The history of New South Wales since Colonisation is relatively recent, and a great many records survive from even the earliest days of the Colony.





The right to vote was initially tied to land ownership or occupation, and electoral rolls are available from 1842. With Federation electors were required to vote in State and Federal elections.

Death duty has been payable on a consistent basis since 1880, following the English model. A system was devised where probate could not be granted until the death duty was paid or exemption given.
