The ANZACs were young men from Australia and New Zealand who answered the call in World War One. Using a variety of records, it is generally possible to trace their service and find out the answer to “What did you do in the war?”
Helen has been researching her family since 1986 with research in Australia, England, Wales and Ireland. She is the author of Death Certificates and Archaic Medical Terms and Google the Genealogist’s Friend and has written for a
Excellent coverage and presentation. One of the best ‘how, when, where and why’ webinars, thank you Helen.
EXCELLENT presentation – as usual, Great information, Can hardly wait to look at the resources for my people
Excellent presentation and information.
excellent presenter, expert knowledge
Great information, although we are American, my mother had a first cousin in the 3rd Australian Machine Gun Battalion. I previously had his military record, but this seminar led me to the unit diaries. very nice.
Great webinar. Thanks
Helen is a very knowledgeable and confident presenter and the pace of the presentation was great.
Helen is always excellent! Thanks!
Helen Smith provided me with many hints to find out my family war service. Thank you for a very informative and interesting Webinar.
Helen was a great speaker, and very knowledgeable. So much so, that I am going to take advantage of the 10% discount to join to listen to her past and future webinars. Then I’m going to try and obtain my Great Grandfathers Gallipoli Medallion,. 🙂
Helen’s presentation was clear, interesting and very informative. I learned much even though I have already researched my WW1 relatives. Now I know where to go to find more info.
I have done this type of research and found a few things I had not thought about doing
my son in law has Australian ancestor so interesting
Once again very informative. I’m glad I can go back & will be able to stop the presentation to catch the words that are sometimes hard to pickup because of the slight ascent. Very good.
Thanks Helen as always your webinars are packed full of great ways to further one’s knowledge to do research on our ancestors
Very comprehensive. The syllabus will be handy for referring to some useful tips.
To Have but No Longer to Hold: Divorce in Australia
The first colony to introduce divorce was South Australia in 1858 to the last New South Wales in 1873. The requirements differed by colony. Each colony handled its own divorces until the Federal Matrimonial Causes Act 1959 provided 14 grounds for the grant of divorce, including adultery, desertion, cruelty, habitual drunkenness, imprisonment and insanity. To succeed on one of these grounds, a spouse had to prove marital fault. There was only one no-fault ground: separation for more than five years. It was not until the Family Law Act 1975 was passed by the Federal Parliament that a "no fault divorce" existed in Australia: imprisonment and insanity. To succeed on one of these grounds, a spouse had to prove marital fault. There was only one no-fault ground: separation for more than five years.
The first colony to introduce divorce was South Australia in 1858 to the last New South Wales in 1873. The requirements differed by colony. Each colony handled its own divorces until the Federal Matrimonial Causes Act 1959 provided 14 grounds for the grant of divorce, including adultery, desertion, cruelty, habitual drunkenness, imprisonment and insanity. To succeed on one of these grounds, a spouse had to prove marital fault. There was only one no-fault ground: separation for more than five years. It was not until the Family Law Act 1975 was passed by the Federal Parliament that a "no fault divorce" existed in Australia: imprisonment and insanity. To succeed on one of these grounds, a spouse had to prove marital fault. There was only one no-fault ground: separation for more than five years.
The Gazettes were the weekly notices of Government activities meant for other government departments and some were available to the public. They are an untapped genealogical resource. The general gazette lists government appointments, various licences, Justices of the Peace, changes to legislation, deceased estates, and so much more. Police Gazettes (only available to Police departments) list police officer movements, reports of crime often listing victims, reports on entry and exit from prison, Missing Friends notices while Education Gazettes list teacher movements, school information and more. Each colony had its own Gazettes and post Federation in 1901 the Commonwealth also produced a Government Gazette.
The Gazettes were the weekly notices of Government activities meant for other government departments and some were available to the public. They are an untapped genealogical resource. The general gazette lists government appointments, various licences, Justices of the Peace, changes to legislation, deceased estates, and so much more. Police Gazettes (only available to Police departments) list police officer movements, reports of crime often listing victims, reports on entry and exit from prison, Missing Friends notices while Education Gazettes list teacher movements, school information and more. Each colony had its own Gazettes and post Federation in 1901 the Commonwealth also produced a Government Gazette.
Sadly, in Australia while censuses were taken, once the statistical data was extracted, most were destroyed. Apart from some early musters, researchers have to use other resources to try and fill in the gaps. These include electoral rolls, directories, gazettes, council rates, land records, civil registration and more. While not…
Sadly, in Australia while censuses were taken, once the statistical data was extracted, most were destroyed. Apart from some early musters, researchers have to use other resources to try and fill in the gaps. These include electoral rolls, directories, gazettes, council rates, land records, civil registration and more. While not…
Civil (vital) registration began at different times in the Australian colonies and remains a state responsibility to the current day. The amount of information on the certificate varies among the states as does the cost and online availability.
Civil (vital) registration began at different times in the Australian colonies and remains a state responsibility to the current day. The amount of information on the certificate varies among the states as does the cost and online availability.
Vital registration (death certificates) are just one of the record types that can be used. By looking at the range of documents that can give death information we can put our ancestor’s death and often their life into context.
Vital registration (death certificates) are just one of the record types that can be used. By looking at the range of documents that can give death information we can put our ancestor’s death and often their life into context.
Trove: An Australian and Beyond Genealogical Treasure
Australia (and the rest of the world), is very fortunate to have free access to Trove - a website of the National Library of Australia. Trove contains many digitised newspapers, some from all the Australian States and Territories up to 1954. While not every paper ever printed has been…
Australia (and the rest of the world), is very fortunate to have free access to Trove - a website of the National Library of Australia. Trove contains many digitised newspapers, some from all the Australian States and Territories up to 1954. While not every paper ever printed has been…
There are many Australian archives for research. From local council, town, State, Commonwealth, religious, business, organisational and more. Jurisdictional responsibilities changed over time, so it is important to know when and where your ancestor was to determine which archive might contain the records you need.
There are many Australian archives for research. From local council, town, State, Commonwealth, religious, business, organisational and more. Jurisdictional responsibilities changed over time, so it is important to know when and where your ancestor was to determine which archive might contain the records you need.
Australia was founded on emigration, initially forced emigration by the convicts to later the free settlers and post WW2, refugees and displaced person from Europe. Prior to Federation each colony was in charge of its own immigration schemes. This has produced a wealth of records, a case of following the…
Australia was founded on emigration, initially forced emigration by the convicts to later the free settlers and post WW2, refugees and displaced person from Europe. Prior to Federation each colony was in charge of its own immigration schemes. This has produced a wealth of records, a case of following the…
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10 out of 10
another great one
Brilliant. Great wealth of resources. Thank You
Clear and concise – helpful
Excellent coverage and presentation. One of the best ‘how, when, where and why’ webinars, thank you Helen.
EXCELLENT presentation – as usual, Great information, Can hardly wait to look at the resources for my people
Excellent presentation and information.
excellent presenter, expert knowledge
Great information, although we are American, my mother had a first cousin in the 3rd Australian Machine Gun Battalion. I previously had his military record, but this seminar led me to the unit diaries. very nice.
Great webinar. Thanks
Helen is a very knowledgeable and confident presenter and the pace of the presentation was great.
Helen is always excellent! Thanks!
Helen Smith provided me with many hints to find out my family war service. Thank you for a very informative and interesting Webinar.
Helen was a great speaker, and very knowledgeable. So much so, that I am going to take advantage of the 10% discount to join to listen to her past and future webinars. Then I’m going to try and obtain my Great Grandfathers Gallipoli Medallion,. 🙂
Helen’s presentation was clear, interesting and very informative. I learned much even though I have already researched my WW1 relatives. Now I know where to go to find more info.
I have done this type of research and found a few things I had not thought about doing
my son in law has Australian ancestor so interesting
Once again very informative. I’m glad I can go back & will be able to stop the presentation to catch the words that are sometimes hard to pickup because of the slight ascent. Very good.
Thanks Helen as always your webinars are packed full of great ways to further one’s knowledge to do research on our ancestors
Very comprehensive. The syllabus will be handy for referring to some useful tips.
Very good and informative.
very informative
Very informative
Very interesting and informative