Index to children's registers c.1850-1893 [electronic resource]
2019
Computer Files, Websites
Subject: An index arranged by surname to children cared for by the state. This included orphans, destitute children and offending juveniles. In 1864, an Act of Parliament led to the establishment of industrial schools and reformatories and by the end of 1865, the government was caring for 1095 children. The full registers are held at the Public Record Office (VPRS 4527 vols.1-42, and VPRS 0055 vol.1)
Main title:
Index to children's registers c.1850-1893 [electronic resource] / compiled by Jenny Carter and Marion Paul ; edited by John Hollis.
Author:
Hollis, John, 1945-, editorCarter, Jenny, compilerPaul, Marion, compilerAustralian Institute of Genealogical Studies, issuing body
Imprint:
Blackburn, Vic. : Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies, 1994.[Melbourne] : Melbourne Library Service, [2019]
Collation:
1 online resource.
Notes:
Eye-readable header on microfiche: AIGS index to Victorian children's register c.1850-1893.Issued originally on 6 microfiches.Description based on microfiche version.
Dewey class:
929.3945
Language:
English
Added title:
Subject:
BRN:
641338
Electronic access:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local History PCs - EAST, NORTH & LATD | eLocal History | Available at East, North and Library at the Dock (Set: 31 Dec 2019) |