Inquest index expanded
Published on Friday 16th of February 2024
Over 9,100 new entries have been added by our volunteers to our Inquest Index, and our inquest copy order service.
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
Search the index
Inquest index 1851, 1916-1963
Search 55,000+ entries. This index records: inquest number, name or particulars of fire, date, location, coroner and remarks for the period 1851, 1916-1963
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Inquests & coronial records guide
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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