The Scone and Upper Hunter Historical Society have been working since 1956 to collect and preserve the story of Scone and the Upper Hunter. Local people have worked for more than 60 years towards the goal of providing a resource for family historians and others with a quest for knowledge of the past.

The Society’s holdings include:

• NSW Department of Lands: Free selection original grants, 1862-1884
• Scone Shire Council: Rates etc, 1906-1950s
• Scone Municipal Council: Rates etc, 1887-1954
• Public and Private Schools: Rolls and administration etc, 1850s- present
• Local Sporting Organisations: Minute books
• Abbott Family: Parliamentary and rural affairs, 1830s-1960s
• W T Seaward: Local organisations, 1890s-1970s
• Doyle Records: Day books etc, 1891- present
• J A Smith: Copies of photos, 1860s- present
• Local organisations: Minute books, visitors’ books (various dates).

Research Centre is open Wednesdays 9.30 am to 2.30 pm. For research enquiries send an email to sconehistorical@yahoo.com.au Fees apply.

Postal Address:
P.O. Box 339 Scone NSW 2337