Frank Herbert Dowsett

[matthewj64]

Three Dowsett brothers, short biographies, and photos
http://www.launcestonfamilyalbum.org.au/detail/1030892/frank-herbert-dowsett
http://www.launcestonfamilyalbum.org.au/detail/1030891/harry-edward-dowsett
http://www.launcestonfamilyalbum.org.au/detail/1030890/william-isaac-dowsett

[Tom from OZ]

Hi Sue

I was given the information by one of his living relatives, but judging by the records uncovered I believe they are getting mixed up with Father and Son,  not Frank Herbert but Frank Melbourne knocked down by a car which you uncovered.

Tom

[sparrett]

Yes, I think that is the case.
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/11353415

Sue

[Tom from OZ]

Thanks for that Sue how do you keep finding this stuff

Tom

[sparrett]

Thanks for that Sue how do you keep finding this stuff

Tom

I am by no means as proficient as some, but there are strategies for efficient searches on Trove which can make the filtering process easier and therefore "good hits" more likely.

One that is very useful is use of the little ~ symbol.

If I were looking for Frank Dowset in  car accident I might put in search box

"Dowsett  accident car"~30

This would bring up all hits where all those words occurred within a 30 word range of each other.


Just practice really.


Sue

[Tom from OZ]

Thanks for the tip

Tom