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== What is in This Collection? ==
== What is in This Collection? ==
This collection will include records from 1920-1943. These records include files of documents and correspondence pertaining to immigration to Tasmania, Australia. The records contain a handwritten index of the various correspondence materials on index cards. The rest of the material is compiled in different packets with varied forms that contain much more than just correspondence. There are at least 15 different forms and letters that contain various identifying and personal information about the individual. The original records are located in the Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office, Hobart, Australia.


This collection will include records from 1920-1943.
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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
These records include files of documents and correspondence pertaining to immigration to Tasmania, Australia. The records contain a handwritten index of the various correspondence materials on index cards. The rest of the material is compiled in different packets with varied forms that contain much more than just correspondence. There are at least 15 different forms and letters that contain various identifying and personal information about the individual. The original records are located in the Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office, Hobart, Australia.
=== Image Visibility ===
{{Image Visibility}}
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=== To Browse This Collection ===
===To Browse This Collection===
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
The following information may be found in these records:
The following information may be found in these records:
 
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'''Immigration'''
*Name of individual  
*Name of individual  
*Date of departure and vessel  
*Date of departure and vessel  
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*Names and addresses of parents if next-of-kin were under-age  
*Names and addresses of parents if next-of-kin were under-age  
*Medical exams
*Medical exams
 
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== Collection Content ==
== Collection Content ==
=== Sample Images ===
=== Sample Images ===
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== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
To search this collection, it is helpful to know the following information:  
To search this collection, it is helpful to know the following information:  
*Ancestor’s given name and surname  
*Ancestor’s given name and surname  
*Approximate year of immigration  
*Approximate year of immigration  
*Residence, age or family relationships
*Residence, age or family relationships
 
=== Search the Index ===
=== View the Images ===  
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View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|2128334|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':
=== View the Images ===
# Select '''File Number and Name of Person''' to view the images.
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{{Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/2128334 Australia, Tasmania, Correspondence of the Immigration Office Concerning the Nomination, Arrival and Settlement of Migrants, 1920-1943]. Click on camera icon to see images.}}
 
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===  
=== 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]].
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? ==
== What Do I Do Next? ==
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
*Add any new information to your records
*Get the birth year to find birth record of country of origin
*Get the birth year to find birth record of country of origin
*Search for immigration records
*Search for immigration records
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*If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname  
*If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname  
*Search the records of nearby areas
*Search the records of nearby areas
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? ===
*If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname
*If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname
*Search the records of nearby areas   
*Search the records of nearby areas   
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** A woman may have returned to her maiden name after the death of her husband
** A woman may have returned to her maiden name after the death of her husband
=== Research Helps ===
=== Research Helps ===
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in [[Australia Genealogy|Australia]].
The following articles will help you research your family in [[Australia Genealogy|Australia]].
* [[Australia Record Finder|Record Finder]]
*[[GuidedResearch:Australia|Australia Guided Research]]
* [[Australia Record Finder]]
* [[Australia Research Tips and Strategies]]
* [[Australia Research Tips and Strategies]]
== Citing This Collection ==
== 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.
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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== How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? ==
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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
Tasmania, Australia
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Record Description
Record Type Immigration
Collection years 1920-1943
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Tasmanian Archives & Heritage


What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This collection will include records from 1920-1943. These records include files of documents and correspondence pertaining to immigration to Tasmania, Australia. The records contain a handwritten index of the various correspondence materials on index cards. The rest of the material is compiled in different packets with varied forms that contain much more than just correspondence. There are at least 15 different forms and letters that contain various identifying and personal information about the individual. The original records are located in the Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office, Hobart, Australia.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility[edit | edit source]

Whenever possible FamilySearch makes images and indexes available for all users. However, rights to view these data are limited by contract and subject to change. Because of this there may be limitations on where and how images and indexes are available or who can see them. Please be aware some collections consist only of partial information indexed from the records and do not contain any images. For additional information about image restrictions see Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections.

To Browse This Collection[edit | edit source]

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Australia, Tasmania, Correspondence of the Immigration Office Concerning the Nomination, Arrival and Settlement of Migrants, 1920-1943.

What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name of individual
  • Date of departure and vessel
  • Notes
  • Booking information
  • Age
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Color of Eyes
  • Photo (in some cases)
  • Address and country of origin
  • Witnesses of payment with their address
  • Occupation
  • Date of birth
  • Place of birth
  • Marital Status
  • Religion
  • Full name of spouse
  • Spouse’s age, occupation, residence
  • Names of children and their genders
  • Names of next-of-kin and their addresses
  • Names and addresses of parents if next-of-kin were under-age
  • Medical exams

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • Advice of Booking 1921

    Advice of Booking 1921

  • Correspondence 1925

    Correspondence 1925

  • Correspondence page 2

    Correspondence page 2

  • Advice of Re-booking 1924

    Advice of Re-booking 1924

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

To search this collection, it is helpful to know the following information:

  • Ancestor’s given name and surname
  • Approximate year of immigration
  • Residence, age or family relationships

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

This collection does not have a searchable index. Only images are available. See View the Images to access them.

View the Images[edit | edit source]

View images in this collection by visiting the Collection Browse Page:
  1. Select File Number and Name of Person to view the images

How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]

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 research log.

What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Get the birth year to find birth record of country of origin
  • Search for immigration records
  • If they come with family check their records through vital records and censuses in country of origin
  • If their occupations are listed check with occupation records
  • If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname
  • Search the records of nearby areas

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?[edit | edit source]

  • If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname
  • Search the records of nearby areas
  • Check for other names. An individual might appear under an unexpected name for a variety of reasons:
    • A woman may have returned to her maiden name after the death of her husband

Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you research your family in Australia.

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

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.

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.
Image Citation:
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