Resources
The organisations, archives and research tools that can support this community heritage project.
Below you will find useful research links for anyone interested in exploring the history of 38 Morrow Street and the Riverina more broadly.
If your organisation would like to be involved, we would love to hear from you
Local Partners & Organisations
CSU Regional Archives
The largest archival repository in regional Australia, holding records of 38 Morrow Street going back to its history as a WWII servicewomen’s hostel. A key research partner for this project.
Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society
Holds records, photographs and materials relating to Wagga Wagga’s social history. Being approached about auspicing the Council heritage grant and connecting with former boarders.
Wagga Wagga City Library
Home to a significant local history collection including photographs, newspaper clippings and electoral rolls. Being approached about archiving oral histories and stocking the finished book.
Museum of the Riverina
Social history museum with two Wagga Wagga sites and a collection of approximately 15,000 objects, photographs and materials documenting the city and region. Being approached about archiving and collaboration.
Eastern Riverina Arts (ERA)
The region’s peak arts body, connecting artists, communities and councils across the Riverina. Listed as a key partner in the Wagga Wagga 2050 Community Strategic Plan. Being approached about creative collaboration and auspicing.
The Daily Advertiser
Wagga Wagga’s newspaper of record since 1868, with an extensive archive available through Trove. Being approached about running a story to help find former boarders and advice on accessing historical records.
Country Women’s Association (CWA)
Australia’s largest women’s organisation, with deep roots in the Riverina community. Approached about collaboration and auspicing, and to help connect with women who remember The Manor era. Notably, former boarders from the 1960s were known to join the CWA Wagga Younger Set.
Mates Gully Accommodation
The current home of 38 Morrow Street, run by owner Marcia. The visit that started this entire project. Marcia is aware of and supportive of the Wagga Girls book.
Wagga Wagga City Council
An application has been lodged for the 2026/27 Annual Grants Program under the Local Heritage category, aligned with the Wagga Wagga 2050 Community Strategic Plan objectives around arts, culture, heritage and identity.
Research Resources
Trove — National Library of Australia
Australia’s free online research portal. Search over 200 million historical newspaper pages including the Daily Advertiser (Wagga Wagga) from 1911 onwards.
CSU Regional Archives — Online Catalogue
Search the Archives’ collection of Riverina and Murray records, including materials relating to 38 Morrow Street’s history as a WWII servicewomen’s hostel.
On Record — CSU Archives Blog
Stories and research from the CSU Regional Archives, including a post specifically about the history of 38 Morrow Street.
Wagga Wagga City Library — Local History
The Library’s local history collection holds photographs, newspaper clippings, electoral rolls and community records relevant to Wagga Wagga’s social history.
Wagga Wagga & District Historical Society
Holds materials and photographs relating to Wagga Wagga’s history. Also offers a paid research service for enquiries about people, places and events.
NSW State Archives
Archives of NSW government agencies including electoral rolls, land records and court records. CSU Regional Archives is the designated repository for Riverina and Murray region state records.
Wagga Wagga & District Family History Society
Extensive family history resources including cemetery transcripts, newspaper indexes and birth, death and marriage records for the Wagga Wagga district.
Oral History Australia
The national peak body for oral history practice in Australia. Resources, ethical guidelines, training and support for community oral history projects.
National Library of Australia — Oral History Collection
Thousands of recorded interviews documenting Australian life, community and social history, available to search and listen to online.
Wagga Wagga 2050 — Community Strategic Plan
Council’s long-term plan for the city, which this project aligns with under the Vibrant focus area — particularly objectives around arts, cultural heritage, identity and inclusive community.
Museum of the Riverina — Online Collection
Browse the Museum’s collection of objects, photographs and materials documenting the history of Wagga Wagga and the Riverina region.
National and State Libraries Australasia — Oral History Guidelines
Best-practice guidance for community oral history projects, including ethical standards, consent processes, interview technique and archiving.
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