Comments on: How to search for probate files at State Records NSW

By: Prue

Prue — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:22:38 +0000

Thanks for the clarification Carole. Prue

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By: Pauleen

Pauleen — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:11:57 +0000

Thanks for a straightforward guide. Probate docs can be gold…I’ve found some great ones. Kings wood can be a trek by public transport but is do-able for visitors to Sydney-worth the trek. Pauleen

By: Carole Riley

Carole Riley — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 04:00:27 +0000

Prue, the Reading Room in The Rocks only holds microfilm and some books, as well as what is available on computer. All original records, such as probate packets, are at Kingswood and can only be viewed there. I’m sorry, I should have explained this; thank you for the question.

By: Prue

Prue — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 03:42:34 +0000

Having never been to either, what is the difference between what is accessible at the Records Centre at Kingswood and the Reading Room in the Rocks?