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|Records=Census | |Records=Census | ||
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Records that can be used as census substitutes are: | Records that can be used as census substitutes are: | ||
*Population Musters | *Population Musters | ||
::Because convicts were transported into Australia, the government found it necessary to survey the population at least annually. These surveys, known as musters, began in 1788. Information contained in the records might include an individual’s residence, status (convict, free, military), sex, name, ship of arrival, trial date, trial place, sentence, and remarks. Some early musters list children, wives, and servants. | |||
*Electoral rolls—See [[Australia Voting Records]]. | *Electoral rolls—See [[Australia Voting Records]]. | ||
*Directories and almanacs—See [[Australia Directories]]. | *Directories and almanacs—See [[Australia Directories]]. | ||
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