Henry Kemble was a most unusual actor. He was a monopolylogist – he played all characters within the plays he performed.
The Public Accountants Registration Board was established by the Public Accountants Registration Act 1945.
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Records listed include those from: Clergy and School Lands Corporation and the Department of Industrial Relations and Technology (Apprenticeship Directorate)
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In this episode of Archives Behind the Scenes Emily shows us some tramway personnel registers.
The records created by the various boards and offices of the Supreme Court of New South Wales are listed under the heading Supreme Court in this guide.
The Returns of the Colony ('Blue Books'), NRS 1286 consist of sets of statistical returns of the Colony of New South Wales and of areas under its jurisdiction compiled...
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This index is to the Botanic Gardens and Government Domains; NRS 13129, Register of Employees for the period 1863 to 1926. It provides employee's date of birth, date of employment, status, salary and adjustments to salaries, or a change in duties.
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This index may assist those researching chemists, druggists and pharmacists who were registered between 1876 and 1920. It contains c.3000 entries.
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This index may assist those searching for crew of ships arriving in New South Wales between 1828 and 1841.
The Dental Board of New South Wales was established under the Dentists' Act, 1900.
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This index is to the NRS-510 Personnel record books [Board of Fire Commissioners] for the period of 28 April 1884 to 2 September 1955.
This guide provides brief history and overview of the major record series that relate to firefighters.
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The first NSW Medical Board was constituted in 1838 (2 Victoria, Act No. 22) 'An Act to define the qualifications of Medical Witnesses at Coroner's Inquests and Inquiries held before Justices of the Peace in the Colony of New South Wales'. The Board was responsible for examining...
This guide provides information on how to find arrivals of early military personnel and a list of records in our collection relating to Early British Army Regiments in NSW; Volunteer Force; Sudan Expedition; Boer War; World War I and World War II.
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Find out about the Tramway staff registers and what they can tell you.
These cards detail the service history of State Rail employees born prior to 1900, and were kept by the Finance Branch to record rates of pay, leave, and superannuation entitlements. Most cards relate to permanent employees, but some cards for construction and casual employees are also included...
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This index includes the names of over 10,000 NSW Government employees reported to have been granted military leave, or to have enlisted as nurses and military or navy personnel during World War I, 1914-18.
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This index provides access to digital copies of correspondence relating to applications to take silk in NSW between 1892 and 1950. The index is searchable by name and year appointed silk.
Explores the records of public servants that are held in our collection.
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General nursing duties in the earliest days of the Colony were undertaken by untrained convicts. This Guide provides an historical background and select list of records relating to nursing in New South Wales.
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This index is now complete. It records: name, hospital trained at, certificate number, date of registration, records number, and remarks. It should be noted this is an index of the register entries only and certificates referenced in these registers have not survived
The Board of Optometrical Registration was formed under the Opticians' Act 1930.
The Board of Pharmacy of NSW was formed under the Sale and Use of Poisons Act 1876 (40 Vic. No. 9). This Guide lists the main record series relating to pharmacists, chemists and druggists.
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The Physiotherapists' Registration Board was established under the Physiotherapists' Registration Act 1945.
The Police Service cards in our Collection cover the years 1913-1986. They show dates of employment and promotion, where stationed, personal details such as date of birth, hair and eye colour and record of offences and special service. In this webinar we take a look at these cards that tell us...
The first police force in the Colony was made up of eight of the best-behaved convicts. This Guide includes a select list of records for researching police officers in NSW.
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This index covers police service appointments between 1852 and 1913.
The major sources from our collection relating to gaol staff employed by the NSW Department of Corrective Services and its predecessors.
Probate packets hold the last will and testament, codicils (additions or revocations to the will) or letters of administration. Other documents include an inventory of assets of the estate; affidavits of death and papers produced by the executor.
Find out where information on public servants can be found. Quick link: record series list of NRS 1286 'Blue Books' (Returns of the Colony) 1822-1870 »
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This index is to NRS 12532, Public Works Salary Registers for the period 1854 to 1895.
The earliest licensing records in the State archives date from 1798 Bench of Magistrates records. Other early records can be found in the records of the Judge Advocate's Office and the Colonial Secretary.
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![Publican Licence #1164 for Robert Reilly, The Diggers Arms 6 Jan 1854. NRS 14403 [4-86]; Reel 5064](../../../sites/default/files/styles/index/public/Collection/Professions%20and%20Occupations/reel%205064%20Robert%20Reilly%20%231164ffee.jpg?itok=6zGBFJoI "Publican Licence #1164 for Robert Reilly, The Diggers Arms 6 Jan 1854. NRS 14403 [4-86]; Reel 5064")
There are c.20,000 entries to search that covers the period 1830-61. Note: for the years 1849-1852 where we don't hold copies of the licences check newspapers on TROVE for details...
Employment with the Railways covered a large range of positions, including working as a driver, cleaner, engineer, draftsman, inspector, timekeeper, porter, ganger etc.
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The Index records the name, position, date of appointment and page number within the register. There are 763 entries
Records that relate to teacher employment in the Government sector between 1788 and 1979.
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The Teachers' rolls are one of most useful sources for researching individual teachers in the later half of the nineteenth century. They provide a service record for each teacher and include date of birth, examination results, appointments, promotions and date of resignation.
Personnel record books 1884-1955 (NRS 510) detail the career of each fire fighter and include personal information such as date of birth, marital status, number of children and height. Professional information such as...
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The index records surveyor's name, date and locality covered and gives book number, item number and reel number (if available on microfilm).
A brief history of the Sydney Harbour Bridge plus a select list of records relating to the design, construction and official opening ceremnony. Also included is a list of records relating to the construction workers employed by the NSW Government.
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Teachers' rolls and Teacher career cards are the point of entry for research about teachers. They tell us where and when teachers were employed, and their classification. This webinar shows you how to find these records and where they can lead your research.
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Search tramways staff records and view the digitised records! This index covers Tramway staff records c.1879 to 1911 and records: name, service entry date and date of birth.
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This index will be of interest to those whose ancestors may have been unemployed in 1866 and wish to learn of their situation and possibly their approximate arrival in the colony. It also provides a snapshot of economic conditions in Sydney in 1866.
![Probate for John Marzagora. NRS-13660-1-[14/3196]-Series 1_874](../../../sites/default/files/styles/index/public/Collection/Probate/Probate%20marzagora%20NRS-13660-1-143196-Series%201_874a4d7.jpg?itok=NioMHpRE "Probate for John Marzagora [Mazagora] listing his profession as bird stuffer. Probate granted on 28 Nov 1837. NRS-13660-1-[14/3196]-Series 1_874")
This #oddjob was found in the Probate Packet for John Marzagora (aka Massagora) who listed his occupation as bird stuffer.