Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
These records include newspaper records from 1833-1925. The Government Gazette was an official publication of the government of Tasmania. The Gazette served the early colony much like a newspaper, and contained information on such things as shipping, private property sales and leases, and listings of convicts. By the 1870s, names of owners and occupiers of properties were listed.

The publication also includes some estates of the deceased, unclaimed letters in the general post office, shareholders in various companies, appointments of various officials, notices of courts to be convened, and valuation rolls, which list the owners and occupiers of property.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

Gazette
 * Name of deceased
 * Names of shareholder
 * Estate records
 * Court records
 * Place of residence
 * Date land purchased
 * Date of birth

How Do I Search This Collection?
To begin your search it is helpful to know:
 * Your ancestor's name
 * Other identifying information such as residence, birth date or age, names of other family members and family relationships

View the Images
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 * 1) Select Archival Call Number and Date Range to view the images.

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Search for death records
 * Search for death or burial information in the BillionGraves Index or at Find A Grave
 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname
 * Search for vital records in the civil registration and church records
 * Search for land and property records
 * Search the records of nearby areas

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname
 * Search the records of nearby areas
 * Check for other names. An individual might appear under an unexpected name for a variety of reasons:
 * A woman may have returned to her maiden name after the death of her husband

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Australia.
 * Record Finder
 * Australia Research Tips and Strategies

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.


 * Collection Citation: "Australia, Tasmania, Government Gazette, 1833-1925." Images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 14 June 2016. Tasmanian Archives and Heritage Office, Hobart.

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