Local History collection
All branches of Yarra Libraries have a Local History collection. Larger collections are held in the Richmond, Fitzroy and Collingwood libraries, with smaller collections available at Carlton and North Fitzroy.
Many local history files have now been transferred to our online catalogue. Our collection is continually increasing, so it's always worthwhile searching the catalogue. Our collection consists of items such as books, photographs and newspaper clippings.
- A booking to use the non-print materials may be required.
- Bookings can be made by phone or in person.
- If you require help in locating these resources, please ask a staff member for assistance.
Local History Collection Development Policy (47.52 KB)
Local History E-Resources
Ancestry (Library edition). Only available in the Library- can be accessed using the Library’s wireless network .
The Australian Heritage Photographic Database – from the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
Find My Past – Australian and Irish edition (Access available from the library only)
Find My Past – UK edition ( Access available from the library only)
British Newspaper Archive – (Access available from the library only) You will need to register separately the first time you use it. It is free to register.
Picture Victoria. Provides a single portal for access to pictorial and photographic collections held in Victoria's public libraries.
17th and 18th Century Burney Collection Newspapers. The largest single collection of 17th and 18th century English news media available from the British Library
19th Century British Library Newspapers. This offers national, regional and local 19th century British newspapers.
The Times Digital Archive, 1785-1985. The Times (London) is regarded as the most authoritative medium for political, legal , business and social news. The complete page of every issue is included here.
Culture Victoria - Telling our stories using cultural collections, and providing information on over 700 collecting organisations from across the state. It also includes a federated search across the websites and database of Victorian collecting organisations.
Trove ( Includes Digitized Australian Newspapers 1803-1954) TROVE is a valuable resource for researchers, students and anyone with an interest in Australian history.
Further information
1300 695 427
yarralibraries@yarracity.vic.gov.au
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