Information and Resources:
Today we will focus on Shipping Records and learn how to search them using the websites available in Australia.
Brief Introduction:
Have you ever wondered where your ancestors came from and when they arrived in Australia?
Searching Passenger Lists within Shipping Records is a good place to start.
Here are some examples of Shipping Records and the information that you may find once you begin searching.
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ARRIVAL
Example 1
Death on board ship
Example 2
VICTORIAN ARRIVAL
Example 3
How to get started:
Guidelines before you begin searching. You can view the video below and/or refer to the
Instructions for Searching the Public Records Office of Victoria (PROV) handout.
Handout
Here are the weblinks for searching records in Australia:
National Library Guides to finding Shipping Records for each state
https://www.nla.gov.au/research-guides/finding-ship-and-passenger-records
Public Records Office Victoria – Shipping Records
https://prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collection/explore-topic/passenger-records-and-immigration
South Australia Records online
https://passengers.history.sa.gov.au
NSW records transcribed
http://marinersandships.com.au
Western Australia access to Shipping Records
https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/state-records-office-of-western-australia/passenger-lists-and-immigration
https://www.naa.gov.au/help-your-research/fact-sheets/passenger-records-held-perth
Afternoon Tea
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Next group session: May 2nd