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
A wide variety of materials are held at the Orange City Library for people interested in tracing their ancestors. An excellent collection is also maintained at the Blayney Library in conjunction with the Blayney Family History Group.
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 the Orange Family History Group are available at the Orange City Library from 10.00am - 12.30pm 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.
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
The Cowra Family History Group has a separate Library in the Cowra Library building. Enquiries should be directed to the group.