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.

• Customs, Shipping and Immigration Records: Assisted Immigrants Remittances, Geelong (1856-1858)
• Public Record Office Victoria, North Melbourne
• VPRS 22 / P0 Unit 15

• NAME: Either Depositor OR Nominee - COMMENT field will explain which
• DATE: of Application
• OTHER NAMES: Either Nominee OR Depositor - COMMENT field will explain which
• PLACE: [of application] Sub Treasury, Geelong
• COMMENT: Relationship of Nominee to Depositor, and explanation of NAME and OTHER NAMES field for EACH entry
• REFERENCE: VPRS number and UNIT number (entries are generally in chronological order)
• REFERENCE DETAIL: Geelong Family History Group reference number

VPRS 22 / P0 / 15

• 1,289 entries x 2
• These have been duplicated as each entry contains two sets of names - Depositor and Nominee.

• Address of the Depositor
• Age of Nominee
• Calling [occupation] of Nominee
• Marital status of Nominee
• Residence of Nominee [generally quite specific address in Ireland, England or Scotland]

Details of the Immigration Remittances rules and rates payable can be found in the Victoria Government Gazette:

• Tuesday July 22, 1856: two and a half pages of details
• Monday September 28, 1857: supplement showing revised rates