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I am trying to trace an adopted child pre 1930 does anyone have an idea where i can start my search?

The child was born in new south wales australia pre 1930


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I apologize for not knowing much about Australian government or localities. This page relates to Victoria, but it is possible that much of it might also be applicable to New South Wales.
http://www.prov.vic.gov.au/findingyourst...
It does seem like in Victoria, they appear to be open to helping adoptees (or descendents) with finding the records, UNDER CERTAIN LIMITATIONS. That is true in the US also... I don't know of any hospital that releases any sort of records to adoptees. In Australia, they seem to have a specified agency that works with persons/ families that have been adopted. This refers to a cut off date of 1928, that seems to fall in your goal.
From first glance, this document is far more helpful than any I have seen, relatiing to US adoptions.