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While researching for my family history, I found a Copyright Certificate from 1917. What does this mean?
15/06/2008

Prior to the operation of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), people could voluntarily register their copyright with the Australian Intellectual Property Office. The current Act does not provide for a copyright registration system.

For further details, contact the National Archives of Australia. http://www.naa.gov.au/