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==== Style Guide ==== | ==== Style Guide ==== | ||
For guidelines to use in creating wiki articles that describe collections of images and indexes produced by FamilySearch, see: [[FamilySearch Wiki:Guidelines for FamilySearch Collections pages|FamilySearch Wiki: Guidelines for FamilySearch Collections pages ]] | For guidelines to use in creating wiki articles that describe collections of images and indexes produced by FamilySearch, see: [[FamilySearch Wiki:Guidelines for FamilySearch Collections pages|FamilySearch Wiki: Guidelines for FamilySearch Collections pages]] | ||
== Collection Time Period<br> | == Collection Time Period<br> == | ||
Most events included in the records date from approximately 1841-1987. Information included in the cards may predate 1841. A very few earlier records do exist. | Most events included in the records date from approximately 1841-1987. Information included in the cards may predate 1841. A very few earlier records do exist. | ||
== Record Description<br> == | |||
== Record Description<br> | |||
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. | ||
=== Record Content<br> | === Record Content<br> === | ||
'''Key genealogical facts found in most of the cards include:''' [[Image:Australia NSW Alphabetical Newspaper Cuttings.jpg|thumb|right]] | '''Key genealogical facts found in most of the cards include:''' [[Image:Australia NSW Alphabetical Newspaper Cuttings.jpg|thumb|right]] | ||
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*Place of residence | *Place of residence | ||
== Record History<br> | |||
== How to Use the Records == | |||
If a person is unable to find an ancestor in the vital, church, or immigration records, this card index would be a good next source to check | |||
== <br>Record History<br> == | |||
People used to place an ad in the local newspaper to announce a birth, marriage, or death. This information was later extracted into an alphabetically filed card index. Information included in these cards is primarily for marriages and deaths, but does include some births. There are a few cards with information extracted from the 1811 census, Thomas Mutch index, probate index, vital records, etc. Population coverage is not comprehensive. The majority of the records are from New South Wales, but there are a few from Queensland. | People used to place an ad in the local newspaper to announce a birth, marriage, or death. This information was later extracted into an alphabetically filed card index. Information included in these cards is primarily for marriages and deaths, but does include some births. There are a few cards with information extracted from the 1811 census, Thomas Mutch index, probate index, vital records, etc. Population coverage is not comprehensive. The majority of the records are from New South Wales, but there are a few from Queensland. | ||
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== Related Wiki Articles == | == Related Wiki Articles == | ||
[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Australia_Newspapers Australia Newspapers]<br> | [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Australia_Newspapers Australia Newspapers]<br> | ||
[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Queensland_newspapers Queensland Newspapers]<br> | [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Queensland_newspapers Queensland Newspapers]<br> | ||
[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Australia_Obituaries Australia Obituaries] | [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Australia_Obituaries Australia Obituaries] | ||
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== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections == | == Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections == | ||
It is recommended that you cite the sources of information as you search genealogical records. Citing sources will allow you to avoid duplicate searches later and share your sources with other researchers. A citation with specific details about the source document should allow yourself or others to easily find the source document at a later time. You should cite all sources searched, whether new information is found, to avoid duplicating searches without findings. <br>'''Suggested Format: ''' A suggested format for citations created to document information found in FamilySearch Record Search is: Collection title, digital images, from FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org: date accessed or downloaded), items of interest. <br>'''Items of Interest Include: ''' | It is recommended that you cite the sources of information as you search genealogical records. Citing sources will allow you to avoid duplicate searches later and share your sources with other researchers. A citation with specific details about the source document should allow yourself or others to easily find the source document at a later time. You should cite all sources searched, whether new information is found, to avoid duplicating searches without findings. <br>'''Suggested Format: '''A suggested format for citations created to document information found in FamilySearch Record Search is: Collection title, digital images, from FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org: date accessed or downloaded), items of interest. <br>'''Items of Interest Include:''' | ||
*Name of the person mentioned in the document | *Name of the person mentioned in the document | ||
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==== Style Guide ==== | ==== Style Guide ==== | ||
For guidelines to use in creating wiki articles that describe collections of images and indexes produced by FamilySearch, see: [[FamilySearch Wiki:Guidelines for FamilySearch Collections pages|FamilySearch Wiki: Guidelines for FamilySearch Collections pages ]] | For guidelines to use in creating wiki articles that describe collections of images and indexes produced by FamilySearch, see: [[FamilySearch Wiki:Guidelines for FamilySearch Collections pages|FamilySearch Wiki: Guidelines for FamilySearch Collections pages]] | ||
== Sources of information for This Collection == | == Sources of information for This Collection == | ||
<!--bibdescbegin-->"Australia, New South Wales, Alphabetical Index to Newspaper Cuttings, 1841-1987", database, FamilySearch; from Greenwich Stake Genealogical Library. "Alphabetical index, newspaper cuttings, births, marriages & memoriums (Australia)". Greenwich Stake Genealogical Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia. FHL microfilm, 9 reels. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.<br> <!--bibdescend--> | <!--bibdescbegin-->"Australia, New South Wales, Alphabetical Index to Newspaper Cuttings, 1841-1987", database, FamilySearch; from Greenwich Stake Genealogical Library. "Alphabetical index, newspaper cuttings, births, marriages & memoriums (Australia)". Greenwich Stake Genealogical Library, Greenwich, New South Wales, Australia. FHL microfilm, 9 reels. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.<br><!--bibdescend--> | ||
[[Category:New_South_Wales|Alphabetical]] | [[Category:New_South_Wales|Alphabetical]] | ||