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Title: Naturalisation in NZ. What Details Are On The Records?
Post by: hettyhen on Thursday 20 July 17 09:04 BST (UK)

Have been following the search for the Naturalisation Record for Henry B. and was wondering what information was available on these records. Have a man of French heritage, Naturalised in 1899, who married one of my Grandfather's sisters, that I would like to know more about, but don't want to request a look up and waste the donated time if it won't provide any worthwhile details.
Cheers
HeatherR.

Title: Re: Naturalisation in NZ. What Details Are On The Records?
Post by: spades on Thursday 20 July 17 10:15 BST (UK)

Hi Heather,

Having just acquired a Naturalization file recently i can tell you that the applicant was asked to provide their name, age, occupation, place of birth, residence, and length of time lived in the colony.

The file usually includes a covering letter and sometimes a brief note from a friend or employer who couches for the applicant.

If you want to see an example feel free to PM me with your email address.

Spades

 

Title: Re: Naturalisation in NZ. What Details Are On The Records?
Post by: Johnf04 on Thursday 20 July 17 10:44 BST (UK)

The 1880 Aliens Act makes interesting reading.

http://www.nzlii.org/nz/legis/hist_bill/ab188021285.pdf

Its operation was modified by the Immigration Restriction Act of 1899.

http://www.nzlii.org/nz/legis/hist_act/ira189963v1899n33354.pdf

Title: Re: Naturalisation in NZ. What Details Are On The Records?
Post by: hettyhen on Friday 21 July 17 03:06 BST (UK)

Thank you Spades, will take you up on that offer.
Johnf04, Thanks for the links, Section 3 of the Immigration Restriction Act, Persons Prohibited, is quite clear in who's is not welcome!
HeatherR

Title: Re: Naturalisation in NZ. What Details Are On The Records?
Post by: spades on Friday 21 July 17 05:28 BST (UK)

Exemplar sent.

Spades

Title: Re: Naturalisation in NZ. What Details Are On The Records?
Post by: hettyhen on Friday 21 July 17 09:01 BST (UK)

Spades,
Thank you for the Exemplar, will show who supported his application and more about his background.
Can I order a look up here or do I need to start a new thread? 
Here are the details, if this works, hope they are the needed ones.
HeatherR

Title: Re: Naturalisation in NZ. What Details Are On The Records?
Post by: Janette on Friday 21 July 17 09:33 BST (UK)

Here is the link for Spades to pre-order before going to Archives to view.

https://www.archway.archives.govt.nz/ViewFullItem.do?code=24924435

Cheers Janette

Title: Re: Naturalisation in NZ. What Details Are On The Records?
Post by: spades on Friday 21 July 17 10:49 BST (UK)

Hi Heather,

No problem, I'll look for the file on my next visit.

Thanks very much Janette for the link.

Spades

Title: Re: Naturalisation in NZ. What Details Are On The Records?
Post by: hettyhen on Saturday 22 July 17 01:53 BST (UK)

Thank you both and no hurry,
Heather

Title: Re: Naturalisation in NZ. What Details Are On The Records?
Post by: spades on Friday 04 August 17 04:09 BST (UK)

Hi Heather,

I have the file for you.

Could you PM me with your email address, please.

Spades

Title: Re: Naturalisation in NZ. What Details Are On The Records?
Post by: spades on Friday 04 August 17 09:09 BST (UK)

Images sent.

Spades

Title: Re: Naturalisation in NZ. What Details Are On The Records?
Post by: hettyhen on Saturday 05 August 17 03:08 BST (UK)

Thank you very much Spades, much appreciated, he seemed to spell his name with an "O" not an "A" .  In the unlikely event you need anything looked up in the Napier/Hastings areas just ask.
HeatherR

Title: Re: Naturalisation in NZ. What Details Are On The Records?
Post by: spades on Saturday 05 August 17 03:39 BST (UK)

Thanks for the offer, Heather.

Spades