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Council holds information and listings of records and objects held by the former Shires of Avon, Alberton, Maffra, Rosedale and the City of Sale.
The collection includes most rate books, Council minute books and memorabilia from the former shires.
For information on this archive contact our office on 1300 366 244 or enquiries@wellington.vic.gov.au.
TROVE provides access to resources about Australia and Australians, including many resources in the National Library of Australia's collection. Items available to view online include books, pictures, journals, digitised newspapers, videos and much more.
Victoria has well over 100 individual newspaper titles online through Trove. New newspapers are constantly being added to the website. Local newspapers already digitised include:
This study provides results of research into significant precincts and individual places within the City of Sale.
* A volume of individual places is also available. This file is too large to be placed on the website, if you would like a copy for research purposes please contact Council and a delivery method can be arranged.
The Wellington Cultural History Bibliography is a document which provides a guide to local historical information.
Local history collections are also held at Sale Library, Stratford Library and Yarram Library and include many reports, newspapers and books.