These records details prisoners from HM Pentridge Prison, the main prison in the Melbourne area. The records list the prisoner’s occupation, place of birth, physical description, crime, other details and also include the prisoner’s photograph (mugshots). A variety of subscription options offer access to digitised copies of the original records.
TIP: Findmypast is available for free, onsite, at some state, public and family history libraries. Check what might be available onsite at a library near you. New
Helping you trace your family history in Australia and elsewhere
Helping you trace your family history in Australia and elsewhere