Newspapers
Newspapers are a wonderful source of biographical information. They can also help explore the social history of a particular time and place leading to a richer and more interesting family history.
Library holdings
We hold the following newspaper titles for the Northern Territory in the stack area on the 1st floor. To view them you will need to make a request through our online paging system. Please see staff at the information desk if you need help.
| Title | Dates held |
| Northern Standard | [1921?]-1955 |
| Centralian Advocate | 1947-1979 |
| Northern Territory News | 1952-1955; 1959 onwards |
Indexes
Genealogical societies often produce indexes to names and notices appearing in newspapers. To find these, try searching our online catalogue using the keywords 'indexes' + 'newspapers' + 'northern territory'.
Online
Historic Australian Newspapers, 1803 to 1954
The following newspaper titles are currently being digitised by the National Library:
Northern Territory Times
Northern Territory Times and Gazette
Please note that this website is not yet complete.
Page last updated: 24/12/2008 10:54:58