Australia, New South Wales, Gaol Photographic Description Books, 1871-1969
This collection was complied from the photographic description books of 14 different gaols throughout New South Wales. Details include the prisoner's name, date of birth, country of origin and occupation, as well as details of the offense, sentence, and incarceration. If a prisoner was not born in Australia, the records may also include the name of the ship on which he or she arrived. This collection was provided in coordination with FindMyPast.
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Australia, New South Wales, Gaol Photographic Description Books
What is in This Collection?
This collection was complied from the photographic description books of 14 different gaols throughout New South Wales. Details include the prisoner's name, date of birth, country of origin and occupation, as well as details of the offense, sentence, and incarceration. If a prisoner was not born in Australia, the records may also include the name of the ship on which he or she arrived. This collection was provided in coordination with Findmypast.
Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
- Person's name
- Age
- Birthplace
- Occupation
- Arrival year
- Vessel
- Gaol
Collection Details
Location of Original Records
New South Wales State Archives & Records
"Australia, New South Wales, Gaol Photographic Description Books, 1871-1969", Database. FamilySearch. https://familysearch.org : 22 February 2025.
