Are you researching local history? Maybe you would like to know about your house, a business, a sporting group or a family member who called our area home.
Research
We can assist with research on people, places, photos and much more.
Our researchers will have a quick look which will indicate what information is available in our archives. If no information is found there is no charge. If we find information, we will ask if you want to proceed and whether you have a cost limit and the time frame.
Once a researcher has contacted you with a cost and you agree to proceed, payment is required
(via bank transfer) before any detailed research is undertaken.
The Williamstown Historical Society is run exclusively by volunteers and receives no government funding.
Research and Image Fees
Research is charged at $25* per hour (* Member discount available)
This fee covers - sourcing information and images, photocopying, and phone calls. Digital copies of documents/images will be provided unless specifically requested in hard copy or items are unavailable in digital copy.
Bank transfer (direct debit) details:
BSB No: 633 000
Account: 1542 54015
Please include your full name or organisation and 'Research Payment'
We request that you acknowledge the source of any images supplied.
Please complete a research request form with as much detail as you have on the subject of your interest and one of our volunteers will contact you.
Items in our collections
- Reference books and a small library
- Local newspapers
- Memorabilia of local events and functions
- Subject files covering a vast array of topics
- Historical maps including the Vardy maps
- Early street and house photographs
- House data by street
- Extensive photographic collection
- Streets scenes and aerial photographs
- Family History
- Significant early settlers' files
- Extensive collection of objects
Our collection
Blogs
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