This blog provides information, stories, links and events relating to and promoting the history of the Wimmera district.
Any additional information, via Comments, is welcomed.



Wednesday, 26 June 2019

B.D.Ms

Records of births, marriages and deaths can provide unique insight into your family history and identity.
Effective 1 July 2018, the Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages will reduce the price of their historical images from $33.00 to $24.50.

The historical index holds these life events registered in Victoria.
Life event From To
Births 1853 100 years before today's date
Marriages and relationships 1853 60 years before today's date
Deaths 1853 30 years before today's date
Church baptisms, marriages and burials 1836 1853

An 'Uncertified historical certificate' is a scanned image of the original, often handwritten, record that you can download.Great for family history purposes, but if you require a Certificate for official purposes you'll need a physical printed certificate that the Registry mail out to you.