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 archival records to explore
![Section 9 records photo of list of names](/sites/default/files/styles/348x144/public/2017-12/Section%209%202018%20banner.jpg?itok=JhmB4snJ)
News And Events
Enjoy a walking tour of North Melbourne
![sketch of old house old house](/sites/default/files/styles/348x144/public/2017-09/Researching%20your%20house_0.jpg?itok=UHWMa1Gb)
News And Events
Art Deco in the Archives
![The Dandenong Ranges by James Northfield Cropped James Northfield poster](/sites/default/files/styles/348x144/public/2017-12/deco%20banner.jpg?itok=-FMtwVGp)
Archival Snapshot
'Finish your book' mentoring class with Hazel Edwards 2017
![Unknown school typing class, VPRS 14562 P12 Unit 1 girls writing](/sites/default/files/styles/348x144/public/2017-12/banner%20writing%20girls_0.jpg?itok=HEr0l7xG)
News And Events
VAC Gallery submissions open for 2018
![12905-P2-5-UC6021 City Loop under construction 1976 Melbourne's City Loop project 1976](/sites/default/files/styles/348x144/public/2017-12/Photographs%20and%20film_0.jpg?itok=N3R9EZ8Q)
News And Events
Water damaged records
![Water damaged records wet books](/sites/default/files/styles/348x144/public/2017-12/Flooded%20records%20banner.jpg?itok=Uw3WpJbG)
In The Community
Geelong Heritage Centre celebrates 100,000 visitors
![Geelong Heritage Centre geelong library building](/sites/default/files/styles/348x144/public/2017-12/Geelong%20banner.jpg?itok=JJ4-AVdW)
In The Community
The cool room
![The cool room Photo of repository](/sites/default/files/styles/348x144/public/2017-11/The%20cool%20room%20banner_0.jpg?itok=-5E-im8P)
Behind The Scenes
The Education Department’s Record of War Service
![The Education Department’s Record of War Service Victoria 1914-1919 Photo of one of the pages of the war service book](/sites/default/files/styles/348x144/public/2017-11/Banner%20war%20book.jpg?itok=79eo4hT9)
Archival Snapshot
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
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PROV provides advice to researchers wishing to access, publish or re-use records about Aboriginal Peoples