Have you ever wondered about your ancestors? How, when and why they came to Victoria, where they settled, and what they did for a living? (And what is that rattling in the closet?)
The answers the these and many other questions can be found at Public Records Office Victoria, PROV holds Victoria's state archives, keeping the records of past generations in trust for this generation and those to come. 'Private Lives, Public Records' is an essential guide to navigating your way into and through PROV's enormous collection.
Family history can be a labyrinth. Trace your own story with confidence by following the basics of establishing your tree, using our helpful tips and shortcuts, and reading family history case studies. For seasoned travellers, as well as those just starting out, this book is brimming with information about popular and less well-known records - on immigration, land and housing, education, employment, health and legal issues and more. It also provides tantalising glimpses of other paths to explore.
Whether your family history journey leads you down well-trodden paths or on more shadowy detours, don't leave home without 'Private Lives, Public Records' to show you the way.
Contents:
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1. Welcome to PROV
Chapter 2. Establishing Your Family Tree
Chapter 3. Arriving in Victoria
Chapter 4. Land and Housing
Chapter 5. School Days
Chapter 6. Making a Living
Chapter 7. Body and Mind
Chapter 8. Legal Matters
Chapter 9. Continuing the Journey
Appendix A. Archives and Citations
Appendix B. Restricted Records
Some Useful Terms
Glossary
Index
