Accessing the national archival collection at Rosny Library

Accessing the national archival collection at Rosny Library

Interested in your history? Find out about the National Archives of Australia, what we hold and how to discover it!

Date and time

Tuesday, September 24 · 10:30 - 11:30am AEST

Location

Rosny Library

46 Bligh Street Rosny Park, TAS 7018 Australia

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

Boasting more than 45 million items, the National Archives of Australia collection is a treasure trove of Commonwealth government history dating from 1901. We are sure to hold information relevant to your research!

The national archival collection is diverse, comprising paper files, photographs, digital images, audio-visual material, maps and plans.

To assist you in navigating the vast collection, we will guide you through our website, how to search for records of interest, explore the services that we provide online and in our research centres nationwide.

Key topics of interest during this session include military service, immigration, lighthouses, Antarctica, post offices and customs activities.


We ask that you please Reserve a spot or call Rosny Library on 6165 6448 if you need help making a booking. If you are no longer able to make an event, please let us know so that others don’t miss out.

Thanks for your help. We look forward to seeing you.

Other FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Short-term parking is provided behind Rosny Library, or in nearby car parks. Buses are available from Rosny which is a 2-minute walk from Rosny Library.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please contact us on 6165 6448 or rosny.library@libraries.tas.gov.au if you have any questions. You can also drop in during opening hours.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

You don't need to bring your printed ticket to the event, but you must register (either online through Eventbrite or through Rosny Library)

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Organized by

Rosny Library, together with Bicheno, Swansea, Sorell, Orford and Tasman libraries, provide services including library, research and information, adult literacy support, community learning, Adult Education, online access, archive and heritage.

We also provide these services in partnership with our local Neighbourhood Houses.