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 == How to Use the Record  ==
-{{Incomplete Section}}
+=== Search the Collection  ===
-== Search the Collection ==
+'''To search by index:'''<br>
+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.
-For a collection that is searchable by name: 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.
+'''To search by image:'''
+To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br>
-For a browse collection: To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br>
+⇒Select the name range to see the images <br>
-Browse_Heirarchy
 Search the collection by image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.
-For all collections: As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor’s given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence and age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.
+'''When searching:''' <br>
+As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor’s given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence and age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times.
 == Related Websites  ==
 *[http://prov.vic.gov.au/index_search?searchid=24 Index to Assisted British Immigration 1839-1871] [http://www.macbeth.com.au/indexes/aboutassimm.html Assisted Immigration to Victoria 1836-1879]
-*[www.prov.vic.gov.au PROVguide 50: Ship’s Passenger Lists]
+*[http://prov.vic.gov.au/provguide-50 Ship’s Passenger Lists]
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