Local Studies
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The communities of Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes and Orange have a rich and proud heritage. Each Branch Library holds a core collection relating to the history of their area.
More extensive Local Studies Collections are held at Blayney, Cowra and Orange Libraries.
These include:
- Books
- Serials
- Photographs
- Newspapers
- Maps
Resources in the Local Studies collection are for use in the Library only and cannot be borrowed. Some duplicate copies may be held in the lending collection.
Orange City Council's web site hosts some excellent On-Line Exhibitions that highlight features of the City's heritage.
Family History
Orange City Libraryhas entered into a partnership with the Orange Family History Groupand their combined resources which are held in the Library are a treasure trove for people interested in tracing their ancestors.
Resources are available in a range of formats including CD-ROM, microfiche, microfilm, books maps and the Internet. Information available includes:
- Births/deaths/marriage records
- Convict records
- Passenger and shipping records
- Census information and electoral rolls
- Newspapers
- Telephone and other directories
- Cemetery transcripts
- Handbooks and guides
- Family History newsletters
Volunteers from theOrange Family History Groupare available at the Orange City Library from 10.30am - 3.00 pm each Friday to help people with their research. If you would like to make a booking to use the CD-ROM or microfilm equipment, or make any general enquiries, please phone the Library on 63938132.
An excellent collection is also maintained at the Blayney Library in conjunction with the Blayney Family History Group. Members of the Blayney Family History Group are available to assist with research on request. If you would like to use this service or make a booking to use the CD-ROM or microfilm equipment please phone Blayney Library on 63682581.
The Cowra Family History Group has a separate Library in the Cowra Library building. Enquiries should be directed to the group.
Robertsons Park Exhibition by Orange Historical Society
The Orange and District Historical Society has curated this fantastic exhibition on Robertson Park as part of Slow Summer 2009. While it will only be on display in Orange City Library until 13 February 2009 you can enjoy it here at your leisure.
Click on the PDF's below for more information.