Victoria, Australia Genealogy

Getting started with Victorian research Numerous articles are available on FamilySearch Wiki to help you get started in family history. This portal will provide links to articles about general research topics. Principles of Family History Research Identify What You Know Decide What You Want to Learn Select Records to Search Obtain and Search the Records Use the Information Jurisdictions In Victoria there are 79 councils that provides local government for a specific geographical area within the State. These local councils are considered a separate tier of government in addition to Federal and State governments. In Victoria, councils are established and operate under various State Government laws, including the Constitution Act 1975 and the Local Government Act 1989. These councils vary in geographical size and population. They are responsible for providing and maintaining public buildings, and services to their communities. List of Victorian Local Councils Research Tools Research guides The State Library of Victoria has published several family history research guides covering adoption, beginners, ships, WW1 soldiers and more. (helpful tools and resources, gazetteers) (language dictionary, handwriting guide or tutorial, etc.) Help Wanted Interested in editing or adding to the Wiki? The Victoria page needs you! Here are some simple ways you can add information other researchers need! Events National Family History Week July 31st to August 8th 2010 Things You Can Do (Your text or images here, or use the table below:) (Your Bullet) (Your Bullet) (Your Bullet) (Your Bullet) (Your Bullet) (Your Bullet) (All text below this is included in a column on the left side of the screen.) News Bounty Immigrants 1828-1842 Index at Record Search soon more... Topics Archives and Libraries Births, Marriages and Deaths Census Cemeteries Land and Property Newspapers Shipping Historical Societies Other Victoria makes its indexes to births, deaths and marriages available online.