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These records include files of documents and correspondence pertaining to immigration to Tasmania, Australia. The original records are located in the Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office, Hobart, Australia.  
These records include files of documents and correspondence pertaining to immigration to Tasmania, Australia. The original records are located in the Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office, Hobart, Australia.  


=== Citation for This Collection  ===
The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.
{{Collection citation
| text = “Australia, Tasmania, Correspondence of the Immigration Office Concerning the Nomination, Arrival and Settlement of Migrants, 1920-1943” Images. “FamilySearch.“ http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing Immigration Office. Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office, Hobart.}}
[[Australia, Tasmania, Correspondence of the Immigration Office Concerning the Nomination, Arrival and Settlement of Migrants (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Citation_Example_for_a_Record_Found_in_This_Collection|Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.]]


== Record Content  ==
== Record Content  ==
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*Notes  
*Notes  
*Booking information  
*Booking information  
*Age  
*Age
*Photo  
*Height
*Weight
*Color of Eyes
*Photo (in some cases)
*Address and country of origin  
*Address and country of origin  
*Witnesses of payment with their address
*Occupation  
*Occupation  
*Date of birth  
*Date of birth  
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*Spouse’s age, occupation, residence  
*Spouse’s age, occupation, residence  
*Names of children and their genders
*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


== How to Use the Record  ==
== How to Use the Record  ==


To search this collection, it would be helpful if you knew the following information:  
To search this collection, it would be helpful to know the following information:  


*Name of ancestor  
*Name of ancestor  
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To search the collection image by image, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page:<br> ⇒ Select the appropriate 'File Number and Name of Person' which will take you to the images.  
To search the collection image by image, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page:<br> ⇒ Select the appropriate 'File Number and Name of Person' which will take you to the images.  


Look at the images one by one 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.  
Look at the images one at a time, 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.  


==== Using the Information  ====
==== Using the Information  ====
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When you have found the record of the ancestor that you are looking for, the following will be able to aid you in your research:  
When you have found the record of the ancestor that you are looking for, the following will be able to aid you in your research:  


*Use the date of birth found in the record to search for a birth record in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1770729 Australia, Births and Baptisms] collection.  
*Use the date of birth found in the record to search for a birth record in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1770729 Australia, Births and Baptisms] collection.
*If your ancestor was married at the time of immigration, the name of the spouse may be included in the immigration record. Search for the marriage in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1770858 Australia, Marriages, 1810-1980] FamilySearch collection.  
*If your ancestor was married at the time of immigration, the name of the spouse may be included in the immigration record. Search for the marriage in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1770858 Australia, Marriages, 1810-1980] FamilySearch collection.  
*When you have found the birth date or the name of the spouse, you can look for a marriage date, death date or birth date in the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2125029 Australia, Tasmania, Civil Registration, 1803-1933] collection.
*When you have found the birth date or the name of the spouse, you can look for a marriage date, death date or birth date in the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2125029 Australia, Tasmania, Civil Registration, 1803-1933] collection.


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[www.nla.gov.au Australian family history and genealogy selected websites] [www.linc.tas.gov.au Tasmania’s Heritage] [www.coraweb.com/au Shipping – Passenger Lists – Australia] [www.naa.gov.au Your Story, our history]  
[www.nla.gov.au Australian family history and genealogy selected websites] [www.linc.tas.gov.au Tasmania’s Heritage] [www.coraweb.com/au Shipping – Passenger Lists – Australia] [www.naa.gov.au Your Story, our history]  
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immigration_history_of_Australia Immigration history of Australia]
*[http://www.migrationheritage.nsw.gov.au/belongings-home/about-belongings/australias-migration-  history/ Australia’s migration history]
*[http://waves.anmm.gov.au/Immigration-Stories/Immigration-history.aspx National Australian National Maritime Museum’s history of immigration in Australia]
*[www.coraweb.com/au Shipping – Passenger Lists – Australia]
*[www.naa.gov.au Your Story, our history]


== Related Wiki Articles  ==
== Related Wiki Articles  ==


*[[Tasmania]]
*[[Australia Emigration and Immigration]]  
*[[Australia Emigration and Immigration]]  
*[[Australia, Tasmania, Civil Registration (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]
*[[Australia, Tasmania, Civil Registration]]  
*[[Australia Civil Registration- Vital Records]]
*[[Australia Civil Registration- Vital Records]]


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== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections  ==
== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections  ==
=== Citation for This Collection  ===
The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.
== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections ==
{{Collection citation
| text = “Australia, Tasmania, Correspondence of the Immigration Office Concerning the Nomination, Arrival and Settlement of Migrants, 1920-1943” Images. “FamilySearch.“ http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing Immigration Office. Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office, Hobart.}}


When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records.  
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records.  


A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]].
A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article [[Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]].

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Record Description[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 original records are located in the Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office, Hobart, Australia.


Record Content[edit | edit source]

These immigration records may contain the following information:

  • 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

How to Use the Record[edit | edit source]

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

  • Name of ancestor
  • Approximate year of immigration

Search the Collection[edit | edit source]

To search the collection image by image, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page:
⇒ Select the appropriate 'File Number and Name of Person' which will take you to the images.

Look at the images one at a time, 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.

Using the Information[edit | edit source]

When you have found the record of the ancestor that you are looking for, the following will be able to aid you in your research:

  • If your ancestor was married at the time of immigration, the name of the spouse may be included in the immigration record. Search for the marriage in the Australia, Marriages, 1810-1980 FamilySearch collection.

Related Websites[edit | edit source]

[www.nla.gov.au Australian family history and genealogy selected websites] [www.linc.tas.gov.au Tasmania’s Heritage] [www.coraweb.com/au Shipping – Passenger Lists – Australia] [www.naa.gov.au Your Story, our history]


Related Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]

Contributions to This Article[edit | edit source]

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Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections[edit | edit source]

Citation for This Collection[edit | edit source]

The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.

Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections[edit | edit source]

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

When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records.

A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the wiki article Help:How to Cite FamilySearch Collections.