World Archives Project: New South Wales, Australia, Returns of the Colony (Blue Books), 1822-1857

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About this project

Returns of the Colony (Blue Books) are a compilation of statistical returns from New South Wales published annually between 1822 and 1857. These returns contain information on various subjects and areas including:

  • Civil Establishment
  • Convicts
  • Fees
  • Military
  • Population
  • Shipping
  • Agriculture


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Prefix

Key any titles before the Given name, such as "Dr", "Rev", "Mr" or "Mrs", using the provided dictionary for assistance. If a prefix does not appear in a dictionary then key the prefix as seen.
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Given

Key the first name or initial and any middle names of the primary person to whom the record pertains using a dictionary if provided for assistance. If a name does not appear in the dictionary then key the name as seen.
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Surname

The Surname is the last name of the primary person to whom the record applies. Capture the Surname using the dictionary provided for assistance. If the surname does not appear in the dictionary then key the surname as seen.
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Suffix

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Event Place - County

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Event Place - City/Town

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Event Location

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