The Society is dedicated to: [1] encouraging the study of the history of Canberra and district, and of Australia in relation to it [2] promoting the compilation of authentic historical records [3] preserving historical material and places of historic and aesthetic interests, and to [4] fostering the interchange of information through talks, discussions, excursions and exhibitions. [self-description] The site gives information about the CDNS, its aims, organisation, conditions of membership and publications. An online catalogue provides access to the resources held at the Society's Canberra research centre.