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Convict work records
« on: Wednesday 06 January 10 11:47 GMT (UK) »
I would like to know if there is any records on line to show where convicts were sent to work what area and who's property etc.
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Re: Convict work records
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 06 January 10 11:56 GMT (UK) »


What state of Australia are you looking for, and what sort of year. These details are included in convict records, also routinely in newspapers - depends on place and era.

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Re: Convict work records
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 06 January 10 12:03 GMT (UK) »
Hi Wivenhoe
Thank you for your reply I am looking for NSW in the Inverell area about 1840 to 1868 I am not sure when it all stoped
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Re: Convict work records
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 06 January 10 12:08 GMT (UK) »


Hmmmm - don't know about NSW - a local might be able to assist. In Tasmania yes, and online. I do not think there is much for convict records online for NSW. Is it worth trying NLA newspapers for a name search and time frame - assuming it is a less common name?.
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