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== What is in This Collection? ==
Most events included in the records date from approximately 1841 to 1987. Information included in the cards may predate 1841. A very few earlier records do exist.


Newspaper cuttings are pasted to cards. In some cases the information is extracted or typewritten on the cards, and these include the name of the newspaper that published the event.
This wiki article describes a collection of records that is available for free online at FamilySearch Record Search – Pilot Site. To access the collection, see [[http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1532172 Australia, New South Wales, alphabetical index to newspaper cuttings 1841-1987]]


In the past, ads were placed in the local newspaper to announce a birth, marriage, or death. This information was later extracted into an alphabetically filed card index. Information included in these cards is primarily for marriages and deaths, but this collection does include some births. There are a few cards with information extracted from the 1811 census. These cards came from the Thomas Mutch index, probate index, vital records, etc. Population coverage is not complete. The majority of the records are from New South Wales, but there are a few from Queensland.
== Collection Time Period ==


This collection was created to more readily assist in locating information regarding a birth, marriage, death, obituary or other miscellaneous information about an individual that appeared in a newspaper.  
Most events included in the records date from approximately 1841-1987. Information included in the cards may predate 1841. A very few earlier records do exist.


For an alphabetical list of records currently published in this collection, select the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A//familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/1532172/waypoints Browse] link from the collection landing page.
=== Population Coverage <br> ===


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Population coverage is not comprehensive. The majority of the records are from New South Wales, but there are a few from Queensland.
=== Index and Image Visibility ===
 
{{Image Visibility}}
== Collection History&nbsp; ==
=== To Browse This Collection ===
 
{{Collection_Browse_Link |title=Australia, New South Wales, Alphabetical Index to Newspaper Cuttings, 1841-1987 |CID=CID1532172 }}
People used to place an ad in the local newspaper to announce a birth, marriage, or death. This information was later extracted into an alphabetically filed card index. Information included in these cards is primarily for marriages and deaths, but does include some births. There are a few cards with information extracted from the 1811 census, Thomas Mutch index, probate index, vital records, etc.
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
 
The following information may be found in these records:<br>
=== Why Was this Collection&nbsp;Created?  ===
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'''Newspaper cuttings'''
This collection was created to more readily assist in locating information regarding a birth, marriage, death, obituary or other miscellaneous information about an individual that appeared in a newspaper.
*Name of individuals who were born, married, or died  
 
*Date and place of birth  
=== Collection Reliability <br> ===
*Date and place of marriage  
 
*Date and place of death  
Information related to the immediate event is probably accurate. The accuracy of other information given would depend on the knowledge of the informant.
*Place of burial
 
*Name of spouse  
== Collection Description <br> ==
*Names of children  
 
*Names of parents  
Newspaper cuttings are pasted to the cards. In some cases the information is extracted or typewritten on the cards, and these include the name of the newspaper that published the event.<br>
*Names of siblings  
 
*Short biography (in case of obituaries)  
=== Collection Content  ===
*Date of arrival in Australia  
 
*Place of residence
==== The key genealogical facts which may be found in the cards are: ====
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== Collection Content ==
• Name of individuals who were born, married, or died<br>• Date of birth<br>• Place of birth<br>• Place of marriage<br>• Date of marriage<br>• Place of death<br>• Date of death<br>• Place of burial<br>• Name of spouse<br>• Names of children<br>• Names of parents<br>• Names of siblings<br>• Short biography (in case of obituaries)<br>• Date of arrival in Australia<br>• Place of residence&nbsp;
=== Sample Images ===
 
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=== How to Use the Collection <br> ===
Image:Australia NSW Alphabetical Newspaper Cuttings.jpg|1963, 1955, 1959 Newspaper Cuttings
 
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If a person is unable to find an ancestor in the vital, church, or immigration records, this card index would be a good next source to check.&nbsp;
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
 
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
== Source List  ==
=== Search the Index ===
 
{{Search Collection Link | CID=1532172 }}
Greenwich Stake Genealogical Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, 1987<br>
=== View the Images ===  
 
{{View_Images_Link | CID = 1532172 | browse_1 = First letter of surname | browse_2 = Principal's given name(s) | browse_3 =  | browse_4 =  | browse_5 =  | browse_6 =  }}
 
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
 
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].
 
== What Do I Do Next? ==
 
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
 
*Add any new information to your records
 
*Use the age to calculate a birth year
====== CID1532172 Please do not erase or change this identification number ======
*Look at an image of the original record. The original may contain information that was not recorded in the index or transcription.  To find a copy of the original record, visit the [http://www.greenwichlibrary.org/research-resources/local-history-collection/ Greenwich Library - Local History & Genealogy] page
*Use the calculated birth year to search for a birth record
*If the record is an obituary check for death records, wills and probates, land and property records, cemetery records and information on relatives mentioned
=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? ===
*Consider looking in the "illegible surname" category in browse
*The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
*Try searching by surname only
*Remember that spelling was generally not standardized until the early part of the 20th century
=== Research Helps ===
The following articles will help you research your family in [[Australia Genealogy|Australia]].
* [[Australia Record Finder]]
* [[Australia Research Tips and Strategies]]
== Citing This Collection ==
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
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Revision as of 12:23, 22 July 2009

Australia, New South Wales Alphabetical Index to Newspaper Cuttings[edit | edit source]

This wiki article describes a collection of records that is available for free online at FamilySearch Record Search – Pilot Site. To access the collection, see [Australia, New South Wales, alphabetical index to newspaper cuttings 1841-1987]

Collection Time Period[edit | edit source]

Most events included in the records date from approximately 1841-1987. Information included in the cards may predate 1841. A very few earlier records do exist.

Population Coverage
[edit | edit source]

Population coverage is not comprehensive. The majority of the records are from New South Wales, but there are a few from Queensland.

Collection History [edit | edit source]

People used to place an ad in the local newspaper to announce a birth, marriage, or death. This information was later extracted into an alphabetically filed card index. Information included in these cards is primarily for marriages and deaths, but does include some births. There are a few cards with information extracted from the 1811 census, Thomas Mutch index, probate index, vital records, etc.

Why Was this Collection Created?[edit | edit source]

This collection was created to more readily assist in locating information regarding a birth, marriage, death, obituary or other miscellaneous information about an individual that appeared in a newspaper.

Collection Reliability
[edit | edit source]

Information related to the immediate event is probably accurate. The accuracy of other information given would depend on the knowledge of the informant.

Collection Description
[edit | edit source]

Newspaper cuttings are pasted to the cards. In some cases the information is extracted or typewritten on the cards, and these include the name of the newspaper that published the event.

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

The key genealogical facts which may be found in the cards are:[edit | edit source]

• Name of individuals who were born, married, or died
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Place of marriage
• Date of marriage
• Place of death
• Date of death
• Place of burial
• Name of spouse
• Names of children
• Names of parents
• Names of siblings
• Short biography (in case of obituaries)
• Date of arrival in Australia
• Place of residence 

How to Use the Collection
[edit | edit source]

If a person is unable to find an ancestor in the vital, church, or immigration records, this card index would be a good next source to check. 

Source List[edit | edit source]

Greenwich Stake Genealogical Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, 1987




CID1532172 Please do not erase or change this identification number[edit | edit source]

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