Vic BDM online deaths INDEX
https://www.bdm.vic.gov.au/research-and-family-history/search-your-family-historySMITH David
mother's given name: Margaret
father's given name: David
Born: LANA (JM notes that is a four letter abbreviation)
Aged : 47 years
Registration number : 8474/1868
What to expect on Vic BDM registrations :
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,373754.0.htmlIt is possible that the hospital undertook the registration responsibilities, but perhaps they sought the family details from Elizabeth or from the older children.
The headings on Vic Death BDM records include
Date and place of death;
name and surname;
occupation of the deceased;
sex and age;
cause of death,
duration of illness,
medical attendant by whom certified and when he last saw deceased;
name and surname of parents (if known) including mother's maiden surname signature, description and address of the person who gave the information; signature of deputy registrar, date and where registered,
when and where buried,
undertaker whom certified;
name and religion of Minister, or names of witnesses of burial;
place of birth of the deceased and how long he or she resided in the Australian colonies or states (stating which),
name of spouse,
place of marriage,
age at marriage;
names and ages of children of the deceased.
Here is the link to the Resources for Victoria.
https://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=369963.0JM
