Hi list .. just a question .. what would 'concealment of birth' .. actually mean ... as a conviction in NSW in 1889 ?? regards Maree Hobart

It would depend on which state, but there was an Act passed in NSW Act 17, 1899 in relation to Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages it states that births had to be registed. It is available online at http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/sessionalview/sessional/act/1899-17.pdf Hope this helps. Regards Tracey.

Thanks Tracey . M...