Research: Your Family's History

State Library of Western Australia - JS Battye Library of Western Australian History


The Battye Library holds printed and archival records of Western Australia including books, newspapers, serials, maps, ephemera, oral histories, photographs, private archives, film and video. There are also indexes and catalogues to help find family information. Microfilm copies of passenger arrivals to Fremantle 1898-1963 are held.

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State Library of Western Australia
Perth Cultural Centre
25 Francis Street
Perth Western Australia 6000

Telephone: +61 8 9427 3111
Facsimile: +61 8 9427 3276
Email: battye@liswa.wa.gov.au
Website: www.liswa.wa.gov.au

State Library of Western Australia - The Genealogy Centre


The Genealogy Centre is a focus point for researchers wishing to trace
their family history. It comprises a wide range of genealogical resources.
The Centre operates as a partnership between the State Library of Western
Australia and the Western Australian Genealogical Society (WAGS) with the
collection focus being on Australian and British resources.

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State Library of Western Australia
Perth Cultural Centre
25 Francis Street
Perth Western Australia 6000

Telephone: +61 8 9427 3111
Facsimile: +61 8 9427 3276
Email: geneo@liswa.wa.gov.au
Website: www.liswa.wa.gov.au