History

The Newcastle Family Historical Society meets monthly, produces a journal and offers research services. They possess a large collection of records, books and materials.

Address: 68 Elder St, Lambton, NSW, 2299

The Newcastle Regional Library has compiled a comprehensive list of materials relating to the area’s local history. It includes images and all are accessible from the internet. This is an invaluable resource.

Address: 282 King Street, Newcastle, NSW, 2300

The ABC has several articles on miscellaneous community history which are preserved for three months from their publication.

Address: Cnr Wood & Parry Streets, Newcastle West, NSW, 2302

This is a lengthy history detailing all aspects of the building and maintenance of the Sydney to Newcastle tramway.

Address: P.O. Box 2476V, Melbourne, VIC, 3001

This site contains a lot of general information about the city of Newcastle and a very short section on its history. Not recommended as a resource for the in depth researcher.