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Index to Records
An ongoing database of over 41,000 records held by the Society of:
• People • Places • Events • Obituaries • Local Naturalisations
• Land Holders of Farms, Towns & Villages
• Index to Hanwood School Admissions (The first school in this district after the advent of the Irrigation Scheme)
Cemetery Monumental Inscriptions, Burial Records & extra information on our Riverina Cemetery CD, Version 2. The extra information may be an Obituary, Death Notice, In Memoriam, Return Thanks etc extracted from Griffith's local newspapers (starting from 29 Sept 1929), other local newspapers or supplied by a family member.
Further information on our Riverina Cemeteries CD.
Current project - Indexing of Obituaries,
In Memoriam, Death Notices etc in 'The Narrandera Argus'
'The Griffith Collection' - Over 7,500 copies of original photos.
Griffith & Yenda War Memorials - Servicemen's names
Pioneer Families & Histories of Local Town & Places
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NOTE: None of the Books listed below are available for sale through our Society.
GRIFFITH & DISTRICT
Griffith & District Pioneers
Series 1 published 1990, Series 2 published 1992,
Series 3 - Part 1 & 2 published 1993 By our Society.
All books include history on settlement of Griffith.
A Howling Wilderness
Published by Griffith High School History Department
Short histories on Griffith, Griffith High School, Griffith Primary School, Bagtown, Ardlethan, Lake Cargelligo, Beckom, Darlington Point, Erigolia,
A Spread of Green – Griffith, It’s People and Past Events
By Sue Chessbrough
History of Griffith & District
From Wilderness to Eden – A History of Griffith Its Region and Its People
By BM Kelly Published 1988
Coolah Chronicle 1995 – 75th Anniversary Edition 1920-1995
By Griffith Public School
School Magazine showing memories & events through each decade
From Bagtown to Base 1910-1969 Griffith Base Hospital
By A Parsons, R Brown Published 2005
Is a collection of fascinating stories of district health care of earlier years and the personal recollections and anecdotes of the people who provided it.
ARDLETHAN
The Years of Change
By JJ Griffin Published 1970
A story of the development of the Ardlethan and Beckom Districts.
Poppet Heads & Wheatfields
By the Book Committee of the Back-to-Ardlethan Week Committee & RH Taylor, A Griffiths Published 1985
A history of Ardlethan and district, wheat and tin centre of South-West NSW.
BAGTOWN
Griffith & District Pioneers - Series 1
Published in 1990 by our Society
BARELLAN
Early Days in Barellan & District
By Barellan P.A. & I Society
A look at life in the Barellan District through the reproduction of the full series of GOW & GOW’s quarterly gazettes. Covering the years 1924 – 1929
BEELBANGERA
Beelbangera
By L Raymond, G Blanch, L Catanzariti, G O’Brien, W Blanch Published 1988
History, pictures, school & recollections from local people
BILBUL
Bilbul Public School – A History
By Bilbul Public School P & C Association 1988
Recollections of school days, aspects of life and the people who made up the families of this district, school photos
BINYA
Bynya to Binya History of Binya
By B Kite, L Irvin, B Spears, K Gullifer.
Collection of memories and stories of the Settlers and of the early days of Binya contributed by past and present members and families.
CARRATHOOL
All Those Yesterday’s – A history of Carrathool Shire
By WG Parker Published 1975
Brave Beginnings
By C Merrylees
History of Carrathool & short stories of Stations & Settlers living in the area
COLEAMBALLY
The Story of Coleambally
By Coleambally Progress Association & Coleambally Promotion Committee
The Story of Coleambally II
By Coleambally Committee of Management
Beyond the Ballot Box
By P Burge & J Woodman
Short history & Settlers of Coleambally
DARLINGTON POINT
History of Darlington Point
By Murrumbidgee Shire Council
Darlington Point School’ Centenary 1882 - 1982
By Darlington Point School Centenary Committee, 1982
Kooba Station
By Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
GOGELDRIE
Gogeldrie
By Pat Burge
History including people, places and events
GOOLGOWI
Corridors of Gold
History of Goolgowi & District – Tabbita, Stackpoole, Wollarma, Budawong, Merungi, Yoolarai, 50 Years of Education 1917 - 1977
A Photographic History of Goolgowi & District
By J Campbell & B Ledwidge
Five books Covering the years 1920 – 1980
HANWOOD
Index to Hanwood School Admissions (fiche at our library)
The first school in this district after the advent of the Irrigation Scheme.
I Went to Hanwood! 1913 - 1988
By Hanwood School 75th Anniversary Committee
Dedicated to the pioneers of the Hanwood district & all pupils, past, present and future of the School.
HILLSTON
A Century of Education at Hillston 1882 – 1982
By Hillston Central School Centenary Committee.
Where the River Divides (Book available at Hillston Library)
By Hillston Book Committee
History of Hillston and District - Book is dedicated to the memories of the early pioneers, men and women who came and persevered through drought, flood and fire
LAKE CARGELLIGO
Our Show – Yours and Mine 1925 – 2000
By Lake Cargelligo Show Society
Brief history of the Lake Cargelligo Show Society
The Dusts of Time 1873 – 1973 (Gold Dust, Red Dust and Bull Dust)
By Back to Lake Cargelligo Centenary Celebrations Committee
Compiled from articles largely contributed by individuals and organisations.
LAKE WYANGAN
The View Back – A History of Lake Wyangan
By The Lake Wyangan Committee
MERRIWAGGA
A Photographic History of Merriwagga & District
Five Books Covering the years 1920 – 1980
By V Ledwidge & A Robertson
MYALL PARK
Memories of Myall Park
By Back to Myall Park Committee
List of early settlers
NARADHAN
Naradhan School Railway, Golden Jubilee 1929 - 1979
By Back to Naradhan Weekend Committee.
A collection of memories and facts of Naradhan and its people of days gone by and today.
NARRANDERA
Narrandera Shire
By Bill Gammage
History with pictures & maps of local shire
St Joseph’s Centenary – Narrandera 1890 – 1990
RANKIN’S SPRING
Conapaira Links 1858 - 1998
By Back to Rankin’s Springs Celebrations
History of Rankin’s Springs & District, including families, organisations, churches, sport & schools – Bailallie, Caranya, Conapaira West, Erigolia, Heatherbrae, Melbergen, Melbow, Merungi Gap School, Monia Gap, Rankin’s Springs. Wirringulla, Yoolaroi
Rankin’s Springs Public School Golden Jubilee 1926 - 1976
By Rankin Springs Public School
Short history of township, Schools – Rankins Springs, Bluff, Caranya, Heatherbrae, Erigola, Conapaira & Wirringulla & sporting clubs
THARBOGANG
Tharbogang Golden Memories 1929 – 1979
By Back to Tharbogang School Golden Jubilee
The early history of Tharbogang and its surrounding area, collation of memories and facts of their school.
WEETHALLE
Weethalle – 50th Anniversary 1924 - 1974
History of the town and early settlers.
Talk About Weethalle – 75th Celebration 1924 -1999
By Weethalle 75th Celebration Committee
History of the town, schools, sporting associations, memories & stories from 117 pioneer & today’s families
WHITTON
Whitton Public School Centenary 1884 – 1984 (Book available at Whitton Museum)
By Whitton Public School Centenary Committee 1984
A History of Whitton Railway Station (Book available at Whitton Museum)
By Kirsten McKillop, Reg Winkler & Whitton Historical Society Published 2002
Includes short history of NSW Railways, John Whitton & Whitton.
WUMBULGAL
Wumbulgal School – 50th Anniversary 1932 - 1982
By Organising Committee of 50th Anniversary Reunion
Includes short history on Wumbulgal
YENDA
Uniting Church in Australia – Yenda
Celebration 80 years 1922 - 2002
St Therese’s School – Yenda
Jubilee Book 1937 – 1987
Facing the Task
Over 75 years of Yenda Public School
The Blues Book – Yenda Blueheelers
Page Updated 28 July 2007