York Society Research and Archival Centre Overview

York Society Research and Archival Centre

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Researching the history of York

The York Society Research and Archival Centre is a small but impactful historical group. The collection contains newspapers, maps, rate books and shire records, amongst other archival material. There is a small library of WA local history books where you can read about the interesting early settlement history of York, including the story of how an Aboriginal man assisted with identifying a better access road from Perth to York. The small group of volunteers can assist with historical research. Be sure to email through requests as the Centre is only open one day a week.

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Address:

Cnr Ford Street and Avon Terrace
York WA 6302
Australia

Tel:

0419 984 994 or 9641 1765

Email:

Archives.yorksociety@westnet.com.au

Opening Hours

Most Tuesday's 10am - 3pm, but check the website for most up to date details.

Newspaper illustration

View of York

This page from the Eastern Districts Chronicle, Saturday 18 February 1893, is an artist's impression of York and the principal businesses in town. The Wool and J.H Monger and Co. Produce Store...

York's rates books

Landowners

These are York’s original rates books. They contain information about blocks of land, subdivision of land and home ownership. Rate books are extremely important research resources, and the information...

Original map of York district

King Dick Road

This is thought to be one of the oldest maps of the York district. It was found under the bed of a resident, who donated it to the collection. This map shows the original King Dick Road, named after...

Brookton Museum and Heritage Centre

Former Police Station & Quarters, now the Brookton Museum & Heritage Centre

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Wuddi Aboriginal Cultural Centre

A prominent place to learn about the Noongar history of Dambarling (Lake Dumbleyung).

This is a great place to stop, enjoy Noongar artworks and other collection items, and find a keepsake at the shop. Anne and Grant Riley run cultural tours around the lake, where you can learn about...

Bilya Koort Boodja

Centre for Nyoongar culture and environmental knowledge

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Eastern Goldfields Historical Society Inc

A researcher's dream

The Eastern Goldfields Historical Society was formed in 1946 and has an impressive collection which includes objects, and archives of historical documents and photographs. The photographic collection...