Australian Newspaper Archives, 1803-2011 An excellent resource produced by the National Library of Australia allowing keyword search of major and regional Australian newspaper archives (1803-2011), with images of original articles shown. Select 'Family Notices' under 'Article Category' to limit the search to birth, death and marriage announcements.
1803
2011
Australia
All
First World War Embarkation Roll Details of approximately 330,000 AIF personnel, recorded as they embarked from Australia for overseas service during the First World War.
Australian Naval Force records, 1903-1911 Service records of approximately 1700 Australian and New Zealand sailors during the period after Federation and immediately before the formation of the Royal Australian Navy
Red Cross Files - World War I Search for Australians listed with the Red Cross as missing or wounded during WWI. Many include digitised copies of letters written by colleagues who assisted with recovery and burial.
Australia
Any
Roll of Honour - Australian War Memorial Search the Australian War Memorial's Roll of Honour which includes all Australians who have died in any conflict. Gives details of the date and place of death and burial place.
Index to vessels arriving in NSW, 1788-1922 Extensive list of searchable resources of ships and passengers arriving in New South Wales from 1788, on the NSW State Archives and Records website.
1788
1922
Australia
SA
State Records SA - Index of Resources Index of extensive historical resources available on the State Records SA website. Most records are images (PDF format) of original documents.
Australia
ACT
ACT Memorial - database of military service A database of people associated with the ACT who are eligible for the Roll of Honour and Commemorative Roll of the Australian War Memorial.
Australia
ACT
Canberra
ACT Soldier Settlers' Guide Lists of post-WWII soldier settler grants in the ACT region, including PDF diagrams showing the lease areas
Australia
All
Australian Honours List Searchable database of Australians awarded honours in the Australia Day and Queen's Birthday honours lists since 1901.
Commonwealth War Graves search The "Debt of Honour Register" is the Commission's database listing the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died during the two world wars and the 23,000 cemeteries, memorials and other locations worldwide where they are commemorated.
Australia
All
First World War Nominal Roll Australian War Memorial database of approx 324,000 AIF personnel, recorded to assist with their repatriation to Australia from overseas service following the First World War.
World War II Nominal Roll (Australia) Search Dept of Veterans' Affairs database for service record details by specifying name, service number, honours, place (of birth, of enlistment, or residential locality at enlistment).
Australia
Any
Nominal rolls for pre-WWI conflicts Nominal rolls for Australians involved in conflicts prior to WWI, such as Sudan, the Boer War and China Boxer Uprising
Australia
Any
The AIF Project: First Australian Imperial Force, 1914-1918 Searchable database that draws on a wide range of sources to provide details on the 330,000 men and women who served overseas in the (First) Australian Imperial Force, 1914-1918.
1914
1918
Australia
NSW
Register of War Memorials in NSW Search a database of names transcribed from war memorials across NSW. Includes photos of each memorial, and links to other war memorial and nominal roll sites.
Australia
NSW
Sydney
Australia's Red Coat Regiments, 1788-1870 Lists of members of the 25 British Infantry Regiments, Service Regiments and Marine Detachments who served in Sydney, Australia, between 1788 and 1870.