Stay up to date with the latest records and interesting stories uncovered from the collection. This blog will offer you a snapshot into the world of historical research featuring the extraordinary tales of Victorian people captured within Victorian Government archives.
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New Digitisation Specification

Recordkeeping For Government
Rewind Forward exhibition

News And Events
Melbourne tram history now preserved at PROV

New To The Collection
Glenelg council history among new transfers to PROV

New To The Collection
Recap: Highlights from the March RMN

Recordkeeping For Government
Railway drawings roll into PROV’s collection

New To The Collection
New Create, Capture & Control Standard

Recordkeeping For Government
Echoes of education

Behind The Scenes
Civil law cases, Eltham 1960s rates and 100 years of Supreme Court orders to review

New To The Collection
Material in the Public Record Office Victoria archival collection contains words and descriptions that reflect attitudes and government policies at different times which may be insensitive and upsetting
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples should be aware the collection and website may contain images, voices and names of deceased persons.
PROV provides advice to researchers wishing to access, publish or re-use records about Aboriginal Peoples