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Dependent Children Registers

The Dependent Children Registers relate to children who were admitted to State care between 1883 and 1923. They record where the dependent children were placed (whether with foster parents or guardians). Some of the children were eventually adopted. The registers give: name of child; age; religion; where received; name and known address of parents and…

Property Register – Aboriginal reserves

The Property Register – Aboriginal reserves was created by the Aborigines Welfare Board. The Register contains standard forms giving the property or reserve name and location, details of dwelling(s) erected such as contractor’s name, date, cost, correspondence, file number (‘C’ file). Some forms give tenant’s name, occupation, year of birth, monthly payment or rental and…

Property Cards – Reserves

The Property Cards – Reserves records were created by the Aborigines Welfare Board and the Aborigines Welfare Directorate. This series comprises 2 boxes of cards, arranged alphabetically by the name of the town in which the Aboriginal reserve was located. In cases where there are individual dwellings involved there is a card for each one….

Ward Registers, Board for the Protection of Aborigines

The Ward Registers are short documents compiled by the Board for the Protection of Aborigines between 1916 and the 1940s, that record details of Aboriginal wards in the apprenticeship system and institutions. The Registers record date of birth, place of removal, parents’, siblings and other relatives’ names, and the names of employers, institutions the children…

Index Cards Relating To Institutional Inmates

Index Cards Relating To Institutional Inmates are a series of index cards relating to children who were residents of various institutions. They contain the following information: name, address, date of birth, offence, place of court committal, place of birth, parents’ names, physical description and discharge dates. Access Conditions Access to these records is currently restricted….

Various indexes to assisted immigrants, 1919+

These card indexes were created by the Department of Labour and Industry, NSW Immigration Division. They contain summary information about immigrants, including child migrants, the places they were settled, and the organisations involved in their migration. In 2023 these records had only been partially processed by Museums of History NSW, meaning there is minimal information…

Photographs of Scheyville Training Farm

Photographs of Scheyville Training Farm are a series of photographs that show views of the Training Farm. They include photographs of the interiors and exteriors of buildings, an architect’s perspective sketch dated 1928 and farm workers engaged in agricultural and livestock related activities. Access Conditions These photos have been digitised and are available for viewing…

Dreadnought Contribution Register [Migration Branch: Industrial Relations, NSW]

The Dreadnought Contribution Register [Migration Branch: Industrial Relations] is a register at Museums of History NSW. It is a record of moneys paid to the Department of Labour and Industry and moneys paid out on account of Dreadnought migrants. The register shows surname; first names; moneys paid to the Department – private moneys, repayments of…

Immigrant Children’s Index [School Attendance/Licensing Branch, Department of Community Services, NSW]

The Immigrant Children’s Index is arranged alphabetically and it records the name of the child, place and date of birth, the child’s religion, date and means of their arrival in Australia, whom their sponsor was, details of their parents, and particulars of placements and movements. The content date range is from the decade of 01/01/1940…

Immigration Nomination (Minor ‘E’) Files [School Attendance/Licensing Branch, Department of Community Services]

Immigration Nomination (Minor ‘E’) Files relate to the nomination of immigrants, who were under 21 years of age, by sponsors who were resident in New South Wales. The files refer to such matters as the accommodation provided by the sponsor and the general welfare of the immigrant after arrival. Quantity: 14 boxes (part), 51 cartons….