - CORRESPONDENCE FILES 'A' SERIES 1910-1910 (A63)
These include naturalization applications. They are indexed through the catalogue and some have been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - VOLUMES OF DUPLICATE CERTIFICATES OF NATURALIZATION 1904-1917 (A40)
These have been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - REGISTER OF DEFERMENTS AND REFUSALS OF CERTIFICATES OF NATURALISATION 1921-1939 (A245)
These have been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - REGISTERS OF CERTIFICATES OF NATURALISATION 1852-1864 (A726)
These have been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - VOLUMES OF ENROLLED LETTERS OF NATURALISATION 1863-1903 (A727)
These have been digitized. These are certificates.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - NATURALISATION INDEX, VICTORIA - REGISTER OF PATENTS WITH INDEX 1851-1861 (A3977)
This has been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - NATURALISATION INDEXES, VICTORIA - REGISTER OF PATENTS WITH INDEX 1861-1903 (A728)
These have been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - CANCELLED CERTIFICATES OF NATURALISATION 1853-1903 (A801)
This series consists of certificates of naturalization issued in Victoria between 1853 and 1903 which were subsequently cancelled. They are the original certificates which were given to the naturalized person but which, on cancellation of the naturalization, were returned to the possession of the colonial government. The great majority refer to persons of Chinese origin, but there are also many other nationalities such as German, Austro-Hungarian, Italian, Scandinavian and American.
They are indexed through the catalogue. These often include photographs. Some records have been digitised and can be seen online.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - WAR SERVICE PENSION CASE FILES 1923-PRESENT
Pensions for British ex-servicemen and women who later became residents of Australia were administered by the Australian Government. These include merchant seamen and civilian employees attached to the Armed Forces during World War 2. The following is National Archives of Australia Fact Sheet 123.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - MIGRANT SELECTION DOCUMENTS 1945-PRESENT
The National Archives of Australia holds migrant selection documents dating from 1945. Migrant selection documents are the documents completed by or for migrants applying to migrate to Australia under one of the many assisted passage schemes that came into place after World War II, including those for resettlement of refugees and displaced persons. The records are not available for 20 to 30 years after their creation unless access is approved under the Freedom of Information Act or the Archives Act. They may be seachable through RecordSearch. The following is National Archives of Australia Fact Sheet 66.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - BRITISH MIGRANT RECORDS
The following is National Archives of Australia Fact Sheet 123.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - AIRCRAFT PASSENGER RECORDS
The National Archives of Australia, Canberra office holds inwards aircraft passenger records for all Australian airports.
The following is National Archives of Australia Fact Sheet 38.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-38-Passenger-records-held-in-Canberra.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - SHIP PASSENGER RECORDS FOR ALL AUSTRALIAN PORTS
The National Archives of Australia, Canberra office holds inwards ship passenger records for all Australian ports.
The following is National Archives of Australia Fact Sheet 38.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-38-Passenger-records-held-in-Canberra.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - SHIP PASSENGER RECORDS FOR MELBOURNE, GEELONG AND PORTLAND
The following is National Archives of Australia Fact Sheet 172.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-172-passenger-records-held-in-melbourne.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - CHILD MIGRATION RECORDS
The following is National Archives of Australia Fact Sheet 124.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-124-child-migration-to-australia.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - AIRCRAFT PASSENGER DEPARTURES
The National Archives of Australia, Canberra office holds outwards aircraft passenger records for all Australian airports. These are not online. The following is National Archives of Australia Fact Sheet 38.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-38-Passenger-records-held-in-Canberra.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - SHIP PASSENGER DEPARTURES FOR ALL AUSTRALIAN PORTS
The National Archives of Australia, Canberra office holds outwards ship passenger records for all Australian ports. These are not online. The following is National Archives of Australia Fact Sheet 38.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-38-Passenger-records-held-in-Canberra.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - SHIP PASSENGER DEPARTURES FOR MELBOURNE, GEELONG AND PORTLAND
The National Archives of Australia, Melbourne office holds outwards ships passenger lists for the ports of Melbourne, Geelong and Portland. These are not online. The following is National Archives of Australia Fact Sheet 172.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-172-passenger-records-held-in-melbourne.pdf
FINDMYPAST - AIRMEN DIED IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR, 1939-1945
This collection includes all British, Commonwealth, Dominion and European Allied airmen and airwomen who died while under Royal Air Force control or with their own national air services during the Second World War.
https://search.findmypast.com.au/search-world-records/airmen-died-in-the-second-world-war-1939-1946
FINDMYPAST - BOMBER COMMAND LOSSES, 1939-1945
This collection includes close to 58,000 service personnel who died whilst serving with Bomber Command during the Second World War from 1939 to 1945.
https://search.findmypast.com.au/search-world-records/bomber-command-losses-1939-1945
MYHERITAGE - MEDICAL DIRECTORY 1915
This is a complete directory of registered doctors, surgeons etc. listing their qualifications and past experience for Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific islands, South East Asia, China and Japan.
MYHERITAGE - LOXTONS MEDICAL DIRECTORY 1911
This directory is a listing of all registered doctors, together with their current placement,?in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands in 1911.?
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE - COLONIAL FRONTIER MASSACRES IN AUSTRALIA, 1788-1930
This website has the following aims:
https://c21ch.newcastle.edu.au/colonialmassacres/
FIRST PEOPLES-STATE RELATIONS - ABORIGINAL HONOUR ROLL
The stories of Aboriginal people, past and present, who have made an outstanding contribution to Victoria.https://www.firstpeoplesrelations.vic.gov.au/aboriginal-honour-roll
MYHERITAGE - AUSTRALIA, INDEX OF BURIALS 1900-2019
This collection includes records from various cemeteries located in Australia.
FINDMYPAST - BRITISH ARMY LISTS AND COMMISSION REGISTERS 1661-1826
This collection includes over 118,000 records that span from 1661 when the British Army (then the English Army) was originally founded, until 1826.
FINDMYPAST - BRITISH ARMY, RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MILITARY HONOURS AND AWARDS 1935-1990
This collection includes British Army personnel who were recommended for honours and awards from 1935 to 1900 inclusive and it comprises over 79,000 records. This collection also covers men and women who served with British Dominion forces during this period.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - COUNCIL MINUTES AND CORRESPONDENCE
This is a finding aid for council minutes and correspondence. They are not online.
GENI
GENES REUNITED
https://www.genesreunited.com.au/
FAMILYSEARCH - GEELONG ADVERTISER MARRIAGE NOTICES 1851-1855
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/630606?availability=Family%20History%20Library
VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT GAZETTES 1998-PRESENT
Victorian Government Gazettes are searchable from 1998 to the most recent Gazette published. There is a list of gazettes which are not available on the website.
FINDMYPAST - BRITAIN, MERCHANT SEAMEN, 1918-1941
These records include index cards that the Registrar General of Shipping and Seaman used between the two world wars to produce a centralised index to merchant seamen serving on British merchant navy vessels. The Board of Trade issued these cards and they fall into three types: CR1, CR2 and CR10. There are two or more cards for some individuals. These are volumes from The National Archives' record series BT 348, BT 349, BT 350 and BT 364. The originals are held by the Southampton Archives.
https://search.findmypast.com.au/search-world-records/britain-merchant-seamen-1918-1941
FINDMYPAST - LLOYD'S REGISTER OF MERCHANT SHIPS INDEX 1843
This index was created from the 1843 Lloyd's Register of British and Foreign Shipping and includes over 14,000 names.
https://search.findmypast.com.au/search-world-records/lloyds-register-of-merchant-ships-index-1843
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - WORLD WAR 2 INTERNEE, ALIEN AND PRISONER OF WAR RECORDS HELD IN CANBERRA
The following is National Archives of Australia Fact Sheet 59.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - PRISONER OF WAR FILES, 1939-1945 (A7919)
The files consist of the camp records of German and Italian prisoners of war interned in Australia during World War 2. Photographs are included in most files. The files have been entered into RecordSearch.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - WORLD WAR 1 INTERNEE, ALIEN AND PRISONER OF WAR RECORDS HELD IN SYDNEY
The following is National Archives of Australia Fact Sheet 171.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - WORLD WAR 1 INTERNEE, ALIEN AND PRISONER OF WAR RECORDS HELD IN CANBERRA
The following is National Archives of Australia Fact Sheet 58.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - REGISTER OF WORLD WAR 1 INTERNEES IN NEW SOUTH WALES 1914-1919 (C440)
This has been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ALBUM OF IDENTIFICATION PHOTOGRAPHS OF ENEMY ALIENS (CIVILIAN AND PRISONERS OF WAR) INTERNED AT LIVERPOOL CAMP NEW SOUTH WALES DURING WORLD WAR 1 1914-1921 (D3597)
This has been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - CIVILIAN SERVICE RECORDS-WORLD WAR 2
The following is Fact Sheet 39 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-39-Civilian-service-in-World-War-II.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - CIVIL CONSTRUCTIONAL CORPS 1942-1946 (B4218)
These are personal files for members of the Civil Constructional Corps who enlisted in Victoria. They have been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ASIO FILES ON WRITERS AND LITERARY GROUPS
The following is Fact Sheet 69 from the National Archives of Australia.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - COPYRIGHT RECORDS
The following is Fact Sheet 105 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-105-copyright-records.pdf
PUBLIC OFFICE RECORD VICTORIA - 1956 MELBOURNE OLYMPIC GAMES PHOTOGRAPHS (VPRS 10742)
This is a finding aid for photographs relating to 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - MELBOURNE OLYMPIC GAMES 1956
The following is Fact Sheet 57 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-57-Melbourne-Olympics-1956.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - POST OFFICE RECORDS
The National Archives of Australia holds the post office records for Victoria at its Melbourne office. They include administrative records, staff records, and mail contract records. It also holds telegraph, telephone and radio communication records.
The following is Fact Sheet 50 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-50-Post-Office-records.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - MELBOURNE POST OFFICE OUTWARD LETTER BOOKS 1842-1851 (B4866)
These have been digitized.
COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT GAZETTES - POSTAL, TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE SERVICE WORKER LISTS 1906-PRESENT
From 1906 public service lists were published in the Commonwealth Government Gazette annually. These include postal, telegraph and telephone service workers. Appointments and employment including promotions, transfers, dismissals, resignations and retirements may be seen.
See Commonwealth Government Gazettes.
COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT GAZETTES - MAIL CONTRACTOR LISTS 1901-PRESENT
List of mail contractors were published in the Commonwealth Government Gazettes. The acceptance of tenders for mail services were also published.
See Commonwealth Government Gazettes.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - PARLIAMENTARY PAPERS
The following is Fact Sheet 21 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-21-Parliamentary-Papers.pdf
PARLIAMENT OF AUSTRALIA - TABLED PAPERS 1901-PRESENT
Tabled papers include documents and artefacts presented to Parliament in the course of its proceedings.
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Chamber_documents/Tabled_Papers
PARLIAMENT OF AUSTRALIA - HOUSE HANSARD 1901-PRESENT
These are records of parliamentary debates.
https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansreps_2011
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - PHOTOSEARCH
PhotoSearch is the National Archives of Australia’s photographic database. It contains more than 290,000 images. PhotoSearch may be accessed on the bar at the head of the RecordSearch page. The following is Fact Sheet 19 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-19-PhotoSearch.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - AUSTRALIAN OVERSEAS INFORMATION SERVICE (AOIS) PHOTOGRAPHS 1947-1996
AOIS photographers travelled to all parts of Australia to take photographs of everyday Australian life. They include subjects such as people, places, events, festivals, fauna, flora, health, agriculture
and industry. The following is Fact Sheet 47 from the National Archives of Australia.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - THE IMMIGRATION PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVE 1946-1999 (A12111)
From 1946, the Department of Immigration employed photographers to record the arrival and resettlement of migrants and their integration into the Australian community. The collection comprises 36,000 black and white and colour images of which more than 10,000 images have been digitized. The following is Fact Sheet 254 from the National Archives of Australia.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-254-the-immigration-photographic-archive.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - DESTINATION: AUSTRALIA
This features more than 20,000 photographs of migrants who arrived in Australia from all over the world after World War II. It also includes migration stories uploaded by the public.
https://www.destinationaustralia.gov.au/
eMELBOURNE- THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MELBOURNE ONLINE
The print volume of the Encyclopedia of Melbourne was published in 2005 by Cambridge University Press. The Encyclopedia is an A to Z reference work covering the city's history from pre-European settlement up to the present day.
https://www.emelbourne.net.au/
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES - PORT PHILLIP CLERGY BY IAN ALEXANDER HUGHES
This includes short biographies of the ministers of religion that served in the Port Phillip District of New South Wales (now Victoria).
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
CONSUMER AFFAIRS VICTORIA - FUNERAL PROVIDER PUBLIC REGISTER
Funeral providers need to be registered.
https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/licensing-and-registration/funeral-providers/public-register
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
The major aerial photographic collections held by the National Archives of Australia are listed in Fact Sheet 191 below. Additional photographs may be identified by conducting a phrase search in RecordSearch using the term aerial photo*.
https://www.naa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-05/fs-191-aerial-photographs.pdf
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - PERMANENT MILITARY FORCES AND ARMY MILITIA DOSSIERS 1901-1973 (B4717)
The database includes members of the militia forces enlisting in the period 1919 to 1940. The records are digitized. The records are incomplete, covering only some army personnel who served during this period.
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA - MILESTONES
This has indexes and digitised church records online in its Milestones database. Church records included:https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES - VOTER ROLLS
Voter rolls have been indexed and are included on the Genealogical Index of Names on the Genealogical Society of Victoria website.
https://www.gsv.org.au/genealogical-index-of-names-gin
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA - ANCESTOR JOURNAL 1962-PRESENT
This is the quarterly Journal of the Genealogical Society of Victoria. Access is for members only.
https://www.gsv.org.au/ancestor-journal-current-and-past-issues
ANCESTRY - JEWISHGEN ONLINE WORLDWIDE BURIAL REGISTRY
The JewishGen Online Worldwide Burial Registry is a database of names and other identifying information from cemeteries and burial records worldwide, from the earliest records to the present.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1411/
ANCESTRY - INTERNATIONAL PATENT RECORDS, 1890-2020
This collection contains a registry of international patents.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62216/
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION FILES 1841-2018 (VPRS 28)
Probate and administration files from 1841 to 1925 can be viewed online at the Public Record Office Victoria website. They are indexed through the catalogue. Probate and administration files from 1926 to 2018 are not online. They are however indexed through the catalogue on the Public Record Office Victoria website.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/explore-topic/wills-and-probates
MYHERITAGE - UNITED KINGDOM, ROYAL NAVY RATINGS’ SERVICE RECORDS INDEX, 1853-1928
This collection is an index of over 800,000 Royal Navy service records for ratings who entered the service between 1853 and 1928. A rate or rating is a junior enlisted member who is not a warrant officer or commissioned officer. The content in this collection originates from the National Archives in England.
MYHERITAGE - BRITISH EMPIRE ARMIES AND OTHER LAND FORCES - PRISONERS OF WAR 1939-1945
This collection is a register of men of the Armies and other Land Forces of the British Empire, held prisoners of war in Germany and German occupied territories.
MYHERITAGE - BRITISH EMPIRE NAVAL AND AIR FORCES - PRISONERS OF WAR 1939-1945
This collection is a register of Australian, British, Canadian, New Zealand, South African and other Naval and Air Force prisoners of war held in Germany and German occupied territories.
MYHERITAGE - INDEX OF JEWISH DISPLACED PERSON AND REFUGEE CARDS, 1943-1959
This collection is from the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and consists of the following: JDC emigrant registration cards from Munich and Vienna from 1945 to the mid 1950s, refugee case cards from Barcelona from 1943-1945, refugee registration cards from Hungary from 1956-1957, and emigration case files from Warsaw from 1945-1949. It is searchable. It is free to access.
MYHERITAGE - NETHERLANDS, TILBURG EMIGRATION RECORDS 1914-1919
This collection contains emigration records for Tilburg in the Dutch province of North Brabant.
FAMILYSEARCH - BELGIUM, ANTWERP POLICE IMMIGRATION FILES 1840-1930
Files kept by the Antwerp City Police on foreign nationals residing in the city. The files may contain documents from a later period. Family name, given name, birth date (or age), residence, nationality, and occupation are included.https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2023926
FAMILYSEARCH - BELGIUM, ANTWERP POLICE IMMIGRATION INDEX 1840-1930
This index provides a reference to immigration dossiers compiled by the Antwerp police force between 1840 and 1930.https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1477769
ANCESTRY - BELGIUM, ANTWERP POLICE IMMIGRATION, 1840-1930
Original data: Belgium, Antwerp, Police Immigration, 1840-1930. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013. The collection may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/9791/
ANCESTRY - BELGIUM, ANTWERP POLICE IMMIGRATION INDEX, 1840-1930
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/9790/
MYHERITAGE - BELGIUM, ANTWERP, POLICE IMMIGRATION INDEX 1840-1930
This index provides a reference to immigration dossiers compiled by the Antwerp police force between 1840 and 1930.
LANDESARCHIV BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG - SOUTHWESTERN GERMANY EMIGRATION INDEX (AUSWANDERUNG AUS SÜDWESTDEUTSCHLAND)
There is an English button on the right sidebar that may be clicked for an English language version.
https://www.auswanderer-bw.de/auswanderer/
MYHERITAGE - GERMANY, EMIGRANTS FROM SOUTHWESTERN GERMANY INDEX, 1736-1963
This is an index of emigrants leaving Southwestern Germany largely between 1736 and 1963. It is searchable.
MYHERITAGE - DENMARK, COPENHAGEN EMIGRATION INDEX 1869-1908
This collection is an index of police emigration protocols for individuals emigrating from Copenhagen between 1869 and 1908. It is searchable.
ANCESTRY - NORWAY, EMIGRATION RECORDS, 1874-1960
This collection contains emigrant registries from ports in Norway between 1874 and 1960. Original data: Emigrant protocols. Norge: Arkivverket. They are searchable.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61757/
MYHERITAGE - NORWAY, EMIGRATION REGISTERS, 1867-1973
This is a collection of records created between 1867 and 1973 by local police departments tasked to assist emigrants leaving Norway for foreign ports. Accordingly these records are sometimes referred to as the Norwegian Police Emigration Lists (Norwegian: Emigrasjonsprotokoll). They are searchable.
MYHERITAGE - HISTORICAL RECORDS OF LESLIE 1869
Historical Records of Leslie. Leslie, K.H.. 1869. Historical Records of the Family of Leslie was published in 1869. The author, Colonel Leslie of Balquhain, offers it as "as a collection of the most authentic documents relating to the history of the family of Leslie" from 1067 to 1868-9. It contains comprehensive information on the Leslie family of Scotland.
MYHERITAGE - AUSTRALIA, NEW SOUTH WALES CONVICTS INDEX, 1791-1873
This collection contains an index of various convict records from the state of New South Wales in Australia.
MYHERITAGE - AUSTRALIAN NEWSPAPERS
The index and images are provided courtesy of Trove - The National Library of Australia in partnership with Australia’s state and territory libraries. A collection of over 700 Australian newspapers, every state and territory is represented, though the bulk of the collection consists of newspapers from New South Wales and Victoria. This is free to access.
MYHERITAGE - AUSTRALIA DEATH NOTICES INDEX 1860-2019
This collection contains death notices, funeral notices and obituaries from Australia from a variety of sources. These notices primarily range from 1900-2019 with a few entries from the previous 50 years. This is free to access.
MYHERITAGE PHOTOS AND DOCS
This collection includes public photos, videos and documents posted by MyHeritage members on their family sites. 468 million historical photos may be found here.
GENI'S WORLD FAMILY TREE
MYHERITAGE - AUSTRALIA ELECTORAL ROLLS 1893-1949
This includes Victorian electoral rolls for 1922, 1927, 1939, 1941 and 1946.
WORLD HISTORY COMMONS
https://worldhistorycommons.org/
BEAUMARIS MODERN
https://beaumarismodern.com.au/
FRIENDS OF GALLIPOLI
http://www.friendsofgallipoli.org/
BOMBER COMMAND COMMEMORATIVE ASSOCIATION VICTORIA INC
This organization exists to ensure, in perpetuity, the continuance of the memory of those Australians, and particularly the Victorians, who served in RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War.
AMERICAN EX-SERVICEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
https://www.bartosh.com/amexsvc/
AMBULANCE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA
AUSTRALIAN GARDEN HISTORY SOCIETY
https://www.gardenhistorysociety.org.au/
AUSTRALIAN JAZZ MUSEUM
GOLF SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA
KASTELLORIZIAN ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA
CJ LATROBE SOCIETY
https://www.latrobesociety.org.au/
ST. JOHN MUSEUM
https://www.stjohnvic.com.au/about/st-john-museum/
THE MELBOURNE ATHENAEUM LIBRARY
https://www.melbourneathenaeum.org.au/
CHILTERN ATHENAEUM TRUST
https://www.chilternathenaeum.com.au/
FINDMYPAST - QUAKER DEATHS 1810-1918
The Annual Monitor was first published in York in 1813 and annually thereafter until 1920. It listed the deaths of Quakers brought to its attention. Most of the deceased were members of Meetings in the British Isles or associated with them (through emigration or family links). It is searchable and includes Australian entries.
https://search.findmypast.com.au/search-world-records/quaker-deaths-1810-1918
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - AUSTRALIAN MERCHANT SEAMEN EMPLOYMENT RECORDS, MELBOURNE 1922-1926 (MP978/2)
The National Archives holds microfilmed employment records for Australian seamen who served on Australian merchant vessels from Melbourne. The records are arranged by family name and give some personal information, the name of ships and dates of service.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - AUSTRALIAN MERCHANT SEAMEN EMPLOYMENT RECORDS, MELBOURNE 1927-1966 (MP978/1)
The National Archives holds microfilmed employment records for Australian seamen who served on Australian merchant vessels from Melbourne. The records are arranged by family name and give some personal information, the name of ships and dates of service.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - AUSTRALIAN MERCHANT SEAMEN EMPLOYMENT RECORDS, MELBOURNE 1926-1967 (MP978/3)
The National Archives holds microfilmed employment records for Australian seamen who served on Australian merchant vessels from Melbourne; these were "native" seamen. The records are arranged by family name and may give some personal information, the name of ships and dates of service.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - IMMIGRATION-REGISTER OF ASIAN DESERTERS 1913-1918 (A2455)
Immigration - Register of Asian deserters for whose apprehension and conviction a reward has been offered.
ANCESTRY - BREMEN, GERMANY SHIPS CREW LISTS (BREMER MUSTERUNGSLISTEN DER SCHIFFE), 1815-1917
This database is a collection of thousands of ship crew lists from Bremen, Germany. The crew lists cover the years 1815-1917. Information contained in this database about the crew members includes:
Additional information such as the individual's position in the crew, wage, citizenship, and type and size of ship sailed on might also be available by viewing the corresponding image. These lists cover crews on cargo ships, shipping, fishing, and whaling vessels, passenger ships, and small river crafts. The records are searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1067/
ANCESTRY - BREMEN, GERMANY, BIRTHS ON SHIPS (SEEMANNSAMT BREMEN, GEBURTSREGISTER), 1867-1911
This database contains records of children born on ships sailing from Bremen, Germany between 1867 and 1911. Ships may have included passenger, shipping, fishing or other vessels. Information contained in this database includes:
Additional information, such as the parents' occupations and residences may also be listed. The records are searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1272/
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - PORT MELBOURNE SHIPPING REGISTRATION RECORDS 1839-1855 (B1231)
Register of British Ships: Main register prior to Merchant Shipping Act 1854, Port Melbourne. This has been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - PORT MELBOURNE SHIPPING REGISTRATION RECORDS 1855-1982 (A7609)
Register of British Ships: Main register subsequent to Merchant Shipping Act 1854, Port Melbourne. This has been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - PORT MELBOURNE SHIPPING REGISTRATION RECORDS, CONTINUATION REGISTER 1855-1981 (A7610)
Register of British Ships: Continuation register, Port Melbourne (The continuation registers are used to record any further transactions affecting the ownership of the vessels). This has been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - PORT MELBOURNE SHIPPING REGISTRATION RECORDS, INDEX 1965-1982 (A7555)
Register of British Ships: Index by Name of Ship, Port Melbourne. This has been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - GEELONG SHIPPING REGISTRATION RECORDS 1855-1981 (A7552)
Register of British Ships: Main register, Port of Geelong. This has been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - PORT FAIRY SHIPPING REGISTRATION RECORDS 1854-1895 (A7553)
Register of British Ships: Main register, Port Fairy. This has been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - PORTLAND SHIPPING REGISTRATION RECORDS 1961-1982 (A7554)
Register of British Ships: Main register, Port of Portland. This has been digitized.
ANCESTRY - NEW YORK PORT, SHIP IMAGES, 1851-1891
This database is an index to images (photographs and artistic renderings) of ships that arrived from foreign ports at the port of New York from 1851 to 1891.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8644/
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - SHIPS' FILES RELATING TO THE ASSISTED PASSAGE SCHEME 1921-1937 (B4094)
This series consists of correspondence files relating to voyages of ships from Britain to Australia under the Joint Commonwealth and States' Immigration Scheme between 1921 and 1937. The scheme was decided upon in 1920 and commenced 1 March 1921, the aim being to bolster national development. Most files have been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - REGISTER OF PATENTS AND REGISTER OF CERTIFICATES OF NATURALIZATION 1847-1852 (A725)
Naturalization records for the Port Phillip District of the Colony of New South Wales and the colony of Victoria are held by the National Archives of Australia. The volume of enrolled certificates with index has been digitized.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - NAME INDEX CARDS, MIGRANTS REGISTRATION, BONEGILLA MIGRANT CAMP 1947 - 1971 (A2571, A2572)
The Australian Government provided temporary accomodation for many migrants when they first arrived. One of these was Bonegilla near Wodonga in northern Victoria which operated from 1947 to 1971. The name index cards from 1957 to 1971 are searchable through RecordSearch (A2572).
THE CIVIL AVIATION HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND AIRWAYS MUSEUM
ANCESTRY - PASSENGER SHIPS AND IMAGES
This database is an index to passenger ships. For each ship listed in this database there is a description of it, containing such information as:
For about one thousand ships there will also be an image of the ship. This is either a photograph or artistic rendering.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8944/
A CLYDE HISTORY
https://www.earlyhistory4clydevic.com/
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - PASSENGER LISTS FOR SHIPS ARRIVING AT THE PORT OF MELBOURNE 1924-1964 (B4397)
The passenger lists have been digitized but are not indexed. To find the arrival date of a ship use the Name Index of Ships Arriving in Melbourne 1924-1964 (B4425).
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - NAME INDEX OF SHIPS ARRIVING IN THE PORT OF MEBOURNE 1924-1964 (B4425)
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA - GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES
The Genealogical Society of Victoria has indexes and digitised hospital records online in its Genealogical Index of Names (GIN). Hospital records included:
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
STONNINGTON HISTORY CENTRE
The Stonnington History Centre is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of the City of Stonnington and the former cities of Malvern and Prahran.
https://www.stonnington.vic.gov.au/Library/Visit-us/Stonnington-History-Centre
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA - MEMBERS RESEARCH INTERESTS DATABASE
Database of members' research interests. For members only.
https://www.gsv.org.au/our-collection
ANCESTRY - FREE INDEX COLLECTIONS
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/categories/freeindexacom/
FAMILYSEARCH - INDEX TO WÜRTTEMBERG PASSPORT APPLICATIONS: STUTTGART PASSPORT OFFICE 1845-1920
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2623988?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - WÜRTTEMBERG, GERMANY EMIGRATION FILES (AUSWANDERUNGSAKTEN)
Emigration files for Württemberg, Germany may be accessed through the Catalog under "Germany, Württemberg - Emigration and Immigration". The files are grouped under government districts (German: oberamt) in Germany. The Württemberg Emigration Index may be used to access these files.
https://www.familysearch.org/en/
FAMILYSEARCH - FÜRTH, BAVARIA, GERMANY, EMIGRATION RECORDS AND CITY DIRECTORIES 1805-1913
This includes emigration records from 1805 to 1874. The images may be browsed.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1976142
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
This website has death and funeral notices uploaded by funeral directors from 2008 until the present.
https://www.deathsandfunerals.com.au/
ANCESTRY - AUSTRALIA, NEWSPAPERS.COM MARRIAGE INDEX, 1800s-PRESENT
An additional subscription for Newspapers.com may be required depending on the type of Ancestry subscription held.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62224/
ANCESTRY - AUSTRALIA, NEWSPAPERS.COM OBITUARY INDEX, 1800s-PRESENT
An additional subscription for Newspapers.com may be required depending on the type of Ancestry subscription held.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62223/
BIOGRAPHICAL DATABASE OF AUSTRALIA
This is a research tool for historians and genealogists comprising transcripts and indexes of original records and published biographies of deceased individuals who arrived, or were born in, Australia. The indexes may be searched for free.
https://www.bda-online.org.au/
ANCESTRY - BRITISH NAVAL BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY 1849
This database contains a biographical dictionary of every living officer in the British Navy in 1849.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/8546/
ANCESTRY - UK, NAVY LISTS, 1888-1970
This database includes multiple volumes of the Navy List, the Royal Navy’s official published list of officers. The list includes both commissioned and warrant officers, and along with names, lists can indicate rank, seniority, decorations, and other details. These lists include officers in the Australian Navy.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2406/
ACPL GENEALOGY CENTER - PERSI INDEX
The PERiodical Source Index (PERSI) contains over 2.5 million entries from thousands of historical, genealogical and ethnic publications. Most of PERSI's articles are from periodicals covering the United States and Canada, but there are also thousands of genealogy and local history entries (in both English and French) from Britain, Ireland and Australia.
https://genealogycenter.info/persi/
CORROYONG CEMETERY - TOWONG SHIRE
The interment register 1889-2021 has been digitised.
https://www.towong.vic.gov.au/2-residents/recreation-and-facilities/cemeteries
AXEDALE CATHOLIC CEMETERY - REMEMBRANCE PARKS-CENTRAL VICTORIA
Burial records are searchable online.
http://rpcv.com.au/deceased-search/
SUNBURY CEMETERY - REMEMBRANCE PARKS-CENTRAL VICTORIA
Burial records are searchable online.
http://rpcv.com.au/deceased-search/
KIALLA WEST CEMETERY - REMEMBRANCE PARKS-CENTRAL VICTORIA
Burial records are searchable online.
http://rpcv.com.au/deceased-search/
PINE LODGE CEMETERY, SHEPPARTON - REMEMBRANCE PARKS-CENTRAL VICTORIA
Burial records are searchable online.
http://rpcv.com.au/deceased-search/
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - DEPARTMENT OF CROWN LANDS AND SURVEY, REGISTER OF INWARD CORRESPONDENCE 1856-1876 (VPRS 70)
This has been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS70
FAMILY TREE CONNECTIONS - MYANCESTRY
Database of family trees uploaded by members.
https://myancestry.familyhistoryconnections.org.au/index.php
DIGITAL PANOPTICON - TRACING LONDON CONVICTS IN BRITAIN AND AUSTRALIA 1780-1925
Digital Panopticon is a collaboration between the Universities of Liverpool, Oxford, Sheffield, Sussex and Tasmania: it is published by the Digital Humanities Institute. This website allows you to search millions of records from around fifty datasets, relating to the lives of 90,000 convicts from the Old Bailey in London, England.
https://www.digitalpanopticon.org/
GENEANET
This is an European genealogy company which has joined Ancestry.
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE - GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF VICTORIA GEOLOGICAL QUARTER SHEETS
https://digitised-collections.unimelb.edu.au/handle/11343/23981
STEAMRAIL VICTORIA
Steamrail Victoria is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the restoration and operation of vintage steam, diesel and electric locomotives and carriages.
707 OPERATIONS
https://www.707operations.com.au/
SEYMOUR RAILWAY HERITAGE CENTRE
BELLARINE PENINSULA RAILWAY
A not-for-profit, volunteer run organisation offering steam train rides, train driver experiences, group charters, as well as family events and specials. It runs from Queenscliff to Drysdale.
https://bellarinerailway.com.au/
DAYLESFORD SPA COUNTRY RAILWAY
This is a tourist railway between Daylesford and Bullarto using railmotors.
MORNINGTON RAILWAY
Victorian Railway heritage train services operate along the original Mornington Branch Line on Sundays as well as Special Event dates.
https://morningtonrailway.org.au/
YARRA VALLEY RAILWAY
The Yarra Valley Railway is a completely volunteer, not-for-profit community based organisation that is restoring the railway between Healesville and Yarra Glen. The Yarra Valley Railway operates tourist rail services on the Walker Railmotor from Healesville Station to Tarrawarra Estate, through the historic brick tunnel.
VICTORIAN RAILWAYS - ELECTRIC STREET RAILWAYS
Victorian Railways operated two tram routes: St.Kilda - Brighton Beach (1906-1959) and Sandringham - Black Rock (1919-1956). The latter had an extension to Beaumaris (1926-1931). For tramway employees employed on these routes see Railway Employee Records.
FAMILYSEARCH - DENMARK, EMIGRATION LISTS (REGISTER OVER UDVANDRERE), 1869-1911
Alphabetical lists of emigrants who emigrated from a port in Denmark (direkte); and from ports of other countries such as England and Germany (indirekte).The original records are in Landsarkivet for Sjælland, København.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/451996?availability=Family%20History%20Library
ANCESTRY - IRELAND, IRISH EMIGRATION LISTS, 1833-1839
This collection contains an index for residents of County Antrim or County Derry~Londonderry in Northern Ireland who emigrated between 1833 and 1839. The records in this collection were compiled from notebooks kept during the Ordnance Survey of Ireland and are organised by county, church parish, and last name.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62369/
DANISH EMIGRATION ARCHIVES - THE DANISH EMIGRATION DATABASE
These are emigration records kept by the Copenhagen police from 1868. The emigrants are mainly Danish and Swedish. This database is in Danish. It is searchable.
https://www.udvandrerarkivet.dk/udvandrerprotokollerne/
ANCESTRY - WEB: DENMARK, EMIGRATION INDEX 1868-1908
Original data: The Danish Emigration Data Base. The Danish Emigration Archives. http://www.udvandrerarkivet.dk/udvandrerprotokollerne/: accessed 24 August 2014. It is searchable.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/70772/
ANCESTRY - FREE ACCESS: AFRICA, ASIA AND EUROPE, PASSENGER LISTS OF DISPLACED PERSONS, 1946-1971
This collection consists of passenger lists of immigrants leaving Germany and other European ports and airports between 1946-1971. The majority of the immigrants listed in this collection are displaced persons - Holocaust survivors, former concentration camp inmates and Nazi forced laborers, as well as refugees from Central and Eastern European countries and some non-European countries.The records in this collection are organized by Resettlement Camp location where immigrants began their journey. Most of the records are in German with some in English. They are searchable and they may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61704/
ANCESTRY - GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN, PASSENGER LISTS 1869-1951
Original data: Göteborgs Poliskammare, EIX 1-143, 1869–1950. Landsarkivet i Göteborg, Göteborg, Sweden. This collection contains passenger lists for emigrant ships originating in Gothenburg, Sweden. They are in Swedish.They are searchable and they may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1910/
ANCESTRY - SWEDEN, EMIGRATION REGISTERS 1869-1948
These emigration registers were maintained by local police services at the main ports of embarkation, provide details of those who left, where they left from and their intended place of arrival. The records are in Swedish.They are searchable and they may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61637/
ANCESTRY - SWEDISH EMIGRATION RECORDS 1783-1951
These records include Swedish passengers travelling through European ports 1859-1951, letters to and from Larsson Brothers and Co, emigrant agents, passport holders 1783-1860, and sailors who were listed in the sailor houses in Göteborg, Lysekil, Marstrand Strömstad, and Uddevalla and who are recorded as discharges, escapees or dead outside of Europe, 1812-1930. They are searchable.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1189/
ANCESTRY - SWEDEN, EMIGRANTS REGISTERED IN CHURCH BOOKS, 1783-1991
This database contains details on emigrants registered in church records and comprises over 2,300 parishes across Sweden. The index contains over 1.3 million entries, representing a little more than three-quarters of all Swedish emigrants during this time period. The records are in Swedish.They are searchable.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61085/
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - INWARD SHIPPING INDEX 1839-1900 (VPRS 13)
This is an alphabetical index of shipping arrivals in Victorian ports. Each arrival of the ship is then listed in chronological order by date of arrival. Entries include name of vessel, tonnage, master, port of embarkation and date of arrival. It is not online.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - REGISTER OF INWARD SHIPPING (OVERSEAS AND INTERCOLONIAL PORTS) 1846-1852 (VPRS 22 UNIT 29)
The register records the arrival of ships in the Port of Melbourne between January 1846 and December 1852. It appears to record the arrival of all ships, whether from British, foreign or intercolonial ports, during this period.
Entries are listed chronologically by date of ship's arrival.
Basic information is given about each ship, its movements, passengers and cargo. Between January 1846 and October 1847 passengers are named. However it is not known how complete the lists are for each ship. When a distinction is made between cabin and steerage passengers the latter are rarely designated.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/E89C65EB-F1B1-11E9-AE98-7D9121803C53?image=1
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - INWARD SHIPPING ARRIVALS 1880-1924 (VPRS 953)
This is a self indexing chronological record of ship arrivals at Victorian ports. Entries include name of vessel, tonnage, master, port of embarkation and date of arrival. It is not online.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - ALPHABETICAL CARD REGISTER OF SHIPPING OVERSEAS VESSELS 1930-1990 (VPRS 8003)
The registers contain brief information about each overseas vessel (tonnage, length, oil or coal burner), records arrival and departure dates, where berthed and for how long, charges made for port services and vessel's agent. It is not online.
FAMILYSEARCH - SHIPPING INDEX INWARDS, VICTORIA 1839-1924 (VPRS 13, 953)
The index is sourced from Public Record Office Victoria. It is an alphabetical index of all ships inwards to Victorian ports, cargo and passenger. The index gives name of vessel, tonnage, master, port of embarkation, and date of arrival.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/243085?availability=Family%20History%20Library
ANCESTRY - VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, SELECTED TRIAL BRIEF AND CORRESPONDENCE REGISTERS AND OTHER IMAGES, 1837-1993
These are provided by Public Record Office Victoria. These records are not indexed but can be browsed by description and range. They include:
https://search.ancestry.com.au/search/db.aspx?dbid=60672
ANCESTRY - BRANDENBURG, PRUSSIA, EMIGRATION RECORDS
A province of the Prussian Empire, Brandenburg stretched from the Elbe River to beyond the Oder River and into modern Poland in the 1800s. This database is a collection of government records regarding persons emigrating from the province in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The records are in German.They are searchable.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/4121/
ANCESTRY - WÜRTTEMBERG, GERMANY EMIGRATION INDEX
The Württemberg Emigration Index is an eight volume work that represents the thousands of immigrants that made application to emigrate from Württemberg, Germany. This collection, filmed at Ludwigsburg, contains the names of approximately 60,000 persons who made application to leave Germany from the late eighteenth century to 1900. The records are in German.They are searchable.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/3141/
ANCESTRY - BADEN, GERMANY, EMIGRATION INDEX, 1866-1911
This index, compiled by the Badischen Generallandesarchive Karlsruhe and microfilmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, contains the names of over 28,000 persons who left Baden between 1866 and 1911. The records are in German. They are searchable.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/4610/
ANCESTRY - MAINZ, GERMANY, EMIGRATION REGISTER 1856-1877
This collection contains emigration registers for people departing from Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Norddeutscher Bund (Germany), to various destinations during the years 1856–1877. The city of Mainz is a major river port city located on the west bank of the Rhine opposite its confluence with the Main. These records are in German. They are searchable and they may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/7507/
ANCESTRY - FÜRTH, BAVARIA, GERMANY, EMIGRATION RECORDS AND CITY DIRECTORIES 1805-1913
This collection includes emigration records from Fürth, Bavaria, Germany. They may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/9942/
ANCESTRY - UK, MILITARY RECORDS OF BAPTISMS, CONFIRMATIONS, MARRIAGES AND BURIALS, 1813-1957
This collection contains registrations of baptisms, confirmations, marriages, banns, and burials for individuals who served in the British military, including those stationed overseas. The original records were recorded by military chaplains. The original collection is housed in the National Archives of the United Kingdom in Surrey.
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/collections/62113/
ANCESTRY - UK, WORLD WAR II INDEX TO ALLIED AIRMEN ROLL OF HONOUR , 1939-1945
This collection comprises a comprehensive list of British, Commonwealth, Dominion, and Allied European air service members who lost their lives in service during the Second World War. More than 129,000 air service members are recorded in this index-only collection, which includes valuable personal information, such as aircraft serial numbers, details that may be hard to find in other collections.
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/collections/62274/
ANCESTRY - NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA 1828-1842: BOUNTY IMMIGRANTS LIST
The New South Wales Government encouraged people to migrate to Australia to help colonize the country. Immigrants from the British Isles were initially sought, and a bounty reward system was set up to help entice people to migrate.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/7385/
NEW SOUTH WALES STATE ARCHIVES AND RECORDS - UNASSISTED IMMIGRANTS INDEX 1842-1855
Unassisted (or free) passengers who came to Australia at their own expense, including ships' crew and military.
NEW SOUTH WALES STATE ARCHIVES AND RECORDS - MISCELLANEOUS IMMIGRANTS INDEX 1828-1843
This includes passengers who paid their own fare and also assisted immigrants. Information includes: name, ship, date of arrival, age and events (e.g. shipwreck).
MARINERS AND SHIPS IN AUSTRALIAN WATERS
This website has indexed and digitized the Shipping Master's Office inwards passenger and crew lists from the State Records Authority of New South Wales. They appear to date from the 1800s.
https://marinersandships.com.au/
NEW SOUTH WALES STATE ARCHIVES AND RECORDS - INDEX TO LETTERS RE MIGRATION TO NEW SOUTH WALES 1838-1857
These letters were sent by the Immigration Agent in response to complaints, transport arrangements, advertisements and financial arrangements relating to migration between 1838 and 1857. This index covers the names of individuals found in the letters.
NEW SOUTH WALES STATE RECORDS AND ARCHIVES - PUBLICANS' LICENSES INDEX 1830-1861 (NRS 14401, NRS 14402, NRS14403)
NEW SOUTH WALES STATE ARCHIVES AND RECORDS - DEPASTURING LICENSES INDEX 1837-1851
Depasturing Licences permitted settlers to graze stock on Crown Lands "beyond the limits of location". The "limits of location" refer to the nineteen counties of settled area extending from Sydney.
NEW SOUTH WALES STATE ARCHIVES AND RECORDS - NEW SOUTH WALES, COLONIAL SECRETARY'S PAPERS, INDEX 1788-1825
These are arranged by surname and subject. The papers include:
NEW SOUTH WALES STATE ARCHIVES AND RECORDS - NEW SOUTH WALES, COLONIAL SECRETARY, LETTERS RECEIVED, INDEX 1826-1982
This is not a name index to letters but a subject listing of bundles. The letters in this series are numerically arranged by number in the years 1826-1832 and 1850-1982. Between 1833 and 1849 the letters are arranged in writer/ subject bundles.
NEW SOUTH WALES STATE ARCHIVES AND RECORDS - NEW SOUTH WALES, COLONIAL SECRETARY, LETTERS RELATING TO LAND, INDEX 1826-1856
This index covers requests from individuals for land - leases and purchases - received by the Colonial Secretary's office between 1826 and 1856.
AUSTRALIAN MILITARY MEMORIALS AND RECORDS
This website aids in finding World War 1 Australian veteran information. It includes a number of digitized books: the All-Australia Memorial Books, Victorian Edition and the Education Department's Record of War Services.
https://australianmilitarymemorialsandrecords.com/
FAMILYSEARCH - NEW SOUTH WALES, SHERIFF, COPIES OF LETTERS SENT 1841-1850
Letters sent concerning prisoners. Original records at the Library of New South Wales, Sydney.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/237506?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - NEW SOUTH WALES, COLONIAL SECRETARY, RETURNS OF THE COLONY 1822-1857
This includes officers in the civil service. It includes an index. Original records at the Public Library of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/246561?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - NEW SOUTH WALES CIVIL RECORDS 1824-1863
This includes correspondence and enclosures, reports of boards, public notices and proclamations, returns, manifests, charters, coroners inquests, bonds and specifications, commissions and oaths of public officials and entertainment and theatrical licences. Original records held at the Library of New South Wales, Sydney.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/80594?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - NEW SOUTH WALES, COLONIAL SECRETARY, LETTERS SENT, 1811-1908
This includes letters sent to judicial establishments in New South Wales which may pertain to convict matters as well as appointments to political office. Original records are held at the Library of New South Wales, Sydney.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/80697?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - NEW SOUTH WALES, REGISTERS OF SEAMEN, 1880-1971
These are under Australia, New South Wales, Occupations in the Catalog.
https://www.familysearch.org/en/
FAMILYSEARCH - NEW SOUTH WALES, COLONIAL SECRETARY, INDEX TO REGISTERS OF LETTERS RECEIVED 1826-1900
Original records at the Public Library of New South Wales, Sydney.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/246577?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - NEW SOUTH WALES, INWARD SHIPPING LISTS 1837-1925
Includes an alpha-chronological index to ships arriving. Original records filmed at the Mitchell Library in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/108357?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - AUSTRALIA, NEW SOUTH WALES, ASSISTED IMMIGRANTS INWARDS, 1828-1890
Records are searchable. Original records filmed at the Public Library of New South Wales.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/314910?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - RAMBLES AND OBSERVATIONS IN NEW SOUTH WALES BY JOSEPH PHIPPS TOWNSEND PUBLISHED 1849 BY CHAPMAN AND HALL, LONDON
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2819589?availability=Online
FAMILYSEARCH - NEW SOUTH WALES CONVICT RECORDS 1826-1827
Listings of crimes committed by the convicts in Newcastle and New South Wales along with the sentences they received. Original records at the Mitchell Library, Sydney.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/227321?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - NEW SOUTH WALES CONVICT RECORDS 1823-1830
Listings of crimes committed by the convicts in Newcastle and New South Wales along with the sentences they received. Also prisoners tickets of leave. Original records at Mitchell Library, Sydney.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/227328?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - NEW SOUTH WALES, PETITIONS FOR MITIGATION OF SENTENCE 1810-1825
Some books are alphabetical and some have indexes. Original records at the Library of New South Wales, Sydney.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/78279?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - COLONIAL SECRETARY, PAPERS, NEW SOUTH WALES 1791-1849
Convict ship musters and other papers, not in chronological order. Original records at the Library of New South Wales, Sydney.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/80445?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - COLONIAL SECRETARY, LETTERS RECEIVED, NEW SOUTH WALES 1801-1834
Petitions and muster rolls from New South Wales, Parramatta, and Norfolk Island. Mostly from 1826-1833. Original records at the Library of New South Wales, Sydney.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/80456?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - NEW SOUTH WALES, COLONIAL SECRETARY, COPIES OF LETTERS SENT OUTSIDE THE COLONY, 1823-1831
Correspondence from the Colonial Secretary at Sydney to government officials outside the colony of New South Wales, particulary in Van Diemen's Land, with respect to prisoners. Original records at the Library of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/80357?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - NEW SOUTH WALES CIVIL RECORDS 1824-1863
This includes correspondence and enclosures, reports of boards, public notices and proclamations, returns, manifests, charters, coroners inquests, bonds and specifications, commissions and oaths of public officials and entertainment and theatrical licences. Original records held at the Library of New South Wales, Sydney.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/80594?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - NEW SOUTH WALES, COLONIAL SECRETARY, CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING PRISONERS, 1840-1856
Correspondence of the Colonial Secretary of New South Wales respecting prisoners in New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land and elsewhere in Australia and New Zealand. Original records at the Library of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/80376?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - NEW SOUTH WALES,CERTIFICATES OF FREEDOM, TICKETS OF LEAVE, AND PARDONS,1810-1867
Convict Records from Principal Superintendent of Convicts, New South Wales. They are from original records at the Library of New South Wales, Sydney.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/80669?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - EARLY AUSTRALIAN HISTORY: CONVICT LIFE IN NEW SOUTH WALES AND VAN DIEMEN'S LAND, PARTS I & II, THE STORY OF THE TEN GOVERNORS AND THE STORY OF THE CONVICTS BY CHARLES WHITE. PUBLISHED IN 1889 BY C. AND G.S. WHITE, FREE PRESS OFFICE, BATHURST.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2636604?availability=Online
FAMILYSEARCH - LICENSING 1841-1842
Butts of publicans' licences. Original records at the Library of New South Wales, Sydney.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/237682?availability=Family%20History%20Library
ANCESTRY - ALL LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND, CREW LISTS 1861-1919
This collection of crew lists held by the Liverpool Record Office includes records for 912 ships whose home port was registered as Liverpool, England. The lists contain information on ship voyages, crew members, and apprentices. Many of the records are grouped together as agreement booklets or ships' logs.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2364/
ANCESTRY - GLASGOW, SCOTLAND, CREW LISTS, 1863-1901
This database contains crew lists, agreements, certificates of discharge, and some related documents for 11 ships that landed at Glasgow's ports.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2895/
ANCESTRY - DORSET, ENGLAND, CREW LISTS, 1863-1914
This database contains various crew lists for ships associated with Dorset ports. Log books are included.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2211/
FINDMYPAST - BRITISH ARMED FORCES, ROMAN CATHOLIC REGISTERS 1836-1975
The registers comprise records for the British Army, Royal Air Force, and Royal Navy stationed at home and abroad between 1836 and 1975. They include baptism, confirmation, marriage, and burial records.
https://search.findmypast.com.au/search-world-records/british-armed-forces-roman-catholic-registers
FAMILYSEARCH - VICTORIA, PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION FILES, 1845-1926
Original records at Public Record Office Victoria, North Melbourne, Victoria. These are searchable and images may be browsed.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1393343?availability=Family%20History%20Library
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - IMMIGRATION BRANCH, OUTWARD LETTER BOOKS 1849-1851 (VPRS 117)
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS117
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - MINING SURVEYOR'S SURVEYS, BALLARAT EAST DIVISION 1871-1872
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS1019
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - KEW ASYLUM INDEX TO MALE AND FEMALE CASE BOOKS 1848-1912 (VPRS 7422)
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS7422
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - WARD REGISTERS 1864-1891 (VPRS 4527)
These relate to wards of state. These were known as Children's Registers from 1864 to 1891.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS4527
DONALD CEMETERY
Basic interment information is provided for free.
https://donaldcemetery.com.au/
INTERNATIONAL BOMBER COMMAND CENTRE - LOSSES DATABASE 1936-1968
The IBCC Losses Database records the details of 58,438 Bomber Command deaths throughout its existence including pre-war and post-war losses.
https://internationalbcc.co.uk/history-archive/losses-database/
ANCESTRY - WEB: UK AND ALLIED COUNTRIES, INDEX OF INTERNATIONAL BOMBER COMMAND LOSSES, 1936-1966
This is a web-based index of Royal Air Force Bomber Command casualties between 1936 and 1966.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/70893/
ROSEDALE CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
https://rosedalecemetery.com.au/home/deceased-search/
BERWICK CEMETERY - BERWICK AND HARKAWAY CEMETERIES TRUST
Burial records are searchable online.
HARKAWAY CEMETERY - BERWICK AND HARKAWAY CEMETERIES TRUST
Burial records are searchable online.
PHILLIP ISLAND CEMETERY TRUST
Burial records are searchable online.
https://map.chronicle.rip/phillip-island-cemetery
NATHALIA CEMETERY TRUST
Burial records are searchable online.
http://search.cemsearch.com.au:8008/mapguide/Nathalia/Public/index.php
YAN YEAN CEMETERY
Burial records are searchable online.
https://www.yanyeancemetery.com.au/deceased-search/
TYABB CEMETERY - MORNINGTON PENINSULA CEMETERY TRUST
Burial records are searchable online.
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Community-Services/Cemeteries
FLINDERS CEMETERY - MORNINGTON PENINSULA CEMETERY TRUST
Burial records are searchable online.
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Community-Services/Cemeteries
DROMANA CEMETERY - MORNINGTON PENINSULA CEMETERY TRUST
Burial records are searchable online.
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Community-Services/Cemeteries
MORNINGTON CEMETERY - MORNINGTON PENINSULA CEMETERY TRUST
Burial records are searchable online.
https://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Community-Services/Cemeteries
RYE CEMETERY AND MEMORIAL GARDENS
Burial records are searchable online.
https://www.ryecemetery.com.au/search.html
BEECHWORTH CEMETERY
This has an online digital mapping system which indicates the exact location of a gravesite by inserting a deceased name. It gives the plot details, date the person was buried, other people in the grave and shows where the plot is in the cemetery.
https://beechworthcemetery.com.au/
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - TEACHER RECORD BOOKS 1863-1959 (VPRS 13579 P1)
These are indexed through the catalogue at the Public Record Office Victoria website. The images for numbers 1-53799 (1863-1957) may be viewed online.
For those not online at Public Record Office Victoria, a teacher ID number is required to access the teacher record books at Public Record Office Victoria or the Ancestry website.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/explore-topic/education/teacher-records-1863-1959
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - INSPECTOR-GENERAL'S OFFICE TO THE HULK SUPERINTENDENTS, LETTER AND MEMORANDA BOOK 1853-1857 (VPRS 680)
One letter book has been digitized; this is for the Hulk "Success" from 1853 to 1857.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS680
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, INSPECTOR GENERAL TO INSPECTOR OF WORKS, LETTER BOOKS 1869-1881 (VPRS 991)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS991
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE - BLUE BOOKS AND STATISTICS 1851-1916 (VPRS 943)
The years 1851 to 1854 have been digitized.These are statistical returns from government departments.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS943
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - STATE RIVERS AND WATER SUPPLY COMMISSION ATTACHMENT BOOKS 1906-1958 (VPRS 6012)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS6012
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE - PORT PHILLIP DISTRICT EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS 1841-1853 (VPRS 29)
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS29
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - DEPARTMENT OF CROWN LANDS AND SURVEY, INDEX TO INWARD REGISTERED CORRESPONDENCE 1856-1876 (VPRS 5522)
This has been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS5522
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - DEPARTMENT OF CROWN LANDS AND SURVEY, ALPHABETICAL REGISTERS OF INWARDS CORRESPONDENCE 1876-1896 (VPRS 166)
This has been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS166
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - COMMISSIONER OF CROWN LANDS OUTWARD LETTER BOOK 1839-1840 (PART OF VPRS 9)
This has been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS9
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - GISBORNE POLICE STATION, LETTER AND REPORT BOOK (PART OF VPRS 9)
This has been digitised.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS9
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - RICHMOND COURTS, WATCHHOUSE CHARGE BOOK 1881-1884 (VPRS 6921 P1)
This has been digitised.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS6921
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - CASTLEMAINE POLICE MAGISTRATE'S REGISTER 1852-1853 (VPRS 5347)
This has been digitised.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS5347
VICTORIAN GOLDFIELDS RAILWAY
This is an authentic steam heritage train linking the historic gold mining towns of Castlemaine and Maldon in Central Victoria.http://www.vgr.com.au/homepage.php
VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT GAZETTES - TEACHER REGISTERS 1885-1910
Teacher registers were printed in the Victorian government gazettes. See Government Gazettes.
VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT GAZETTES - SUPPLEMENTARY TEACHER REGISTERS 1911-1983
Supplementary teacher registers were printed in the Victorian government gazettes annually. These include alterations, additions, revisions and removals. See Government Gazettes.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - CRIMINAL TRIAL BRIEF REGISTER I 1855-1891 (VPRS 3523)
These have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS3523
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - CRIMINAL TRIAL BRIEF REGISTER II 1892-1961 (VPRS 3524)
Those dated between 1892 and 1912 have been digitized.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/archive/VPRS3524
ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA - HISTORICAL REGISTER OF PERSONS WHO ARRIVED OR WERE BORN IN VICTORIA BEFORE 1900 AND /OR THEIR DESCENDANTS
This is known as the Pioneer Register. The register can be searched through the Society's online eHive catalogue.
https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA - MILESTONES
This has indexes and digitised church records online in its Miliestones database. Church records included:https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - GOVERNMENT BUILDING PHOTOGRAPHS 1926-1965 (VPRS 10516)
This series includes photographs created by the Department of Public Works between 1926 and 1965. The photographs include state primary schools, state secondary schools, state colleges, public hospitals, courthouses and police stations. Also included are Victorian public buildings and some interstate public buildings. This is a finding aid for government buildings.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - MELBOURNE HARBOUR TRUST PHOTOGRAPHS 1870s-1983 (VPRS 8357)
The photographs have been digitized. They are dated between 1880 and 1983. Most of the photographs are not dated.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - OUTWARDS SHIPS PASSENGER LISTS 1852-1923 (VPRS 948)
These are indexed through the catalogue on the Public Record Office Victoria website and include images of outwards ships passenger lists. This is a finding aid for outwards ships passenger lists.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - VICTORIA COASTAL PASSENGER LISTS 1852-1923
These are indexed through the catalogue on the Public Record Office Victoria website and include images of passenger lists. This is a finding aid for coastal passenger lists.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - UNASSISTED IMMIGRATION RECORDS 1852-1923 (VPRS 947)
These are indexed through the catalogue on the Public Record Office Victoria website and include images of unassisted immigration records. This is a finding aid for unassisted passenger lists.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - ASSISTED IMMIGRATION RECORDS 1839-1871 (VPRS 14)
These are indexed through the catalogue on the Public Record Office Victoria website and include images of immigration records. This is a finding aid for assisted passenger lists.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - INQUESTS INTO DEATHS (DEPOSITIONS) FILES 1840-2003 (VPRS 24)
Inquests into deaths from 1840 to 1937 have been digitized and are indexed through the Public Record Office Victoria catalogue. The inquest files are not online from 1938 to 1985. Inquests from 1938 to 1961 and from 1972 to 1985 are indexed through the catalogue on the Public Record Office Victoria website. Up to 1950, these records do not include inquests which led to criminal charges; these are included in criminal trial briefs.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/explore-topic/inquests-and-other-coronial-records/inquests-deaths-deposition
Inquests from 1986 to 2003 are closed to public access and a request to the Victorian Coroners Court will need to be made to access these records.
https://www.coronerscourt.vic.gov.au/
ANCESTRY - ENGLAND, UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND FREEMASON MEMBERSHIP REGISTERS 1751-1921
This collection contains membership registers listing men who belonged to the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE). Freemasonry is a fraternal order that traces its roots back to the Middle Ages, and a Masonic Grand Lodge has existed in England since 1717. A rival Grand Lodge was established in London in 1751, and the two came together to form the UGLE in 1813.
The UGLE is the governing body for Freemasonry in England, Wales and certain countries overseas. Each Masonic lodge has been obliged since 1768 to return to the Grand Lodge, on an annual basis, a list of its members. These returns are used to compile the membership registers, described as Contribution Books, which are reproduced in this collection. While the majority of the registers in this collection are from lodges in England, registers are also available from lodges in Wales, Northern Ireland, and several countries overseas such as Canada, Australia, India and South Africa.
Victorians are included. The membership registers are searchable. Images may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60620/
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - OLD COLONISTS' ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA 1869-1966 (MS 12726)
The records are not online. This collection comprises letter books, 1880-1927; cash book, 1898-1966; members? register, 1869-1945; biographical register; statements of receipts and disbursements, 1928-1942; statements of receipts and expenditure, 1901-1928; press cuttings books, 1925-1955, including theatrical clippings and Old Colonists? photographs; donations register, 1911-1912; index of receipts; record book listing Council members, 1869-1872, 1909-1915; and a ledger, 1921-1937. The records also include a history of the Association.
This collection is available apart from the members? register which is not issued due to its size and fragility. There is an alphabetical card index of the transcription of members? names which can be consulted for you by Library staff. This is a finding aid.
https://viewer.slv.vic.gov.au/finding_aids/?entity=3175771&page_num=1
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - CARLTON REFUGE 1875-1949
The records are not online. This collection is of an administrative nature, the only personal records are of baptisms 1931-1938 and marriages 1936-1937. All records are available for consultation.
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - WILLIAM FORSTER TRY BOYS' SOCIETY (SOUTH YARRA) 1887-1986 (MS9910)
The records are not online. This collection includes annual reports; letter books; minute books; ledgers; receipt books; bank books; rule books; roll and attendance books; members’ subscription records; list of employers and lads employed; copies of Try Boys’ Excelsior News and Australian Boys’ Paper; society histories; programs and tickets; and correspondence and minutes of reports of various related institutions, e.g. City Newsboys’ Try Society, Hawksburn Girls’ Club, Melrose Boys’ home.
Access to material up to the end of 1940 is available. To access records from 1941 onwards, permission must be obtained from Sparkways. This is a finding aid.
https://viewer.slv.vic.gov.au/finding_aids/?entity=3197524
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - GORDON INSTITUTE 1887-1947
The records are not online. They are located under "Gordon Homes for Boys and Girls". This collection comprises case files, correspondence 1902-1904; letterbooks 1906-1936; minute books 1904-1947; boys? registers 1887-1937; children?s registers 1900-1910; cash books and records of expenditure; visitors? book; records of application for work 1889-1902; and miscellaneous papers.
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - VICTORIAN CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY RECORDS 1893-1993
THe records are not online. The collection includes case histories, court committals, fostering and adoption records of children under the care of the society and correspondence relating to children under the control of the society.
Access to records that are older than 99 years are available without restriction. To access records 99 years and under, application needs to be made to OzChild?for permission.
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - CHILDREN'S PROTECTION SOCIETY (VICTORIA) 1896-1985 (MS 10384)
The records are not online. This collection includes files relating to children (1921-1985); copy letter books; minute books; ledgers; cash books; press cuttings; printed material relating to the Children?s Services Acts and related matters; photographs; statistical sheets (1961-1970); and letters and press cuttings concerning St Martin?s and St John?s Homes (1936-1939) and Newhaven Boys? Home (1934).
Any person wishing to view material must contact Kids First Australia?(previously known as the Children?s Protection Society) who handle all requests. This is a finding aid.
https://viewer.slv.vic.gov.au/finding_aids/?entity=3163651
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - MELBOURNE NEWSBOYS' CLUB FOUNDATION 1897-1976 (MS10034)
The records are not online. This collection includes correspondence, annual reports, minutes of meetings , finalised bequests and legacies, photographs and miscellaneous material relating to the club.
All records in this collection are available for consultation. This is a finding aid.
https://viewer.slv.vic.gov.au/finding_aids/?entity=3175160
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - MELBOURNE ORPHAN ASYLUM RECORDS 1845-1989 (MS13168)
The records are not online. The collection comprises case files, ca. 1858-1959, admission book ca.1850-1986, official register of inmates, 1887-1975; reports on apprentices, 1913-1917, minute books, annual reports and other documents. The admissions book can be consulted for you by?Library staff and if files are found they can be viewed in the Library?s Heritage Collections Reading Room.
Access to records that are older than 99 years are available without restriction. To access records 99 years and under, an application to OzChild needs to be made. This is a finding aid.
https://findingaids.slv.vic.gov.au/repositories/3/resources/37
VIRTUAL WAR MEMORIAL AUSTRALIA
Virtual War Memorial Australia is an commemorative collection, purpose built to honour the personal experiences of?all?those who have served the nation in times of conflict,? from the Boer War through to Afghanistan. It pays special honour to those who lost their lives as a result of their service and equally honours those who returned, forever changed.
It includes people, memorials, conflicts, units, places, and cemeteries.
ANCESTRY - WEB: UK, ROYAL NAVAL SEAMEN INDEX, 1853-1872
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/70684/
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - WORLD WAR 1 INTELLIGENCE SECTION CASE FILES 1914-1923 (MP16/1)
These files include investigations into complaints made against people of German or enemy origin for suspected spying or disloyality during World War 1.
ANCESTRY - BREMEN, GERMANY SAILORS REGISTRY (BREMER SEELEUTEREGISTER), 1824-1917
This database is a collection of service records of over 50,000 sailors who enlisted with crews in Bremen, Germany. The service records cover the years 1824-1917. Information contained in this database about the sailors includes:
Additional information such as the individual?s position in the crew, wage, ship sailed on, captain?s name, date mustered out, and destination may also be available on the image.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1065/
ANCESTRY - BREMEN, GERMAN DEATHS OF SAILORS AND SHIP PASSENGERS (SEEMANSAMT BREMEN, STERBEREGISTER), 1834-1875
This database contains records of sailors and passengers who died aboard ships sailing from Bremen, Germany between 1834 and 1875. Sailors may have also died at ports of call. Ships included passenger, shipping, fishing and other vessels. Information contained in this database includes:
Additional information, such as the deceased?s age at time of death, birthplace, profession, spouse?s name, age and profession, father?s name, age, profession, and residence, mother?s name and age, cause of death, ship name, and ship captain?s name, may also be recorded in the record and can be found by viewing the image.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1273/
ANCESTRY - BREMEN, GERMAN DESERTIONS OF SAILORS (SEEMANSAMT BREMEN, DESERTEURLISTEN), 1855-1874
This database contains records of sailors who deserted ships sailing from Bremen Germany between 1855 and 1874. Information contained in this database about the sailors includes:
Additional information such as the individual?s position on board the ship, the name of the ship, and the name of the ship?s captain may also be available on the image.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1271/
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA, MELBOURNE - SEQUESTRATION ORDER FILES 1928-1997 (B160)
A sequestration order is an order handed down by the court which makes you bankrupt.
BRITISH MILITARY FORCES 1788-1870
This section has been greatly expanded. See Military Service Records.
FAMILYSEARCH - CROCKFORD'S CLERICAL DIRECTORY: A DIRECTORY OF THE CLERGY OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND, THE CHURCH IN WALES, THE SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND THE CHURCH OF IRELAND 1858-1976
The directory contains biographies of Anglican clergy in the UK. It also includes Anglican clergymen in Australia.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/38960?availability=Family%20History%20Library
ANCESTRY - IRELAND, CREW LISTS AND SHIPPING AGREEMENTS 1863-1920
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/62047/
FAMILYSEARCH - LAND SELECTION REGISTERS
These records are sourced from Public Record Office Victoria. Land selection registers usually include registers of applications, registers of lessees, registers of icensees and rent rolls. Many of the placenames associated with these records should have been labelled as land districts so if you are looking for a location that is not listed try the nearest major city or town in the area.
https://www.familysearch.org/en/
TROVE - JEWISH NEWSPAPERS 1871-2020
Jewish newspapers available in a digital format include:
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/
STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA - SERVICE NEWSPAPERS OF WORLD WAR TWO
These are digitised, full text newspapers covering the period of World War Two. Featuring over 200 titles from England, US, New Zealand and Australia which were produced for military and civilian units serving at home and abroad. Australian titles include AIF News, Guinea Gold Australia Edition, Wings (Official magazine of the R.A.A.F.), Salt (Authorized Australian Army Education Journal), and The First Aider. A State Library of Victoria library card is required for access.
ANCESTRY - UK AND IRELAND, MASTERS AND MATES CERTIFICATES, 1850-1927
This database contains master and mate certificates issued to merchant seamen by the British Board of Trade.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/2271/
FAMILYSEARCH - ELECTORAL ROLLS GIPPSLAND DIVISION 1905
Original records in possession of Linda Barraclough, Bairnsdale, Victoria.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/207195?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - NON-ISSUED PROBATE APPLICATIONS 1868-1937
Original records at Public Record Office Victoria, North Melbourne, Australia. Images may be browsed.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2568893?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - VICTORIA, PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION FILES, 1845-1925
Original records at Public Record Office Victoria, North Melbourne, Victoria. Images may be browsed.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1393343?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - VICTORIA, WILLS 1853-1951
Original records housed at the Public Record Office Victoria, Melbourne, Australia. Images may be browsed.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1393344?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - VICTORIA, PROBATE FILES, 1925-1950
Original records at Public Record Office Victoria, North Melbourne, Victoria. Images may be browsed.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2361714?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - MITCHELL LIBRARY, INDEX CARDS TO PORT PHILLIP GAZETTE 1828-1845
Original records at the Mitchell Library, Sydney. Start date of 1828 is incorrect.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/242186?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - OBITUARIES, EAST GIPPSLAND c1920-1960
Original records in possession of Linda Barraclough, Bairnsdale, Victoria. This contains obituaries from newspapers with an index by the East Gippsland Historical Society.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/207199?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA, HISTORICAL REGISTER OF PERSONS WHO ARRIVED OR WERE BORN IN VICTORIA BEFORE 1900 AND/ OR THEIR DESCENDANTS
Original records in possession of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/392811?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - REGISTER OF APPLICATIONS AND RENT ROLLS, SECTION 49, CLOSER SETTLEMENT ACT 1904, 1905-1917 (VPRS 13950 P1 VOLUME 2, 3, 4, 5, VPRS 13951 P1 VOLUME 1, 2, 3, 4 P2 VOLUME 1
Original records held at the Geelong Historical Records Centre, Geelong.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2819813?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - LAND SELECTION, REGISTER OF APPLICATIONS, ALL DISTRICTS, SECTION 42 AMENDING LAND ACT 1865, 1865-1891 (VPRS 13034 P1 VOLUMES 1, 2, 3, 4, VPRS 13059 P1 VOLUME 1, VPRS 14140 P1 VOLUME 1)
Original records at Public Record Office Victoria.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2819820?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - LAND SELECTION, RENT ROLL FOR LESSEES, SECTION 47, LAND ACT 1862, 1863-1890 (VPRS 13026 P1 VOLUME 1)
Original records at Public Record Office Victoria.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2819831?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - LAND SELECTION, REGISTERS OF APPLICATIONS, SECTION 49, LAND ACT 1869, 1870-1874 (VPRS 13128 P1 VOLUMES 1, 2)
Original records at Public Record Office Victoria.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2819814?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - LAND SELECTION, REGISTER OF LICENSES ISSUED BY PARISH, ALL DISTRICTS, REGULATIONS OF 1868 SECTION 42 AMENDING LAND ACT 1865, 1868-1871 (VPRS 13060 P1 VOLUME 1)
Original records at Public Record Office Victoria.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/3156210?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - LAND SELECTION, REGISTER OF LEASES, SECTION 47, LAND ACT 1862, 1862-1865 (VPRS 13018 P1 VOLUME 1)
Original records at Public Record Office Victoria.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2819829?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - LAND SELECTION, REGISTER OF APPLICATIONS, SECTION 47, LAND ACT 1862, 1862-1865 (VPRS 1286 P0 VOLUME 1)
Original records at Public Record Office Victoria.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2819844?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - LAND SELECTION, REGISTERS OF LESSEES, VARIOUS DISTRICTS, SECTION 12 LAND ACT 1862, 1862-1883 (VPRS 13091 P1 VOLUME 1)
Original records at Public Record Office Victoria.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/3665742?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - LAND SELECTION, INDEX TO REGISTER OF LESSEES AND GRANTS, SECTION 33, LAND ACT 1869, 1869-1883 (VPRS 1319 P0 VOLUME 1)
Original records at Public Record Office Victoria.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2819973?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - LAND SELECTION, INDEX TO APPLICATIONS REGISTERS, ALL DISTRICTS, SECTION 42, LAND ACT 1865, 1866-1871 (VPRS 1288 P0 VOLUMES 1, 2, 3)
Original records at Public Record Office Victoria.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2819970?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - INDEX TO APPLICATIONS FOR MINING DEVELOPMENT ACT LOANS 1896-1930 (VPRS 6979 P1 VOLUMES 1, 2, 3)
Original records at Public Record Office Victoria.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/3665734?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - INDEX TO APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF TITLE 1885-1905 (VPRS 16705 P1 VOLUMES 1, 2, 3)
Original records at Public Record Office Victoria.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2819812?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - LAND SELECTION, REGISTERS OF LICENSEES, DAYLESFORD, SECTION 47, LAND ACT 1869, 1875-1892 (VPRS 3710 P0 VOLUME1)
Original records at Public Record Office Victoria. This is an alphabetical index to surnames of licensees detailing type of land usage, parish, rates etc.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2819815?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - VICTORIA AND ITS METROPOLIS 1888
This was published by McCarron, Bird and Co. in Melbourne in 1888.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/238188?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - EARLY PIONEER FAMILIES OF VICTORIA AND RIVERINA : A GENEALOGICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD BY ALEXANDER HENDERSON PUBLISHED 1936
This was published by McCarron, Bird and Co in Melbourne in 1936.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/201127?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - VICTORIAN GAZETTEER AND ROAD GUIDE BY ROBERT P. WHITWORTH 1865
This was published by F. F. Bailliere in Melbourne in 1865.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/219357?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - LISTS OF GOVERNMENT TOWNS, TOWNSHIPS, AND VILLAGES, PARISHES, AND COUNTIES IN THE COLONY OF VICTORIA 1894
This was published by Robert S. Brain in Melbourne in 1894.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/219365?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - A GEOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY OR GAZETTEER OF THE AUSTRALIAN COLONIES BY WILLIAM HENRY WELLS PUBLISHED 1848
The full title: A geographical dictionary or gazetteer of the Australian colonies : their physical and political geography together with a brief notice of all the capitals, principal towns and villages, also of rivers, bays, gulfs, mountains, population and general statistics. Published by W. and F. Ford, Sydney 1848.https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/412885?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - KENYON INDEX, A LIST OF EARLY PIONEERS AND SETTLERS IN VICTORIA
This is incomplete. The original records are at the State Archives of Western Australia, Perth.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/238206?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - CROATIAN AND SLAV PIONEERS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA AND VICTORIA BY MARY STENNING
Published in 1997
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1280337?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - VICTORIA COASTAL PASSENGER LISTS 1852-1924
These are searchable.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2484773
FAMILYSEARCH - BALLARAT DISTRICT DIRECTORIES 1903, 1904, 1906-1907
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/279366?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - AUSTRALIA, VICTORIA, INQUEST DEPOSITION FILES, 1840-1938
Inquest Deposition Files created by the Coroners Court of Victoria. The original records are located in Public Record Office Victoria. Images may be browsed.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/4092064?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - LISTS OF ROYAL MARINES ETC
This contains alphabetical card files and lists of Royal Marines, ca. 1838-1849. Records are in possession of Clarice M. Cubbin, Cardiff Heights, New South Wales.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/407934?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - CHURCH RECORDS
FamilySearch has microfilmed church records. The following are available online and are included on the International Genealogical Index unless indicated:
https://www.familysearch.org/en/
FAMILYSEARCH - A JUBILEE HISTORY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF VICTORIA BY ROBERT HAMILTON
This was published by M. L Hutchinson in Melbourne in 1888.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/239850?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - THE AUSTRALIAN PRESBYTERIAN CALENDAR AND EDUCATIONAL REGISTER FOR VICTORIA 1877
This includes lists of Justices of the Peace in Victoria, Presbyterian Church ministers and officials in Australia, head teachers of state schools, industrial and reformatory school officers in charge and head teachers, and school inspectors in Victoria.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/571440?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - HEADSTONE TRANSCRIPTIONS
FamilySearch has microfilmed headstone transcriptions. The following are online:
https://www.familysearch.org/en/
FAMILYSEARCH - ST DAVID'S LUTHERAN CHURCH CEMETERY, FRESHWATER CREEK
Cemetery Register c1866-1973 has been digitized. These are records in possession of the Geelong Historical Records Centre.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/157628?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - CEMETERY INSCRIPTIONS FOR EAST GIPPSLAND c1845-1982
This contains tombstone inscriptions for the following places in East Gippsland: Benambra, Briagolong 1882-1976, Bruthen pre-1980, Buchan 1887-1977, Bumberran 1884-1977, Coongulmerang 1882-1976, Dargo 1867-1976, Delvine, Glenmaggie 1885-1975, Heyfield 1872- 1919, Lakes Entrance 1879-1980, Omeo, Sale pre-1920. Microfilm of original records in possession of Linda Barraclough, 63 Anderson St., Bairnsdale, Victoria.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/207202?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - LAND SELECTION REGISTERS, PARTICULARS OF GAZETTED APPLICATIONS, SECTION 47, LAND ACT 1862, 1863-1864 (VPRS 13017 P1 VOLUMES 1, 2)
Original records at Public Record Office Victoria. Applications for leases granted for land for different enterprises. Those that satisfied the selection criteria were advertised in the Victorian Government Gazette for four consecutive weeks.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/3156206?availability=Family%20History%20Library
FAMILYSEARCH - THE VICTORIAN ALMANAC FOR 1865, 1871, 1875, 1880, 1885, 1890, 1896, 1900
The 1865 volume has a small gazetteer for the colony of Victoria.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/219339?availability=Family%20History%20Library
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - SUPREME COURT EQUITY CASE FILES 1841-1982 (VPRS 31, 257, 259, 282, 792, 793, 12025)
Equity case files may relate to property trusts, deceased estates, mortgages, guardianship, lunacy, the property of people lacking legal capacity, contract law, bankruptcy and other commercial matters. The records are not online. This is a finding aid for equity case files.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - CRIMINAL TRIAL BRIEFS AND REGISTERS 1841-ONWARD (VPRS 30)
This is a finding aid for criminal trial briefs. These are closed to the public for a period of 75 years under the Public Records Act.?The records are not online.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/explore-topic/criminal-trial-briefs-and-registers
ANCESTRY - GLOBAL, FIND A GRAVE INDEX FOR BURIALS AT SEA AND OTHER SELECT BURIAL LOCATIONS, 1300s-PRESENT
Find A Grave is a website where headstone transcriptions and photographs of graves are posted online by the public. Some include biographies. Burial records are also being posted online.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/60541/
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - ROYAL COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS OF INQUIRY
They hold many record series created by Victorian Royal Commissions, some joint Royal Commissions (with the Commonwealth and/or other states) and Boards of Inquiry dating from mid nineteenth century to the present. The more recent Royal Commissions are digitised.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - POLICE CORRESPONDENCE RECORDS 1853-1920 (VPRS 937)
These are the inward correspondence to the Chief Commissioner of Police and they are arranged by police district. There were about 20 police districts in Victoria. The correspondence is not online.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - COUNTRY ROADS BOARD PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION 1913-1973 (VPRS 17684)
Many photographs have been digitised.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - PUBLIC TRANSPORT PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTION (VPRS 12800, 12903)
The collection includes late nineteenth and twentieth century photographs; they have been digitised.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTIONS
Public Record Office Victoria holds a wide variety of photographic images; it includes both digitised and non-digitised photograph collections.
https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/photographic-collections
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - MELBOURNE CITY MORGUE ADMITTANCE BOOKS 1931-1959 (VPRS 7662)
These admittance books contain information about deceased people whose bodies were sent to the City Coroner; they include information about deaths where no inquest took place. The books need to be ordered by date and browsed; there is no name index.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PLANS MICROFILM
Examples of 'public works' buildings are state schools, prisons, courts, hospitals, among many others. In addition, these series also contain plans such as bridge and road construction. These are all government buildings or structures.
This is a finding aid for Public Works Department plans on microfilm. The plans are not online.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - GOVERNMENT SCHOOL BUILDING RECORDS 1863-1956 (VPRS 640, 795, 796, 3851, 3852, 3853, 3854, 3916, 9513)
This is a finding aid for government school building files. The records are not online.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - GOVERNMENT SCHOOL BUILDING FILES 1956-1975 (VPRS 8796, 8797, 8798, 8799, 8800, 8801, 9512)
This is a finding aid for government school building files. The records are not online.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - GOVERNMENT SCHOOL CONVEYANCE DEEDS REGISTER 1873-1909 (VPRS 11461)
This is a finding aid for government school conveyance deeds register. The records are not online.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - GOVERNMENT SCHOOL PROPERTY FILES 1920-1995 (VPRS 11388)
This is a finding aid for government school property files. The records are not online.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - GOVERNMENT SCHOOL SITES RECORDS 1921-1930 (VPRS 11447)
This is a finding aid for government school sites records. The records are not online.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - DIGITISED PHOTOGRAPHS OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS (VPRS 1396 P1)
This is a finding aid for digitised photographs of school buildings. The photographs date from the late 1880s and early 1890s.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - NON-DIGITISED PHOTOGRAPHS OF SCHOOLS 1890s-1993 (VPRS 1396 , 10516 P3, 14514, 14516, 14517 P1, 14562, 14581)
This is a finding aid for non-digitised photographs of schools. Some photographs are available on Flickr.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - NON-GOVERNMENT SCHOOL TEACHER RECORDS (VPRS 10061)
This is a finding aid for non-government school teacher records. The records are not online.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - NON-GOVERNMENT SCHOOL BUILDING RECORDS (VPRS 8044, 7882, 10300)
This is a finding aid for non-government school building records. The records are not online.
PUBLIC RECORDS OFFICE VICTORIA - ABORIGINAL MISSION STATIONS AND RESERVES 1869-1970s
This is a finding aid for Aboriginal Mission Stations and Reserves. Most of the records in the collection relate to the Aboriginal missions and reserves?at Coranderrk, Framlingham, Lake Condah, Ebenezer (Lake Hindmarsh), Lake Tyers and Ramahyuck. The records are not online.
PUBLIC RECORDS OFFICE VICTORIA - BOARD FOR THE PROTECTION OF ABORIGINES CORRESPONDENCE 1869-1957 (VPRS 1694)
This is a finding aid for the Board for the Protection of Aborigines Correspondence. The correspondence is not online.
PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE VICTORIA - APPRENTICESHIP RECORDS 1926-1990 (VPRS 11758, 11538)
This is a finding aid for Apprenticeship Records. The records are not online.
FINDMYPAST - AUSTRALIA, INWARD, OUTWARD AND COASTAL PASSENGER LISTS 1826- 1972
They include the following:
ANCESTRY- AUSTRALIA, ARMY MILITIA SERVICE RECORDS INDEX, 1901-1940
The records are held by the National Archives of Australia. Series B4747.The database includes attestation forms for members of the Commonwealth's Militia; also known as the Citizen Military Forces. These forms were completed by the person on enlistment.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/61986/
NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA - ARMY MILITIA SERVICE RECORDS 1901-1940 (B4747)
The database includes attestation forms for members of the Commonwealth's Militia; also known as the Citizen Military Forces. These forms were completed by the person on enlistment. The records are digitized.
FINDMYPAST - AUSTRALIA, MILITARY COMMEMORATIVE ROLLS AND ROLLS OF HONOUR
This database includes:
ANCESTRY - NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, UNASSISTED IMMIGRANT PASSENGER LISTS, 1826-1922
These are provided in association with State Records Authority of New South Wales.
These are searchable and may be browsed.
https://www.ancestry.com.au/search/collections/1210/
DAREBIN HERITAGE - PRESTON STATE SCHOOL INSPECTORS REGISTER 1886-1894
https://heritage.darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au/page/1067/school-histories-and-records
DAREBIN HERITAGE - NORTHCOTE CEMETERY
Cemetery Records 1861-1971
https://heritage.darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au/page/1059/cemetery-records
DAREBIN HERITAGE
https://heritage.darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au/
DAREBIN HERITAGE - NORTHCOTE LEADER
Images only.
1888-1959
https://heritage.darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au/newspapers
1960-1977
https://heritage.darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au/Newspapers/1107/northcote-leader-1960-onwards
DAREBIN HERITAGE - PRESTON POST TIMES 1978-1994
Images only.
https://heritage.darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au/Newspapers/1086/preston-post-times-1978-onwards
FINDMYPAST - ROYAL AIR FORCE AND COMMONWEALTH, MENTIONED IN DISPATCHES 1940-1945
FINDMYPAST - WORLD WAR 2 ALLIES COLLECTION
The collection includes service records, draft registrations, enlistment records, prisoners of war as well as casualty lists, cemetery indexes, and rolls of honour for those who served during World War II.
https://search.findmypast.com.au/search-world-Records/world-war-2-allies-collection
FAMILYSEARCH - FIND A GRAVE INDEX
Index courtesy of Find A Grave, an expansive family history database of records and images from the world's cemeteries. This collection provides limited indexed data only; for a much richer user experience, including access to photographs, portraits, biographies, and stories, follow the link on the record and visit findagrave.com.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2221801
FAMILYSEARCH - BILLIONGRAVES INDEX
Name index of burial records courtesy of BillionGraves which is an expansive family history database of records and images from the world's cemeteries, all tagged with GPS locations. Volunteers around the world capture images of headstones in a cemetery and upload them to the site.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2026973
FAMILYSEARCH - AUSTRALIA, VICTORIA, COURTS OF PETTY SESSIONS REGISTERS INDEX, 1858-1985
Original records held by Public Record Office Victoria. This index does not include images.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2485052
FAMILYSEARCH - TOMBSTONE TRANSCRIPTIONS FROM VARIOUS CEMETERIES, 1850-1988
Transcriptions from the following cemeteries in Victoria: Beechworth, Bowmans Forest, Bright, Bundalong, El Dorado, Greta, Hyam, Milawa, Old Chiltern, Rutherglen, Springhurst, Stanley, Tarrawingee, Tawonga, Una Boorhaman, Waygunyah, Winton, and Yackandandah. Original transcriptions located in the Wangaratta Family History Centre.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2710652
FAMILYSEARCH - AUSTRALIA, VICTORIA, ASSISTED IMMIGRANT ARRIVALS AT VICTORIAN PORTS INDEX, 1839-1871
Card file index to arrivals of assisted immigrants at Victorian ports. Approximately 65,000 cards located in the Geelong Heritage Centre, Geelong. Images may be browsed.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/2302154
FAMILYSEARCH - AUSTRALIA, NEW SOUTH WALES, INDEX TO BOUNTY IMMIGRANTS 1828-1842
This index covers the following series: Persons on early migrant ships, 1828-1832 (4/4823); Persons on early migrant ships, May 1832 - Jan 1833 (4/4824); Entitlement certificates of persons on bounty ships, 1832-1842 (4/4825-4891).
https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1542665
NEWSBANK
This includes text only articles from The Age (1991-present), Herald Sun (1999-present), The Australian (1998-present), Weekly Times (1998-present), Geelong Advertiser (2003-present), Bendigo Advertiser (2003-present) and various regional and suburban newspapers. In addition the more recent editions of the major titles include an image format. This database is searchable. This is viewable online at the State Library of Victoria website with a State Library of Victoria library card. It is accessible through the catalogue.
ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA - WOMEN'S BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY
This is to honour the contributions made by women to the Royal Historical Society of Victoria.
https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/rhsv-womens-biographical-dictionary/
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF VICTORIA GENEALOGICAL INDEX OF NAMES - STATISTICS OF THE COLONY OF VICTORIA FOR THE YEAR 1859: CIVIL ESTABLISHMENT
https://www.gsv.org.au/article/our-collection
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