Research Resources
There are many organisations and Internet sites that can provide information about Illawarra history and heritage. The pre-eminent resource is the Wollongong City Library, Local Studies collection. http://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/library/services/pages/localhistoryinformation.aspx
The collection is located on level 1, 41 Burelli St, Wollongong. Telephone : 02 4227 7414
Local history articles published in the Illawarra Historical Society Bulletin have been digitised by the University of Wollongong Library. The full-text versions of the articles are hosted by the University.
The link below will take you to the University site where you can search the Society's Bulletins from 1945 to 2014.
GENERAL RESOURCES:
| Illawarra Historical Society Bulletin | Articles on local topics published 1945-2014 |
| Heritage Tales from the Illawarra | Articles written by journalist, Michelle Hoctor |
| Joseph Davis | Wide range of articles on local topics particularly the northern suburbs |
| Michael Organ | Collection of articles and other sources compiled by local historian |
| Trove (National Library of Australia) | Index to publications, images and other information resources contained in Australian libraries. |
| Timeless Wollongong | Articles written for the Wollongong Advertiser by historian, Carol Herben. |
| Trove Newspapers | Index to articles in newspapers throughout Australia |
| University of Wollongong Archives | Provides access to a wide variety of resources relating to Illawarra. |
| IMAGES | Online articles relating to a wide range of historical topics particularly relating to the northern suburbs. |
| Dapto History in Photos | Historic and contemporary images of Dapto and surrounds |
| Lost Wollongong | Community website providing access to historical and contemporary images of Illawarra |
| INDUSTRY | |
| Illawarra Coal | History of coal mines and mining in Illawarra |
| Mt Kembla | Website of Mt Kembla Mining Heritage Inc |
| Mining & Metallurgy | Australian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy, Illawarra |
| PEOPLE | |
| Family History | Illawarra Family History website |
| Migration | Website of the Illawarra Migration Heritage Project |
| World War 1 | Images and information about soldiers from Illawarra who enlisted in World War I |
| PLACES | |
| Helensburgh | Website of the Helensburgh & District Historical Society |
| Northern Illawarra | Articles written by local historian, Mick Roberts |
| Port Kembla | Historical and general information about Port Kembla |
| Shellharbour Local Environmental Plans | Includes list of buildings and places on the Shellharbour City Council environmental heritage register |
| Wollongong Local Environmental Plans | Includes list of buildings and places on the Wollongong City Council environmental heritage register |