Historical Research

Discover the history of our region and explore your family's past with the library's extensive range of historical resources available onsite or online.

Macquarie Regional Library provides access to historical records associated with the local government areas of Dubbo Regional, Narromine, and Warrumbungle Councils.

LOCAL INVOLVEMENT IN WWI

Macquarie Regional Library has undertaken a project to identify the men and women from the region who served in the First World War. This includes a detailed list of men from Dubbo who made the ultimate sacrifice, and information about local men and women who served overseas and returned home.

DUBBO BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE

Links to the Dubbo and District 1939-1945 Book of Remembrance and individual records from the Department of Veterans' Affairs World War Two Nominal Roll, and the Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour

PICTURES CATALOGUE

The Pictures Catalogue provides access to historical photographs of the local area that are held in the Local Studies Collection. The collection includes photographs from the 1870s through to more contemporary times, covering a wide variety of subjects.

To request a high-resolution copy of a picture, please contact the library.

FAMILY HISTORY

Macquarie Regional Library has a dedicated collection of resources to assist you in undertaking your family history research.

ORAL HISTORY PROJECT

Macquarie Regional Library's Oral History Project: Reliving the past: Stories from our communities.