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.
Last updated:
February 26, 2020
A new Digital Archive to preserve Victoria’s history

Recordkeeping for Government
Celebrating writing online

Research
Writing it out

Research
Education Department publication negatives now online

Archival Snapshot
Website improvements are here!

News and Events
Digital archive program complete

Recordkeeping for Government
Publishing public records online

News and Events
New Complaint Handling Functions RDA

Recordkeeping for Government
World no-tobacco day

Archival Snapshot
New Central Information Sharing RDA

Recordkeeping for Government
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples should be aware the collection and website may contain images, voices and names of deceased persons.
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.
PROV provides advice to researchers wishing to access, publish or re-use records about Aboriginal Peoples.