Land research for family historians in Australia & New Zealand
Riley, Carole2012
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Land research can tell us so much about how our ancestors lived and worked. It can help us find out the truth about stories we?ve heard, and can give us a much richer picture of our ancestors? social and economic position. It they owned a house, business premises or rural property there are records to be found, many of which contain a wealth of information.
Main title:
Land research for family historians in Australia & New Zealand / Carole Riley.
Author:
Riley, Carole, author
Imprint:
St Agnes, S. Aust. : Unlock the Past, ©2012.St Agnes, SA : Unlock the Past, 2012.©2012.
Collation:
79 pages : some coloured illustrations, maps and facsimiles ; 21 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes index.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
1. Introduction -- 2. Why research land? -- 3. Challenges -- 4. Where to start -- 5. Where to find land records -- 6. How to find land records -- 7. Old system grants and deeds -- 8. Crown leases and licenses -- 9. Torrens title -- 10. Title applications -- 11. Government purchase schemes -- 12. Maps and plans -- 13. Local land records -- 14. Putting it all together.
ISBN:
9781921956119 (paperback)1921956119 (paperback)
Dewey class:
929.3
Language:
English
Subject:
History - Genealogy and family historyResearch - Methodology and techniquesLand titlesLand research -- AustraliaLand research -- New ZealandLand tenure -- AustraliaLand tenure -- New ZealandLand researchLand titles -- AustraliaLand titles -- New ZealandAustraliaNew Zealand (NZ)Australia -- Land and property -- Handbooks, manuals, etcNew Zealand -- Land and property -- Handbooks, manuals, etcNew ZealandAustraliaAustralia -- Genealogy -- Handbooks, manuals, etcNew Zealand -- Genealogy -- Handbooks, manuals, etcAustralia -- GenealogyNew Zealand -- GenealogyGenealogy
Index terms:
Australian
BRN:
651578