Helping you trace your family history in Australia and elsewhere
Helping you trace your family history in Australia and elsewhere
This database contains records for employees of the Western Australian Government Railways held by the State Records Office of Western Australia. Information given can vary but may include: name, age, birth date, event date, designation (job), location, salary or wage,…
This collection consists of Railway Classification Lists of the Tasmanian Government Railway for the years 1903-1977. These lists were published annually in the Tasmanian Government Gazette from 1912 to 1977, and included the names of all employees of the railway.…
There are 2,442 images scanned from original glass plate negatives held by the Society. They are on the University of Newcastle, Australia’s Archives- Special Collections – Flickr Photostream.
This organisation is committed to connecting the community with the State’s transport heritage collection through both its museums and various events across Sydney and NSW. New
This online exhibition has been created to commemorate the centenary of World War I and honour the contribution of the NSW Railways to the war effort both at home and abroad. At the outbreak of war in 1914 the NSW…
The Society aims to enable people interested in the history and operations of railways and NSW tramways in Australia to associate with others with similar interests, for their mutual benefit and enjoyment. The Railway Resource Centre has a selection of…
This collection of 76,923+ images has a lot of material for family history research including this small selection: • Anglican Diocese of Newcastle – Churches and rectories, 344 images • Coal mines and coal • Estate posters • Historical photographs…
The Cultural and Special Collections includes the following material online:• Architectural Atelier Drawings• Library’s Special Collections – includes the Australian Medical Journal 1856-1921• Map Collections – Historic maps from around the world. Emphasis is on Australian and historic maps• Programs…
Findmypast is a commercial family history site offering access to a worldwide collection of records. There are free searches available but a subscription or Pay As You Go is needed to access transcripts and/or copies of the digitised original records. The…
Tasmania set up Australia’s first library in 1825 and was the first state in Australia to deliver an integrated library and archive network. They provide modern library services that are accessible and inclusive. Tasmanian Archives are preserving Tasmania’s documentary heritage…