Mitcham Local History Service
The Mitcham Local History Service was established by the City of Mitcham in 1986 to preserve and promote the history and heritage of the Mitcham district. Located at the Mitcham Heritage Research Centre within the Mitcham Cultural Village, the local history service is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of City of Mitcham.
Knowledgeable staff and volunteers are available to assist you with personal and curriculum based research, guided tours and history related events.
If you are a school or a community group please contact the Local History Coordinator regarding talks or guided tours tailored to meet your particular interests.
The Mitcham Local History Service also offers a range of history related events and displays throughout the year. Check the City of Mitcham’s website and social media pages or contact the City of Mitcham on 1300 133 466 for updated information.
Location:
Mitcham Heritage Research Centre
Mitcham Cultural Village
103 - 105 Princes Road
Mitcham SA 5062
Telephone: 8372 8261
Opening Hours:
Tuesday 9am to 1pm
Wednesday 9am to 1pm
Thursday 9am to 1pm
Mitcham Local History Collection
The Mitcham Local History Collection has been created to collect, collate, catalogue and store information concerning the City of Mitcham to archival standards. The collection consists of historical information about any aspect of the City of Mitcham. It is predominately paper-based and includes:
- Publications (biographies, histories, etc)
- Directories and electoral rolls
- Historical research files
- Local newspapers
- Maps and plans
- Local Cemetery records and indexes
- Old council minutes, correspondence, reports and indexes
- Over 4000 photographs including special collections
- Rate assessments, Council surveys and building applications
- Local school and organisations’ records and histories
- Family histories including letters and diaries
- Oral histories
The Mitcham Local History Collection is open to the public and can be accessed from the Mitcham Local History Service located at the Mitcham Heritage Research Centre during opening hours.
Links to Other Resources
An extensive list of links from the National Library of Australia, including some links to overseas sites.
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
Links to genealogy sites across the globe.
Family History South Australia
Links to genealogical support, organisations, and services.
Department for Environment and Heritage