Useful Links

A public website where you can explore and learn more about the collection held at Box Cottage. Discover other hidden gems held by other organisations.

The society captures, conserves and disseminates the history of Glen Eira and its residents with the boundaries of the City of Glen Eira.

This site contains historic photos, newspaper articles and stories of early pioneers, and families who lived within the boundaries of the City of Kingston.

The Brighton Cemetorians are a community group who aim to raise the awareness of the Brighton General Cemetery.

Promoting the conservation and appreciation of the Cheltenham cemeteries. They have an online search for cemetery records.

A community organisation committed to collecting, researching and sharing an understanding of the history of Victoria. Search their extensive database.

Search Trove to explore amazing collections from Australian libraries, which include digitised newspapers, books, maps, music and much more.

The Vic. State Library has an extensive collection which can be explored both online and on-site. They provide links to many other useful databases worldwide.

Public Records Office Victoria holds an extraordinary array of records created by the Victorian Government from the mid-1830s to now. 

Explore a wealth of collections and research about natural sciences, history, technology and Indigenous cultures from Museums Victoria in Australia.

Explore Australia’s most valuable government records. The NAA is a rich source of information for family historians.