Search this database for more than family names. You will need to think laterally as some items are listed by the person's first name ie: William Johnes, not Johnes William as expected.
Also remember the name may be entered as it sounds, or spelled with "tt" not one as you expect. You will also find paddlesteamer names, events, places and much more.
There may be a lot of information, or not much at all, however all these names are on our database for some reason.
Our Research Database is available for download in these three sections.
Please note that we are updating our inhouse database regularly, so if your name is not here please ask a researcher.
Researchers please note we have the local newspaper "Riverine Herald" from 1863-1997 on microfilm, and from March 1998-Dec 2001 has been loaded to Trove, August 2005 forward is on disc in house.
Most issues to 1903 have been indexed but as Trove has the paper online to 1954 we are now focusing on 1955 forward which is very time consuming to research, so if you require research please give us plenty of time and try to give us an approximate date. Indexing of 1955 to 1959 completed. This project is ongoing with new indexes added regularly.
If you find it difficult to access Trove please feel free to contact us for assistance via our films.
This project is ongoing with new indexes added regularly.
Research Fee $30 first enquiry. Further research may incur charges @ $30 per hour,
however client will be advised prior to any further work being done.
Photocopy sheets $1 each.
Payment for research can be made by EFT, cheque or money order, or call. See details on form.
To ask for our assistance please mail, email, or phone us - details can be found on our Contact Us page.
Alternatively, you can download our research form
All enquiries incur a $30 basic research fee with no guarantee that information will be found.
It is important to provide as much detail as possible (e.g. dates, names, locations, etc).
This will help to establish the correct family / property details are provided.
It takes at least a couple of hours to locate a connection to enquiries and even longer in searching rates notices and newspaper articles.
Please note: Due to the nature of our archives self research is not possible.
The archivists are always available by appointment, or can be contacted by mail or email.
Also note an embargo may apply to some sensitive records/files.
For those travelling some distance, for research purposes or to view family artefacts we may have, it is recommended that you contact us prior to your visit to make an appointment.
DISCLAIMER
While every effort is made to validate research inquiries that are undertaken, Echuca Historical Society cannot be held responsible for any errors or incorrect information that may occur.
If you are visiting our new Research Centre please access through Museum