Primary contact
Newcastle Region Public Library, Laman Street, Newcastle
Newcastle, New South Wales 2300
State Archives and Records NSW - Newcastle Regional Archives Centre (2)
For structure, see NSW State Archives, Western Sydney Records Centre
The State archives held are maintained as part of the Library's Local Studies Collection and include the Hunter Water Board Rate books which start in the 1890s and go through to the 1930s.
Newcastle Region Library also holds records of Newcastle City Council and other archival collections from public institutions, private companies and individuals.
An online catalogue and subject guides and indexes are available on the State Archives and Records NSW website (see www.records.nsw.gov.au).
Open Monday, Thursday, Friday, 9.30am-5pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, 9.30am-8pm; Saturday, 9.30am-2pm. (For current hours, check https://newcastle.nsw.gov.au/library/connect/visit/our-branches/local-history)