# Questions and answers **URL:** https://forum.naa.gov.au/c/questions-and-answers/5.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forum.naa.gov.au/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.naa.gov.au/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.naa.gov.au/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Finding Rein Wann from Sweden](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/finding-rein-wann-from-sweden/2821)
**Author:** [@Kalle](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/Kalle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 May 2026 23:04 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/finding-rein-wann-from-sweden/2821 "2026-05-24T23:04:03Z")
I am searchin information abt Paul Wann born, May19 1943. He lived in Sweden, but emigrated to Australia with M/S Caeldoinain from Marseille, arrived to Sidney April 22 1962. After 6 years as a professional boxer I can´… --- ## [Looking for arrival, immigration and citizenship records for my Mother in law](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/looking-for-arrival-immigration-and-citizenship-records-for-my-mother-in-law/2811)
**Author:** [@Bubbagump](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/Bubbagump)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [21 May 2026 03:51 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/looking-for-arrival-immigration-and-citizenship-records-for-my-mother-in-law/2811 "2026-05-21T03:51:21Z")
Mother in law is Corazon Barroga nee Carillo. Lost all ger documents in a house fire. She arrived from Philippines in the 1970s with her husband Florentino Barroga we think she was naturalised on 10 November 1978. --- ## [HELP! Records search quandry](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/help-records-search-quandry/2813)
**Author:** [@ElleHsram](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/ElleHsram)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [21 May 2026 01:16 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/help-records-search-quandry/2813 "2026-05-21T01:16:49Z")
I am looking for information of my grandmother; her name was at birth Helene Anna Frieda Bottcher DOB 02/04/1927 Lubeck Germany. She immigrated to Australia in February 1950 on board the Castel Bianco as Helene Kotowski … --- ## [Searching for my father, Joseph Balogh — arrived in Australia 1961](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/searching-for-my-father-joseph-balogh-arrived-in-australia-1961/2640)
**Author:** [@Birse](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/Birse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [18 May 2026 12:09 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/searching-for-my-father-joseph-balogh-arrived-in-australia-1961/2640 "2026-05-18T12:09:34Z")
Hi everyone, I’m searching for additional Australian records for my biological father, József (Joseph) Balogh, born 6 September 1938 in Hungary. I already have his arrival information and his Bonegilla registration car… --- ## [Record search for Grandfather WW1 for a Citation for gallantry at Samark. Not in NAA under his service No. with no idea which direction to go. We want to follow up for medal if possible](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/record-search-for-grandfather-ww1-for-a-citation-for-gallantry-at-samark-not-in-naa-under-his-service-no-with-no-idea-which-direction-to-go-we-want-to-follow-up-for-medal-if-possible/2806)
**Author:** [@Roz](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/Roz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 May 2026 23:32 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/record-search-for-grandfather-ww1-for-a-citation-for-gallantry-at-samark-not-in-naa-under-his-service-no-with-no-idea-which-direction-to-go-we-want-to-follow-up-for-medal-if-possible/2806 "2026-05-17T23:32:13Z")
Grandfather received a Commendation at Battle of Samakh WW1 for gallantry while under fire. Cannot find in NAA record search with his details which avenue to go for this paperwork. Want to follow up with possible medal… --- ## [Finding Paul Wann](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/finding-paul-wann/2805)
**Author:** [@Kalle](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/Kalle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 May 2026 23:31 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/finding-paul-wann/2805 "2026-05-17T23:31:52Z")
I am searching for information about Paul Wann from Sweden, who arrived with Caledonian on april 23 1962 to Sydney. He was born May 19 1943. --- ## [Descendants of George Gray Born 1 Jan 1860 in Melbourne ](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/descendants-of-george-gray-born-1-jan-1860-in-melbourne/2804)
**Author:** [@RussellGray1945](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/RussellGray1945)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 May 2026 23:31 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/descendants-of-george-gray-born-1-jan-1860-in-melbourne/2804 "2026-05-17T23:31:41Z")
I wish to find descendants of George Gray Born 1 Jan 1860 in Melbourne cremated at Springvale Crematorium 1942 who married Lily Semple on 8th November 1905. He is one of 9 children of Richard Vince Gray, 1835-1903, my g… --- ## [Searching for CMF records](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/searching-for-cmf-records/2803)
**Author:** [@JimC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/JimC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 May 2026 23:31 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/searching-for-cmf-records/2803 "2026-05-17T23:31:21Z")
I’m trying to find any records of my dad in the CMF, probably the Adelaide University Regiment, between 1948 and 1960. Nothing comes up in the name search. Is there any other source of information I could use? Thanks --- ## [Can I search by address](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/can-i-search-by-address/2791)
**Author:** [@Lynnette](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/Lynnette)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 May 2026 04:14 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/can-i-search-by-address/2791 "2026-05-06T04:14:51Z")
I would like to find info about the people from my street who went to war --- ## [Pension Records WW1 for Soldiers with Parents in UK](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/pension-records-ww1-for-soldiers-with-parents-in-uk/2788)
**Author:** [@Kay](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/Kay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 May 2026 02:12 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/pension-records-ww1-for-soldiers-with-parents-in-uk/2788 "2026-05-06T02:12:26Z")
Were pensions or gratuities paid to relatives of Australian soldiers who were killed in WW1 living in the UK? If so is it possible to view these records? Many thanks --- ## [where to find customs info](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/where-to-find-customs-info/2787)
**Author:** [@Rowenaw1](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/Rowenaw1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 May 2026 01:20 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/where-to-find-customs-info/2787 "2026-05-06T01:20:21Z")
I am looking for information on Elizabeth Zeitler who arrived in circa 1926 from New Hebrides. I have a Collector of Customs letter dated 7 August 1926 indicating that she can remain permanently in Australia but I cannot… --- ## [Download file for WW1 Soldier](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/download-file-for-ww1-soldier/2767)
**Author:** [@cway](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/cway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [15 April 2026 03:34 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/download-file-for-ww1-soldier/2767 "2026-04-15T03:34:02Z")
Hi I have located the file for my ancestor. Is it possible to download it? Thank you --- ## [Name Search Session Expired?](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/name-search-session-expired/2736)
**Author:** [@JarrodF](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/JarrodF)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [7 April 2026 06:58 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/name-search-session-expired/2736 "2026-04-07T06:58:14Z")
Hello, has anyone got IT advice for me regarding name search? I am doing research on Boer War Dossiers for my dissertation and the most efficient way is name search. However, on two different browsers, I am getting “sess… --- ## [Immigrations from Italy from 1954 onwards](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/immigrations-from-italy-from-1954-onwards/2757)
**Author:** [@04079173743](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/04079173743)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 April 2026 06:41 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/immigrations-from-italy-from-1954-onwards/2757 "2026-04-01T06:41:52Z")
I am trying to find immigration records for my mother Rita Trunzo (nee Nicastri). She arrived by Ship from Italy, but I do not know the exact year - it would of been any time from 1954 to 1956. Please let me know how … --- ## [Naturalisaion information from May 1883](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/naturalisaion-information-from-may-1883/2756)
**Author:** [@Jennywren61](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/Jennywren61)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [1 April 2026 06:36 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/naturalisaion-information-from-may-1883/2756 "2026-04-01T06:36:38Z")
I have a copy from Ancestry of a Naturalisation Card for an ancestor. It is from May 1883 and says the Record is in Book 4 Cert 2074. How do I organise to get a copy of the certificate and related information? The name i… --- ## [CMF - Royal Australian Army Medical Corps (7th Field Ambulance & 16th Battalion, RWAR) 1971-1978](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/cmf-royal-australian-army-medical-corps-7th-field-ambulance-16th-battalion-rwar-1971-1978/2718)
**Author:** [@Kaigee03](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/Kaigee03)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [19 March 2026 06:06 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/cmf-royal-australian-army-medical-corps-7th-field-ambulance-16th-battalion-rwar-1971-1978/2718 "2026-03-19T06:06:38Z")
How do I find my Army service records in RAAMC 1971-1978 at 7th Field Ambulance, Western Australia. Please help. --- ## [How to trace a relative who immegrated to Australia in 1929](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/how-to-trace-a-relative-who-immegrated-to-australia-in-1929/2735)
**Author:** [@martin](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/martin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [17 March 2026 14:37 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/how-to-trace-a-relative-who-immegrated-to-australia-in-1929/2735 "2026-03-17T14:37:21Z")
How do I trace a relative who immigrated to Australia around 1929 --- ## [Incoming Passenger Card](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/incoming-passenger-card/2743)
**Author:** [@Darren](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/Darren)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [17 March 2026 14:31 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/incoming-passenger-card/2743 "2026-03-17T14:31:29Z")
I need evidence of arriving in Australia in 1997 on my mothers passport. What can I search for? I tried looking for an incoming passenger card but I’m not getting anything. --- ## [Archives request vs FOI](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/archives-request-vs-foi/2740)
**Author:** [@lizam](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/lizam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 March 2026 04:36 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/archives-request-vs-foi/2740 "2026-03-12T04:36:49Z")
I have made a request for access to the papers regarding my family’s immigration to Australia through recordsearch. I made the request at the beginning of November so the 90 days is almost up and still nothing. What I no… --- ## [Finding Passenger Departure Documents](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/finding-passenger-departure-documents/2513)
**Author:** [@arsmt96](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/arsmt96)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [8 March 2026 11:49 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/finding-passenger-departure-documents/2513 "2026-03-08T11:49:45Z")
Looking to find Passenger departure documents for my dad from july 1969. Can only find passenger arrivals page on National archives website. Any help you be greatly appreciated --- ## [How to search Passenger arrivals by search index（K269）](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/how-to-search-passenger-arrivals-by-search-index-k269/1995)
**Author:** [@Chloe](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/Chloe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [8 March 2026 11:48 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/how-to-search-passenger-arrivals-by-search-index-k269/1995 "2026-03-08T11:48:33Z")
I’ve saw the help of passenger arrivals index, I wonder if there’s any way to search the passenger arrivals records from K269 series in Record Search’s interface–passenger arrivals index. PS：My English is not very good.… --- ## [Preserving dynamic script logs for digital archival?](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/preserving-dynamic-script-logs-for-digital-archival/2728)
**Author:** [@hana878](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/hana878)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 March 2026 22:25 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/preserving-dynamic-script-logs-for-digital-archival/2728 "2026-03-02T22:25:38Z")
Hi everyone! I’m currently working on a personal archiving project where I’m trying to document the “born-digital” interactions within mobile gaming environments. I want to ensure that the logic and telemetry data gener… --- ## [Employment records](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/employment-records/2724)
**Author:** [@Anny](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/Anny)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 February 2026 01:45 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/employment-records/2724 "2026-02-27T01:45:18Z")
Looking for employment records for my father from 1949-1951. Arrived in Australia in 1949 as a displaced person post WW2 --- ## [departure date of Galileo Galilei in March 1976](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/departure-date-of-galileo-galilei-in-march-1976/2717)
**Author:** [@Gerard](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/Gerard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 February 2026 02:19 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/departure-date-of-galileo-galilei-in-march-1976/2717 "2026-02-17T02:19:00Z")
departure date of Galileo Galilei in March 1976 --- ## [Need Birth certificate information about my Grandfather.](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/need-birth-certificate-information-about-my-grandfather/2716)
**Author:** [@milliard](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/milliard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 February 2026 02:18 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/need-birth-certificate-information-about-my-grandfather/2716 "2026-02-17T02:18:30Z")
My grandfather was John Patrick Gallagher. He served in the RAN from 1939 to 1948. His service number was 18911. He was born in Dublin, Ireland. According to NAA records his date of birth 17/04/1907. Using this date to … --- ## [Looking for forgotton great grandfather 1890 - 1900 - Cameleer never returned home - Punjab Pakistan (old India)](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/looking-for-forgotton-great-grandfather-1890-1900-cameleer-never-returned-home-punjab-pakistan-old-india/2715)
**Author:** [@wains](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/wains)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 February 2026 21:55 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/looking-for-forgotton-great-grandfather-1890-1900-cameleer-never-returned-home-punjab-pakistan-old-india/2715 "2026-02-16T21:55:02Z")
Hi, My great grandfather came to Australia in around 1890-1900 under some settlement program. His name was Khera/khaira/kheray khan/khairay khan son of Nawahidar/Nawaidar/Nawahidad/Nawaidad. He was muslim jutt family an… --- ## [finding Photos on NAA](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/finding-photos-on-naa/2706)
**Author:** [@spondonical](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/spondonical)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2026 05:50 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/finding-photos-on-naa/2706 "2026-02-12T05:50:00Z")
Recently found a very good photo of grandfather on NAA. My fathers record is on NAA but no photo. how do I get the military photo --- ## [Service history/destinations of my father WW11 Borneo](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/service-history-destinations-of-my-father-ww11-borneo/2705)
**Author:** [@Jane1944](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/Jane1944)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 February 2026 05:51 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/service-history-destinations-of-my-father-ww11-borneo/2705 "2026-02-11T05:51:40Z")
My father William Ogilvy Nicol service# NX86536 2/24 AIB fought in Borneo– \[Tarakan\] He was discharged 29/4/1946 I would like to know more of his service as to where he embarked from Australia, the ship, & any furth… --- ## [Assistance locating records of possible covert / special duties – Fred Cato (WWII, WA)](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/assistance-locating-records-of-possible-covert-special-duties-fred-cato-wwii-wa/2701)
**Author:** [@Nika7](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/Nika7)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 February 2026 22:31 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/assistance-locating-records-of-possible-covert-special-duties-fred-cato-wwii-wa/2701 "2026-02-08T22:31:26Z")
Hello everyone, I am researching the WWII service of my grandfather and would appreciate guidance on where to look for records relating to possible covert or special duties, as his service record appears deliberately sp… --- ## [Father served in the Light Horse NSW](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/father-served-in-the-light-horse-nsw/2696)
**Author:** [@rogerthornton2010](https://forum.naa.gov.au/u/rogerthornton2010)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 February 2026 23:21 UTC](https://forum.naa.gov.au/t/father-served-in-the-light-horse-nsw/2696 "2026-02-05T23:21:43Z")
My father George Thornton, served in the Light Horse in 2nd World War and lived in NSW. [Previous page](https://forum.naa.gov.au/c/questions-and-answers/5.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.naa.gov.au/c/questions-and-answers/5.md?page=3)