Local History Centre Collection
The Local History Centre contains an extensive collection of material of use to both local and family history researchers that relates to the area covered by the Mount Barker District Council.
The collection is searchable via the:
The Local History Collection provides an opportunity to appreciate the local area and the people, both past and present, and to preserve it for the future.
Historical Walks
Local History Webinar
Other records include:
Books that relate to the Mount Barker District and surrounding areas.
District Registers for Mount Barker, Nairne and Strathalbyn.
Courier Newspaper from 1880
Photographs
Vertical files of unpublished information
School records
Parish records (Catholic & Anglican)
Archive of original material
State Resources are available and include:
SA Birth, Death & Marriage index on microfiche
SA Birth registrations, 1842 - 1928
SA Marriages registrations, 1842 - 1937
SA Deaths registrations, 1842 - 1972
Biographical index of South Australians 1836 - 1885
Local History Centre
Contact Local History Officer Phone: 8393 6400 | Email: library@mountbarker.sa.gov.au
Opening Hours
Monday: 9am - 7pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 8pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 4pm