Last updated:

February 27, 2023

Researching the State's archival collection can be a rewarding research journey. We offer occasional tours and other events throughout the year to help you navigate archival research and find the records you're looking for. If there are no events scheduled below please check back. 

 

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.

March RMN

microphone Talk
Online

The Records Management Network (RMN) was established to provide a forum for knowledge exchange and discussion on issues affecting records management in the Victorian public sector. The March RMN will focus on finding innovative ways to meet requirements.

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Doing a history of Main Road, Ballarat East: a case study

a map of main street Talk
Eureka Centre

Join John Smyth at the Ballarat Archives Centre as he explains how he researched the history of Main Road, Ballarat East, providing insight into using rate books and other records of Public Record Office Victoria. John was the first Emeritus Professor appointed by Federation University, a fellow of the prestigious Academy of Social Sciences in Australia, a Senior Fulbright Scholar, and the author/editor of over 40 books. 

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City on fire: examining primary sources

open book Talk
Eureka Centre

Join Sarah and Hermione from the Eureka Centre Education team as they unearth objects from PROV’s Eureka Collection. Get up close to the original, hand-written artifacts as they take you on a journey through October 1854 and analyse the rising tensions on the goldfields.

This is a Ballarat Heritage Festival event presented by the Eureka Centre Ballarat in partnership with PROV.

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Sir Rupert Hamer Awards

Sir Rupert Hamer Talk
Victorian Archives Centre

The 2023 Sir Rupert Hamer Records Management Awards will celebrate the achievements of Victorian government agencies and public servants in reflecting  innovation and best practice recordkeeping. Invitation only. For further information email agency.queries@prov.vic.gov.au