Queensland Historical Indexes- error message

[Mimicat]

Hi

Is anyone else getting an error message when they try to access the  Queensland Justice Department's index to the historical  bmds?

Libby

[IrishOrigins]

Hi Libby.  Yes, I got one of those yesterday when I tried to access the historical records.

I thought it might be because my access link is outdated and I tried to get to them via the sitemap, but seemingly there really IS a problem.

I might try again later today.  Here's hoping.

Philippa

[andycand]

Hi

I was able to search using this link, my first attempt timed out but my second succeeded. Perhaps it is a bit slow.

https://www.bdm.qld.gov.au/IndexSearch/BirIndexQry.m

Andy

[Mimicat]

Hi Andy & Philippa

Thanks for the link, Andy- just tried it and it works - hooray.
Philippa, I was beginning to wonder what the problem might be as I have been getting the same error message for a couple of days both at home and at the local library.

Libby

[IrishOrigins]

Libby, if I get the same message later today (when I get time to sit down and retry) I'll get in touch with them and ask.  They have been fairly quick to respond in the past, so I'll see what happens.

Philippa

[newbe_nz]

Hi there you can now order images or historical certificates online now

https://www.bdm.qld.gov.au/IndexSearch/BirIndexQry.m

Newbe

[IrishOrigins]

WOW, what an unexpected bonus.  I will have to check it out as soon as I've finished the "must do" stuff around the house.

Wonder if they are reducing the cost for certificates now that downloading is possible?  Will be interesting to check that out too.

Thanks for letting us know.

Philippa

[bikermickau]

Just checked it out, did go into the order page.

Historical Death Certificate   28.00 (weren't they previously $45 or so)
Historical Death Image    20.00 unavailable

However seems the images aren't yet available.

Mick

[IrishOrigins]

Last time I checked, Mick, I think all certificates, irrespective of age, were just under $40.  $28 and $20 does represent a fair discount, but once the images are all digitized, logically they shouldn't remain so expensive (says she hopefully).  I'll check the costs in NSW both from the NSW BDM and via "agents" to see how it compares.

I imagine there are huge numbers to be prepared for electronic delivery so we shouldn't be too impatient.  Each step forward is a good one I think.

Come to think of it, Victoria has had downloaded images for quite a while.  None of my folk were ever there so I never checked costs.  I wonder how THEY compare?

All interesting exercises but it has to be good in the long run.

Philipa