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Local History Reference Collection
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The Armorial Bearings of the City of Melville
Information about the City of Melville 'crest' Read More …
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The Founding of the City of Melville
It all started in 1901. Read More …
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Heritage Listed Buildings
Information about buildings and places in the City of Melville that are listed as having cultural significance. Read More …
The current collection includes photographs, newspapers, maps and plans, oral histories, rate books, electoral rolls, City of Melville memorabilia, reports and documents. It also contains a number of historical artifacts.
Resource Collection
All resource material is available for the community to view for research purposes or just for those interested in the history of the city.
Through this information you can find out about early settlement, who the streets and parks have been named after and when certain buildings and houses were constructed.
The Local History and Museum Service also collects the history and development of primary industries, as well as small businesses. To make an appointment to view this collection, telephone 9364 0158.
Information relating to heritage sites is located within the Local History reference collection. To search the reference books and documents available please refer to the online Library catalogue.