Our Collection
Collections
Books
An example of our various book collections is The South Australian Government Gazettes from 1853 to 1992.
Photographs
Our photographs span many years and subjects. The photo on the left shows members of the West Torrens District in 1916 - 1917.
Maps and Charts
We have a large collection of maps and charts covering a range of years and districts (mainly West Torrens and Thebarton).
Artefacts
Our collection is small in number but includes a range of diverse items
Houses
We have articles on the history of several historic homes in West Torrens including, in the photo on the left, Bucklands at North Plympton.
People
We have a wide range of records relating to people, including oral history transcripts. On the left is a photograph of prominent community members at the opening of the Tapleys Hill Road (Stanford) Bridge in 1911.
Exhibitions
We have records relating to City of West Torrens exhibitions and our role in them. On the left is a photo of the City of West Torrens Cheer Up Hut Exhibition (2015) to commemorate the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign
Transport
We have many articles and photos covering the diverse modes of transport used in the district over the years.
District Council of West Torrens Assessment Books
Copies of the first assessment books of the District Council of West Torrens 1853-1864