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Victoria Post Office Directory 1869

86,600+ records

People living in Victoria in the year 1869. This directory was prepared annually by Bailliere's.
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Tasmania Post Office Directory 1890-91

21,800+ records

People living in Tasmania in the year 1890-91. This directory was prepared annually by H Wise & Co.
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Assisted Immigrants from the United Kingdom to Victoria 1858-1871

35,000+ records

Covering the decade 1858-71, this list details UK immigrants to Victorian ports using susidised passage.
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Assisted Immigrants from the United Kingdom to Victoria 1854-1857

50,800+ records

Covering the decade 1854-57, this list details UK immigrants to Victorian ports using susidised passage.
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Assisted Immigrants from the United Kingdom to Victoria 1850-1853

47,700+ records

Covering the decade 1850-53, this list details UK immigrants to Victorian ports using susidised passage.
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Assisted Immigrants from the United Kingdom to Victoria 1839-1849

39,600+ records

Covering the decade 1839-49, this list details UK immigrants to Victorian ports using susidised passage.
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