Research tips
- You can begin by searching Libraries Tasmania collections for any references to your property. Searching across all collections is the best way to start, as you may find references in our library catalogue, Tasmanian archives resources, and the Tasmanian Index for references in newspapers, journals and more.
- Speak to previous owners or neighbours and local history organisations to gather local knowledge on the house and area. Find a list of Tasmanian organisations at The Australian Family Historian website.
- Launceston properties and country properties: a guide to research contains excellent general research tips as well as local information on Tasmania’s north.
- Digitised Tasmanian newspapers from 1810 to 1954 on Trove provide details such as sales, lettings and business information via public notices, advertisements and articles. Try searching for your suburb/street/house, owner, occupier, or business name. Use keywords that combine owner/occupant’s names and property details, and see the section below on searching in Trove.