Genealogy Australia

Until recently, few 19th century Post Office and Commercial Directories have been readily available to genealogical researchers outside the British Isles to assist in census research. For the first time these hard-to-get directories are available at reasonable prices. Birmingham shipping merchants and manufacturers Mercantile Directory. In addition to the trade returns, tariffs, populations, this contains full particulars (with rates and times of transit) of the Steam and other Communications. The leading merchants and traders of all classes, that are likely to be of use to manufacturers and all engaged in commerce on this side are fully enumerated. Concise descriptions of each country and/or town are furnished with a view more particularly to show their commercial capabilities and peculiarities.