Sources for researching ACT family history
Vital Records | The Australian Capital Territory began registering Births, Deaths and Marriages on 1 Jan 1930 under the (Federal Capital Territory Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages Act, 1929). Prior to 1930, all ACT births, deaths and marriages were registered in NSW. Vital Records - Deaths | Vital Records - Births and Marriages |
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Pioneer Registers | |
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Family Histories | A select list of published local family histories- Canberra and District Local History : A Select Bibliography. |
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Military Service | The ACT Memorial honours local men and women who served in conflicts, peacekeeping missions and related service throughout the world, some of whom paid the supreme sacrifice. The Memorial database is maintained by the ACT Heritage Library. |
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Electoral and Census |
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Directories | Search the catalogue using the key terms "telephone directories" or "Canberra (A.C.T.) - directories" |