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
What's new in 2022: August

Archival Snapshot
Annotating the archives

News and Events
Victoria's most notorious female housebreaker

Archival Snapshot
Cultural resistance: a fight for survival

In The Community
What's new in 2022: June

Archival Snapshot
Ports and harbours: a record transfer story

Recordkeeping for Government
What's new in 2022: May

Archival Snapshot
Update for Bendigo users

News and Events
What's new in 2022: April

Archival Snapshot
New recordkeeping policy issued

Recordkeeping for Government
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