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Indexes - Inquests

Inquests are magisterial enquiries held before a coroner to establish the fact of death, the identity of the deceased, the circumstances surrounding the death and whether any charges should be laid relating to the death. In certain circumstances, inquests into fires have been held, as have enquiries into missing persons. Inquest files allow researchers to fill out the details of their ancestor's life through the statements made by witnesses.

Please note that not all accidental deaths result in a magisterial enquiry. For further information on inquests at Queensland State Archives please consult the Inquests Brief Guide.

This index was compiled and checked from the original Justice Department files held at Queensland State Archives. It includes inquests from all over the state.

The images below (click for larger image) are of the Certificate of Particulars in the inquest of Eugene Emanue.

Certificate of Particulars in the inquest of Eugene Emanue Certificate of Particulars in the inquest of Eugene Emanue
 
witness statement made by Donald Ross to the coroner witness statement made by Donald Ross to the coroner

The images above (click for larger image) are of the witness statement made by Donald Ross to the coroner in the case. 

See also - Brief Guide to Inquest Records.

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1859 - 1880

Abbott to Frazer
Frazer to Mount Perry
Mowbray to Unknown Male
Unknown Male to Zupp

1881 - 1886

A_ to Fyfe
Fitzgerald to McGuinness
McGuinness to Thompson
Thompson to Zonca

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Send $12.50 for each reference requested. For this fee you will receive up to eight (8) pages, including the Certificate of Particulars. If the file is larger than eight (8) pages you will receive a quote for those pages not copied.

Please quote the Name of the person, File number, Year and Location.

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Last Updated: Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Inquest 1859 - 1886

To order copies of an item, complete an index order form Then post or fax your payment with payment to Queensland State Archives.

Send $12.50 for each reference requested. For this fee you will receive up to eight (8) pages, including the Certificate of Particulars. If the file is larger than eight (8) pages you will receive a quote for those pages not copied.

Please quote the Name of the person, File number, Year and Location.

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