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Rockingham - The Visions Unfold

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Rockingham - The Visions Unfold

"The History of the Rockingham District to 1997" by Richard Draper

Rockingham: from Port 1872 to City 1988Rockingham: Yesterday, Today and TomorrowThe Sea and the ForestRockingham Looks Back

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Rockingham Looks Back - A History of the Rockingham District

1829-1982 by Nora Taggart

On sale at the Rockingham Museum

Thomas Peel of Swan River

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Thomas Peel of Swan River

Alexandra Hasluck

The 'Letter' Batteries

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The 'Letter' Batteries

The history of the 'letter' batteries in World War II

Reg Kidd and Ray Neal

Historical maps

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For people who love viewing old maps, which are generally in date order.

Early maps from 1830s onwards

Historic Rockingham Townsite Plans

Historic Singleton Plan

 

Past memories

Courtesy of the Rockingham District Historical Society Inc., the following is a series of photographs which show the historical development of the City through the decades.

Video

Rockingham Then and Now

A collection of images of Rockingham's history.

Archival Records

Archival records are essential if a heritage place is being demolished or substantially altered. The aim is to identify the unique qualities of a place, creating a permanent record to inform ongoing understanding of our cultural history, and significant events.

Most archival recordings are undertaken as a requirement of conditions attached to Development Approval under the City of Rockingham Town Planning Scheme No.2.

The City applies the document “Guide to preparing an archival record” which is published on the State Government website.

The following Archival Records are available:

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