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== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
Most events included in the records date from approximately 1841 | 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 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. | 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. | ||
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== How to Use the Records == | == How to Use the Records == | ||
==== Beginning Your Search ==== | ==== Beginning Your Search ==== | ||
To begin your search, it would be helpful to know the following information: | To begin your search, it would be helpful to know the following information: | ||
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*Death place | *Death place | ||
==== Searching the Index ==== | ==== Searching the Index ==== | ||
Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor. | Fill in the requested information in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the ancestors in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to find your ancestor. | ||
==== Searching the Images ==== | ==== Searching the Images ==== | ||
To search the collection, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the “Record” ⇒Select the “County” ⇒Select the “Volume and Year” which takes you to the images. | To search the collection, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the “Record” ⇒Select the “County” ⇒Select the “Volume and Year” which takes you to the images. | ||
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== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
*[http://www.worldgenweb.org/~ausnsw/resources.htm New South Wales GenWeb Project] | *[http://www.worldgenweb.org/~ausnsw/resources.htm New South Wales GenWeb Project] | ||
*[http://www.nambour-chronicle.com/index.php Australia's First Online Newspaper] | *[http://www.nambour-chronicle.com/index.php Australia's First Online Newspaper] | ||