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New South Wales country directory 1903

75,900+ records

Lists the names, occupations and locations of people in NSW country areas in 1903.
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New South Wales Magistrates 1858

790+ records

Lists the names of appointed magistrates in New South Wales in the year 1858.
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Letters from home - Victoria

120,700+ records

Lists of unclaimed letters held at Australian Post Offices in the period 1830-1870.
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Letters from home - Tasmania

4,200+ records

Lists of unclaimed letters held at Australian Post Offices in the period 1830-1870.
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Letters from home - NSW

73,800+ records

Lists of unclaimed letters held at Australian Post Offices in the period 1830-1870.
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Letters from home - South Australia

15,600+ records

Lists of unclaimed letters held at Australian Post Offices in the period 1830-1870.
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