Victorian Interest Group - Handy Hints

Here are some tips to help with your research in Victoria.

If you can add to these please email us

~  Federal Referendum Electoral Roll 1899 ~

The first fiche in this set includes a copy of the very elegant certificate that was presented to each man who voted (a nice extra to add to your Family History Album).

~  Early Victorian BD&M's ~

up till 1853 are available in the NSW indexes. Sometimes the image is of far better quality and can be copied. ~
up till 1853 are available in the NSW indexes. Sometimes the image is of far better quality and can be copied.

~  Given Names  ~

(1) It has been known for people (of Roman Catholic faith) to be baptised with one name and to use their confirmation name for every day use.

(2) It was quite often common practice, in earlier times, that when men signed up for the services, they were encouraged to have a second name, even if not registered with one.  This was probably one way of identifying many "John Smiths".