Exploring Government Gazettes A gazette is an official publication for the purpose of notifying the actions and decisions of the government. All Australian governments (Commonwealth, State and Territory) publish official gazettes.Notices published in government gazettes cover all aspects of government concern and regulation.
Family History Resources Your local public library is the best place to start your research. Here you will be able to access local history databases, borrow books to assist you in compiling your family history and find contacts for local family history groups.
History of the Local Government Area The Local Studies Collection at Cessnock Library celebrates our local history. An active collection, it contains original records documenting the lives of local people, the histories of local businesses, organisations and community groups.
Kimberly's Top Ten Trove Tips Kick start your research on Trove with our Local Studies Librarian's top tips.
Our rich heritage The majority of the Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA) lies upon the Traditional Custodian country of the Wonnarua Nation and also includes Darkinjung and Awabakal lands.
Finding photographs of Cessnock LGA Are you trying to locate historical photographs of the Cessnock LGA? Read this information sheet so you know just where to look.