Regional NSW
Archives in your town - Tweed Heads
As part of our Archives on Tour initiative we conducted a virtual tour of some of the archives that highlight key moments and people from Tweed Head's past
Archives in your town - Wagga Wagga
As part of our Archives on Tour initiative we conducted a virtual tour of some of the archives that highlight moments and people from Wagga Wagga's past. Take a tour of some of the featured archives below
Bankruptcy: what the files can tell you
Bankruptcy files contain lists of creditors that the bankrupt person owed money to and debtors that owed money to the bankrupt person
Community access points
We have made some of the most useful State archives for family and local history available in the Archives Resources Kit, located at 39 community access points around NSW
Deceased estates: what the files can tell you
The Stamp Duties Office created a deceased estate file for every individual who died leaving property or other assets ('estates'), which were subject to death duties. They are a financial record of the person’s estate when they die and frequently have very detailed information about a person’s possessions.
Reading the score
Since the early 1800s, Australian households have purchased sheet music to enliven their drawing room repertoire
Schools: what the files can tell you
School files very strongly reflect the growth or decline of towns and are an excellent source for your local history research
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)