Certificates of Naturalisation have changed over the years.. at least in the notices below. In the earlier Gazette, from 1935, we are given surname, christian name, town they lived in and state.
In the second batch, from 1968, we are given surname, christian name, street address, town and the date that citizenship was granted.
The latter can possibly lead us to further information if we look for local newspapers of that year, perhaps marriage, birth, death notices or even any activities in the area mentioned.. look for notices in TROVE.
Just a suggestion, some immigrants 'anglicised' their surname, so you might find some variations.. if so, try to work backwards.
Happy hunting!
Commonwealth of Australia Gazette (National : 1901 - 1973), Thursday 21 February 1935 (No.10), page 245 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article232611514
Commonwealth of Australia Gazette (National : 1901 - 1973), Thursday 13 June 1968 (No.53), page 326 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article241056859
- From this time forward, [under God,]
- I pledge my loyalty to Australia and its people,
- whose democratic beliefs I share,
- whose rights and liberties I respect, and
- whose laws I will uphold and obey.
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