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Clues from Certificates

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How death certificates can advance your research It is never a good idea to rely on family members for information. Memories can become distorted and stories, once erroneous, may have now become family lore. I have been researching my Great Grandmother, Millie Green. My father’s memories are hazy to say the least, and there are …

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Organising the census in 1901 Victoria

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How the census was organised in 1901 – Victoria, Australia   Here is an article from The Argus, March 27, 1901 on the eve of the 1901 Victorian census. Given the technology of today, it makes interesting reading. Once the information has been collected, organising and sorting it relied on a system of cards – …

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