Australia, Queensland, Toowoomba, Prison Records Index - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection consist of indexes which were compiled from Toowoomba prison records including Court book, Discharge book, Prisoners admitted and Register of Female Prisoners from 1864-1906. Toowoomba Gaol was opened in 1865. In 1870 female prisoners were transferred there from Central Gaol in Brisbane, Australia, and in 1898 it became a female-only prison. The prison was closed in 1903 with prisoners being transferred to Boggo Road Gaol in Brisbane, Australia.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in this record:
 * Name
 * Alias
 * Person Number
 * Page Number
 * Event Type
 * Date of Discharge
 * Date of Sitting
 * Date of Sentence
 * Event Place
 * Event Date
 * Source Note
 * Source Reference
 * Reference ID
 * Name of Court

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the individual
 * The date of impisonment

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?

 * Check for the name or alias in civil registration and other records to get vital information
 * Check for the name in passenger lists or other immigration records

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

 * The name may be spelled incorrectly
 * The female inmate may be using her maiden name
 * The individual may be using a different alias
 * The individual may be found in a nearby locality

Research Helps
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 * Australia Record Finder
 * Australia Research Tips and Strategies

Citing This Collection
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