The Pianoman 1,535 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Below is my Fathers birth certificate. It seems to be missing quite a lot of information. Is it a replacement or something? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 It's what used to be called a temporary one. I was adopted and have never seen a certificate for me pre 1953, although I was born in 45. I never had a proper certificate until Social Services obtained one for me a few years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 I've got a couple of those on my dad's side of the family. This is one of them. The wording in red under the box explains about it being a copy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Mine is like that, I'll try and dig it out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OrphanAnnie 296 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 #3 When I registered my children I was asked if I wanted the full version (which lists mother's and father's details, occupation etc) or short version which is the same as the one shown. Well not the details obviously haha! I think when you ask for a copy theres a difference in cost - I have the full version of mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 I remember registering my daughter's birth in the City Hospital and was offered a short version or longer one, we took the short one. I know sometimes folks had a short copy made for employment purposes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Snap, OrphanAnnie, I was writing mine as you were posting yours. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 All down to cost, the smaller one was cheaper than the full version. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,510 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 When I registered the birth of my two kids the Registrar came into the maternity hospital and I got a full one and a short one for each. Forward thinking on my part as the shortened version can be used where necessary and the full one needn't ever be moved out of the file. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
annswabey 599 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 It's a 'Short" birth certificate. You can obviously get the full one which will give parents details etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Some women did not want a full version, they may not have known the father's name or didn't want to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pianoman 1,535 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 I really don't think that is an issue. My Father was the baby of three and two of the three look the same ie like their dad! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
annswabey 599 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 As people have said, the main reason was that it was cheaper. After all, for most purposes at the time, only proof of date of birth was needed - didn't matter who your parents were Quote Link to post Share on other sites
banjo48 928 Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Remember when we emigrated to oz, we had to supply all our birth certificates and copies in triplicate, they knocked mine and my wifes back, as they were not full certificates. Had to get full ones and more copies before they would accept the application. Our childrens were full copies anyway, just another hoop they made me jump to come here ! unlike some of our newer entrants, but wont go there ! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,003 Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Careful Banjo48, our newer entrants are greeted with open arms...providing that they have entered the country legally and through the legitimate refugee entry system. I suppose some will pick fault with that rant as well? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
banjo48 928 Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Bit OT. but sometimes I think refugees get in oz easier now than legitimate applicants. I had a good workmate in the uk on BT. Fully qualified and had worked for telecom since an apprentice, he had an aunt in oz, a promised job, even a letter of family sponsorship ! he tried to emigrate about 5 years after me. Yet was knocked back 3 times ! he spent a bomb on his applications, no $10 poms then, all applications were I'm sure around 500 quid, plus additional medicals, paperwork etc. He hd 2 kids and no medical or character issues, yet never got further than Machester embassy. He even visited me twice to see if he could get in the back door method, but no luck, he gave up in the end and I visit him now when I return. He was never even given a reason for the knock back, he even took it to appeal, again more money ! Shameful when you see some of the dross we get in here now ! Sorry if I ruffle a few feathers. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,003 Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Banjo48....I concur 100% with your thoughts. Know 2 families already over here from Brit and they are having to leave because they cannot get residency. They've been here 4 and 6 years respectively and have engineering jobs up the top end of WA. They started applying for residency soon after they each got here but.............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted February 6, 2017 Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 The short one was down to price & also if you where not married, you could have a full one later with your married name on. Strangely my birth certificate states that both my Mam & Dad where both coal miners? That's the pits! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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