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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The Ballarat Archives Centre is moving!
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News And Events
No lights no games
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Archival Snapshot
Dried Fruits Australia
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In The Community
Time and Tide
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Exhibitions
New professional registration and accreditation RDA
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Recordkeeping For Government
Goodbye to Le Grand K
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Archival Snapshot
Postcards from the staff of Kew Asylum
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Archival Snapshot
Our Archival Control Model
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Behind The Scenes
Cabinet records transfer
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Behind The Scenes
Rule Britannia, the Golden City
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Exhibitions
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