Family and local history

Ancestry.com.au

Please note, this resource is only available at the Library.

Find information on how to start your family tree and research your family history with Ancestry.

Census records can be rich with details about your ancestor. They also provide clues that will help you to locate even more records.

When did those significant life changing events happen in your ancestors life? Search our Vital Records to find out.

Did your ancestors serve in the Military? Our collection of military records holds the answers.

Immigration and naturalisation records tell the story of your ancestor making that momentous decision to immigrate, travel, or become a citizen of a different country. Search our passenger lists and other immigration records to learn more.

Local history

The library's local history collection includes a wide range of books, maps and resources detailing historic and contemporary aspects of the region. Explore parish maps, books on the origin of our towns and heritage buildings, books about the area, local stories and and works by local authors. Archived local newspapers are available on microfilm.

Should you have material, old photographs, documents, maps or any information on people, places or events connected with Mid-Western Regional Council and our villages or towns, please get in touch with Council's Library staff.

Genealogy

The library provides access to over 500 items that provide information on births, deaths and marriages, pioneer registers, ship passenger lists, census data, and guides for tracing ancestors and convicts. Staff are available to assist with tracing your family tree.

Search the Genealogy Collection