Databases and Indexes

Further details of many of these database indexes may be available through the Geelong Family History Group.

Make sure you look at the two Research Options on their website and most importantly follow the link to the GFHG Research Files Catalogue List to check for these or many more indexes and documents.

• Return of Children who have left the Geelong Protestant Orphan Asylum since its establishment in 1855: in Inward Registered Correspondence I / Churches (Clerical)
• Public Record Office Victoria, North Melbourne
• VPRS 1189 / P0 / 222  55/R16589

• NAME: name of child / orphan
• DATE: of admission
• COMMENT: may include child's age and place of birth; Father's religion, place of birth and status; Mother's religion, place of birth and status; child's discharge date and comment
• REFERENCE: VPRS number, UNIT number and FILE number

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