General and chronological works

Catalogue searches

Use the Browse function in the Catalogue to find general histories, bibliographies and encyclopedias relating to Australia. Example subject searches are:

Historical overview: selected titles

Chronologies: selected titles

Australia Through Time 1993+
Annual chronology covering Australian history since 1868. An account of news-making people and events of the day set in the context of the time. The latest issue is located in the Reference Collection. NLf 994.04 AUS
 
Chronicle of Australia 2000
Information is presented chronologically from the estimated period of the first human contact of what is now Australia, to the present time. RFq 994 C557
 
Australia: An Illustrated History: From Dreamtime to the New Millennium 2004
Describes the history of Australia from the age of the dinosaurs to the present time, with more than 600 pictures and a bright and readable text. Rich in little-known facts about all aspects of Australian history. RF 994 M137
         Mark Peel and Christina Twomey. An issue-based history of Australia with a clear chronological narrative. 

Electronic resources

Browse databases on our eResources pages. Databases may be freely available or by logging in with your Library card. Some are only accessible in the Library building.

Key items:

AUSCHRON - A Chronology of Australian Historic & Current Events: Provides a listing of significant events in Australian history with emphasis on current happenings, and covering all topics from politics and law to the arts and sport. Available inside the National Library of Australia building only.