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 Tasmania. Some are available in the Genealogy Centre on the 1st floor and others are held in the stack area and need to be requested through our online paging system. Please see staff at the information desk if you need help.
| Title | Dates held |
| Hobart Town Gazette and Southern Reporter | 1816-1817 |
| Hobarton Mercury | 1854-1857 |
| Hobart Town Daily Mercury | 1858-1860 |
| Mercury | 1860-1968; 1979 onwards |
| Tasmanian Mail | 1899-1935 |
Indexes
Tasmanian Index 1966-1994
The State Library of Tasmania has indexed articles in the Mercury, the Examiner and the Advocate as well as regional newspapers and journals. Available online in PDF format.
Tasmanian Index 1994 onwards
This is the same index as the one above but, from 1994 onwards, it is available as a searchable online version.
Genealogical societies also often produce indexes to names and notices appearing in newspapers. To find these, try searching our online catalogue using the keywords 'indexes' + 'newspapers' + 'tasmania'.
Online
Historic Australian Newspapers, 1803 to 1954
The following newspaper titles are currently being digitised by the National Library:
Colonial Times and Tasmanian Advertiser
Courier
Hobart Town Courier
Hobart Town Daily Mercury
Hobart Town Gazette and Southern Reporter
Hobart Town Gazette and Van Diemen's Land Advertiser
Hobart Town Mercury
Hobarton Mercury
Mercury
This website is not yet complete but new material is being added all the time.
Page last updated: 15/05/2009 12:36:06