FamilyHistoryWA formerly known as Western Australian Genealogical Society offers free access to a significant number of free online databases. Select Indexes > Online database search > Public. These include:
• Perth Technical College Register 1924-1931
• Cemetery Inscriptions
• Memorials index – public
• Irish Scene Magazine
• Bride ships girls
• British Army Regiments in Australia 1788-1870
• WA Biographical Index WABI – The Western Australian Biographical Index has been transcribed and is available on the website of the State Library of Western Australia. This interactive, searchable data table has direct links to the original cards on the SLWA website.
• West Australians who count – 1913
• Colonial Secretary’s Office Inwards Correspondence 1829-1830
• WA Churches Map
• WA Ship Arrivals 1898-1926 – Alphabetical List of ship names. The passenger index is only available to FamilyHistoryWA Members.
• Marriages St Columba’s Presbyterian Church 1898-1910
• WA Schools Index 1891-2005
• Passenger Ship Arrivals 1829
• West Australians in Yatala Gaol
• Karridale Baptisms 1898-1916
• Country and County State names and codes
• WA Surnames Index 1900-1910
• The Countryman Flashback Index 1995-1997
• Parkhurst Boys
• Notes on Miners’ Houses – The Glasgow Herald 1875
• Online indexes searching
• Genealogy websites for researchers
• Unwanted BDM Certificates
Tip for searching: Select a database and enter a surname in the blank surname at the top of the list and then enter.
Helping you trace your family history in Australia and elsewhere
Helping you trace your family history in Australia and elsewhere