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rect 164 169 181 187 [[Tasmania, Australia|Tasmania]] | rect 164 169 181 187 [[Tasmania, Australia|Tasmania]] | ||
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</imagemap> | </imagemap> '''Click on a state to go to that state's page.''' | ||
'''Click on a state to go to that state's page.''' | |||
== Getting started with Australian research == | == Getting started with Australian research == | ||
The first Europeans began exploration of the Australian continent in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James Cook took possession in the name of Great Britain. Six colonies were created in the late 18th and 19th centuries; they federated and became the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. The new country took advantage of its natural resources to rapidly develop agricultural and manufacturing industries and to make a major contribution to the British effort in World Wars I and II. In recent decades, Australia has transformed itself into an internationally competitive, advanced market economy. | The first Europeans began exploration of the Australian continent in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James Cook took possession in the name of Great Britain. Six colonies were created in the late 18th and 19th centuries; they federated and became the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. The new country took advantage of its natural resources to rapidly develop agricultural and manufacturing industries and to make a major contribution to the British effort in World Wars I and II. In recent decades, Australia has transformed itself into an internationally competitive, advanced market economy. | ||
== Jurisdictions == | == Jurisdictions == | ||
The States and Territories of Australia include: | The States and Territories of Australia include: [[Image:Australian Flag.jpg|thumb|right|300x200px]] | ||
*[[Australian Capital Territory, Australia|Australian Capital Territory]] (ACT) | *[[Australian Capital Territory, Australia|Australian Capital Territory]] (ACT) | ||
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== Help Wanted == | == Help Wanted == | ||
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial">In order to make this wiki a better research tool, we need your help! Many tasks need to be done. You can help by:</span> | <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;">In order to make this wiki a better research tool, we need your help! Many tasks need to be done. You can help by:</span> | ||
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== Did you know == | == Did you know == | ||
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(All text below this is included in a column on the left side of the screen.) | (All text below this is included in a column on the left side of the screen.) | ||
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*The National Library of Australia is conducting a beta test of Australian Newspapers 1803 to 1954. There are various search options and several newspapers are included. [http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/home Historic Australian Newspapers 1803 to 1954] | *The National Library of Australia is conducting a beta test of Australian Newspapers 1803 to 1954. There are various search options and several newspapers are included. [http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/home Historic Australian Newspapers 1803 to 1954] | ||
more... | more... | ||
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*The [http://www.affhocongress2009.org/ 13th Australasian Congress on Genealogy and Heraldry] will be held in Adelaide, South Australia, | *The [http://www.affhocongress2009.org/ 13th Australasian Congress on Genealogy and Heraldry] will be held in Adelaide, South Australia, 2012 | ||
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*[[Australia Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] | *[[Australia Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]] | ||
*[[Australia Biography|Biography]] | *[[Australia Biography|Biography]] | ||
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*[[Australia Court Records|Court Records]] | *[[Australia Court Records|Court Records]] | ||
*[[Australia Directories|Directories]] | *[[Australia Directories|Directories]] | ||
*[[Australia Voting Registers]] | *[[Australia Voting Registers]] | ||
*[[Australia Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]] | *[[Australia Emigration and Immigration|Emigration and Immigration]] | ||
*[[Australia Encyclopedias and Dictionaries|Encyclopedias and Dictionaries]] | *[[Australia Encyclopedias and Dictionaries|Encyclopedias and Dictionaries]] | ||
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*[[Australia Websites|More websites]] | *[[Australia Websites|More websites]] | ||
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