Mining History Network
This site includes Mining History Bibliographies for Britain, Ireland, Scotland, Australia, Japan plus others. There is also an extensive list of mining links.
Helping you trace your family history in Australia and elsewhere
Helping you trace your family history in Australia and elsewhere
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The Mundus Gateway – Overseas Missionary Collections
This is a web-based guide to more than four hundred collections of overseas missionary materials held in the United Kingdom. These materials, comprising the archives of British missionary societies, collections of personal papers, printed matter, photographs, other visual materials and…
Photographs of Doctors (1889-1927)
This set of records list those who applied for registration as medical practitioners in New South Wales. A sample selection is available on State Records New South Wales – Photo Investigator.
History of Australian Theatre – HAT
This site has articles about theatre history, short biographies from newspapers, autographs , historic pictures of theatres and performers and links to other websites. The online database includes 18,500+ performers, managers, musicians, behind the scenes personnel, and others associated with…
Champions – Australian Racing Museum and Hall of Fame
A great site for information about the horse racing industry in Australia. The Hall of Fame offers access to biographies for jockeys, horses, associates and trainers.
State Library of Victoria – Research Guides – Magic & Magicians
This guide is designed to help you find out about magic, magicians and conjuring using magic resources from the W G Alma Conjuring Collection held by the State Library of Victoria and other sources. There is a fascinating online video…
Victorian Mining Accident Index
This index by Dave Evans lists the names and some details of 9,100+ Victorian miners who were killed or injured in mining accidents in Victoria early 1850s to 1940s.
Guide to Australian Business Records
This Guide is an endeavour to draw together historical information on Australian businesses and business people. This guide can be browsed alphabetically or accessed through one of the following categories: • Corporate Bodies• Industry Bodies• Partnerships• Pastoral Stations• People• Statutory…
The University of Melbourne Archives
This Archives collects, manages and provides access to the historical records of the University, Victorian business, trade unions and other labour organisations, community and cultural organisations, as well as the personal papers of many individuals prominent within them. Records date…
Australian Securities and Investments Commission
This site offers searches of Organisations and Business Names. A search returns the company registration number (ABN, ACN, ARBN); current status (registered or deregistered); the town or suburb of the registered office and a complete list of documents lodged by…