Local History events
Join us as we explore our Local History and bring it to life through workshops, special events and exhibitions.
Our Local History Workshops are typically held at Double Bay Library on the first Thursday of each month, 10:30am-12:00pm.
“Find my Past” database introduction and differences to “Ancestry” followed by intro to State Library of NSW’s Genealogical Research Kit.
Wednesday 20 February 2019, 11:00am-12:00pm ()
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Join Local History staff as they trace the development of Watsons Bay and Vaucluse using historic maps from the local history collections.
Wednesday 20 February 2019, 11:00am-12:00pm ()
Watsons Bay Library, 8 Marine Parade, Watsons Bay
As International Women’s Day approaches, we explore the life of Elizabeth Macarthur, whose role in the early wool industry helped set the course of this nation’s prosperity.
Thursday 7 March 2019, 10:30am-12:00pm ()
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Join Woollahra Libraries Local History staff to explore the contents of Council Minutes. Online minutes from 2004-present, microfilm minutes onsite, and an introduction to searching on the Council Document Archives. Find out what your local government has discussed and decided since 1860!
Saturday 9 March 2019, 11:00am-12:00pm ()
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
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Join Woollahra Libraries Local History staff to explore the contents of Council Minutes. Online minutes from 2004-present, microfilm minutes onsite, and an introduction to searching on the Council Document Archives. Find out what your local government has discussed and decided since 1860!
Wednesday 20 March 2019, 11:00am-12:00pm ()
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Danielle Lautrec, Education Officer with the Society of Australian Genealogists, guides us through a hands-on computer workshop on researching our family origins through the free online resources at FamilySearch.
Wednesday 3 April 2019, 10:30am-12:30pm ()
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Explore the power of the National Library of Australia’s TROVE. Learn how to narrow keyword searches and explore how and why to modify text. Begin your journey of virtually flipping through historic newspapers!
Saturday 13 April 2019, 11:00am-12:00pm ()
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
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Explore the power of the National Library of Australia’s TROVE. Learn how to narrow keyword searches and explore how and why to modify text. Begin your journey of virtually flipping through historic newspapers!
Wednesday 17 April 2019, 11:00am-12:00pm ()
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
A guided walk through the streets of Double Bay connecting the people of today to places of the past. Arrive in appropriate clothing (walk will proceed in most weather) and with headphones at 1:45 near top of the escalator of the Double Bay Library. Part of the 2019 Australian Heritage Festival.
Wednesday 1 May 2019, 2:00pm-4:00pm ()
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Join Local History staff to explore the powerful connections to the past forged by photography. Our focus will be the suburb of Double Bay. This talk is part of the National Trust Festival, 2019
Thursday 2 May 2019, 10:30am-12:00pm ()
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
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A guided walk through the streets of Double Bay connecting the people of today to places of the past. Arrive in appropriate clothing (walk will proceed in most weather) and with headphones at 1:45 near top of the escalator of the Double Bay Library. Part of the 2019 Australian Heritage Festival.
Saturday 4 May 2019, 2:00pm-4:00pm ()
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Explore our local history collection with a few short clicks - anytime, anywhere. Learn search techniques to find local photographs, development applications, and monuments currently online. Join us for a preview of what is yet to come. Part of the 2019 Australian Heritage Festival.
Wednesday 8 May 2019, 11:00am-12:00pm ()
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
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Explore our local history collection with a few short clicks - anytime, anywhere. Learn search techniques to find local photographs, development applications, and monuments currently online. Join us for a preview of what is yet to come. Part of the 2019 Australian Heritage Festival.
Saturday 11 May 2019, 11:00am-12:00pm ()
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
Orientate yourself to our municipal maps, organised by suburbs, including block and subdivision plans. Bring an address to explore.
Saturday 8 June 2019, 11:00am-12:00pm ()
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay
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Orientate yourself to our municipal maps, organised by suburbs, including block and subdivision plans. Bring an address to explore.
Wednesday 19 June 2019, 11:00am-12:00pm ()
Woollahra Library, 451 New South Head Road, Double Bay