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Research in Other Countries => New Zealand => New Zealand Completed Requests => Topic started by: jericho on Thursday 12 April 12 04:31 BST (UK)
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Hi
Is anyone going to the Wellington Archives who could get the following Army service records digitised please
http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=22021112
http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=21377815
http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=21377816
and also the following probates
http://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=11438461
There is no rush on any of these request.
jericho
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WW1 service records can be obtained without visiting Archives. If you request the record Archives will digitise it and attach a link to the individual's index entry, and the record can then be downloaded from the internet. It takes about ten days after the request is made for the link to appear.
Probate records do require a peronal visit.
I work in central wellington so I am able to visit Archives.
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I've asked archives by email in the past and they have refused..have you tried this..would be great fingers crossed it wasn't a one off
Bye
Althea
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Providing links to digitised WW1 records is Archives normal way of handling requests for WW1 records. I have obtained such records several times this way without any problem. You may need to sign up online as an Archives reader before you can order the record online.
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Hi
Thanks for the info, as I'm in Australia, I'm not sure they will help, but will email them and try. kglm, would be great if you could get me the probate, it would be appreciated.
jericho
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I've asked archives by email in the past and they have refused..have you tried this..would be great fingers crossed it wasn't a one off
althea
I have email them requesting the files be digitised, will let you know what happens when I hear back from them.
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I just looked at Archives website. It looks like you need to go in to their office in order to register as a reader, and you can only order documents if you are a registered reader. I am registered as a reader. I will try to get the probate when I can - no promises on how long this might take - maybe next week. I could also order WW1 records, which when put on line anyone will have direct access to.
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P.S. I can photograph the probate records in the reading room, and email photos to you if you let me have your email address by PM.
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Hi althea and kglm
I have received an email back from the Archway in regards to the having the files that I have requested to be digitised. They have said that they are willing to digitise the files at the cost of $25.00 each, and that once the payment is received the standard turnaround time is 15 working days subject to demand.
jericho
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Hi Jericho and Kglm,
If I can give some advice regarding requesting digitising of WWI Army personnel files.
Simply look up the individual file on Archway, print it off (allow the printer to print both pages or else it will have a conniption) write your reader number on it (the page, not the printer!) and then take it to the staff behind the counter, politely asking them to have it digitised. This method saves $25.00 per file.
Spades
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Definition of CONNIPTION
a fit of rage, hysteria, or alarm
Cheers Janette :P
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LOL ;D
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(allow the printer to print both pages or else it will have a conniption
Hi Spades
Thanks for the advice ;D
Janette
Save me a look up for the definition thanks :)
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kglm
Thanks for some of the names on the probate, not totally sure yet, will have to do a bit more research, but think I may have solved a brick wall concerning Catherine's husband. Looking forward to getting the probate, can't believe how much of a genealogist Catherine was, as she has mentioned so many people, can see that it will take some time to get all this unravelled. Thanks for your help, it is so much appreciated.
jericho
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klgm
Thanks, the Army records are up, so thanks once again for your help.
jericho