Church Archives
Church records of interest to family history researchers include baptismal, marriage and burial registers. While the Battye Library holds a large collection of these records, there may be others (especially more recent records) still held by the church. Many local parishes in both the metropolitan area and the country could still hold such records and the researcher seeking information on a person who lived in a particular suburb, town or district should contact the local church in that area. Other records may be held by the various church archives.
Anglican Church of Australia Archives
Address: Church House, Level 5, 3 Pier Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000
Anglican Diocese Perth Archives: 58 Yule Drive, Middle Swan, Western Australia, 6056
Archivist Telephone: (08) 9374 5627
Email: archives@perth.anglican.org
Opening Hours: The archivist is employed full-time but access to the archives is by appointment only, please arrange at least the day before you wish to access the archives.
Archive records are generally kept with the individual parishes, unless the parish does not have the facilities or space to store them, in which case they are transferred to the Diocesan Archives. The Archivist will assist with any enquiries regarding Parish records. Advance notice is required by phone or email. Access can be arranged via written application for academic or literary research. Proof of identity is required. Some parish archives, including baptisms, marriages and burials, have been deposited with the Battye Library (see MN 614 for a list of parishes and records held).
Catholic Church Archives
Address: 193 Harold Street
Mount Lawley WA 6050
Mailing: 40A Mary Street
Highgate WA 6003
Telephone: (08) 6104 3626
Email Enquiries: archives@perthcatholic.org.au
The Battye Library holds few Catholic Church records and most will only be available through the Catholic Church Archives.
Uniting Church Archives
Address: 85-89 Edward Street
Perth WA 6000
Telephone/Fax: (08) 9280 9600
Email: archiveswa@wa.uca.org.au
Opening Hours: Archives is run by a dedicated team of volunteers. Opening Hours: Monday and Friday. 10.00am – 3.00pm. Please phone ahead.
The Uniting Church Archives is responsible for the collection and preservation of historical records from the Congregational, Methodist, Presbyterian and Uniting Churches. Records are available at the Archives (please phone the archivist ahead of your visit) and at the Battye Library (see MN 172, MN 257, MN 659, MN 713 and MN 930 for a listing of records).