City of Greater Geraldton Local History Collection

Treasure trove of historical records

The City of Greater Geraldton’s Local History Collection holds a treasure trove of material recording the region’s colourful past. From research documents and historical books to photos, oral history recordings and artefacts, the collection provides invaluable material for anyone looking to delve into the region’s history records.

Address:

Geraldton Regional Library
37 Marine Tce
Geraldton WA 6530
Australia

Opening Hours

Mon, Tues, Fri 9.30am - 5pm; Wed 1 - 5pm; Thurs 9.30am - 6pm; Sat 9.30am to 1pm

HMAS Sydney II’s second last berth

Pore over the hundreds of entries depicting the historic comings and goings from Midwest Port Authorities’ Geraldton Port and one item in the shipping register stands out. In scrawling black pen is...

Adoring welcome to explorers

When John Forrest completed his arduous trek from Geraldton to Adelaide in 1874, dignitaries presented him with this silk transcript of their welcome address. “We have the pleasure of giving you a...

Signed copy of the famous book by Randolph Stow

Acclaimed writer Randolph Stow grew up in Geraldton in the 1930s and 40s, the son of a country lawyer. Even from a young age he showed signs of the creativity that was to define his life. He went on...

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Spalding Park Golf Club
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Green Street, Geraldton, WA 6530
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219 Foreshore Drive, Unit 3, Geraldton, WA 6530
Cliff Grange
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Brand Highway, Greenough, WA 6532
Geraldton Regional Art Gallery
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Geraldton Regional Art Gallery
The Geraldton Regional Art Gallery is the single largest dedicated art...
24 Chapman Road, Geraldton, WA 6530