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Recollect Central West

Central West Libraries Online Collections

Welcome to Recollect Central West a place to capture and share the history, heritage and stories of Central West NSW. It provides easy online access to a rich store of heritage material relating to the Central West of NSW, its people, places and events.

 

Central West Libraries is always interested in obtaining material to add to our collection. If you would like to donate photographs, maps, brochures, ephemeral material and archives relating to the region, please contact us via the feedback link if you would like to donate.

 

See Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

 

Central West Libraries acknowledges the Wiradjuri people as the traditional custodians of the lands on which we are located and pay our respects to them for their care and custodianship of these lands for over 40,000 years.

Please note that the names and images of deceased Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples may be contained within this collection.

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Central Western Daily Negatives
Central Western Daily Negatives
Cook Park Celebrating 150 Years
Cook Park Celebrating 150 Years
This collection has been established as a place where the community can share their memories and photographs of Cook Park, Orange, NSW.
Orange Lions Club Time Capsule
Orange Lions Club Time Capsule
The collection contains items from the time capsule.
Orange City Library
Orange City Library
Orange City Library maintains a collection of historical photographs, images, documents and ephemera of Orange and district.
Orange Festival of Arts
Orange Festival of Arts
Orange Festival of Arts was held in Orange between 1965 and he 1980s.
Orange Civic Theatre
Orange Civic Theatre
The Orange Civic Theatre Collection comprises printed programs produced for plays, musicals, concerts, theatre productions, dance and school performances. Programs were produced to advertise what...
Banjo Paterson Writing Award winners
Banjo Paterson Writing Award winners
The Banjo Paterson Writing Awards were introduced in 1991 by the Banjo Paterson Committee, the awards are now supported by Orange City Council and Central West Libraries.
Orange City Council
Orange City Council
Orange City Library maintains a growing collection of historical items from the Orange City Council. These items contain images, reports, programs and ephemeral material.
Orange & District Historical Society
Orange & District Historical Society
Orange & District Historical Society are dedicated to preserving the history of Orange and District. The Society holds regular sessions for groups and individuals engaged in researching, docum...
Maps and Plans
Maps and Plans
Orange City Library holds maps and plans of Orange and district. The collection includes: • topographic maps • early subdivision plans • early Orange drainage maps • early Town of Ora...

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Orange Swimming BathsManildra Show second dayCentral Western Daily staff at workCentral Western Daily staff at workCentral Western Daily staff at workCentral Western Daily staff at workCentral Western Daily staff at workRogers Meat Works picnicDecember Race meeting at OrangeDecember Race meeting at OrangeDecember Race meeting at OrangeFire at Selwood's property, Cadia RoadSawdust burner at Speets Bend for Wangarrie SawmillWorkmen sealing the road at Bloomfield HospitalWorkmen sealing the road at Bloomfield HospitalWorkmen sealing the road at Bloomfield HospitalWorkmen sealing the road at Bloomfield HospitalWorkmen sealing the road at Bloomfield HospitalWorkmen sealing the road at Bloomfield HospitalTreatment works progress photosTreatment works progress photosTreatment works progress photosTreatment works progress photosTreatment works progress photosTreatment works progress photosTreatment works progress photosTreatment works progress photosMrs Graf's birthday cakeMrs Graf's birthday cakeMrs Graf's birthday cakeDe La Salle and other High Schools combined swimming carnivalDe La Salle and other High Schools combined swimming carnivalDe La Salle and other High Schools combined swimming carnivalDe La Salle and other High Schools combined swimming carnivalDe La Salle and other High Schools combined swimming carnivalMemory Park, Bathurst RoadMemory Park, Bathurst RoadEmmco football team training at Perry OvalEmmco football team training at Perry OvalEmmco football team training at Perry OvalEmmco football team training at Perry OvalEmmco football team training at Perry OvalOrange race presentations
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