History eResources

Ancestry® Library Edition is one of the largest online family history resource and only available by subscription to libraries. It has an unprecedented online collection of material from the UK, Europe, Australia, and more. Collections include records such as census data, vital parish records, directories, photos, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, maps and much more. Australian convict records, shipping and Australian Electoral Rolls are featured.

How to access: In-Libraries only, using the Library’s PCs or your own device and the Library’s WIFI.

Trace your family tree by researching extensive birth records, census data, obituaries and more with Find my past

How to access: In-Libraries only, using the Library’s PCs or your own device and the Library’s WIFI.

Hawkesbury Images includes historical and contemporary images from our Local Studies Collection. Members of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are advised that records may contain names and images of deceased people.

How to access: Available anywhere at anytime

A vast collection of historical British newspapers, with fully searchable pages.

How to access: In-Libraries only, using the Library’s PCs or your own device and the Library’s WIFI.

Family history website that includes Australian and overseas links.

Find and get over 300,000,000 Australian and online resources: books, images, historic newspapers, maps, music, archives and more. From anywhere and at any time.

Provides access to freely available resources, and licenced resources.  Locate indexes, full-text eJournals, websites and guides available on a range of topics.

How to access: Go to National Library of Australia and log in using your NLA card number. Available from anywhere and at any time.

Your Hawkesbury Library Service card can now provide access to the State Library of NSW online resources, including local and international newspapers, full-text journals, magazines, online databases and eBooks.

How to access: Go to SLNSW website State Library of NSW online resources and create an account using your Hawkesbury Library Service card number. Available from anywhere and at any time.