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Do you have ancestry in New South Wales?keyboard_arrow_down
The Cyclopedias that were published for most states of Australia around the beginning of the 20th Century are a significant resource of historical and biographical information on the state concerned - the people, industries, professional, commercial and social institutions and much more.
Outline of the contents of this volume:
- History of N.S.W
- Constitutional
- Parliamentary
- Federation
- Geographical and Topographical
- Treasury
- Mint
- Taxation
- Lands
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Water Conservation and Irrigation
- Mines and Mining
- Public Works
- Water Supply
- Education
- Technical Instruction
- University
- Colleges
- Schools
- Museums
- Libraries
- Post and Telegraph
- Railways and Tramways
- Law
- City and Port of Sydney
- Customs
- Harbour Trust
- Navigation
- Harbours and Lighthouses
- Fisheries
- Observatory and Meteorological
- Ecclesiastical
- Architecture and Engineering
- Naval and Military
- Consuls
- Local Government
- Fire Brigades
- Public Charities
- Medical Institutions
- Banking
- Pastoral
- Insurance
- Shipping and Shipbuilding
- Trade and Manufactures
- Wine Growers, Merchants
- Racing Clubs
- Merchants
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- Newcastle
- Maitland
Aside from being a fascinating read for social historians, this is a terrific genealogy resource for anyone exploring their family history or building a family tree.

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