Local History Research Sites
Local History
Explore the history, development and environment of Muswellbrook, Denman and surrounds through online resources available or visit our Muswellbrook branch for access to an extensive collection of local historical information.
Our Collections
The Muswellbrook and Denman Libraries hold an extensive range of print, microfilm and microfiche records information relating to the local area including historical records. Our records include locally produced publications, publications relating to mining and industrial development, local newspaper and newsletter archives and local government records.
A selection list of resources can be found linked below or search our online catalogue for more. Be sure to register for a history help session if you need some help getting started on your research.
Local Historical Societies and Museums
Muswellbrook Library
126 Bridge Street
Muswellbrook
Phone:
6541-5940
Opening Hours:
Saturdays 9:30am-12:30pm or by appointment.
231 Turner Street
Denman, NSW
Phone:
0428391171
Opening Hours:
Tuesday 9:00am-3:00pm
Thursday 9:00am-3:00pm
Research Online
Find information about the townships of Muswellbrook and Denman with these publications made available by Muswellbrook Shire Council.
The Historical Land Records Viewer (HLRV) provides online access to more than 19 million images of historical maps, plans, titles, registers and indexes.
Hint:
- For Muswellbrook related records, try County: Durham, Parish: Rowan
- For Denman related records, try County: Brisbane, Parish: Denman
Free Settler or Felon is an on-going project gathering details of the lives of people who lived in the Hunter Valley, Newcastle and Central Coast in the early days of settlement. This site has some fantastic resources for both family and local history research.
Search Trove to explore amazing collections from Australian libraries, universities, museums, galleries and archives as well as digitised local newspapers, maps and photographs. It’s free and available online all day, every day.
This Guide lists a number of resources in the NSW State Archives collection to help local historians trace the history of a place.
The State Library of NSW provide fact sheets on where to get started in family research. These fact sheets include information on births, deaths and marriages, convict history, passenger records, shipping records and Indigenous family history research.
Please note: During working hours—For all after hours enquiries, visit our contact page
Please note: During working hours—For all after hours enquiries, visit our contact page
Visit us
7 Ogilvie St,
Denman NSW 2328
Phone: (02) 6547 2208
Email: Send us an email
Hours
Monday — 10:00am - 1:00pm
Tuesday — 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday — closed
Thursday - 10:30am - 2:00pm
Friday - 10:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday - closed
Sunday - closed
126 Bridge Street,
Muswellbrook NSW
Phone: 02 6543 1913
Fax: 02 6543 1325
Email: Send us an email
Hours
Monday — 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday — 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday — 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday — 10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday— 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday— 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday— closed