Resources
There is a goldmine of information available to the Hill End and Tambaroora researcher on this site.
These resources are the result of the work by a small band of devoted volunteers. Material has been sourced from places such as the State Library of New South Wales, State Records, National Archives of Australia, books, periodicals and websites.
We are grateful to other keen collectors of HillEndiana who have allowed us to access and share their personal collections of photographs, records and family histories. This material is what makes our website unique; it is available nowhere else. Our aim is to collect this material and present it in one location to make investigating the district easier and more rewarding for the researcher.
If you have, or know of, material that you think may be of interest to others and wish to share it then please contact us.
For a selection of general reference material relating specifically to Hill End research check out our Researching your Hill End Ancestors Handout.
We have made material available under the following headings:
"How to" guides
These documents and lists will help you if you are just starting out in search of your Hill End and Tambaroora ancestors. More information regularly becomes available so return to this section periodically to see what is NEW.
Art
Hill End has a thriving community of artists. In this section you can read more about their work and history.
Music
With no TV or internet (or even electricity until the 1960s!) the people of the district learned to make their own entertainment. Music and storytelling played an important part and these skills were handed down from one generation to another.
Literature
The surrounding and unique atmosphere inspired many poets and writers. Read more about Hill End & Tambaroora inspired literature in this section.
Film
The Hill End and Tambaroora surroundings are a great setting for film makers. Read more about it in this section (Coming soon)
Newspapers
In the early years the worthy citizens of Sydney, and indeed the world, relied upon regular reports in the day’s press to inform them of activities in the goldfields. In this section you can find information about our collection of old newspapers.
Our publications
Maps
The following maps show local and historical places of interest and give many locations which are difficult to find on current day maps.
Databases
Here you will find a large selection of transcribed documents that relate specifically to the Hill End & Tambaroora district, many of which are not available in public collections. These all include lists of names and localities. Work your way through the lists to see if your ancestor was recorded.
Please note: when searching these records, you may need to use your browser’s “search” facility to look for particular names. It is also suggested that you browse the entire listing as you may recognize variations in spellings of these names.
