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Archives Office of Tasmania

Contact Details
Street Address
77 Murray Street, Hobart 7000
Postal Address

As above

Phone
(03) 6233-7488
Fax
(03) 6233-7471
Email
Archives.Tasmania@education.tas.gov.au
Website
http://www.archives.tas.gov.au
Archive Information
Officer in Charge
State Archivist
Hours & Facilities

Open Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9:30am-5pm, Thurs 9:30am-8:45pm and the last Saturday of each month 10am-4pm. Reference assistance available in person and by mail. A moderate charge is made for research undertaken by Archives Office staff in response to written requests. General copying services available. Referral to paid researchers available. Introductory brochure available.

Access

Closed period of 25 years applies to most records but may vary. Access to records not normally available for research can be gained by application to the creating agency or State Archivist.

Acquisition Focus

Tasmanian State, Local Government and Statutory Authorities' records covered by legislative prescription.

Quantity
16,500 m (ASA 1999 Conference, 1999)
Major Holdings
  • The records date mainly from the 1820s to the present. Of particular significance among 19th Century records are those of the Colonial Secretary's Office and the Convict Department. Records are also held from a variety of Tasmanian non-government organisations, individuals, companies, associations and societies.
Guides
  • Guide to the Public Records of Tasmania -Colonial Secretary's Office; Governor's Office; Convict Department; Free Immigration.
  • Entries in National Library of Australia Guide to Collections of Manuscripts Relating to Australia.
  • Online databases of holdings, information and listings and specific indexes, are available on the AOT website.
Last Updated
8 June 2005