
How to find your ancestors online
How to find your ancestors online
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State and Territory Library and Archive Websites – this useful list from the National Library of Australia contains links to the websites of Australia’s State and Territory libraries and archives. It also has other websites where you can research your family history.
National Archives of Australia – this website is best if your ancestors served in the Australian Armed Forces or migrated to Australia in the 20th century.
Trove – this website from the National Library of Australia brings together an enormous amount of historical information online. One of the best features is the online collection of digitised historic newspapers. You can search these newspapers for information about people, places or events.
Find & Connect – this can help Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants learn more about their past. This resource contains records relating to institutional ‘care’ in Australia.
Find My Past - A paid service for finding your relatives
Ancestry - A paid service to trace your ancestry
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