The State Records Office of Western Australia preserves state archives, manages access to over 15km of archives in its custody and 35km held by other agencies, and encourages good record keeping among state and local governments. The archives collection began in 1945 and contains materials over 25 years old deemed to have long-term cultural or historical value, created by Western Australian colonial, state and local governments since 1829, organized by the creating department across various formats including files, maps, photographs and electronic records available through their website and searchable database.

1. Family History research Dr Lise Summers State Records Office of Western Australia GOVERNMENT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

2. What does State Records Office do? Preserve State Archives Manage and provide access to the State archives collection Encourage good recordkeeping in WA State and Local Government agencies

4. The State archives collection State Archives collection began 1945 Currently 15km in State Records Office custody Currently 35km in Agency custody

6. The State archives collection Archives: materials deemed to have long term cultural or historical value Archives created by WA Colonial, State and Local Governments since 1829 Archives generally over 25 years old Not everything created is of long-term value

8. What kind of material will you find Files Maps Survey books Posters Photographs Electronic formats

29. How to find archives in State Records Office www.sro.wa.gov.au Organised by the Department who created the records in manual and online listings File titles are searchable on online database - AEON

32. How to see material Register as a researcher – need ID Order material in advance by phone or when in the Office or 24 -48 hours before by email Digital cameras without flash are welcome