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  :: IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT  ::

It is with regret that I formally announce my resignation as the State Coordinator for New South Wales.  I have enjoyed overseeing the Project for the past few years and would like to take this opportunity to thank friends, visitors and family for their continued support.  The position has been rewarding and I can only hope that the next incumbent will find it equally satisfying.  May I take this opportunity to extend a special thank you to Nigel the NSW Global Administrator.  This year has been a very difficult year for me personally and his assistance in keeping the forum online has been invaluable.  Thank you Nigel for everything you've done and continue to do.  There's not much more I can say, except I wish everyone well in their endeavours and trust that visitors continue to enjoy all this site has to offer.  Happy digging!  Erica (October 2009)

Forum Update - Okay, the board is up and running again (quick! touch wood).   The problem has been resolved and everything should be fine from here on in.  Sincere apologies to all who tried to access the board over the past week.  It has been a frustrating time and your patience was appreciated. 

VACANCY ::  NSW State Coordinator
A State Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the day to day running of the GenWeb Project.  Duties include liasing with local Coordinators, research institutions, libraries and associated genealogy repositories.  In addition the Coordinator maintains the State website and administers the state message board/query system (currently messages are being redirected off-site until such time as a new Coordinator is appointed).  Personal qualities include a love and understanding of genealogy, an interest in web design and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.  As this is a supervisory role the ability to manage, delegate and provide informed guidance are essential attributes.  If you are interested in applying for the position, please contact the Australian Coordinator Leith Hutton for further details.

THIS WEBSITE IS CURRENTLY IN STATIC MODE.  IT WILL REMAIN ONLINE UNTIL A NEW COORDINATOR IS APPOINTED BUT WILL NOT BE UPDATED DURING THIS PERIOD.  VISITORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BROWSE AND ARE FREE TO POST TO THE NSW MESSAGE BOARD.


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New South Wales is Australia's most populous state.  It is located  south-east of the country, north of Victoria and south of Queensland.  Founded in 1788, it originally comprised much of the Australian mainland including the Islands Lord Howe and Norfolk.  During the 19th century large areas were successively separated to form the British colonies of Tasmania (1825) South Australia (1836), Victoria (1855) and Queensland (1859). In 1901 these colonies, along with Western Australia, federated as the Commonwealth of Australia.


Between 1788 and 1842 approximately 80,0000 convicts were transported to the penal settlement of New South Wales. Of these, approximately 85% were men and 15% were women. Almost two thirds of convicts were English, along with a small number of Scottish and Welsh.  Irish prisoners made up the remaining one third.  For the most part convicts sent to Australia were not violent criminals.  Many were supporters of Irish independence or victims of social injustice. (Search Records)

Australian Online Databases at World Vital Records


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