The Broome Historical Society is usually the first port of call for researchers wanting information on Broome’s history. Their extensive library and archives cover pre-colonial to more recent history.

The collection includes:

• Local Pearling Businesses: Ledger and employment records, 1890s-1950s.
• Sub-Collector of Customs, Broome: Records of imported pearling crews, 1910-1975.
• The West Australian: News articles on Broome, 1950s-1991.
• Fisheries Department WA: Register of Pearling Divers and Crew, 1912-1940s.
• Jean Haynes (nee Kennedy): Family Albums and Mementoes, 1905-1987.

For those wishing to access our records, please contact administration to make arrangements.