Wards of State in Victoria

[Skelleyville]

I was wondering if anyone could send me in the right direction to find out more information about Wards of State in Victoria circa 1880. I am trying to find out more information of John Tabey and Robert Tabey, I suspect the surname should be Tebay. Any suggestions appreciated
Wendy

[kiwistar]

Hi Wendy

Try this site as records are open to the public   
Ward Registers - Archival Series - Find and Connect - Victoria
www.findandconnect.gov.au/vic/biogs/E000718b.htm
Hope this helps

Sally

[sparrett]

These two boys?"


Surname TEBAY John Richard
Father Robert
Mother Ellen HALDEN
Birth Place GL EN
Year 1876
16585

Surname TEBAY Robert Halden
Father Robert
Mother Ellen HALDEN
Birth Place GLEN
Year 1879
3084

[Skelleyville]

Yes, those are the boys.
I know of both their marriages but only just became aware they did not grow up with their mother.
John Richard Tebay died in South Africa but we have never been able to establish a death for Robert.
If they were Wards of State, I would love to be able to find out why.
Thanks

[c more]

Hi Wendy
You can view their  records at the Public Records Office at North Melbourne.
The records usually have detailed info on when and why children were made Wards of the State.
Cheers Leonie

[Skelleyville]

Oh I wish I could, but I live in Auckland NZ so may need to find someone that can help me with that one.

[sparrett]

Link to further information-
http://www.access.prov.vic.gov.au/public/PROVguides/PROVguide060/PROVguide060.jsp

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