Genealogy and Local History Resources Pamphlet

The details in this pamphlet are correct at time of printing.

Address:
Kendalls Road (opposite airport, next to SES shed)
PO Box 103
BUNDABERG QLD 4670

Phone: 07 4155 1900

Web: www.geocities.com/bundy_genies

Opening Hours:
Tue: 12.00pm - 2.30pm
Wed: 10.00am - 2.30pm
Wed: 7.00pm - 9.00pm (last Wednesday of month for research)
Thu: 12.00pm - 2.30pm
Sat: 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Fees / Charges Applicable: Yes.

Non-members will be charged a small hourly fee for research privileges.

The Bundaberg Genealogical Association's Library on Kendalls Road offers local, state, national, and overseas genealogical and historical records.

These records are in microfilm and book format and members of the Association are able to borrow these books.

The Association's Library holds books on the local area including burial registers, lone graves, newspaper indexes, rates, school indexes, obituaries, and more. Many of these books are available for purchase.

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Address:
Cnr Bingera & Woongarra Streets (behind Red Rooster)
BUNDABERG QLD 4670

Phone: 07 4153 1701

Fax: 07 4151 7833 (District Office)

Web: www.familysearch.org

Opening Hours:
Tue: 9.00am - 12.00pm
Tue: 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Wed: 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Thu: 9.00am - 12.00pm

Fees / Charges Applicable: No*.

No fees are applicable for general use. However, donations to the kitty are gratefully accepted.

* If it is necessary to order film/s for you, then a charge will apply.

The Church's Family History Centre holds worldwide indexes for births, deaths, marriages, and shipping; cemetery records, and more.

These records are held on microfilm, microfiche, and computer.

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Address:
91 Takalvan Street
BUNDABERG QLD 4670

Phone: 07 4151 3150

Web:www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/cemetery

Email:cemetery@bundaberg.qld.gov.au

Opening Hours:
Office Hours, Mon to Fri: 8.00am - 4.30pm

Fees / Charges Applicable: Yes - for such services as searching records and photos of the grave site.

You are able to search the burial register and see brief details, as well as a map, from the web site above.

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Address:
Botanical Gardens Complex (off Mt Perry Road, North Bundaberg)
NORTH BUNDABERG QLD 4670

Phone: 07 4152 0101

Fax: 07 4152 0004

Opening Hours:
Research Days
Tue: Fri: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Museum Open
Tue - Fri: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Sun - 10.00am - 4.00pm

Fees / Charges Applicable: Yes.

A small fee is charged for research privileges and copies of information. Students pay half price.

The Museum holds information on local people, businesses, buildings, and schools, and also local histories.

Fact sheets are available for a small fee on frequently asked about topics.

The Museum holds over 3000 photos of local businesses, buildings, schools, etc. You are able to purchase copies.

The Museum takes written requests for research and information. Please include your contact details with the request.

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Address:
49 Woondooma Street (opposite Central State School)
PO Box 885
BUNDABERG QLD 4670

Phone: 07 4153 9253

Fax: 07 4151 0895

Web: www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/library

Email: library@bundaberg.qld.gov.au

Opening Hours:
Mon - Thu: 9.30 - 6.00pm
Fri: 9.30 - 5.00pm
Sat: 9.00 - 1.00pm

Fees / Charges Applicable: No*.

* Use of our resources is free. However, bookings and time limits may apply, and a small charge is applicable for all photocopies, microfilm copies, and printouts from the Internet.

The Bundaberg Library's Reference Section holds some births, deaths, marriages, and cemetery indexes for the local area, as well as lone graves, newspaper indexes and more.

Microfilm of the local newspaper is also available. Please book at the desk to use the microfilm reader. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The Library also holds "how to" books that give advice and hints on how to research and write your family history.

See also the Library's Genealogy Web Guides for Internet addresses that may help you in your search for information.

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State Library of Queensland - Family History Service

Address:
PO Box 3488
SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101

Phone: 07 3840 7775

Fax: 07 3842 9126

Email: genie@slq.qld.gov.au

Web: www.slq.qld.gov.au/serv/fh

Queensland State Archives

Address:

Phone: 07 3131 7777

Fax: 07 3131 7764

Email: info@archives.qld.gov.au

Web: www.archives.qld.gov.au

Births, Deaths, Marriages (Justice Department)

Address:

Phone: 07 3247 9203 or 1300 366 430

Fax: 07 3247 5818

Email: bdm-mail@justice.qld.gov.au

Web: www.justice.qld.gov.au/bdm/home.htm

National Archives of Australia (Brisbane Office)

Address:

Phone: 07 3249 4226

Fax: 07 3399 6589

Web: www.naa.gov.au/the_collection/family_history.htm

National Archives of Australia - National Reference Service (Canberra)

Address:

Phone: 1300 886 881

Fax: 1300 886 882

Email: ref@naa.gov.au

Web: www.naa.gov.au/the_collection/family_history.htm

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