Research

Although the management and operation of the Murwillumbah Museum and collection is now fully in the hands of Tweed Shire Council's Museum staff, Society members remain very closely engaged with the Museum, its exhibits, activities and operation while being able even more to pursue research and other coordinated activities across any relevant area.

Below are just some examples of the exciting activities in which our members meet our key goals of researching, preserving and promoting the rich history of the Tweed Valley:

Undertaking structured and directed research activities into:

Existing and new collection items on behalf of and in conjunction with the Museum
Assisting the Museum in developing new displays and activities
The rich built-environment legacy we enjoy in our district e.g. our treasured streetscape of art deco and other heritage buildings
Interviewing and capturing the personal, human stories of prominent citizens, descendants of Tweed Valley pioneers, long-term residents, local characters etc.
Famous and long-term local businesses
Natural events which have impacted on our area
The history of local sporting groups, sporting facilities and institutions
Family history research for the public
Famous people from the district, and
Any other research the Society may wish to undertake independently

Support the Museum in the development of Fact Sheets and other written material pertaining to the Museum collection or other historical matters
Working with the Museum to catalogue, expand and research the photographic collection
With training, use the Vernon software and contribute to its data store
Production of booklets and other publications to publish the results of research activities where appropriate
Join the happy Timelines newsletter team in research, story writing, conduct of interviews, newsletter production etc.

Interested in joining us? Please email membership@murwillumbahhistoricalsociety.org.au for more info or download and return our membership application form.

The Murwillumbah Historical Society regularly conducts research on behalf of clients into the history of the region and its people. Contact us at research@murwillumbahhistoricalsociety.org.au or phone (02) 6670 2273 to discuss your requirements (a minimum fee of $25 plus photocopying is asked for research into a given topic).

The following is just some of the Research Material we hold: Pioneer Family Records, Special Topics (Cemetery, Births, Deaths, Marriages, Parish Maps, Schools), Localities and Library Resources, Family Trees and other Local History resources.

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