Police Gazettes are a critical resource for anyone researching criminal history, as well as family historians who are researching an ancestor who may have been on the wrong side of the law. In many cases, they provide the best starting point for such research, before moving on to check if there are more detailed
The State Records Office is often asked if there are existing photographs of convicts sent to Western Australia. While convicts were not photographed during transportation to WA or upon arrival, photography was still in its early stages in the mid-1800s. However, there are existing photographs of a number of convicts who were later reconvicted
At the Annual General Meeting on 18 May 2025, the Military Interest Group committee was confirmed for 2025/2026. Angela Heymans, Gwyn Williams, Susan Salvair, and Kay Reynolds will remain as members, with Gwyn Williams taking over as Treasurer
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