Births, deaths & marriages
Divorce records index 1873-1923
Search 21,000+ entries - divorce files can include petitions for the dissolution of marriage, petitions for maintenance, marriage certificates, decrees nisi and decrees absolute
Using the inquest index
Now with surviving inquest papers from 1916-1939 and April–December 1963 (Glebe Coroners Court), this webinar shows you how to use the inquest index and explore the new additions
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Inquest index expanded
Over 9,100 new entries have been added by our volunteers to our inquest index and covers the years 1916–1963
Divorce records in NSW
This webinar provides tips and techniques for researching divorce case papers in our collection
Probate packets: what the files can tell you
Probate packets hold the last will and testament, codicils, an inventory of assets of the estate, affidavits of death and other papers
Deceased estates: what the files can tell you
The Stamp Duties Office created a file for every person who died leaving property or other assets ('estates'), which were subject to death duties. Files exist for people from all walks of life, of various ages and financial circumstances
Inquests & coronial records guide
Inquests are conducted by coroners and are held to investigate the manner and cause of a death or a fire. Not all deaths resulted in an inquest
Deceased estates guide
Deceased estate files are a financial record of the person's estate when they die and frequently have very detailed information about a person's possessions
Births, deaths & marriages guide
Historical information and sources for baptisms, deaths and marriages