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GenData is a free resource for anyone searching for Australian ancestors.  Transcribed from various historical sources, our datasets are an invaluable tool for anyone tracing their genealogy through the Australian colonial period. You can search our datasets by last name or first name to discover people and places for free. 

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Rations issued to immigrants Maryborough 1875-1884

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Lists the names of immigrants issued with rations by the Assistant Immigration Agent, Maryborough. ...

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Convict Certificates of Freedom 1823-69

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Following transportation to Australia, convicts could apply for a Certificate of Freedom at the end of their...

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