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Local History

Digitised Photos and Maps

Gympie Regional Libraries holds 1,000s of photographs in the local history collection.

Gympie Regional Memories

Check out our Gympie Region Memories Blog. Read all about the history of the region and submit your own stories to be added to the collection.

Heritage Talks

Have a look at these historical films and talks to learn about days gone by. Local History Talks are held regularly at Gympie Library and across the Gympie Region.

Heritage Trails

Follow the Gympie Regional Heritage Trail and discover the Gympie Region's diverse heritage, history and culture.

Local History Collection

Explore historical resources or visit our digital archive to discover the Gympie Region's past.

Place Names

Learn how the places around the region got their names

The Past in Print

The past in print is a selection of well researched books outlining the Gympie region’s history.

Then and Now

Gympie Region Then and Now website. Take a look at comparison photographs to see how much the region has changed.

Street Names

Learn how the local streets and roads got their names.

Submit a Local History Query

For support with research, to access specific resources or to submit a query.

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8-14 Mellor St, Gympie
Queensland, Australia 4570

Phone: 07 5481 0859
Email: library@gympie.qld.gov.au

ABN: 91 269 530 353

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Public libraries are a partnership between Local Government and the Queensland Government through State Library of Queensland.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Gympie Regional Council acknowledges the traditional owners of the land and pays its respect to the elders of the past, present and emerging.

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