❓ Mr. Krsticevic's question highlights the volume of historical records from Landgate and its predecessors held by the State Records Office, the infrequency of recent transfers, and potential storage limitations hindering further transfers. The government acknowledges the issue and plans to develop a business case for a new state archives repository.
AnsweredQoN 3086Legislative Assembly
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(1) How many records are currently held by the State Records Office (SRO) which originated from Landgate (or its predecessor Departments)? (2) For each of the past five years, how many records have been transferred from Landgate to the SRO, to form part of the state archives collection? (3) Are you aware if Landgate has any outstanding records, which cannot be transferred to SRO due to storage limitation issues and if so, what is being done to rectify this matter?
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Answered
19 June 2018
Responded by
Minister for Local Government; Heritage; Culture and the Arts
Response time
9 days
(1) The State Records Office (SRO) holds 768 linear metres of archives, consisting of over 60,000 records, from Landgate’s predecessor Departments, dating back to 1829.
(2) 2018 – Nil
2017 – Nil
2016 – 1
2015 – Nil
2014 – Nil
(3) Landgate has identified 3,004 linear metres of State Archives awaiting transfer, and in 2017 requested the transfer of 986.5 linear metres to the SRO. A business case for the establishment of a State archives repository for whole of government will be developed by DLGSC in 2018-19.
(2) 2018 – Nil
2017 – Nil
2016 – 1
2015 – Nil
2014 – Nil
(3) Landgate has identified 3,004 linear metres of State Archives awaiting transfer, and in 2017 requested the transfer of 986.5 linear metres to the SRO. A business case for the establishment of a State archives repository for whole of government will be developed by DLGSC in 2018-19.
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