Publications
Catalogue for the NSW Public Sector | Catalogue for the public
New additions
Registers of assignments and other legal instruments
The nine volumes of Registers of assignments and other legal instruments, known as the 'Old Registers' (NRS 5604), provide a valuable insight into this State's colonial history from 1794 to 1824. They include information on: land transactions; domestic legal matters such as affidavits, bills of sale and bonds; whaling and shipping agreements; a variety of deeds; letters of power of attorney; names of early colonists; and place names within Sydney and the colony.
Annual Reports
Guides and Books
- Guide to Convicts and Convict Administration
- Guide to Responsible Government
- The Administration of New South Wales Volume 1: Politics‚ Patronage and Public Works
- The Administration of New South Wales Volume 2: Humble and Obedient Servants
Historical Publications
- The Administration of the Official Archives in NSW (PDF zip file 100mb) by Russell Doust
Please note this is a large file - 245 pages and may take some time to download. We recommend only broadband users download this file.
» Right-click here to download (PDF zip file 100mb)
For permission to publish please email the author, Russell Doust, at rfdoust@ozemail.com.au. The author allows use of all versions of this document under the terms of the Copyright Act for research and private study, but not for publication without approval.
We can also supply you with a CD-Rom version of this file. Contact the
Assistant, Publications and Online Services for more information.
- Recently published indexes
- State archives in New South Wales 1788-1960: A tale of tension and neglect (PDF, 145kb) by Alan Ventress
Information Leaflets
- Archives in Brief - an excellent starting point for your research
- Recordkeeping in Brief - short topic-based guides for records managers
Newsletters and Magazines - free
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Community Access Points Newsletter - news on latest developments and improvements to finding aids relating to records in the Archives Resources Kit (ARK).
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For the Record eNewsletter - Managing records in the NSW public sector
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Now&Then eNewsletter - Research tools and resources, seminars and other activities
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Vital Signs magazine - Feature stories, profiles and what's on information
To order
You can purchase most of our publications securely online at shop.nsw - the NSW Government Online Shop, or download our print-friendly order form (PDF, 193kb).
You can also order microformed records for your family or local history society.
Enquiries
For all enquiries please contact the Assistant, Publications and Online Services at puboff@records.nsw.gov.au.
See also our publishing policy and terms and conditions for the use of our publications.
