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Broome Historical Society Inc

Contact Details
Street Address
Corner of Saville and Hamersley Streets, Broome 6725
Postal Address

PO Box 559, Broome 6725

Phone
(08) 9192-2075
Archive Information
Officer in Charge
President
Hours & Facilities

Open 1 June to 31 October Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; 1 November to 31 May 10am-1pm 7 days a week; open all Easter; closed 23 December - 4 January. General reference assistance available. Copying services available for books, journals, original records to A3, photographs, newspapers, maps and plans.

Acquisition Focus

The history of Broome including its pearling industry, the lives of the people who make up its multicultural community and its significance as a bombed town during World War II.

Major Holdings
  • Local Pearling Businesses: Ledger and employment records 1890's-1950's.
  • Sub Collector of Customs Broome: Records of imported pearling crews 1910-1975.
  • The West Australian: News articles on Broome 1950's-1991.
  • Fisheries Department WA: Register of Pearling Divers and Crew 1912-1940's.
  • Jean Haynes (nee Kennedy): Family Albums and Mementoes 1905-1987.
Guides
  • Reference guide to Broome Pearling Masters with listing of their luggers 1913-1941, 1947-1970.
  • Reference guide to Lugger Records for Broome 1913-1941, 1947-1970.
Last Updated
11 May 2001