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Archives
The Diocese of Perth has a Diocesan Archives Committee which is charged with ensuring the records of the diocese are looked after and made available to parishes and the general public, subject to access. The archives are situated on the 10th floor of the Law Chambers Building and are processed and arranged by the Archivist. The archive provides a research room and assistance is provided by professional staff. Records considered to be fragile are not available for research.
Contact details and opening hours
Enquiries to: Annie Q. Medley, Archivist
Phone: (08) 9325 7455 (Church Office)
Phone: (08) 9425 7243 (Direct)
Fax: (08) 9221 4118
Email: archives@perth.anglican.org
Opening Hours: Wednesday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm
Research Hours: Wednesday to Friday, 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Advance notice is required by phone or email.
Access can be arranged via written application for academic or literary research.
Proof of identify is required.
Acquisition Focus
- Administrative and financial records of the Anglican Diocese of Perth;
- Relevant papers of Archbishops of Perth;
- Relevant papers of the Assistant Bishops of Perth;
- Relevant papers of the Anglican Province of Western Australia where these documents are held at the offices of the Diocese of Perth;
- Relevant papers of allied agencies run by or affiliated with the Diocese of Perth and parishes of the Diocese of Perth by arrangement.
The Diocesan Archives and Parish Records
Archives are generally kept with the individual parishes, the diocesan Archivist is happy to be of assistance with any enquires. A parish handbook for archives has been produced to help those in charge of parish records. The diocesan archives will store parish records under certain circumstances, including fragility of very old records. However, there is no need for parishes to transfer their records to the archives as long as they are properly cared for in the home parish. All transfers to diocesan archives from parishes must be by consultation with the Archivist.
Some parish archives, including baptisms and marriages, have been deposited with J S Battye Library of West Australian History in the State Reference Library. A list of archives arranged by their location are accessible from this link:
Telephone enquiries: (08) 9427 3291
Website: www.slwa.wa.gov.au
Research Application
To apply to conduct research at the archives, please complete the Research Application Form and the Research Room Procedure Form. The completed forms should be mailed to:
Anglican Diocese of Perth
Archives
GPO Box W2067
Perth WA 6846
Deed of Gift
If you wish to gift an article of historical significance to the archives, please complete the Deed of Gift form and return it, along with the article to:
Anglican Diocese of Perth
Archives
GPO Box W2067
Perth WA 6846
If delivering in person, please email or telephone (08) 9425 7243 for an appointment. Please note: opening hours are 8.30am - 5.00pm Wednesday to Friday.
Statute and Policies
The statute and policies are the authority for the functioning of the archives.
Records and Archives Statute 1996
Archives Policy
Parish Archives Policy