Victoria, Australia Genealogy

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Getting started with Victorian research
Numerous articles are available on FamilySearch Wiki to help you get started in family history. This portal will provide links to articles about general research topics.

Principles of Family History Research


 * 1) Identify What You Know
 * 2) Decide What You Want to Learn
 * 3) Select Records to Search
 * 4) Obtain and Search the Records
 * 5) Use the Information

Jurisdictions
In Victoria there are 79 councils that provides local government for a specific geographical area within the State. These local councils are considered a separate tier of government in addition to Federal and State governments. In Victoria, councils are established and operate under various State Government laws, including the Constitution Act 1975 and the Local Government Act 1989. These councils vary in geographical size and population. They are responsible for providing and maintaining public buildings, and services to their communities.

List of Victorian Local Councils

Research guides
The State Library of Victoria has published several family history research guides covering adoption, beginners, ships, WW1 soldiers and more.


 * (helpful tools and resources, gazetteers)
 * (language dictionary, handwriting guide or tutorial, etc.)

Help Wanted
Interested in editing or adding to the Wiki? The Victoria page needs you! Here are some simple ways you can add information other researchers need!

Events

 * National Family History Week July 31st to August 8th 2010

Things You Can Do
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