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These collections were taken by government photographers employed by agencies to capture various developments or projects undertaken in Victoria. They range from glass plate slides, captured at the turn of the century, to recent photographs taken during Melbourne events. Tip: Samples of some of these archival photographic collections can be found on our Flickr site. 

Aboriginal records

Agriculture

Buildings, government

Cemeteries

Courts and Justice

Divorce

Early colonial administration

Fisheries and wildlife

Health and welfare

Land and property

Local Government records (municipal records)

Maps and Plans

Passenger records and immigration

Prisons, correctional services, convicts

Publicans and hotels

Regional Victorian archived records

Schools, education and teachers

Wills and probate