Local and Family History
Physical resources
The Local Studies Collection in Mount Isa City Library includes microfilmed local newspapers from 1930-2020, printed materials about Mount Isa, photos, videos, oral history interviews, local authors' publications, and objects.
The physical items are located in the Historical Room, which can be accessed through booking. Bookings can be made via phone call or email.
Online resources
The Library has an online platform to showcase some of the photos, videos, oral history interviews, and publications in the Local Studies Collection.
QImageryQueensland Government's online collection of photographs since the 1930's. Search and download images as you investigate Queensland's history and see how the landscape has changed over time. |
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Queensland State ArchivesQueensland State Archives holds permanent records of enduring historical value for the Queensland Government and local governments. You can find records created by Queensland agencies, including:
Records can include:
Visit Queensland State Archives Getting started on researching archival records. |
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AIATSISAIATSIS (Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies) has a range of resources to assist you with your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family history research. They can also help you find information in the AIATSIS Collection and other collections in Australia. |
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AncestryAncestry Library edition provides extensive access to records and information for family history and genealogy research.
Basic hints and tips on using Ancestry by the State Library of Queensland. |
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Australian Cemeteries IndexAn extensive resource for family history researchers. It's emphasis is to provide quality images of all inscriptions in each cemetery rather than just transcript lists. |
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Queensland Birth Death Marriage RegisterThe register holds records of life events (births, deaths and marriages) that took place in Queensland between 1829 and present day. Historical records are:
Visit Queensland Birth Death Marriage Register Hints and tips on using Queensland Birth Death Marriage Register. |
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The Ryerson IndexThe Ryerson Index is a free index to death notices appearing in Australian newspapers. The date range covered extends from the Sydney Gazette of 1803 up to newspapers published within the last week or so. The Index also includes many funeral notices, and some probate notices and obituaries. |
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Mount Isa Local Heritage RegisterThe Register contains 23 places of cultural heritage significance in Mount Isa. There are 9 places on the Local Heritage Register that are also on the Queensland State Heritage Register. |
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Queensland Heritage RegisterThe Queensland Heritage Register is a list of places that have cultural heritage significance to the people of Queensland. Places in the register fall into two categories:
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TroveTrove is the place to explore all things Australian. It is a single point of entry to a treasure trove of artefacts, curiosities and stories from Australia’s cultural, community and research institutions. You can find more than 14 billion digital items on any topic. |
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Australian War MemorialInclude the official histories of wars and conflicts in which Australia was involved, as well as the Roll of Honour and Commemorative Roll. Collection guides on Memorial's collections. |
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Don't know where to start your local history or family history research? We offer assistance on using the Collection and introducing tools that can help.
Most of the Local Studies collection items are donated. The Library is doing its best to preserve and make them accessible to the public. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you want to share anything with the public, whether the real items or just in digital form. This includes oral history. If you would like to share your own stories of Mount Isa, whether you are living in Mount Isa or not, we would like to interview you.