The 77 000km of waterways that make up the basin link 23 catchments over an area of 1 million km2. The new south wales state archives collection dates from 1788 and is managed by the state records authority of new south wales. On these pages are a number of historical and operational documents which were published by the new south wales government railways department nswgr now railcorp. The first fleet, comprising 11 ships and around 1,350 people, was dispatched to the unknown continent the only information about new south wales was that from cooks voyage of 1770.
It can trace its history back to the establishment of the office of colonial secretary and registrar of the records of new south wales in 1821. The records that are kept at the university archives form the historical records of unsw and those that are retained as state archives form part of the cultural resources of new south wales. Publications muurrbay aboriginal language and culture co. The library is located on the corner of macquarie street and shakespeare. It is the oldest library in australia, being the first established in the colony of new south wales now a state of australia in 1826. Gaols historical indexes online nsw state archives. The capital of craft beer sydneys marrickville triangle. These documents were issued to the puiblic and railway staff to provide relevant information on the many different aspects of operating and running the railways. This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work. New south wales archives are a very convenient source for people from all over the world to use because when using it there is no need to leave their home or office, thus, one can easily bring up general information regarding a specific person in less than a minute. At new south wales, or on your passage to china, you are to remove all bulkheads, storerooms, and obstructions of every kind, both in the hold and between the lower and middle decks, and to stow both the hold and lower deck, in the best and most advantageous manner, completely full of teas from one end of the ship to the other, save and except. Here you can search for words, download a paper version of the dictionary. The rivers and creeks of the murraydarling basin flow through queensland, new south wales, the australian capital territory, victoria and south australia.
Historical records of new south wales internet archive. If you have any suggestions please do not hesitate to pass them on to me. The new south wales state archives collection is a unique and irreplaceable part of our australian cultural heritage dating back to 1788. More information on about the bookreader report a problem. The librarys extraordinary collections document the heritage of australia and oceania and are one of the states most valuable assets. Publication date 18921901 topics new south wales history periodicals, genealogy. This is an online index to a portion of the new orleans ship passenger lists available on microfilm in the research library at the louisiana state archives. State archives and records authority of new south wales. On this page you will find a collection of links for historical prison and inmate records, as well as resources for 49 states to locate current inmates within the corrections system of the various states and federal corrections facilities. New south wales state archives collection archival.
Historical records of new south wales details trove. Ii of the historical records of new south wales, containing the state papers on which, for the most part, the present volume is founded, absorbed a large portion of the time which has elapsed since the authors death. Darkinyung is an aboriginal language of new south wales which is now. But since at least the 1850s new south wales has had a unique history, partly growing out of its origins as a convict colony at port jackson, and largely shaped by natural resources that produce a wealth and a home for an ever increasing population. Federal electoral districts commissioners 1901, maps of the federal electoral districts of the state of new south wales, william applegate gullick, government printer, sydney. Jpeg file 263kb portable document formatpdf file 1. New orleans ship passenger list online index january to july 1851. New south wales family history document service nsw b. New south wales convict records includes the following. The free index includes some basic details, often including parents given names for birth records and spouses name for marriage records, but full information is only. Historical records of new south wales 1893 edition open. New south wales time line chronological timetable of. History of new south wales from the records volume ii. Send us a message dexion collects and uses your personal information to provide you with our products and services, to seek your feedback, for marketing activities and to keep you updated with information which may be relevant to you.
State archives and records authority of new south wales liz mcniven looks at the community service announcements made by the new south wales government to promote public health, agricultural education and road safety. The state library of new south wales is the premier library for the people of new south wales, australia. In this collection, there are records relating to state wards, child welfare, childrens institutions, disability services, child and youth. Originally the name new south wales was applied to all territory east of longitude 5 e.
Explore nsw state archivess 3,781 photos on flickr. Reading room 161 oconnell street, kingswood nsw 2747 open tuesdays to fridays 9am5pm. Certificates of freedom, 18231869 convict bank accounts, 183770 convict exiles, 18491850 pardons, 17911825 and 18371847 tickets of exemption from government labor, 18271832 certificates of emancipation and pardons, 18101819 ticket of leave passports, 18351869. Surf boats arriving at darling harbour for transhipping to south port queensland by rail for championship competition, darling harbour nsw. With a strong colonial heritage, new south wales has also been greatly influenced by waves of immigration since the postwar era began. Books, images, historic newspapers, maps, archives and more. Historical records of new south wales 1893 edition.
Publications from state archives and records authority of new south wales, of any type, within any date range. The guides are available to view or download for free. State library of new south wales, sydney, australia. Researching your family history, post your interest and connect with others. Historical records of nsw volumes 17 gould genealogy. It contains information about organisations, people, policies, legislation and events related to the history of child welfare.
History of new south wales from the records volume iiphillip. New south wales stands as the first state in australia, boasting the site of the first fleets landing in 1788. Free fillable genealogy forms an australian family. Contrasting with the dearth of information on chinese women immigrants to colonial new south wales, jackie dickensons chapter on hong kongbased merchant and trader melbourneborn elma kelly 18951974 benefits from an abundance of documentation, both in the realm of the personal and official. As nsws primary resource for authoritative spatial data and services, dcs spatial services is actively contributing to the states transition towards digital government and working to improve delivery to our customers through a new platform, the nsw spatial. Ihr nsw family history documents, nsw electoral rolls 1903. Historical records of new south wales listed as hrnsw. Contrasting with the dearth of information on chinese women immigrants to colonial new south wales, jackie dickensons chapter on hong kongbased merchant and trader melbourneborn elma kelly 18951974 benefits from an abundance of documentation, both in. It contains records created and used by the new south wales state government. State archives and records is the nsw recordkeeping authority. Prior to the arrival of captain james cook in 1770, new south wales was inhabited by indigenous australians for at least 40,000 years.
Historical records of new south wales national library of. Extinguishment of historical homosexual convictions. Details title historical records of new south wales call number scrf man 18 createdpublished sydney. New south wales history new south wales australias guide. The site of the first british settlement in australia in 1788, new south wales is today the most populous and, after victoria, the most industrialized state in the commonwealth of australia. Historical records of new south wales, volume 7 anonymous. Historical records of new south wales by frank murcott bladen, 1893, c. Bc 1700s 50,000bc aborigines settled along the coast 1770 captain james cook charted and took possession of the east coast of australia, named the region new south wales 1788 arthur phillip arrived with first fleet to found convict settlment at presentday sydney 1788 parramatta founded as a likely place for a successful farm. Coraweb helping you trace your family history in australia and elsewhere with almost 3,000 categorised links and descriptions. State records authority of new south wales annual report 20142015. The historical records of new south wales hrnsw is a series of books published by the nsw government printer between 18921901 compiling information. Convicts, inmates, prisoners, and prisons family research group. We manage the archives collection, provide advice on the recordkeeping rules in the public sector, and provide a records repository for government.
Where to find digitised nsw lrs historical records. The log is a record of information that the department of justice has already under released under the gipa act. The state library of new south wales, part of which is known as the mitchell library, is a large heritagelisted special collections, reference and research library open to the public. The history of new south wales and australia once seemed interchangeable. As the ever growing craft beer market continues to increase, alongside all the new breweries we add to our brewery list, there has been an almost complete change in the. I hope these family history and genealogy forms and charts are as handy for you as they were for me.
We manage the archives collection, provide advice on the recordkeeping rules in the public sector, and. Historical records online nsw land registry services. Historical records of new south wales how is historical records of new south wales abbreviated. New south wales state archives collection summary find. The historical records of new south wales are published with the object of affording the fullest information obtainable concerning the foundation, progress, and government of.
It contains information about organisations, people, policies, legislation and events related to the history of. The state archives and records authority of new south wales commonly known as state archives and records nsw is the archives and records management authority of the government of new south wales in australia. Free fillable genealogy forms an australian family history. This index covers the roughly sixmonth period from january 1 to july 7, 1851. Historical records of new south wales how is historical. State library of new south wales building was listed on the new south wales state heritage register on 2 april 1999 having satisfied the following criteria. Our digital microfilm records cover a wide and varied set of subjects, from military and naval records to foreign office. Historical records of new south wales national library. We manage the archives collection, provide advice on the recordkeeping rules in the public sector, and provide a records repository for government reading room 161 oconnell street, kingswood nsw 2747 open tuesdays to fridays 9am5pm.
Historical records of new south wales pdf free download. The new south wales registry of births, deaths and marriages offers a free online, searchable historical index of births, marriages and deaths which covers births 17881915, deaths 17881985 and marriages 17881965. The state archives and records authority of nsw holds more than 500 film titles in their collection documenting the history of the concerns of state government. The historical records of new south wales are published with the object of affording the fullest information obtainable concerning the foundation, progress, and government of the mother colony of australia.