Family History Resources

Australian War Memorial holds a vast collection of service records.

Find a Grave helps you locate the graves of your ancestors.

Italian Historical Society has useful information and advice for researchers

National Archives of Australia is a rich source of information for Family Historians on people who migrated to Australia, served in the Defence Forces, are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander origin, were interned or investigated by the government or applied for copyright, patents or trademarks

National Library of Australia holds a wealth of resources for Family Historians

State Library of Victoria has research guides to online resources and talks, providing the inspiration and tools you need to research your family's past

Historical Maps 

Available from the University of Melbourne, access digital copies of Melway Maps from 1966 to 1999.

The State Library of Victoria is a great resource for exploring our local area or finding where your ancestors lived. 

Public Records Office of Victoria has an extensive historic plan collection. This contains thousands of items including plans survey and maps.

Historical Societies

• Brighton Historical Society
• Brighton Cemetorians
• Sandringham & District Historical Society

World War 1

The State Library of Victoria holds records on Australian service personnel and their war activities. This includes medical personnel such as doctors and nurses. Non-combatants such as journalists and photographers also enlisted in the army, so army records are relevant to them too.