WA - MI or photo please - COMPLETED

[DotBrennan]

Hi

Is anyone able to check a grave or MI, or take a photo for me please?

Name = Margaret Edith MATHEWS
Cemetery = Fremantle
Area/Denomination = Congregational
Section = Mon D
Gravesite = 0062

Many thanks.

Bren.

[cando]

Hi Bren

Did you know there is a photo service available at

http://www.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch/photoServ.html

You will need the Application No   FB00015053 for Margaret Edith MATHEWS.        Number is available on the search facility on the same website.


Cheers
cando

[DotBrennan]

Hi Cando

Yes I saw that, but at this stage I am just trying to prove or disprove that this woman is the daughter of my grandfather's half-brother.

Sorry, I should have just asked for an MI. 
Are these available on CD or fiche?

Thanks

Bren

[cando]

Hi Bren

Deaths 1906-1980 are available on fiche only - no CD. [Deaths to 1921 are available on line]

I found the following birth registration - could it be your Margaret - I noticed she was 23 when she died in 1943.

MATHEWS  Margaret E     Female   JARRAHDALE     Reg No 7     Year 1920     

Cheers
Cando

[DotBrennan]

Hi Cando

Thanks info about deaths.
What about MIs?  Are they available anywhere?

Yes, that certainly looks like her birth.

Thanks

Bren

[cando]

Hi Bren - I don't recall seeing any references.  Perhaps an email to the Western  Australian Genealogical Society 
   librarian at wags.org.au    Replace the at with @

Perhaps another rootschatter who is more familiar with Western Australian records may be able to help with MI information.  Just a thought - I wonder if the Fremantle cemetery may help with info.

Cheers
cando


Edit - Bren you have a reg no now for this birth, may save a little if you wish to purchase her birth certificate.

[DotBrennan]

Hi Cando

Thanks info.

I'll add that cert to the bottom of my wish list...
This is my first foray into WA - they certainly know how to charge for certificates. 
Is there a transcription service over there??

Bren.

[cando]

Hi Bren

Have read all the info on obtaining certs on

http://www.justice.wa.gov.au/default.aspx

Can't see an offer of a transcription service.  Cheaper to purchase a digital photo of the MI.  Let's hope a WA rootschatter will have more info.

Cheers
cando

[DotBrennan]

Hi Cando

Thanks so much for all the info.
Yes the MI photo option is tempting, but I don't know if there is even a plaque if the ashes have been scattered.

I have been googling, but unfortunately can't find any reference to commercial transcription agents.

I did notice that the cemeteries provide a "Funeral Application Form" (AUD$5.50) which provides the following information: (but not for Fremantle!!)

    *  Last address of the deceased
    * Name of the funeral director
    * Date of the funeral
    * Date of death
    * Age of deceased
    * Place of birth
    * Name of the applicant for the funeral
    * Name of any clergy officiating.

Could be useful....
Not sure if it covers cremations/scattered ashes, so have emailed them.

Will post the outcome.

Bren.