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19th Century Aboriginal population records
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are respectfully advised that our collection may contain images or names of deceased people in photographs or text. We acknowledge that language in the records referring to Aboriginal people may be confronting and in some instances would be considered offensive if used today.
Aboriginal blanket returns
Introduction to lists of Aboriginal people who received blankets from the colonial authorities in the 1800s
Aboriginal People in the Register of Aboriginal Reserves 1875-1904
This index includes the names of approximately 80 Aboriginal people. It is not a complete list of Aboriginal people living on reserves in NSW in the period of 1875-1904
Aboriginal resources: a guide to NSW State archives
A listing and description of records in our collection which relate to Aboriginal people
Aboriginal Resources: administrative history
An administrative history of contact between the Government of New South Wales and Aboriginal people
Aboriginal resources: an overview of records
A brief overview of the State archives that document the NSW government's interaction with Aboriginal people from 1788 until today
Aboriginal resources: chronology of significant events
This chronology gives an overview of significant events which have happened in Australia from 1788 to 1998, concentrating on the relations between Aboriginal people and the post-1788 immigrants
Aboriginal trackers & gaol photos
This webinar highlights records that Aboriginal people can access to discover more about their own family history on the colonial frontier
First Nations Community Access to Archives
Join the First Nations Community Access to Archives project team in deep listening to learn about the journey of storytelling, truth-telling and language revitalisation
Indigenous colonial court cases 1788-1838
There are approximately 250 entries in the index. Museums of History NSW is unaware if this database is a complete record of Aboriginal people and the law held as NSW State archives in the period 1788-1838.
Records of 19th Century blanket lists and returns of Aboriginal people
The 19th century ‘blanket returns’ are lists of Aboriginal people who received blankets from the Colonial authorities. The records are broadly arranged by locality