Australian Society of Archivists

Open Tues and Sat 10am to 12 noon, at other times by arrangement. Limited copying facilities available. Research assistance available in person and by mail. A fee may be charged to cover cost of copying and time spent on research.

For visitors requiring research assistance advance notice of subject details would be helpful.

The Society has a large collection of published and unpublished material relating to local history and continues to seek books, photographs, manuscripts, maps, diaries and other records from the general public.

• The Society holds copies of the Deniliquin Pastoral Times 1859-1979, bound in annual issues. A detailed index of names and events found in issues 1859-1912 has been compiled, together with a general index for issues to and including1979.
• A list of all hotels recorded for Western New South Wales since settlement, with proprietors and relevant dates, is held by the Society.
• Other holdings include complete burial records for Deniliquin General Cemetery and information on cemeteries of surrounding towns and district properties.
• Almost 3000 photographs of early life in Deniliquin and district are held in the Society’s collection.