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 9,000+ new additions.
The index now covers the years 1916-1963, with additions including:
- Surviving inquest papers from 1916-1939
Only about 5% of papers from this period have survived, and previously only the file numbers (not names) were listed on our website. Now both file number and names are listed in the index.
- Open verdict, and reward offered files dated 1918-1920
Previously not listed, now included in the index.
- Inquests from January 1940 – June 1942, and July – December 1963
Previously not listed, now completing our full index of inquest papers for the years 1940-1963.
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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
Fires & fire brigades guide
A brief overview of the major sources in our collection that relate to fires
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Family history guide
Tracing your family history is always easier working from the present to the past