Darragh Index

The Darragh Index to the Melbourne German Sick and Relief Society membership 1861-1924: Melbourner Deutscher Krankenverein is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in locating Germans living in Melbourne in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Comprising over 1200 names with a further 640 names of wives, children and parents appearing within most entries, this index was compiled using the Melbourne German Sick and Relief Society's archival records held at the State Library of Victoria. This collection consists of minute books, membership records, financial records, published histories of the Society, photographs and various documents concerning friendly societies. More information>

Purchasing copies

The Darragh Index is available in a set of two microfiche, and can be purchased by requesting an order form from: 

Imaging Studio, State Library of Victoria
328 Swanston Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone 03 8664 7332
Email microfilmsales@slv.vic.gov.au
Price A$20 (GST exempt) includes postage and handling within Australia

	Entry from the Melbourne German Sick and Relief Society's membership book Abrecht, Friedrich Robert Single, Jeweller, Date of birth 14 February 1855 at Stuttgart, Address 115 Usk Terrace, Bouverie St, Carlton, Age on joining 23, date of joining 08/08/1877...