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Returns of Police NSW

(includes some Brisbane and Port Phillip records)

Policeman with horse

Returns of Police NSW is compiled by Kaye Vernon and Billie Jacobsen in conjunction with State Records NSW.

This compilation of records lists the Police or staff member's name, the year they were appointed, and the district they were appointed to. It is available as a CD or a book.

You can purchase Returns of Police NSW (CD) for only AUS$22*(plus postage). Or you can purchase Returns of Police NSW (BOOK) for only AUS$27*(plus postage)*Price is in Australian Dollars and includes tax (GST). Simply select the country you reside in from the drop-down menu and then click on the "Buy Now" button below.

Returns of Police NSW CD incl. postage

Returns of Police NSW (BOOK) incl. postage

This valuable information is transcribed from the following original records from State Records NSW:

  • Sydney and country districts, 1825-56 [4/7419.1-2] [4/1103.2] [4/7385-4/7408]
  • Registers of police, Sydney and country districts 1830-31 [4/1103]
  • Registers of Sydney police establishment, 1838-1851, 1853-56 [7/92] [7/94]
Special Bundles
  • Returns of mounted police 1837-1850 [4/7420], [4/7205]
  • Returns of water police, 1841-44, 1847-56 [4/7425]
  • Returns of border police - returns and covering letters, 1843-46 [4/1139.1]
  • Returns of border police 1845-46 [4/7321]
  • Returns of police, Sydney 1852-56 [4/7421]

The index is in excel format and is sorted alphabetically by name and also by police district. A page number that refers to the original document is also included to assist you in finding further information.

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Postage Costs

  • Within Australia - AUD$3.00 for CDs/ AUD$5.00 for BOOKS
  • Internationally (outside Australia) - AUD$5.00 for CDs/ AUD$10.00 for BOOKS