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.

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Genealogical materials may contain the following information: Gazette records may contain the following information:
 * 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: To search the collection by image: ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒Select the appropriate "Archival Call Number and Date Range" which takes you to the images Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:
 * Your ancestor's name
 * Other identifying information such as residence, birth date or age, names of other family members and family relationships


 * There may be more than one person in the records with the same name
 * You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name
 * Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life

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 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:
 * - They might have been listed under a middle name, nickname, or abbreviation of their given name
 * - A woman may have returned to her maiden name after the death of her husband


 * Consult the Australia Record Finder to find other records

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 : accessed 2017. Tasmania Archives and Heritage Office, Hobart.

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