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 variation for Common Administrative RDA
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Recordkeeping For Government
Bringing the Historic Plan Collection to Map Warper
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News And Events
An alpine beauty
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Archival Snapshot
Piecing together archival puzzles
![S Class Steam Locomotive No.302 Edward Henty Steam Spirit Of Progress. VPRS 12800-p1-H4387 colour image od Spirit of Progress locomotive](/sites/default/files/styles/348x144/public/files/banners/spirit_of_progress_banner.jpg?itok=ackb6RlE)
Archival Snapshot
New and revised Specifications issued
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Recordkeeping For Government
International Women's Day 2020
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In The Community
The vegetable veterans
![Chinese Market Gardeners in Victoria Chinese Market Gardeners in Victoria](/sites/default/files/styles/348x144/public/files/banners/chinese_market_gardens_banner.jpg?itok=_8acpPxB)
Archival Snapshot
Changes to the VERS Certification Program
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Recordkeeping For Government
Victorian Archives Centre closes to visitors
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News And Events
Food glorious food
![ADVERTISING HOARDING FOR PENFOLD BRANDY GLS ADVERTISING, VPRS 12800 ADV 1784 advertising hoarding](/sites/default/files/styles/348x144/public/files/banners/mfwfestival_banner.jpg?itok=FpKtONaS)
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
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