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Our Local History Collection can transport you into the history and heritage of our local places and people.
Discover a large range of books, manuscripts, photographs, records, maps and other documents which can give insight into Woollahra’s past, and can be used for researching the history of our area. Many resources have been digitised and can be viewed on our Local History Digital Archive, while others can be located at Woollahra Library at Double Bay.
Search the collection
- Local History Digital Archive - to view our digitised collection
- Library Catalogue - to locate items in our physical collection
Local History Guides
We've prepared a number of guides to assist you in your search:
Research enquiries
Woollahra Libraries Local History service is currently suspended. This includes on-site appointments, research services and access to the onsite collection. If you require research assistance, or need to have research carried out on your behalf, we look forward to you submitting your request in the future, when the Library resumes regular service. If you need access to Local History resources or assistance relating to Council business, please submit the details via the Ask the library form.
During this period we encourage you to explore the online resources available on these Local history web pages, the Digital Archive and the Library Catalogue.
| Local History | |
|---|---|
| Non-commercial local history research (per hour) | $44.00 |
| Commercial local history research (per hour) | $68.00 |
| File retrieval fee (per file part) | $17.00 |
| Digital Image File - based on cost of reproduction (CR) plus a service charge | CR + $40.00 |
You can now pay online for library services.