1. FHWA Library and office hours
Library Catalogue
Search our Library Catalogue to find out what is in our huge collection of books, journals, maps, CDs, microfilms and much more.
2. Opening Hours - Library & Resource Centre
2020 end of year closure: Units 4, 5 and 6 will be closed from 5pm on Saturday 19 December 2020, reopening 9:30 AM on Monday 11 January 2021
- Monday 09:30 to 20:00
- Tuesday Library Closed
- Wednesday 09:30 to 14:30
- Thursday 09:30 to 14:30
- Friday 09:30 to 14:30
- Saturday 13:00 to 17:00
- Sunday Library Closed
- Public Holidays Library Closed
Please note that the Library is CLOSED on all Tuesdays, Sundays and WA public holidays
3. Contact Us
We are located at Units 4, 5 and 6, 48 May Street Bayswater, WA.
See our Location Map below.
- Unit 4 - Meeting Room and Administration
- Unit 5 - Reception, Bookshop and Library
- Unit 6 - Research Room, enter through Unit 5
Phone: (08) 9271 4311
Email:
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4. FHWA at the State Library of WA
Volunteers are on hand to help with your family history research at the WA State Library when it is open:
- Tuesday 09:30 to 13:00
- Wednesday 09:30 to 13:00
- Thursday 09:30 to 13:00
Check State Library opening hours here
5. Our Front desk and Bookshop
The front desk is attended by Our Volunteers who are happy to assist you with using our resources and bookshop purchases.
The Bookshop is open at the same hours as the Library.
We have a variety of titles available and other helpful genealogy resources including books, charts and CDs. Purchases are made through the front desk or online at our Bookshop Catalogue page.
6. Reciprocal Rights other genealogical associations
Members of Affiliated Societies, Interstate and Corporate Societies have reciprocal rights to the use of our Library upon production of their current membership card, or proof of current membership payment.
7. Subscription sites
Subscription sites - available at the Library include Ancestry.com, FindMyPast, Roots Ireland, British Newspaper Archives, Scotlands People, The Genealogist.