About

I provide lookups and searches of a series of electronic indexes and data bases which have been compiled from primary and secondary source material.

    My aim is to provide inexpensive research assistance for family and local historians. Searches of the electronic indexes are in the most cases free of charge. I do provide research services for those requiring a 'manual' search of the holdings and other resources which have not yet been transcribed or requiring a number of 'look ups' . Due to the large number of requests for this service I now find it necessary to impose a nominal charge of $20.00 for my time. Monies received are used to develop further research aids. For those wishing to utilise these resources I suggest that you follow this link first.

     I have a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in History and also a Graduate Diploma in Local and Applied History. My own area of research is social history pre 1900 Australian; in particular the alienation of land, the holdings of the 'squaters' and 'selectors' and their inter reaction with each other. I also have Certificates in Mechanical Engineering and Metallurgy and a interest in Industrial Archaeology.