Broome Historical Society Inc
Contact
- Street address
- Corner of Saville and Hamersley Streets, Broome 6725
- Postal address
- PO Box 559, Broome 6725
- Phone
- (08) 9192-2075
About
- Officer in charge
- President
- Hours & facilities
- Open 1 June to 31 October Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; 1 November to 31 May 10am-1pm 7 days a week; open all Easter; closed 23 December - 4 January. General reference assistance available. Copying services available for books, journals, original records to A3, photographs, newspapers, maps and plans.
- Acquisition focus
- The history of Broome including its pearling industry, the lives of the people who make up its multicultural community and its significance as a bombed town during World War II.
- Major holdings
- Local Pearling Businesses: Ledger and employment records 1890's-1950's.
- Sub Collector of Customs Broome: Records of imported pearling crews 1910-1975.
- The West Australian: News articles on Broome 1950's-1991.
- Fisheries Department WA: Register of Pearling Divers and Crew 1912-1940's.
- Jean Haynes (nee Kennedy): Family Albums and Mementoes 1905-1987.
- Guides
- Reference guide to Broome Pearling Masters with listing of their luggers 1913-1941, 1947-1970.
- Reference guide to Lugger Records for Broome 1913-1941, 1947-1970.
Last updated: 2010-10-11