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 == How Do I Search This Collection? ==
+Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
-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. <br>
+=== Search the Index ===
+{{Search Collection Link
+| CID=1532172
+}}
-'''To search this collection by name'''
+=== View the Images ===
+View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|2177300|Browse Page|access=browse}}''':
+# Select '''Browse through images'''
+# Select '''First letter of surname'''
+# Select '''Principal's given name(s''' to view the images.
-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 look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination.
+{{Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1532172 Australia, New South Wales, Alphabetical Index to Newspaper Cuttings, 1841-1987]. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}}
-'''To browse by image:'''<br>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 appropriate “First letter of surname”<br> ⇒Select the appropriate “Principal's surname”<br> ⇒Select the appropriate “Principal's given name(s)” which will take you to the images.
-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.
-== Tips to Keep in Mind  ==
+=== 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]].
-To find all of your ancestor's family members, search with the name of the parents and the surname of your ancestor.
-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.
-{{Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1532172 Australia, New South Wales, Alphabetical Index to Newspaper Cuttings, 1841-1987]. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}}
 == What Do I Do Next? ==
-When you have found the information that you are looking for, the following will help you further your research:
+=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
 *Use the age to calculate a birth year
-*Use the name of the spouse (if married) to search for a marriage record
+*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
-== What if I Can't Find Who I'm Looking For? ==
+=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? ===
 *Consider looking in the "illegible surname" category in browse