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From: "Robert Mote" <>
Subject: Re: TMG-L: NSW BDM Index
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 15:53:43 +1000


Sue,

You may want to consider putting more than the number in the Citation Detail
for the NSW BDM entries.

I have many cases where the actual Place of the B, D or M is different to
where the event was Registered (ie as shown in the NSW BDM Index). Also,
the date of the actual event can be a year earlier than when it was
Registered, particularly when they occur in December. This assumes of
course that you have other sources to provide this differing data.

When this happens I still attach the Index data to the Tag as a source so
that ordering certificates is easier in the future if people want to look
them up. However, I have made it a habit of putting the Registration Place,
Year and Number in the Citation Details in all cases - this way my footnotes
all provide enough data to order a certificate.

Something to consider anyway


Robert Mote
http://members.tripod.com/BobMote/




----- Original Message -----
From: Steve & Sue <>
To: <>
Sent: Friday, October 01, 1999 4:50 PM
Subject: TMG-L: NSW BDM Index


> > By the way, what is this NSW BDM index and how is it set up.
> > Ken Nelson
>
> Ken,
>
> Thanks for your lovely long email. :-) Somehow actual paid work has
> distracted me but I have printed your email to enjoy when I get a chance.
>
> NSW BDM Index is the New South Wales (Australia) Birth Death and Marriage
> Indexes. The info is available on cds and fiche.
>
> Each entry gives the essential details (for birth it's something like
> Surname, Given Name/s, Year, Father's Name & Mother's Name and
Registration
> District) plus a registration number that you can use to order the
> certificate (or a transcript). The marriage index gives both husband's
> surname and wife's maiden name so in some cases you can go back some time
> just with the indexes (although I'm aware this is by no means fool proof).
>
> I'd like to be able to use NSW BDM Index as a source. I guess I'd then
> store the reference number in the memo. Do this sound right - do you have
> any suggestions?
>
> Cheers & have a good weekend
> Sue
>
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