Explore the history of the Northern Territory
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Welcome to the Historical Society of the Northern Territory
The Historical Society of the Northern Territory (HSNT) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the study and promotion of the history and cultural heritage of Central Australia and Australia's Top End .
Membership is open to individuals, families, and institutions. As a member, you will receive our annual journal (Northern Territory Historical Studies) and have the opportunity to take part in field trips and attend talks and orations.
The HSNT publishes books and occasional papers on a wide range of topics on Northern Territory history. These can be purchased from this website. Complimentary digital teaching materials are available on this site for download by schools and community groups.
Our Committee members are -
President – Matthew James
Vice President - Bev Phelts
Secretary – Libby Siebert
Treasurer – Lyn Reid
Council Members - Brian Reid, Clayton Fredericksen, Derek Pugh &
Ian Anderson
Our Life members are -
Nina Cameron, David Carment, Francis Good, Earl James, Michael Loos
Janie Mason, Lesley Mearns, Suzanne Parry & Brian Reid
Publications
The HSNT publishes an annual journal, books and occasional papers on a range of topics relating to the Northern Territory's history.
Some of our books
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![A History Written in Metal: Commemorative Plaques at Charles Darwin University’s Casuarina Campus, 1972-2013]()
A History Written in Metal: Commemorative Plaques at Charles Darwin University’s Casuarina Campus, 1972-2013
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![Forty Fine Years: A celebration of the Pantazis family and Parap Fine Foods.]()
Forty Fine Years: A celebration of the Pantazis family and Parap Fine Foods.
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![Australia's Northern Capital: A Short History of Darwin]()
Australia's Northern Capital: A Short History of Darwin
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![Bournemouth, The Bush and Beyond!]()
Bournemouth, The Bush and Beyond!
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![Beyond the Far Country]()
Beyond the Far Country
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![A Colonial Enigma Resolved: The Rediscovery of Fort Wellington, Cobourg Peninsula]()
A Colonial Enigma Resolved: The Rediscovery of Fort Wellington, Cobourg Peninsula
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![A Legendary Partnership: Yolnu, Bapa Sheppy and Nandi Ella]()
A Legendary Partnership: Yolnu, Bapa Sheppy and Nandi Ella
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![Beyond the Boundary: Fannie Bay 1869-2001]()
Beyond the Boundary: Fannie Bay 1869-2001
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![Blame and Martyrs: The Commonwealth Government and the Northern Territory Cattle Industry, 1911-1978]()
Blame and Martyrs: The Commonwealth Government and the Northern Territory Cattle Industry, 1911-1978
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![Charles James Kirkland]()
Charles James Kirkland
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![Buffalo Johnny: Portrait of an Aussie Battler: The True Story of the Top End's Notorious Outback Zookeeper]()
Buffalo Johnny: Portrait of an Aussie Battler: The True Story of the Top End's Notorious Outback Zookeeper
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![Crossed Tracks on Ngurra Mala: Ownership and Dispossession, Requests and Resilience at the Centre of the Northern Territory of Australia]()
Crossed Tracks on Ngurra Mala: Ownership and Dispossession, Requests and Resilience at the Centre of the Northern Territory of Australia
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![Connecting Darwin and the Eastern Front: Anzac Nursing Stories]()
Connecting Darwin and the Eastern Front: Anzac Nursing Stories
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![Collectors and Museums: Two Centuries of Collecting in the Northern Territory.]()
Collectors and Museums: Two Centuries of Collecting in the Northern Territory.
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![Midwives, Merchants and Miners]()
Midwives, Merchants and Miners
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![Distant Settlements: Convicts in Remote Australia]()
Distant Settlements: Convicts in Remote Australia
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![Mature Voices of Central Australia: Sounding Off to its Places and Times]()
Mature Voices of Central Australia: Sounding Off to its Places and Times
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![From Hospital to University: A Northern Territory Nursing Story]()
From Hospital to University: A Northern Territory Nursing Story
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![Darwin - No Place Like Home: Australia's Northern Capital in the 1950s through a Social History of Housing]()
Darwin - No Place Like Home: Australia's Northern Capital in the 1950s through a Social History of Housing
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![Far Country: A Short History of the Northern Territory]()
Far Country: A Short History of the Northern Territory
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![John Anderson Gilruth: A Complex Man]()
John Anderson Gilruth: A Complex Man
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![Mud-punchers, Racehorses and a Roadhouse: Bob and Mavis Lindon in North Australia, 1950s-1980s]()
Mud-punchers, Racehorses and a Roadhouse: Bob and Mavis Lindon in North Australia, 1950s-1980s
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![Mess to Mayhem: Up Front with the Never Never Mailman]()
Mess to Mayhem: Up Front with the Never Never Mailman
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![In Search of History: Fifty Years of Field Trips by the Historical Society of the Northern Territory 1964-2014]()
In Search of History: Fifty Years of Field Trips by the Historical Society of the Northern Territory 1964-2014
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![Loathsome No Longer: Hansen’s Disease (Leprosy) in Queensland 1850-1975]()
Loathsome No Longer: Hansen’s Disease (Leprosy) in Queensland 1850-1975
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![My Name is Bert: Bert Nixon's Memories of Katherine 1931-1990]()
My Name is Bert: Bert Nixon's Memories of Katherine 1931-1990
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![Licence to Kill : Massacre Men of Australia's North]()
Licence to Kill : Massacre Men of Australia's North
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![Off the Beaten Track]()
Off the Beaten Track
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![Power and Protection: The Contest between the Government Residents and the Medical Protectors of the Aborigines in South Australia’s Northern Territory]()
Power and Protection: The Contest between the Government Residents and the Medical Protectors of the Aborigines in South Australia’s Northern Territory
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![Rediscovering the Overland Telegraph Line: Further Memoirs of a Bush Surveyor in the Northern Territory of Australia]()
Rediscovering the Overland Telegraph Line: Further Memoirs of a Bush Surveyor in the Northern Territory of Australia
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![Pride and Revelation: Stories from Charles Darwin University Nursing Museum]()
Pride and Revelation: Stories from Charles Darwin University Nursing Museum
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![Protection at a Price: Protection of the Aborigines in the Commonwealth's Northern Territory 1911-1978]()
Protection at a Price: Protection of the Aborigines in the Commonwealth's Northern Territory 1911-1978
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![Southport Northern Territory: 1869-2002]()
Southport Northern Territory: 1869-2002
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![The conquest of Distance: Told in the Life Stories of Centralian Pioneer Families]()
The conquest of Distance: Told in the Life Stories of Centralian Pioneer Families
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![Son of Jimmy]()
Son of Jimmy
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![The Book of Harry, Eric and Bronte]()
The Book of Harry, Eric and Bronte
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![Stubborn City: Darwin 1911-1978]()
Stubborn City: Darwin 1911-1978
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![Sheer Hard Work and Plenty of Guts: The Farrar Family of the Northern Territory]()
Sheer Hard Work and Plenty of Guts: The Farrar Family of the Northern Territory
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![The Evolution of Darwin 1869-1911: A History of the Northern Territory's Capital]()
The Evolution of Darwin 1869-1911: A History of the Northern Territory's Capital
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![The Intrepid Hilda Abbott: Author, Designer, Red Cross Officer, Political Wife, 1890-1984]()
The Intrepid Hilda Abbott: Author, Designer, Red Cross Officer, Political Wife, 1890-1984
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![The Japanese Grave of Warruwi]()
The Japanese Grave of Warruwi
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![The Menzies School of Health Research: Establishment 1978-1997]()
The Menzies School of Health Research: Establishment 1978-1997
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![The North/South Transcontinental Railway in Australia’s Story]()
The North/South Transcontinental Railway in Australia’s Story
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![The Resolute CLA Abbott: Swaggie, Policeman, Light Horse Captain, Pastoralist, Politician and the Northern Territory's Wartime Administrator 1886-1975]()
The Resolute CLA Abbott: Swaggie, Policeman, Light Horse Captain, Pastoralist, Politician and the Northern Territory's Wartime Administrator 1886-1975
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![The Shadows Edge: Australia’s Northern War]()
The Shadows Edge: Australia’s Northern War
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![Know Where You Stand:]()
Know Where You Stand:
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![Old Darwin Hospital Reunion 2009.]()
Old Darwin Hospital Reunion 2009.
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![The Spinifex is Green Memoirs of the Bush Surveyor in the Northern Territory of Australia 1952-1996]()
The Spinifex is Green Memoirs of the Bush Surveyor in the Northern Territory of Australia 1952-1996
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![Turning 40: The Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory 1974-2014]()
Turning 40: The Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory 1974-2014
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![Top End Nurses: Bush Nursing in the Top End of Australia’s Northern Territory: 1964-1974.]()
Top End Nurses: Bush Nursing in the Top End of Australia’s Northern Territory: 1964-1974.
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!['To Mend My Situation'; The Journey of James Stokes Millner 1830-1875]()
'To Mend My Situation'; The Journey of James Stokes Millner 1830-1875
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![‘Two Excellent Girls’: Cissy and Clara McLeod, the Northern Territory 'half-caste' Foster Daughters of Captain and Mrs Mugg]()
‘Two Excellent Girls’: Cissy and Clara McLeod, the Northern Territory 'half-caste' Foster Daughters of Captain and Mrs Mugg
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![Wild Dogs of Song: Palmerston (Darwin) Dingo Glee Club 1895-1905]()
Wild Dogs of Song: Palmerston (Darwin) Dingo Glee Club 1895-1905
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![Is there anyone alive in there?: Our Cyclone Tracy, Darwin, Christmas 1974]()
Is there anyone alive in there?: Our Cyclone Tracy, Darwin, Christmas 1974
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![The Not so ‘Silent Night’: Cyclone stories from doctors, nurses and health workers, Darwin, December 1974.]()
The Not so ‘Silent Night’: Cyclone stories from doctors, nurses and health workers, Darwin, December 1974.
SKU 00252AU$25.00Add to cart
Donations
All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible
All donations should be labelled 'gift' and made out to:
HSNT PUBLIC FUND: ANZ BANK
BSB: 015896 A/c: 227325272,
Donor's name and contact details are needed for receipt. Please email
hsnt@iinet.net.au
Acknowledgement of country
The Historical Society of the Northern Territory acknowledges the Larrakia people, the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which History House stands, and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
All images on this site courtesy of Library and Archives NT and personal collections of members of the HSNT
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