Victoria newspapers/electoral rolls etc help

[Hilary]

The person I was going to look up under my electoral rolls question has suddenly popped up on a ship going to Australia with stepfather and mother. He was born in 1939 so is probably still alive so I don't want to give his name. His father died before he was born in a flying accident. I can see him on the Ancestry electoral rolls up to 1980 but wondering whether there is anyway to find anything later.

His mother was born in 1921 so again could still be alive but if anyone could point me towards newspapers etc I could maybe look for her and her husband who will be dead as he was born about 1905.

I'm helping a friend who did not know about this cousin and would love to know if he is still alive or has descendants. This cousin would appear to be the only remaining part of the family - it's a sad story.

[erika]

Hi Hilary

This is a good site for Australian newspapers if that is any use to you

http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper

All though not sure if the dates go as far as you need

[Hilary]

I think I've found the family in Victoria in the Electoral Rolls for 1980 so how you move on 30 years in Australia I haven't a clue. I'm hoping our Australian members can give me some ideas.

[Wendyem]

Duh! just saw this post after answering on the earlier one.

http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/

Also you might try phone book:
http://personlookup.com.au/

Wendy

[Hilary]

Many thanks Wendy

I found only one person with the correct initials in Victoria in the phone book. The area is the same as in 1977 so looks very hopeful.

[Wendyem]

Good luck with it Hilary, I shall cross all things crossable for you.

Wendy

[Hilary]

I've given the address to my friend and they're composing a letter this afternoon. Hopefully they will get a reply!

[MaryA]

Let us know whether she gets a response, good luck for a successful outcome.