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Broken Hill – Archives in Your Town
Explore the town of Broken Hill through records in the State Archives Collection and watch the recording of the virtual event
Cooma school records
Explore the town of Cooma through the school records in the State Archives Collection and watch the recording of the virtual event
Coonabarabran school records
Explore the town of Coonabarabran through the school records in the State Archives Collection and watch the recording of the virtual event
Dubbo – Archives in Your Town
Explore the town of Dubbo through records in the State Archives Collection and watch the recording of the virtual event
Kiama – Archives in Your Town
Explore the town of Kiama through records in the State Archives Collection and watch the recording of the virtual event
Local history guide
Resources in our collection to help local historians trace the history of a place
Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area files
The files concern all aspects of operation in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, including inquiries by prospective settlers, naming and planning of towns, land resumption, operation of factories, abattoirs and canneries and soldier settlement
Researching local history using State Archives catalogue
Our online catalogue is a powerful search tool for local history research. This webinar gives you some tricks and tips to try
Tamworth – Archives in Your Town
Explore the town of Tamworth through records in the State Archives Collection and watch the recording of the virtual event
Theatres & public halls: what the files can tell you
Theatres and public halls had to be licensed from 1895. They were owned by private individuals, businesses, religious organisations, community groups and councils and they were used for many purposes – dances; social gatherings; showing movies; live entertainment and skating (roller and ice)
Tweed heads – Archives in Your Town
Explore the town of Tweed Heads through records in the State Archives Collection and watch the recording of the virtual event
Ulladulla school records
Explore the town of Ulladulla through the school records in the State Archives Collection and watch the recording of the virtual event
Using indexes for local history research
This webinar shows you how to use our indexes in your local history research
Wagga Wagga – Archives in Your Town
Explore the town of Wagga Wagga through records in the State Archives Collection and watch the recording of the virtual event
Webinar: Tracing people by place
Learn about the various ways you can trace people by first looking at where they have been
West Wyalong school records
Explore the town of West Wyalong through the school records in the State Archives Collection and watch the recording of the virtual event