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redgum
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Hi Nicola
I am not currently waiting on certificates from NSW but in Dec/ Jan I waited 4 weeks (it took in the holiday period)
It has amazed me that I could have certificates arrive QUICKER and CHEAPER from the UK which included check points to avoid paying for a wrong certificate.
I would make contact about them, especially if at the time of ordering it stated a three week wait.
Like you, I will be trying the transcription service if I need any more NSW certificates in future.
Good Luck
Rob
South Aust.
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SCOTLAND
Macdonald, Buchan, Stuart, McCook -Angus/ Aberdeenshire
McLeod, McKenzie- Sutherland
IRELAND
McIlhagga, Craig - Antrim
ENGLAND
Stone, Murch, Ireland, Austin, Perryman - Devon
Holder, Robinson -Warwickshire/Staffordshire
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tropicalj
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Jenn and the family 1960
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Hello there
It is a lot easier and a lot quicker to use a Transcription Agent and of course simply cheaper.
If you are not wanting a cetified copy but just certificates for Genealogy they are the way to go.
I personally use Laurie Turtle
Laurie sends the certificates by email if you so wish so very quick.
http://home.iprimus.com.au/lturtle/
the NSW BDM website has this information readily available
http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyHistory/howToSearch.htm#TranscriptionAgent
regards Jenn
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Research names or areas: I live in Thuringowa/Townsville Queensland, Australia and I am researching TOWNSEND,PINNEGAR, STRANGE, PULLEN, GRIFFIN from Wiltshire,ADAMSON from NSW, BAYLEY from Dorset,Yorkshire, HAIR from Durham, CUMMINS, BROWNLESS from Yorkshire, SHOEBRIDGE, BRINDLE from Kent, EDSALL from Cornwall, BRYAN from Staffordshire,MORGAN, HENNESSY, BAKER from Ireland, VAN REYK, DE LA HARPE, from Sri Lanka Census information is Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk |
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muppetprincess
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Census information Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
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I have always had to wait at least 3-4 weeks for certificates from NSW BDM, so I don't know if they are just making excuses, or not. It takes 3 days if you order certs from Victorian BDM, but you get a copy of the entire page on which your entry lies.
I also didn't know about transcription services, and will now be using them. Thanks for the advice!!
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Buchan, Duthie, Jack, Monro- Aberdeen
Jardine- Dumfries, Cooma (NSW)
Cochrane- Scotland
Sparks- Norfolk, Young (NSW), South Australia
Liddiard- Wiltshire
Dellow- Hertfordshire
Ford- Ireland
McKechnie-South Australia, & ?Scotland??
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Les de B
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I also didn't know about transcription services, and will now be using them. Thanks for the advice!!
Yes, transcription services are a great service. Cheaper and takes the pain out of trying to decipher the old handwriting, however, just be a little careful with transcriptions, that in fact the certificate has been transcribed correctly. I've used them (3 transcribers in NSW) for over 10 years, and would estimate well over 100 (closer to 200?) transcriptions. I've only queried a couple, and sometimes a transcription error was found, but only sometimes. So, if you think something doesn't seem correct, always get back to the transcriber for confirmation, and they should re-verify any query, whether with an apology, or confirmation of the transcription.
Les
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de Belin, Swindail, Willcock, Williams, Moore, Watts, Searjeant, Watson, McCready, Reid, Spink, de Lancey, Van Cortland, and of course, Smith!
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little meg
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I use Marbract services and that only cost A$15- for a full certificate.
It would cost extra for postage if you wanted it sent to you but just as easy to have them email you the transcription.
They also match with anyone else who might be researching that same family. I found a cousin that way.
http://www.marbract.com.au/
Margaret
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Please scan all pics at 300-600 DPI for restoration purposes, thankyou.
Simpson-Kildwick,Yorkshire & Australia, Overend-Sutton, Kildwick,Yorkshire & Australia, Whitaker - Cononley/Yorkshire, Pickard - Silsden/Yorkshire, Howarth - Skipton/Yorkshire and Lancashire, Heaton-Yorkshire, Preston-Yorkshire, Myers-Yorkshire & Australia, Wild-Yorkshire & Australia. Storey-Middlesex/Australia
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trish251
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I also didn't know about transcription services, and will now be using them. Thanks for the advice!!
Yes, transcription services are a great service. Cheaper and takes the pain out of trying to decipher the old handwriting, however, just be a little careful with transcriptions, that in fact the certificate has been transcribed correctly. I've used them (3 transcribers in NSW) for over 10 years, and would estimate well over 100 (closer to 200?) transcriptions. I've only queried a couple, and sometimes a transcription error was found, but only sometimes. So, if you think something doesn't seem correct, always get back to the transcriber for confirmation, and they should re-verify any query, whether with an apology, or confirmation of the transcription. Les
I've found a few errors too Les, but no issues (or charge) the couple of times I've asked for a check. Usually only happens if I am expecting one thing & get something slightly different. Usually the transcript indicates if there is trouble with any words.
I started using transcripts purely for the price, but finding it so much quicker has been a bonus  Wish Qld would do the same - or send their certificates back to the archives!
Trish
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smudwhisk
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Thanks to Rob, Chris, Jenn, Trish, Cando and Margaret for their responses (think thats everyone). I'm still awaiting email confirmation that they've been despatched (and then probably a week on top for them to arrive in the UK) but we'll wait and see - just gone past 6 weeks.
As Trish say's, must have been a big computer crash to cause such a backlog. I've normally had to wait about 3.5 weeks for them to arrive from NSW. I will be using the transcription service next time, particularly for deaths, since usually I'm really only after parent's confirmation and any children's names.
I just wish others would provide a service like Victoria, so much easier to download them immediately!! Mind you I can get carried away and spend too much money if I'm not paying attention. Been using them for a while now.
Thanks to everyone for their suggestions/comments.
Nicola
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Rushbrook(e) et al, Pledge, Atterbury, Branwhite, Worvill - all One Name Studies
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james ewart
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Certificates ordered seven [7] weeks ago turned up today 28/4/08. They blame the delay on the TV program "Who do you think you are" for creating an unusual interest in genealogy.
Jim
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