This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dj72green Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.oceania.australia.vic.general/11554.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Lauren, WA birth records are closed for 100 years and your grandmothers's birth just makes it into the open period so you are allowed to purchase a copy from the registry. Indexes and order forms are online, just Google WA BDM. The birth cert will name both parents, give their places of birth and their ages, as well as father's occupation and any children previously born to the couple. Debra Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>