AustLit

Type of Media

Newspapers and magazines

Access for Researchers

By appointment

Content Summary

• Paper and microfilm copies of Australian Jewish newspapers, 1841-present, including:
• "Voice of Jacob", 1841-1847; "Australian Israelite", 1871-1875; "Jewish Herald", 1888-1919; "Australian Jewish Herald", 1921-1968; "Hebrew Standard", 1893-1953; "Jewish Times", from 1953; "Australasian Hebrew", 1895-1896; "Australian Chronicle", 1922-1930; "Sydney Jewish News", 1944, 1955-1973; "Australian Jewish News", from 1974; "New Citizen", 1946-1954.
• Synagogue Periodicals: Bulletins, journals and newsletters from Australasian synagogues, 1845-present
• Community Periodicals: Magazines published by Australian Jewish Community bodies (including "The Australian Jewish Historical Society Journal" from 1939), 1864-present
• General Magazines: Australasian Jewish magazines not linked to specific community bodies or synagogues, 1941-present

Comments

The archives are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but it is essential to book attendance in advance.

A catalogue is available on the Society’s website.

Keywords

Jewish, newspapers, magazines, journals, newsletters, community

Contact Name

Archivist, Australian Jewish Historical Society

Address

Level 2, Mandelbaum House, 385 Abercrombie St, Darlington, NSW 2008

Phone and Fax

Ph +61 (2) 9518 7596 / +61 (2) 9692 5260, Fax +61 (2) 9518 7596

Email

admin@ajhs.com.au

Website Link 1

http://www.ajhs.com.au/index.htm

Website Link 2