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From: Keven Sparks <>
Subject: Re: oz vital records
Date: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 08:35:43 +1000


Hi Charles; thanks for the help with info contained in the AVR. you
questioned the whereabouts of ACT in this lot. the ACT records were
included with NSW until 1930 - the FCT (Federal Capital Territory) -
did not exist prior to 1927 ce) when it became the responsibility of BMD
in Canberra.
regards to all
keven

Charles Green wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I have sent this to each of the genealogy lists that we are subscribed
> to. That means that I will receive it five times, and others may
> receive it up to five times. I apologise for this in advance.
>
> However, as the AVRI has been a topic of discussion for a little while,
> I guess many are wondering "What the heck is this AVRI everyone is
> talking about? Is it the Anti-Viral Rabies Injection or the Australia's
> Victorious Rowing Institute or what?"
>
> I hope that the info below will help.
>
> Charles
>
> Robert Bateman wrote:
> >
> > what is in the oz vital record's please
> > Robert Bateman Melbourne Australia
>
> The Australian Vital Records Index 1788-1905
>
> The front cover says:
>
> "These CDs contain an index of births, christenings, marriages, and
> deaths from New South Wales (1788-1888), Tasmania (1803-1899), Victoria
> (1837-1888), and Western Australia (1841-1905). They provide the
> information necessary to order copies of original certificates from
> Australia."
>
> (Absolute) minimum system requirements are:
>
> 486DX - Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95, or NT - 4 MB RAM - CD-ROM Drive - SVGA
> monitor with 256 colour capable video card.
>
> Here's an example of the info shown from a search:
>
> ANUS, Ida M Birth
> Father: Joseph
> Mother: Martha R
> Reg Year: 1867 Reg State: New South Wales
> Ref Number: 15631
>
> [Despite the interesting surname, this is a genuine index entry. Do you
> know any ANUSes. I know a few myself, but their surname isn't ANUS]
> ;-)
>
> Unfortunately, the AVRI does NOT contain QLD, NT, or SA. I'm not sure
> about the ACT. I believe that the ACT was part of NSW. In fact it
> still is!!!
>
> Some people have said that Qld IS included up until it was no longer
> part of NSW (and therefore didn't exist) - back in 1859ish. I have yet
> to confirm this, but it is certainly possible. I have yet to find ANY
> Queensland ancestors in the AVRI.
>
> It would count it second only to this mailing list in my current
> success. ;-)
>
> Good luck everyone in your research. If you get stuck, send me lots of
> praise and I'll do a FREE lookup of the AVRI for you.
>
> Charles J. Green
>
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