Research family history

This page provides links to databases, archives, records and resources to assist with your family history research project.

Ancestry.com

Ancestry.com

Ancestry.com is the world's largest online family history resource.

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Public Record Office Victoria

Browse Victoria's archives of records relating to immigration, the courts, early colonial administration, property and land, and much more.

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Trove

Find books, images, historic newspapers, maps, music, archives, and more on the National Library of Australia's search aggregator.

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Negative - Wedding of Artemissia & Pandi Thomas, Bagnoo, New South Wales, 1944

Births, Deaths and Marriages

Records of significant moments in life - such as births, marriages and deaths - can provide unique insight into your family history and your identity.

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Migrant arrivals in Sydney - Passengers disembarking from ship.

National Archives of Australia

The National Archives of Australia collects and preserves Australian Government records. On this website you will find contact details for state and overseas records offices.

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State Library Victoria

State Library Victoria

Browse maps, directories, ships details, gazettes and expertly produced research guides.

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Informit

Online resources

Search Informit's database of e-resources, including journal articles and other research.

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Museums Victoria Library Search

Museums Victoria's library contains thousands of books which can give colour and context to family histories.

Search the MV Library Catalogue

Origins

Origins can help you search demographic and historical information on 85 Victorian communities using government census data.

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